Community-Led Response to Address Economic Vulnerability Due to COVID-19 with, for, and by Transgender Women of Color: A Qualitative Pilot Evaluation

Citation

Gamarel, Kristi E.; Jadwin-Cakmak, Laura; King, Wesley M.; Reyes, Lilianna A.; Trammell, Racquelle; Neilands, Torsten B.; Connolly, Maureen D.; & Jennings Mayo-Wilson, Larissa (2023). Community-Led Response to Address Economic Vulnerability Due to COVID-19 with, for, and by Transgender Women of Color: A Qualitative Pilot Evaluation. Transgender Health, 8(2), 195-199. PMCID: PMC10066767

Abstract

PURPOSE: Intersectional stigma fuels inequities among transgender women of color, which have been exacerbated by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This study evaluated a community-led emergency assistance program for transgender women of color.
METHODS: We conducted a pilot program evaluation (n=8).
RESULTS: Retention was 87.5% over the follow-up. Funds were primarily used for bills, food, and housing. Requesting and receiving funds was described as "somewhat to extremely easy." Participants identified the need for economic empowerment components in future programming, specifically gender affirmation, skill-building for education and employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities.
CONCLUSION: Findings highlight the need to invest in community-led strategies to address inequities experienced by transgender women of color.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/trgh.2021.0115

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year Published

2023

Journal Title

Transgender Health

Author(s)

Gamarel, Kristi E.
Jadwin-Cakmak, Laura
King, Wesley M.
Reyes, Lilianna A.
Trammell, Racquelle
Neilands, Torsten B.
Connolly, Maureen D.
Jennings Mayo-Wilson, Larissa

Article Type

Regular

PMCID

PMC10066767

Continent/Country

United States

State

Nonspecific

Race/Ethnicity

BIPOC

Sex/Gender

Transgender Women

ORCiD

Mayo-Wilson - 0000-0001-9349-2283