Pre-implementation Study to Develop Trans-tailored Services for Transgender Persons in Relation to chemsEX

Pre-implementation Study to Develop Trans-tailored Services for Transgender Persons in Relation to chemsEX

The study is a pre-implementation cross-sectional study exploring chemsex behaviors among transgender persons and gathering perspectives from multiple stakeholders to inform the development of transgender-tailored harm reduction services.

This study is designed under the EPIS framework (Exploration and Preparation phases) to better understand chemsex use among transgender populations in Thailand.

The study aims to:

• Explore reasons and patterns of chemsex use
• Assess positive and negative impacts (physical, sexual, mental, and socio-legal)
• Identify key components, barriers, and facilitators for developing transgender-tailored chemsex services

Data will be collected using a mixed-methods approach, including:

• In-depth interviews (IDIs)
• Self-administered questionnaires Participants include transgender chemsex users, their family/partners, and stakeholders such as healthcare providers and policymakers.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥18 years
• Able to communicate in Thai
• Provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to participate in in-depth interview (IDI) (online or onsite)