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Effects of COVID-19 on Livelihood, Health and Psychology of Hijra (Transgender) Population: Insights from Bangladesh

RIDWAN ISLAM Sifat (Bangladesh University of Professionals)
Background: The COVID-19 lockdown in Bangladesh has left hijra individuals at an increased risk of poverty and food insecurity due to the economic crisis. The lack of healthcare facilities and lack of awareness raises the looming fear of the budding influence of COVID-19 among the hijra population. COVID-19 challenges the fundamental foundation of the public health system,...
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