Abstract:
The prevalence of HIV cases increases significantly in the vulnerable
population; it is Transgender. The high prevalence of HIV in transgenders
requires treatment and treatment services. However, until now the transgender
community is a group that is often not served in various health facilities.
Transvestite identity intersections produce unique life experiences, such as
multiple identities and spiritual identities. The purpose of the study was to
explore the experience of transgender HIV patients when hospitalized in
fulfilling spiritual needs. Research method with qualitative design
phenomenology study approach. This study involved 12 transvestite
participants who had been hospitalized because of HIV positive. Retrieving
data using in-depth interviews, data analysis using Colaizzi. The results of the
study found four themes namely (1) Spiritual according to HIV patients
transvestites means believing in the existence of God; (2) Be grateful for the
conditions they have; (3) get closer to God by doing good things.
