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Date Added to Site: 2nd October 2006 |
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Short Summary
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Between Men: HIV/STI Prevention for Men Who Have Sex with Men
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| Author |
International HIV/AIDS Alliance |
| Publication Date |
January 2003 |
| Publisher |
International HIV/AIDS Alliance |
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Short Summary
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Sex between men is one of the primary ways in which HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are passed on. Yet official indifference or hostility means that there are few prevention and care programmes for men who have sex with men in developing countries. It also means that little research has been undertaken to discover how many men are at risk and how best to provide them with the information they need to protect themselves and their sexual partners. “Between Men” gives an overview of basic issues for men who have sex with men in the context of HIV and other STIs. The booklet also provides ideas for developing prevention programmes with and for these men. It is intended for people or organisations who provide support to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) starting HIV/STI prevention work with and for men who have sex with men. The resource is structured into four main sections. The first section discusses why and how men have sex with men, and social and personal issues such as dealing with homophobia. The second section looks at sexual health and HIV prevention, and considers how to assess vulnerability and risk. It also discusses what to consider when designing HIV/STI prevention programmes for and with men who have sex with men - such as the need for skills-building in the use of condoms and lubricants. Section three outlines strategies and activities to enable men who have sex with men to develop HIV/STI prevention and care programmes themselves. The final section lists useful resources for further contacts and information.
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