Publications on Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM)

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In this research, the Coordination of Action Research on AIDS and Mobility in Asia (CARAM Asia) has focused on a group of migrant workers who are especially vulnerable to HIV: males who have sex with males, otherwise known as “MSM.” MSM migrant workers suffer multiple layers of stigma and discrimination, which, in combination with the risky sexual behaviors they engage in heightens their risk of HIV infection.

 
 
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In response to the rising epidemic, UNAIDS 90-90-90 Strategy, specifically discusses the importance of taking specific steps to increase HIV testing among young people, expand treatment options for adolescents, adapt health services to adolescents’ needs, mobilize social support, and empower young people. The game changers introduced for Asia and Pacific in the strategy includes scaling up prevention programmes for men who have sex with men and transgender people, including condoms and PrEP, especially for us – the younger generation.
 
 
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The Global Fund's New Funding Model contains a country dialogue process which is a significant opportunity for key affected population including MSM and transgender organizations to meaningfully involve in all the stages, and engage with several Global Fund personalities.
 
 
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PrEPARING ASIA: A New Direction for HIV Prevention among MSM in Asia Regional Consultation September 2015 Bangkok
 
 
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PrEPARING ASIA: A New Direction for HIV Prevention among MSM in Asia
Regional Consultation
September 2015
Bangkok

 
 
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By Chris Beyrer MD, MPH
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

PrEPARING ASIA: A New Direction for HIV Prevention among MSM in Asia
Regional Consultation
September 2015
Bangkok

 
 
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This is the fifth round of the IBBS survey conducted among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender (TG) population in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal.
 
 
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The objectives of the presentation are as followed To estimate HIV prevalence in two sentinel groups: women attending ANC clinics and MSM To compare the HIV prevalence in the routine PMTCT program and the ANC sentinel surveillance To provide data needed for estimating HIV infection in the general population, trend analysis, monitoring, and program planning To conduct a population size estimation for men who have sex with men
 
 
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The primary objectives of the presentation is to estimate the size of MSM population in Cambodia. The second objectives is identify risky sexual behaviors among MSM, to assess accessibility to HIV prevention, care, and support services among MSM and to assess HIV and AIDS intervention coverage.
 
 
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Background about STI in Nepal:
- Key interventions for management of STI in Nepal are targeted Behavior Change Communication (BCC), condom promotion and distribution, diagnosis and treatment of STI (both syndromic and etiological management) and referral services.
- STI management services are available from Government Health Facilities and NGOs for key population.
- Nepal has been following WHO recommended approach for the management of STIs in patients with recognized signs and symptoms.