Listening to the Voices of Gay and Bisexual Men and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men in Kenya: Recommendations for Improved HIV Prevention Programming
Author:
Lyons Myla1, Harper Gary W.1, Jadwin-Cakmak Laura1, Beyer Adrian1, Graham Susan M.2
Affiliation:
1. Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan 2. Department of Global
Health, Medicine, and Epidemiology, University of Washington
Abstract
Young gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) are a key
population at high risk for new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in Kenya, thus
increased efforts are necessary to reduce their health risks. This qualitative study describes
recommendations offered by young GBMSM in Kenya regarding the development and delivery
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of culturally appropriate HIV prevention services. Both young GBMSM Community Members
and Peer Educators recommend that future HIV prevention efforts enhance economic
empowerment, provide mental health and substance use services, and incorporate arts-based
health promotion strategies. In addition, participants recommended that public health
professionals increase ease of access to HIV prevention services for GBMSM, and that
researchers disseminate findings from HIV prevention research back to the community.
Publisher
University of Michigan Library
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