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- Title
HIV in Indian MSM: reasons for a concentrated epidemic & strategies for prevention.
- Authors
Thomas, Beena; Mimiaga, Matthew J; Kumar, Senthil; Swaminathan, Soumya; Safren, Steven A; Mayer, Kenneth H
- Abstract
Men who have sex with men (MSM) in India are disproportionately likely to be HIV-infected, and face distinct psychosocial challenges. Understanding the unique socio-cultural issues of MSM in India and how they relate to HIV risk could maximize the utility of future prevention efforts. This review discusses: (i) the importance of addressing co-occurring mental health issues, such as depression, which may interfere with MSM's ability to benefit from traditional risk reduction counselling, (ii) reducing HIV-related stigma among health providers, policymakers and the lay public, and (iii) the role for non-governmental organizations that work with the community to play in providing culturally relevant HIV prevention programmes for MSM.
- Publication
The Indian journal of medical research, 2011, Vol 134, Issue 6, p920
- ISSN
0971-5916
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.4103/0971-5916.92637