HIV in Indian MSM: Reasons for a concentrated epidemic & strategies for prevention

Thomas, Beena E and Mimiaga, M J and Kumar, Senthil and Swaminathan, Soumya and Safren, S A and Mayer, K H (2011) HIV in Indian MSM: Reasons for a concentrated epidemic & strategies for prevention. Indian Journal of Medical Research, 134 (12). pp. 920-929. ISSN Print: 0971-5916 | Electronic: 0975-9174

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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 nongovernmental organizations that work with the community to play in providing culturally relevant HIV prevention programmes for MSM.

Affiliation:	ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis
Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	HIV - India - men who have sex with men - MSM - mental health - stigma
Subjects:	Tuberculosis > Socio Behavioral
Divisions:	Social and Behavioural Research
Depositing User:	Dr. Rathinasabapati R
Date Deposited:	22 Jun 2022 10:15
Last Modified:	22 Jun 2022 10:15
URI:	http://eprints.nirt.res.in/id/eprint/1131

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