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

Beena Thomas; Matthew J. Mimiaga; Senthil Kumar; Soumya Swaminathan; Steven A. Safren; Kenneth H. Mayer

doi:10.4103/0971-5916.92637

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

Beena Thomas, Matthew J. Mimiaga, Senthil Kumar, Soumya Swaminathan, Steven A. Safren, Kenneth H. Mayer

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	920-929
Number of pages	10
Journal	Indian Journal of Medical Research
Volume	134
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4103/0971-5916.92637
State	Published - Dec 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

HIV
India
MSM
Men who have sex with men
Mental health
Stigma

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Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)

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