HIV vulnerability of men who have sex with men in developing countries: Horizons studies, 2001–2008
Document Type
Article (peer-reviewed)
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Abstract
While male-to-male sexual behavior has been recognized as a primary risk factor for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), research targeting men who have sex with men (MSM) in less-developed countries has been limited due to high levels of stigma and discrimination. In response, the Population Council's Horizons Program began implementing research activities in Africa and South America beginning in 2001, with the objectives of gathering information on MSM sexual risk behaviors, evaluating HIV-prevention programs, and informing HIV policy makers. The results of this nearly decade-long program are presented in this article as a summary of the Horizons MSM studies in Africa (Senegal and Kenya) and Latin America (Brazil and Paraguay), and include research methodologies, study findings, and interventions evaluated. We also discuss future directions and approaches for HIV research among MSM in developing countries.
Recommended Citation
Geibel, Scott, Waimar Tun, Placide Tapsoba, and Scott Kellerman. 2010. "HIV vulnerability of men who have sex with men in developing countries: Horizons studies, 2001-2008," Public Health Reports 125(2): 316–324.
DOI
10.1177/003335491012500222
Language
English
Project
Horizons Program