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| Abstract #358 - E-Posters English | ||||
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Session: 50.2: E-Posters English (Poster) on Sunday in Chaired by Authors: Presenting Author: Mr kélétigui doumbouya - NGO SOLIDARITE PLUS, Cote D'ivoire |
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| Additional Authors: Dr. Jordi Casabona, Sra Cristina Sanclemente, Dra. Anna Esteve, Dra. Victoria Gonzalez, Grupo HIVITS TS, | ||||
| Aim: Various implementing agencies in Ivory Coast have adopted HIV prevention strategies in line with funder requirements, and perceived community needs, in bid to improve service uptake and delivery. The fundamental conclusions from these efforts are that reducing HIV risk among MSM will require rapid introduction of new HIV prevention technologies (NPT) thereby increasing user option and meeting diverse behavioural needs. | ||||
| Method / Issue: In Abidjan Sud health region, Ivory Coast, where there is ongoing MSM HIV programming, an assessment of level of knowledge and acceptance of NPT was conducted through a focused group discussion (FGD).this activity was to provide an insight on community perspective of gay and other MSM on new prevention options, with a particular interest in pre-exposure prophylaxis (Prep), and post-exposure prophylaxis (Pep). It was also to provide a perspective on how to effectively include NPT awareness future programming. A moderator asked open ended questions, and participants? responses were recorded by a note taker and a voice recorder. The discussion lasted one hour, and the 11 participants of the FGD were persons who identified as gay or MSM; above the age of 18; and resident in the region. | ||||
| Results / Comments: Participants mentioned the following as local tools/behaviours for safer sex, and believed that using them collectively will provide 100% protection from STI infections. Condoms* Licking lime after oral sex* Drinking gin and lime just after unprotected sex. Participants had little information on rectal microbicides and Prep/Pep. While 2 participants said that they have only heard of PeP, and they were told that it is a drug provided by the government to health care providers only, to ?kill the virus?, but didn?t understand why it was not available to the general population. Participants also asked if Prep/Pep really worked in preventing HIV infection. Participants mentioned that they could access HIV prevention information through the internet and from trained peer educators of HIV programs. Most participants were sceptical about participating in vaccine trial. However, think that trials are welcomed ideas and if the incentive are ?right? and included health insurance, they would be willing to participate. | ||||
| Discussion: There is a little knowledge, and misconception about NPT. It is clear that no single existing intervention has the ability to stop HIV transmission among MSM or any other population. NPTs, including condoms, microbicides, pre or post exposure prophylaxis, dental dams, TAP etc, if available increase user options and reduces behavioural associated risks. But most importantly is the level of knowledge and acceptance of these products by users, and how it will drive the usage of these products. | ||||
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