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Identifying sexual health policy needs for men who have sexs with men (MSM) in access to quality HIV/AIDS care and prevention in Kenya
J. Mirie1,2, Men who Have Sexs with Men
1Sexuality Educational Network in Kenya, Research development among MSM, Nairobi, Kenya, 2Galebitra (Association of Gay and Lesbain People in Kenya), MSM, Nairobi, Kenya
Background: Research on Identifying Sexual Health Policy Needs for MSM in K For more than a decade, many MSM have experienced discrimination, self stigmatization, rejection, discrimination in access to HIV/AIDS care and prevention systems, quality counseling of MSM infected by HIV/AIDS/STI's, information related to sexual health and rights, unclear policy reflections on access to reproductive health clinics, especially MSM who suffer or have suffered from STI's. The degree to which MSM experience negative impacts of HIV/AIDS infections differs tremendously-that is, geographical locations, access to media, distribution of information, number of NGO's working on MSM issues within the region.
Study Methodologies: Research on Identifying Sexual Health Policy Needs for MSM in K The research identifying sexual health policy needs in Kenya. Was designed in five folds which involved; social demographic characteristics of MSM, in access to quality reproductive health care, sexual practices and pattern, including drug use, HIV/AIDS/STI, knowledge and access to services and interpersonal communication. The projects team focused more on quantitative and qualitative in-depth analysis of key sexual health policy issues. The process involved review of relevant literature; assess available data at broad selection with key stakeholders and other strategic partners and individual.
Findings:
- For the sake of this research we noticed that majority of MSM are exceptionally exited with young Luo boys, due to their skin co lour and the foreskin, which some recorded that it stimulate the anal just like clitoris.
- Many MSM do not use any prevention methods
- Majority of MSM in rural Kenya have no access to information on HIV/AIDS care and prevention
- Stigma and self stigmatization is high among rural MSM
- Many MSM don;t access quality clinical treatment and suffer from anal infections
- Stakeholders are reluctant to involve MSM in care and due to moral imperative.
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