Selected Behaviors & Knowledge (2007)
27%
Consistency
27% consistently used condoms in the last 6 months
88%
Protection
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46% to 88% used a condom with a non-commercial partner
64%
Prevention
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41% to 64% used a condom with a commercial partner
67%
Testing
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3% to 67% received an HIV test and knew their results
75%
Awareness
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16% to 75% had comprehensive knowledge about HIV
National Response
Homosexual and transgendered relations recently became decriminalized.
17% in Uttar Pradesh to 97% in Goa were reached with HIV prevention programmes in the last year (2006). 40% reported attendance/participation in some meeting/activities on ST/HIV in the last Year.
MSM are formally organized, with CBOs/NGOs and networks.
There is a specific program line for MSM in the national HIV plan.
There is a minimal specific budget line for MSM in the national HIV plan.
There are presently 124 targeted interventions for MSM, an increase from 30 Tls in NACP 11, with the scale up envisaged to result in 230 T1s by 2010 with coverage to Reach 1.1 million MSM by end of National AIDS Control Program 111.
Clinical Data 2008–2009. Lakshya trust clinic, Gujarat, India.
Total clinical
attendees
Presumptive
Treatment
STI Treatment
HIV Positive
On HRT Drugs
Objectives of our HIV/AIDS work
To increase condom distribution and promote consistent condom usage.
To reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
To encourage timely diagnosis and treatment of STIs.
To decrease the prevalence of STDs, HIV, and AIDS.
To promote safe sex practices and positive health-seeking behaviors.
To mainstream issues related to HIV/AIDS and MSM (Men who have Sex with Men).
To collectivize and empower HIV-positive MSM.
To support and empower HIV-positive female partners of MSM.
To support and empower HIV-positive Hijras (Transgender individuals).
To promote scientific research related to HIV/AIDS and key affected populations.
HIV prevalence among MSM population,
Lakshya Trust Clinic data 2007 – Courtesy
Gujarat state AIDS control Society
