November 2001

Meeting the Sexual Health Needs of Men Who Have Sex with Men in Senegal

Research conducted in many countries has highlighted the vulnerability of men who have sex with men (MSM) to HIV and other STIs (UNAIDS 1998). Yet in Africa, they receive little attention in HIV/AIDS programming and service delivery because of widespread denial and stigmatization of homosexual behavior. In Senegal, a study conducted by researchers from the National AIDS Control Program (PNLS), Cheikh Anta Diop University, and the Horizons Program has provided valuable information about the needs, behaviors, knowledge, and attitudes of MSM that has important implications for program managers and policymakers working to stem the spread of HIV/AIDS.

• Study Methods
• Key Findings
• Conclusion and Next Steps
• PDF format of summary (115 KB)
• Resume de recherche en français

Study investigators are Cheikh Ibrahima Niang, Moustapha Diagne, Youssoupha Niang, Amadou Mody Moreau, Dominique Gomis, and Mayé Diouf of the Institute of Environmental Sciences of Cheikh Anta Diop University; Karim Seck and Abdoulaye Sidibé Wade of the National AIDS Control Program (PNLS); and Placide Tapsoba of Horizons/Population Council.

The researchers would like to acknowledge the following organizations that helped with the study: African Consultant International (ACI), Panafrican Organization for AIDS Control/Center for Outpatient Treatment (OPALS/CTA), and FHI/Impact.

For more information about the study, contact Dr. Niang (cniang@telecomplus.sn) or Dr. Tapsoba (ptapsoba@popcouncil.org).

About Horizons

Horizons conducts global operations research to improve prevention, care, and support program. Horizons is implemented by the Population Council under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Agency for International Development. Horizons is implemented by the Population Council in partnership with the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW), the Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, Tulane University, Family Health International (FHI), and Johns Hopkins University.

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