SA AIDS 2009 MSM satellite conference
research and advocacy: sharing the strength, bridging the gap

I. Official Satellite Proceedings (pdf)

Includes an Executive Summary as well as a brief summary of each presentation and a synopsis of the accompanying discussions

II. Day 1 (includes PDFs of presentations)

Panel 1 - New MSM/HIV Research

Laetitia Rispel, Witswatersrand University – The Johannesburg/eThekwini Men’s Study (JEMS): Lessons learnt and future pointers

Sibongile Dladla, PHRU – RDS prevalence study in Soweto, South Africa (pdf)

Eduard Sanders (Given by Allan Muhaari), KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Programme – High incidence cohort in Kilifi, Kenya (pdf)

Earl Burrell, Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation – New HIV Prevention Research: The Cape Town PrEP Studies (pdf)

Juan Nel, UNISA - Levels of empowerment and emerging LGBT communities in South Africa (pdf)

Panel 2 - Research Challenges

Vasu Reddy, HSRC - IS AIDS A DEATH SENTENCE? Preliminary outcomes of a survey among Tshwane’s MSM (pdf)

Helen Struthers, PHRU - Diversity, Definitions, and Directions (pdf)

Earl Burrell, Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation - Recruiting High-Risk MSM for a HIV Prevention Clinical Trial in Cape Town, South Africa (pdf)

Carol Metcalf, HSRC - “Eish, but the whites are scarce!”: JEMS research challenges (pdf)

Allan Muhaari, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Programme - Experiences of Working with MSM in Mombassa (pdf)

Panel 3 - LGBT Programme Overview

Dawie Nel, OUT - Service Delivery to Vulnerable Groups (pdf)

Malrow Valentine, Triangle Project - Multidimensional approach to MSM sex and its impact on risk behaviour

Kevin Rebe, Health4Men - Health4Men: A Clinical Service for MSM in Cape Town (pdf)

Gift Trapence, Centre for the Development of People - An Overview of MSM Programs In Malawi (pdf)

Panel 4 - LGBT Programme Needs Assessment

Nonhlanhla Mkhize, Durban Lesbian and Gay Community and Health Centre – Drop-in LGBT centre in Durban

Pepe Hendricks, The Inner Circle - HIV and Muslim MSM (pdf)

Caroline Bowley, Gender Dynamix - An Assessment of Male to Female Transgender Person's Needs who are MSM in South Africa

Wiseman Chibwezo, Centre for the Development of People - Sexual Reproductive Health and MSM in Malawi (pdf)

III. Day 2

Panel 5 – Advocacy

Sam Avertt, amfAR - Integrating Research Outcomes into Advocacy (agitating for a better world) (pdf)

Ian Swartz, OSISA - Research as advocacy tool: making the evidence work for us (pdf)

Panel 6 - Resource Identification

Tim Mah, USAID - Resources for HIV Prevention for MSM (pdf)

Andy Seale, UNAIDS - Resources, tools, and strategic considerations for funding strategies for MSM and LGBTI programmes and services (pdf)

Sam Avertt, amfAR - Negotiate safely with your funders: Three observations

 

 

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