Assessment of Kamap Man Tru Men’s Health and Gender Program at Decreasing Partner to Partner HIV/AIDS Transmission in Papua New Guinea Deriving from Men’s Sexual and Reproductive Cultural Behaviors and Perceptions

Authors

Eliza Mabey, University of Vermont

Subject Area

Health care policy; Public health

Description

Papua New Guinea has the highest incidence and prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus in the Pacific. Men are more likely to die of AIDS-related illnesses, less likely to get HIV testing, and less likely to access antiretroviral therapy, than women. Initiatives such as the Kamap Man Tru Men’s Health and Gender Program educate members of PNG communities on sexual health, gender-based violence, and healthy relationships. Preventing HIV before it is transmitted is cost-effective, sustainable, and socio-culturally appropriate. Key determinants of the spread of HIV are clearly associated with gender, violence, and sexuality. As a result of Papua New Guinea’s cultural diversity, many barriers affect HIV transmission along with stigmatization, condom use, violence, household roles, and gender inequalities. Public health initiatives should be directed toward identifying and implementing key determinants and interventions within communities.

Publisher

Providence College

Date

Spring 3-23-2023

Start Date

3-25-2023 11:00 AM

Type

Article

Format

Text

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Language

English