Title:
Factors influencing access to and utilization of HIV services Among Men who have Sex with Men in Egypt
Authors:
Yakoub, A.A.
Year:
2014
PAGE:
x, 41
Language:
En
Subject:
Governance & HIV and AIDS
Keywords:
HIV, MSM, Egypt, Middle East, developing countries, stigma, access, and utilization
Abstract:
Background: In the last decade, HIV epidemic in Egypt changed from low prevalence to concentrated epidemic among MSM and IDUs. However, MSM are still neglected and underserved which results in low access and utilization of HIV related services among them. Objective: The aim of the study is to explore factors influencing access to and utilization of HIV preventive related services among MSM in Egypt in order to make recommendations to The National AIDS Program to improve HIV program implementation. Methods: Literature review of published and unpublished data sources. The analysis was made using adapted framework from Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Services Utilization. Findings: The legal context, stigma, misconceptions about HIV and AIDS, low risk perception, young age, and the limited role of civil society are the main barriers of access to HIV related services among MSM, while other factors such as knowledge of HIV and AIDS, affordability and marital status might have low effect on access to HIV services. Conclusion and Recommendations: Access to and utilization of HIV services among MSM remain low. Legal, social and cultural environment are important factors influencing the ability of MSM to access and utilize services. The study recommends involvement of MSM and NGOs in the national HIV planning and management, reviewing polices and mobilizing resources. More researches on the epidemiology and risk factors among MSM are required.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Department:
Development, Policy and Practice
Country:
Egypt
Region:
The Middle East
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2014 Yakoub
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
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