What role can gender-transformative programming for men play in increasing men’s HIV testing and engagement in HIV care and treatment in South Africa?

Article

Year

2016

Author/s

Fleming, PJ, Colvin, C, Peacock, D, and Dworkin, S.

CONTRIBUTING ORGANISATION/PUBLICATION

Culture, Health, and Sexuality. Volume 18

SUMMARY

The research included in-depth interviews with men participating in One Man Can to explore masculinity-related barriers to HIV testing/care/treatment and how participation in OMC impacted on these. The study found that men who participated in OMC reported an increased capacity to overcome masulinity-related barriers to testing/care/and treatment.

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