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Background:
In 1995 a small scale
behavioral study of MSM (Men who have Sex with Men) was done. This study pointed towards a need to reach
out to young, non-English speaking and non-gay identified MSM. To this end a
comprehensive MSM program was developed, targeting various MSM populations.
Objective:
The
programme objective is to bring down the HIV
infection rate in MSM in Kuala Lumpur, with a secondary objective of
empowerment - as it is felt that behavioral changes arise from empowerment.
The programme targets all levels of MSM in Kuala
Lumpur from the educated middle-class to 'Anak Ikan' (teenage Malay males)
and closeted MSM.
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