How do we work with female partners of MSM?
We started with Reproductive child health program with the ongoing HIV/AIDS Prevention program in 2004
Identification of female peer educators who are female partners of MSM.
In depth interviews of female partner of MSM.
Focus group discussions with the group.
Case studies of female partners of MSM.
Outcome
- Presently we work with 100 females.
- Majority of them were not aware about the knowledge of HIV/AIDS.
- Most of these female were subjected to oral, anal & vaginal penetration by their male partners.
- Awareness level about condom (14% regular users & 86% irregular users)
- Out of 100, 45 females reported STIs symptoms like syphilis, Gonorrhea & mixed infection.
- Female partners of bisexual men lack the power of choice in using / not using condoms during sexual activities.
Mental health and sexual health issues of female partners of MSM
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Depression
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Feelings of emotional dissatisfaction.
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Due to shame and lack of knowledge STIs female not treated.
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Irritation due to partners sexuality. (kothi & bisexual).
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Emotional Crisis
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Adjustment problems
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Feelings of being cheated.
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Forced for anal & oral sex by male partner.
