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HIV Awareness & Prevention
Lakshya Trust aims to work for the overall betterment of MSM population and GBT (Gay Bisexual Transgender) communities pertaining to issues of Sexuality, Sexual Health, Mental Health, Social Security and Social and Emotional wellbeing of the GBT (Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Communities.
Objectives of our HIV/AIDS work:
Increased Safe Sex & Health Seeking Behaviors
Increase Condom Distribution & Usage
Reduce Incidents of STIs
Promote Treatment of STIs & Lessen STD & HIV/AIDS Prevalence
Mainstream Issues of HIV/AIDS & MSM
Collectivize & Empower HIV Positive MSM, HIV Positive Female Partners of MSM & HIV Positive Hijra (Transgenders)
Promote Scientific Researches
How do we work with female partners of MSM?
In 2004, we started a Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) program alongside our HIV/AIDS prevention project. We identified female peer educators from among female partners of MSM, conducted interviews and focus group discussions, and developed case studies to better understand their needs and experiences.
Awareness Goal
While 86% of female partners were irregular condom users, our program is closing that gap through targeted health education and peer-led counseling.
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Women Reached
We currently provide a safe, supportive space for over 100 women to access health screenings, focus group discussions, and peer education.
Outcome
Coverage
Presently we work with 100 females
HIV Awareness
Majority of them were not aware about the knowledge of HIV/AIDS.
Sexual Exposure
Most of these females were subjected to oral, anal, and vaginal penetration by their male partners.
Condom Use
Awareness level about condom use (14% regular users & 86% irregular users).
STI Prevalence
Out of 100, 45 females reported STI symptoms such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and mixed infections.
Decision-Making Power
Female partners of bisexual men lack the power to choose whether to use condoms during sexual activities.
Mental and sexual health issues of female partners of msm.
Depression
Feelings of emotional dissatisfaction
Frustration
Emotional crisis
Adjustment problems
Feelings of being cheated
Forced for anal & oral sex by male partner
Non treatment of STI's due to shame and lack of knowledge
