The HIV/AIDS Prevention, Program with Military Personnel in the Caribbean
Abstract
Population Services International (PSI) and its network member PSI/Caribbean (PSI/C) propose to conduct and strengthen HIV prevention activities among military personnel and key populations1 in the Caribbean region. The strategies outlined in this proposal complement ongoing regional HIV prevention activities as well as other U.S. Government supported health initiatives being implemented in the Caribbean region and are in accordance with the Caribbean Regional HIV/AIDS Strategic Framework (2014-2018).2 The proposed four-year program will contribute to the goal of building upon best practices in HIV prevention with military populations to reduce the incidence of HIV among allied troops and key populations in Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Suriname, through a combination prevention approach focused on increasing military ownership. PSI/C will implement evidence-based approaches developed in conjunction with local militaries in the Caribbean region to increase safer sexual practices among military personnel, and in Suriname, key populations, including men who have sex with men (MSM) and sex workers (SW). By the conclusion of the program: • 100% of HIV positive cases will be tracked from testing to referral to care and entry into care • 95% of BCC participants will be able to assess their personal risk forHIV In year one, PSI/C will reach 2300 new and 1100 previously reached individuals with HIV prevention messaging through BCC activities, train 60 new and continuing BCC peer educators in refresher training on HIV prevention, including gender equity, GBV prevention and stigma and discrimination prevention. BCC activities will include new information, education, and communication (IEC) materials focusing on stigma and discrimination and gender, mobile outreach promoting HTC, provider sensitization and education, and special events coordinated with CBMP. In year one PSI/C will also procure 135,000 condoms and 2,500 lubricants for military populations and 12,000 condoms and 2,500 satchels of lubricant for key populations. In order to promote improved linkages between military officials, military health personnel, and HIV care providers, PSI/C will facilitate at least two roundtable discussions per year per country with both key military officials (decision makers) and military medical officers to discuss the challenges and barriers to ensuring that the HTC and referral process for HIV positive military personnel is free of stigma and discrimination, and to effectively track and document linkages to care through the care continuum. In year one, PSI/C will also facilitate 800 new HTC/PICT sessions among military populations and 550 among key populations, procure 800 HTC kits for military populations and 550 for key populations, and document and track all individuals receiving HTC or provider initiated testing and counseling (PICT) from testing to results delivery, referral, and entrance to the care continuum. Testing will be targeted to highest risk individuals.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 09, 2016
- Source ID
- N002441510020
Entities
People
- Marc Bulerys
Organizations
- United States Navy