This one-day training course will explore the rationale for HIV prevention work with men who have sex with men (MSM), who continue to be one of the communities most affected by HIV in the UK. It will also outline ways of planning interventions that are targeted and appropriate.
In order to plan effective interventions with MSM it is important to understand the context in which MSM live their lives. This course will examine key issues, including the impact of internalised homophobia on self esteem and risk-taking behaviour amongst MSM, and how existing service provision may be inappropriate and inaccessible due to heterosexism and a lack of awareness.
It will also highlight the needs of specific MSM communities / population groups that may be more vulnerable to HIV infection e.g. young men, black and minority ethnic community men, men engaging in risk-taking behaviours with multiple sexual partners, and men with lower educational qualifications.
It will conclude by exploring the opportunities and challenges involved in different methods of working with MSM, including:
- Outreach in a range of settings (e.g. Public Sex Environments, Online, Pubs, Clubs and Saunas)
- Work in community settings (e.g. drop-ins)
- Community development
- Groupwork (e.g. training and workshops)
- Production of targeted campaigns / resources
The course is aimed at anyone involved in the planning, commissioning or delivery of HIV prevention / sexual health promotion with MSM in both the statutory and voluntary sectors.
1 day course
Available Dates:
- 11th July 2012
Cost: £15 to Sheffield Organisations / £125 National Organisations
