Publication Cover
Culture, Health & Sexuality
An International Journal for Research, Intervention and Care
Volume 13, 2011 - Issue 10
675
Views
11
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Original Articles

HIV-prevention interventions targeting men having sex with men in Africa: field experiences from Cameroon

, &
Pages 1135-1149 | Received 19 Jan 2011, Accepted 19 Jul 2011, Published online: 14 Sep 2011

References

  • Adebajo, S., T. Myers, D. Allman, R. Remis, L. Calzavara, S. Ogunsola, O. Odumuye, P. Sandstrom, M. Wawer, and R. Gray. 2008. Sexual health, HIV testing and health seeking behaviour of men who have sex with men in Nigeria, AIDS 2008 – XVII International AIDS Conference, in Mexico City. Abstract no. MOPE0643
  • Alternatives-Cameroun . 2007 . Rapport narratif d'activités, deuxième semestre 2007 , Douala : Alternatives-Cameroun . [Activities report 2nd semester 2007]
  • Alternatives-Cameroun. 2010. Free Bruno and Marc-Henri, two Cameroonian citizens imprisoned for homosexuality, Press Release, 16 October
  • Alternatives-Cameroun. 2011. Alternatives-Cameroun. Amsher. http://www.amsher.net/Default.aspx?alias = www.amsher.net/alternativescameroun
  • Bongaarts , J. 1996 . Global trends in AIDS mortality . Population and Development Review , 22 ( 1 ) : 21 – 45 .
  • Cáceres , C. , Konda , K. , Segua , E.R. and Lyerla , R. 2008 . Epidemiology of male same sex behaviour and associated sexual health indicators in low- and middle-income countries: 2003–2007 estimates . Sexually Transmitted Infections , 84 : i49 – i56 .
  • Comité Nationale de Lutte contre le Sida . 2008 . Cameroun: Mise en œuvre de la déclaration d'engagement sur le VIH/sida , UNGASS Progress Report No. 3 Yaoundé : CNLS of the Republic of Cameroon . [Cameroon: Implementation of the declaration of commitment regarding HIV/AIDS]
  • Cutler, F., E. Nikiema, P. Koblavi, G. Kanuma, S. Nemande, Y. Yomb, J.-J. Kamgue, et al. 2008. Evidence of the mobilization of the men having sex with men community in Africa. AIDS 2008 – XVII International AIDS Conference (Mexico City). Abstract no. WEPDE203
  • Diop, A.K., N.S. Niang, A.S. Wade, K. Gueye, and M. Mbaye. 2008. Medical and psychosocial care and support of men who have sex with men in Senegal. AIDS 2008 – XVII International AIDS Conference (Mexico City). Abstract no. WEAC0203 2008
  • Family Health International (FHI) . 2008 . Interventions with men who have sex with men , Durham, NC : Author .
  • Foundation for AIDS Research . 2006 . Issue Brief No. 4: HIV prevention for men who have sex with men , Washington, DC : amfAR .
  • Gueboguo , C. and Mimche , H. 2006 . La problématique de l'homosexualité en Afrique: L'expérience camerounaise [The issue of homosexuality in Africa: The Cameroonian experience] . Sidanet , 3 ( 10 ) Sidanet. http://www.sidanet.asso.fr/webapps/komplete/index.php?KTURL = mod_article.hml&pa e = 946
  • Gueboguo , C. 2009 . Penser les ‘droits’ des homosexuels/les en Afrique: Du sens et de la puissance de l'action associative militante au Cameroun [Designing the ‘rights’ of homosexuals in Africa: The goal and power of NGO activism in Cameroon] . Canadian Journal of African Studies , 43 ( 1 ) : 129 – 50 .
  • Helleringer , S. and Kohler , H.P. 2007 . Sexual network structure and the spread of HIV in Africa: Evidence from Likoma Island, Malawi . AIDS , 21 : 2323 – 32 .
  • Henry, E. 2008. Identités, pratiques sexuelles et risques en matière de VIH/SIDA chez les hommes ayant des relations sexuelles avec d'autres hommes dans la ville de Douala (Cameroun) [Identities, sexual practices and HIV/AIDS-related risks among men who have sex with men in Douala]. Masters thesis. Université Henri Poincaré
  • Johnson , C.A. 2007 . Off the map: How HIV/AIDS programming is failing same-sex practicing people in Africa , New York : International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission .
  • Johnston, L., M. Dahoma, A. Holman, K. Sabin, A. Othman, and R. Martin, et al. 2008. HIV infection and risk factors among men who have sex with men in Zanzibar (Ugunja), Tanzania. 17th International AIDS Conference, August 3–8, Mexico City. Abstract no. WEPE0742
  • Karl, R. 2009. Après la libération des 9 homosexuels: Des Imans en jihad contre la dépravation des mœurs [After the liberation of the 9 homosexuals, Imams wage jihad against moral depravity]. Le Quotidien. http://www.lequotidien.sn/index.php?option = com_content&task = view&id = 640 &Itemid = 9
  • Larmarange, J. 2008. Homosexuels masculins: Une épidémie sous-estimée [Male homosexuals: An underestimated epidemic]. Transcriptase: Mexico/numéro spécial ANRS, 61–62
  • Ottosson , D. 2007 . State-sponsored homophobia: A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults , Brussels : International Lesbian and Gay Association .
  • Phillips , O. 2004 . “ The invisible presence of homosexuality: Implications for HIV/AIDS and rights in Southern Africa ” . In HIV and AIDS in Africa: Beyond Epidemiology , Edited by: Kalipeni , E. , Craddock , S. , Oppong , J.R. and Ghosh , J.I. 155 – 66 . Oxford : Blackwell Publishing .
  • PlusNews. 2008. BURUNDI: A belated start to HIV prevention for gays. PlusNews. October 21. http://www.plusnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId = 81035
  • Reddy , R. , Sandfort , T. and Rispel , L. , eds. 2009 . From social silence to social science: Same-sex sexuality, HIV & AIDS and gender in South Africa , Cape Town : HSRC Press .
  • Sandfort, T., J. Nel, E. Rich, V. Reddy, and H. Yi. 2008. ‘Too scared to get tested’: Anxiety as a barrier to HIV testing among South African men who have sex with men. AIDS 2008 XVII International AIDS Conference (Mexico City). Abstract no. TUPE0395
  • UNAIDS . 2006 . Policy brief: HIV and sex between men , Geneva : UNAIDS .
  • UNAIDS . 2008 . Policy and practice: Key populations – Men who have sex with men , Geneva : UNAIDS .
  • Wade , A.S. , Kane , C.T. , Diallo , P.A. , Diop , A.K. , Gueye , K. , Mboup , S. , Ndoye , I. and Lagarde , E. 2005 . HIV infection and sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men in Senegal . AIDS , 19 : 2133 – 40 .

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.