Opportunities for targeted HIV prevention in Kenya

In 2007, an estimated 2.5 million persons became newly infected with HIV, most of these infections occurred in sub-Saharan Africa. Sub-populations that play an important role i.n fuelling the epidemic have been identified, and are among the most marginalized and discriminated people in society. Their behaviours put them at increased risk of becoming infected with HIV as well as spreading HIV to the population at large. Vulnerable groups include, but are not limited to, sex workers, men who have sex with men, migrant workers, uniformed services, victims of rape and sexual violence, intravenous drug users and discordant couples. Targeting these groups remains a key strategy for preventing HIV in both concentrated and generalized HIV epidemics. Currently, a better understanding is needed of the priorities in HIV prevention among these key populations to more effectively develop and implement targeted interventions

Environmental health · Family medicine · Focus group · Men who have sex with men · Population · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Research methodology · Sex work · Sex workers · Sociology · Syphilis · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Demography · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Sex work and related issues · Gerontology