Anova Health Institute’s Health4Men Initiative

Status:Completed
Phase:Demo Project
Principal Investigator(s):Cllr Mpho Phalatse
Objective:Purpose: To implement and review a limited rollout of PrEP among MSM, in partnership with the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation.Health4Men has developed extensive expertise in all areas of MSM sexual health, including HIV combination prevention and both STI and HIV treatment, and mental health. Other areas of focus include MSM-focused community outreach models including interactive digital platforms, media production and topical research initiatives. With funding from PEPFAR/USAID and the Global Fund, we have trained over 3 000 health workers in the public sector to provide prejudice-free competent services to gay and bisexual men. Nurses and doctors at over 260 clinics, across all provinces, have been mentored by our highly skilled team to ensure that gay and bisexual men receive excellent treatment and care regarding their sexual health, including HIV-related services. We also ensure that gay and bisexual men can find their nearest competent clinic: click here to access this service.Last updated September 8, 2022
Prevention Option(s):PrEP
Study Design:
Arms and Assigned Interventions
Description
Mode of DeliveryTablet
ARMsExperimental
Official Code: Health4Men
Related Publications:
Hepatitis C: A South African literature review and results from a burden of disease study among a cohort of drug-using men who have sex with men in Cape Town, South Africa
Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs regarding Post Exposure Prophylaxis among South African Men who have Sex with Men
Trial Sponsors: Anova Health Institute, Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation, Elton John AIDS Foundation
Start Date
End Date
December 30, 2015
September 30, 2018
Enrollment:0
Age range: ↔ any
Population:Gay and Bisexual Men Who Have Sex with Men