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. 2021 Nov 29;16(11):e0259324. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259324

Table 1. Summary of the Three Single-Level Interventions for the proposed study.

Intervention Level Modality Sessions Length (Mins)
Health Policy Plus (HP+)-Total Facility approach Health Facility Participatory Group Training using: Discussion Small group
work
Buzz groups Card storms Case Studies Role Plays/
Drama Rotational
brainstorms Picture tools
1. Naming stigma through pictures
2. Stigma reflection
3. Confidentiality and stigma
4. Analyzing stigma in health facilities
5. Fears about non-sexual HIV transmission/ quantity, quality, and route of entry
6. Overcoming fear with standard precautions
7. Breaking the sex ice
8. Gender and sexual diversity (GSD) concepts
9. GSD terminology
10. How stigma impacts human rights
11. Panel discussion with people living with HIV
12. Challenge the stigma—be the change!
13. Writing a code of practice and action plan
60
75
60
45
60
45
20
60
30
60
60
45
120
Many Men, Many Peer- Group Sessions using: Brainstorms Role Play
Small group activity Paired work Develop menu
of prevention options
Action planning
1. Ghanaian MSM and dual identity
2. HIV/STD prevention for Ghanaian MSM: the roles and risks for tops and bottoms
3. HIV/STD risk assessment and prevention options
4. Intentions to act and capacity for change
5. Relationship issues: Partner selection, communication, and negotiation of roles for Ghanaian MSM
6. Social support and problem solving to maintain change
7. Building bridges and community
140
Voices /3MV Group 210
adaptation for Ghana-
Nyansapo 110
170
140
125
130
HIV Empathy, Individual One-on-one Peer mentors reach out to MSM participants for varies
Education & phone-based informal discussion on affirming identities,
Empowerment/HIVE3 contact, text or voice information regarding HIV prevention and testing and offering emotional support