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 |