PARAYAS Society

Community Needs Assessment Study: Community Need Assessment study under Targeted Intervention Project for Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) in and arou Read morend Paonta Sahib; and UNA & Surrounding Areas during the year 2011-2012 sanctioned to PARAYAS by HPSACS. Community served: Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) Objectives: The objective was to assess the needs of MSM in relation to sexual health, including their knowledge and awareness about HIV and other STIs and sexual health services in the area under study. Strategies: The multiple research methods were used to gather information on local attitudes and norms, risks and protective factors, and existing and potential interventions from multiple stakeholders. Main Outcomes: The prevalence of MSM activity was assessed in the area. Evaluation methods employed: The methods for need assessment included focus group discussion, key informant interviews and survey. Evaluation results: The evaluation results were submitted to the HPSACS in the study report.