Date :

28 January 2010

Time :

Presenters :

14:00 – 15:00

Professor Theo Sandfort (Columbia University and HIV Centre for Clinical and Behavioural Studies, New York) and Professor Vasu Reddy (HSRC).

You are cordially invited to a 2009 HSRC Seminar series lecture, presented by Professor Theo Sandfort (Columbia University and HIV Centre for Clinical and Behavioural Studies, New York) and Professor Vasu Reddy (HSRC).

In countries where acceptance of same-sex sexuality is low, men who engage in sex with other men (MSM) are likely to experience discrimination as well as negative feelings about their sexual orientation. This external and internal homonegativity might interfere with their attempts to practice safer sex. The aim of this study was to test whether homonegativity in MSM affects sexual risk behavior, and if so, through which pathways. Data for this study were collected via computer-assisted self-interviewing in a diverse group of 300 men who are having sex with men living in Tshwane. Implications of the study findings for HIV prevention directed at MSM will be discussed.

To reserve a seat, kindly RSVP by 25 January 2010

Venues

HSRC Cape Town: 12th Floor, Plein Park Building (Opposite Revenue Office), Plein Street, Cape Town. Contact Vuyo Ngxubaza,on +27 (0)21 466 8004 Fax +27 (0)21 461 0299  

HSRC Durban: First floor HSRC boardroom, 750 Francois Road, Ntuthuko Junction, PODS 5 and 6, Cato Manor, Durban. Contact Johannes Khoele on +27 (0)31 242 5400

HSRC Pretoria: Video Conference Room, 1st floor, HSRC Library, HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street Pretoria. Contact Arlene Grossberg on +27 (0)12 302 2811 or Baby Twala on +27 (0)12 302 2368