The program " Men's Health " has just launched on August 21. The program is sponsored by the US Centers for Disease Control (US CDC).
Men's health aims to improve general knowledge about gender, sexual health and the importance of safe sex; Equipped with knowledge related to sexual health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV, skills to work with the community and approach people at risk, refer for treatment to male student in Hanoi.
The selected group of students will be trained to improve their knowledge and become the core group to spread health messages to the community.
Dr. Do Thi Thu Thuy, Head of the Department of Writing and Journalism, Hanoi University of Culture, said: Communication to improve health in the current context is extremely meaningful, when health risks are increasing. becomes clearer, while students, especially young students, lack the knowledge, skills and experience to protect themselves.
Mr. Dau Sy Nguyen, coordinator of the Boys' Health program, said: SHP Clinic - Hanoi Medical University Hospital is a medical unit specializing in providing consulting, testing and treatment services for diseases related to men's health. sexual health , substance use, mental health and HIV/AIDS.
This is a unit that conducts cohort research on the risk of new HIV infection and sexually transmitted diseases, attracting the participation of nearly 2,000 men who have sex with men living and studying in Hanoi. .
This study is the first and only study in Vietnam to provide accurate estimates of new HIV infection rates among men who have sex with men and propose appropriate HIV prevention and care solutions. effective, including providing pre-exposure prophylaxis of HIV infection (PrEP). The clinic is currently providing free PrEP to about 700 patients including men who have sex with men and other at-risk groups.
