Members of key populations frequently experience violence that violates their rights, increases their risk of acquiring HIV and is a barrier to access and uptake of HIV services. This case study describes a violence prevention and response strategy led by the national HIV program for this population in Kenya. It examines trends in reports of and responses to violence.
Can a national government implement a violence prevention and response strategy for key populations in a criminalized setting? A case study from Kenya
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Bhattacharjee P, Morales GJ, Kilonzo TM, Dayton RL, Musundi RT, Mbole JM, Malaba SJ, Ogwang BE, Isac SK, Moses S, Musyoki HK