DICHABA SIANE ICAB Member FOCAL POPULATION YOUNG WOMEN Young Women Global 78 million people live with HIV Botswana 380 000 live with HIV 228 of the general population There are 210 000 Women aged 15 24 years old making about 274 of the general population ID: 931905
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IMPAACT Community and Science HIV Prevention
DICHABA SIANEICAB Member
Slide2FOCAL POPULATION YOUNG WOMEN
Young Women Global 78 million people live with HIV.Botswana 380 000 live with HIV22.8% of the general population.
Slide3There are 210 000 Women aged 15- 24 years old making about 27.4% of the general population.
There are 160 000 men aged 15 -24 making about 18.4% of the general population.Young women about 11.2%Young men about 5.6%
Slide4PrEP
PrEP has not yet been rolled out in Botswana. However, it is commercially available for:discordant couplesKey populationswith a doctor’s prescription.
Slide5PrEP Demonstration ProjectsTo assess acceptability and uptake of
PrEPShows Women do not know a lot about PrEP BUT,More enroll in PrEP demonstration THOUGH they do not stayMSM have some knowledge about PrEP, BUT They do not enroll in large numbers, HOWEVER, the few that enroll are willing to stay on
PrEP
Slide6MEANING…Botswana is behind other countries such as
South Africa – PrEP roll out to every oneKenya – Rolled it out a couple of years ago
Slide7What needs to be doneEducation on
PrEP targeting everyoneWomenSignificant others (partners, family)There is need to work with organisations that serve young people especially young women for enrollment
Slide8CAB Specific activities Community Outreach activities
Young people 15 – 24Collaborating with those on PrEP to share their experiencesTown Hall meetings targetingCommunity LeadersMale organizations
Slide9ACKNOWLEGEMENTICABCommunity Engagement Officer
BHP CAB MembersIMPAACT Network