An assessment of stigma and human right violations among men who have sex with men in Abuja, Nigeria

Abstract Background There have been several barriers in effectively engaging men who have sex with men for STI/HIV prevention and treatment programming in Nigeria including social stigma, policies, and laws criminalizing same-sex practices. The objective of this study was to describe the human right...

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Main Authors: Susanne Strömdahl, Abimbola Onigbanjo Williams, Bede Eziefule, Godwin Emmanuel, Stella Iwuagwu, Oliver Anene, Ifeanyi Orazulike, Chris Beyrer, Stefan Baral
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC International Health and Human Rights
Subjects:
HIV
STI
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12914-019-0190-x