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12.2 Getting Tested for HIVObjectives • To explore the reasons why few men test for HIV.• To consider the benefits that exists for HIV testing.• To identify strategies for increasing men’s use of HIV testing.TimeMaterials60 minutesA4 paper; Scissors; Markers; Tape;Handout 27: Research Findings on Men’s Use of HIV TestingSteps 1. Explain that some studies have found that men are less likely than women totest for HIV. This session will try to explore why that is and how to addressit.2. Lead the group through a plenary discussion to explore some reasons whymen do not test for HIV. As ideas are shared, write them down on a sheet offlip chart paper.3. Continue the plenary discussion by asking the group to identify reasons whymen test for HIV. Write these on flip chart paper as well.4. Pass out the participant handout and explain that these are findings from arecent study in South Africa looking at factors that influence men testing forHIV. Discuss the findings and allow for questions. Ask participants to reflecton whether or not these research findings seem similar or different fromwhat they find in their own communities.5. Divide participants into 3 groups and ask each to consider strategies thatcould be implemented to increase men’s use of HIV testing. Each groupshould record their answers on flip charts.6. After the groups complete their assignment, a representative from eachgroup will present their strategies. Discuss the ideas and allow the audienceto ask questions to the other group.7. Conclude the activity with the discussion questions.• What do you think are the biggest factors that hinder men fromtesting? Why?• Do you think the reasons why men do not test are different thanthe reasons why women do not test? Why or why not?• What strategies seem most likely to be effective in getting more•men to test for HIV? Why?How feasible are the strategies that were suggested? Whichwould be easy for you to implement and which ones would be more•difficult?Who could your clinic partner with in order to carry out thesestrategies?129