Can you please list the groups of men who have sex with men/male homosexual prostitutes that you know in Hanoi? For each type, please


SERVICE PROVIDERS' IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW GUIDELINES


- Gay men are often present in the area and have been there for a long time.

- Vendors on site (usually selling drinks)

- Motorbike taxi drivers, who transport male prostitutes to meet customers at locations

- Other subjects: Could be the former guards at that location or people who were previously attached to the area; people near that area who know a lot about the group of men who have sex with men/male homosexual prostitutes.


1. Can you please list groups of men who have sex with men?homosexual prostitutionthat you know in Hanoi? For each type, can you please describe the characteristics?

2. Do you know any places where men have sex?homosexual sex workers often cometo look for sexual partners? (Name the location, the groups of men who have sex with men/male sex workers found there, and when they usually go there to look for sexual partners?)

3. Do you know any young men who engage in sexual relations?homosexual for moneyIs there any other form of exchange besides money (if no answer then suggest: medicine, shelter, clothes)

4. Do you know the views and thoughts?What do you think about men who have sex with men/homosexual sex workers?


SCREENING INTERVIEW FORM


Vietnamese Men's Sexual Health Research Project


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Date of screening interview: DateMonth __ __ Year 2010 Time of screening interview: __:__ AM / PM

Location:____


Researcher name______


I. INTRODUCTION


Hello.


My name is ......... I work at Hanoi Medical University. We are conducting a study to understand the sexual health of young men. The goal of the study is to better understand young men's health risk behaviors in order to develop effective intervention programs. I would like to invite you to participate in a 10-minute conversation about your sexual experiences, and we will send you 20,000 VND.

II. INTERVIEW CONTENT


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Question

Code

Dance

S.1

What year were you born?

Date …………..Month……..........Year ……..............


S.2

Where were you born?

Hanoi Outlying provinces


1

2


S.3

How long have you lived in Hanoi?

Under 6 months

From 6 months – 1 year


1

2


Maybe you are interested!

Can you please list the groups of men who have sex with men/male homosexual prostitutes that you know in Hanoi? For each type, please



S.4

What is your current marital status?

Single, never married Married, currently living together

Separated/Divorced No answer


1

2

3

4


S.5

Have you ever had sex with a woman?

Ever Never No answer


1

2

3


=>S.11

=>S.11

S.6

In the past 90 days, have you had sexual intercourse with a woman?

Yes No No answer


1

2

3


S.7

The last time you had sex with a woman, was your partner new or old?

New partner (never had sex before)

Ex-partner (Previously had sex)

No reply


1

2

3


S.8

When was the last time you paid for sex with a woman?

When is female? (from interview date)

How many days ago:………………………………… days

Never paid for sex with a woman


98


=>S.10

S.9

In the past 30 days, have you paid for sex with

how many times women

Number of times had sex in the past 30 days: ………………… Times Did not pay for sex with women in the past 30 days


98


S.10

Have you ever had sex with a man?

Ever Never No answer


1

2

98


=> S.15

=> S.15

S.11

In the past 90 days, have you had sex with a man?

Yes No No answer


1

2

98


S.12

The last time you had sex with a man, was your partner new or old?

New partner (never had sex before)

Ex-partner (Previously had sex)

No reply


1

2

98




S.13

In all the sexual relations with men so far , which of the following material and spiritual values ​​have you received? Multiple choice question

For love Just to satisfy sexual needs

Affection such as being treated as a relative, husband and wife,

partner attachment

Sexual experience

Meal

Clean, beautiful clothes

Heroin or ecstasy (drugs in general)

Phone Card Mobile Phone

Valuables (gold, silver, jewelry, motorbikes)

Overnight accommodation or accommodation for a period of time

Job opportunities Promotion opportunities

Cash

Other (Specify)__

Refuse to answer


1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

99


If the subject only chooses from 1 – 4 and

99 then jump to S15

S.14

How many days ago was the last time you had sex with a man and received any benefit (numbers 5 – 15) ?

Over 90 days

Under 90 days Don't remember/no response


1

2

98


S.15

What was your gender at birth?

Male Female


1

2


I would like to ask you a few questions so that we can create a research code for you. Instead of recording your full name, we only use codes to protect your personal information and to ensure that no one knows that you are the person providing the information to us.


Individual research code (to be filled in by the researcher)


Day

Month

Year

Surname

Name











We will draw your research code and others.

If you are randomly invited to participate in a study, we may contact

How do you communicate this information?


How to contact your research participant Mobile Phone:

Landline


Nickchat:


Common locations :


III. CRITERIA FOR INCLUDING SUBJECTS INTO THE STUDY


Not yet participated in this study

Time living in Hanoi

Age of the subject

Gender at birth

Had sexual intercourse with a man and received material goods in the past 90 days


Appendix 5

AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH


This research consent form provides you with the information you need to decide whether or not to participate in this research study.

Research Objective : HIV and sexually transmitted infections remain a pressing global problem. We are conducting a scientific study related to risk behavior among young men in Vietnam. The aim of the study is to better understand risk behavior in order to develop more effective intervention programs. We invite you to participate in a short interview as part of this study.

Voluntary Participation : Participation in the study is completely voluntary. You may refuse to answer any questions that make you uncomfortable, and you may stop participating in the interview at any time.

Study Procedures : The purpose of the interview is to collect information about behaviors that contribute to increased risk of infection, including HIV and sexually transmitted diseases. If you decide to participate in the study, we will ask you to participate in a face-to-face interview with a researcher. This interview will include questions about personal behaviors and will last about 1 hour. In addition, we will ask you to participate in a test performed by a doctor in the study. The test involves taking 5ml of blood and samples from the throat, genitals and anus. The purpose of the test and sample collection is to assess whether you have one of the following STIs: Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Chlamydia, HPV (Human Papillomavirus), Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV.

All medical information and specimens will be labeled with a personal identification number. Your name will not appear in any part of the study, except this agreement to participate.


Test results are available in about a week and a doctor is always available in the office to give you your results and discuss any questions you may have. If your blood test is positive for an STI, you will receive treatment for that STI free of charge in our study. If your blood test is positive for HIV, our doctor can help you get in touch with an HIV treatment center in your community.

Risks and Benefits : Some of the questions in the study are quite personal and may make you uncomfortable. You can refuse to answer any questions that make you uncomfortable. However, make sure that the information you or others in the study provide can lead to effective STD and HIV prevention and care.

Compensation and expenses : To compensate you for your time participating in the study and travel expenses, we will send you 150,000 VND

Confidentiality : Any personal information you provide in the study will be kept strictly confidential. You will be given a unique identification number and your name will not be recorded in the interview or on the test form. The person interviewing you is a member of the research team. The procedures used in this study, including the confidentiality of personal information, have been approved by the Ministry of Health.

Questions: If you have any questions about the study, please contact us and we will be happy to answer your questions. If you need more information or have future questions, you can contact Dr. Van Dinh Hoa, phone number 043.574 4249


AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH


I have read all sections of this research agreement and all my questions about the study have been answered. I confirm that I understand and accept the following conditions by signing below.

I understand that my participation in the research is voluntary and that I may stop participating in the research at any time.

I understand that the interview will last approximately 1 hour and include questions about personal information and risk practices.

I understand that I will be given a medical test and that this will include taking blood (5ml) and other specimens to check for sexually transmitted infections.

I understand that my name will not appear on the interview forms and that the research instruments will use a unique personal identification number to ensure my confidentiality.

I understand that all information discussed during the interview is confidential.

will be kept strictly confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties.

I understand that all information written and published will be reported.

Report as a group and I will not be identified.

I understand that after completing the interview and testing, I will be

received 150,000 VND in compensation for the time I spent on research.


Date Month Year Interviewer's Signature

Date Month Year Signature of Research Participant

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