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PSI (Asia) Population Services International. SISTERS (ซิสเตอร์). Mission of Sisters. is. To change the behaviors of TG who are at sexual risk and to reduce the number of new HIV/AIDS infected cases among TG.
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PSI (Asia) Population Services International
SISTERS (ซิสเตอร์)
Mission of Sisters is To change the behaviors of TG who are at sexual risk and to reduce the number of new HIV/AIDS infected cases among TG. By providing knowledge and information to build awareness about the importance of HIV/AIDS prevention together with social marketing’s strategy
Main objectives • Reduce sex-related risks among transgender people. • Arrange health services specific for transgender people to build better quality of life. • Create a supportive environment for transgender people in the Pattaya area.
Behavior Change Increase the behavior of using condom and lubricant consistently
Communication Messages • Quarter 1 (Jan – Mar 2006) --> Water-based lubricant facilitates condom use and decreases condom breakage. Oil-based lubricant can promote condom breakage. • Quarter 2 (Apr – Jun 2006) --> Having been tested for HIV once does not guarantee permanent HIV-free Status for life (even though the current test result is negative. There is a window period for HIV) • Quarter 3 (Jul – Sept 2006) -->Using a condom has nothingto do with trust (All sexual partners present a risk for HIV/AIDS) • Quarter 4 (Oct – Dec 2006) --> Unplanned sex while drunk on alcohol puts you at risk for HIV infection. be prepared with condoms.
Target Group • Transgender : TG who live in Pattaya • TGSW : Transgender sex • workers • Other transgender such as cabaret show girls and transgender who work in other career.
Target areas • Main Areas • Walking Street • South Pattaya Bay • Pattaya Soi 6 and near by • Wat Chai Market • Sunee Plaza
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Sisters’ main services Drop in Center Outreach
Counseling Center • A warm and friendly haven for transgender people run by selected and trained transgender people. • Activities and Services ... • TG-specific medical services on site • One to one counseling • Skills development and capacity building • Edutainment: club activities (make-up, sport,& cooking), social gatherings, and events. • Community activities to foster public support and gain greater acceptance of transgenders in society.
Drop – in center’s performance report • Number of member from July – December 2005 are 132 people. • Number of member from January – March 2006 are 49 people, including last year member are 181 people at the present. • There are various kind of activities and service in drop – in center such as … • IPC & Group Support • Health clinic and counseling (Every Tue. and Thu.) • Member Club • Special Class/Activities • MonthlyGuest Speaker (Once/Month)
Outreach Activities • One to One: In addition to in-house advisory services, Sisters’ counselors reach out to transgender people where they are, with behavior-change messages tailored to individuals.(IPC - Interpersonal Communication) • One to Group: Sisters’ Counselors conduct group activities in places where transgenders live and work.(Mid - media) • Referrals: A network of transgender-friendly, experienced service providers of medical care, health advice, and career counseling.
Outreach Procedure Messages IPC Mid Media Mass Media Target
Outreach’s performance report • Number of target in outreach work (IPC)from July – December 2005 are 4,398 people including698 new cases, 3,320 old casesand 380 from mid-media activities. • Number of target in outreach work (IPC)from January – March 2006 are 2,595 people including166 new cases, 2,595 old casesand 110 from mid-media activities • All target that we reach are 7,269 cases (March 2006)
Chart of number of target in outreach work from July – December 2005 New Target Old Target Mid - Media All Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Chart of number of target in outreach work from January – March 2006 New Target Old Target Mid - Media All Jan Feb Mar
Monitoring and Evaluation • Research Based • Tracking Survey – to obtain baseline data to motoring and identify key messages for intervention. • Risk Assessment • MIS : Monitoring Information System • Project Map
Monitoring: Behavior/Use • Note: • Indicates logframe indicator