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Multiple and Concurrent Sexual Partnerships Event

The October 29-30, 2008 technical consultation on Multiple and Concurrent Sexual Partnerships (MCP) convened researchers, US Government representatives and program implementers to address the role of MCP in fueling the HIV/AIDS epidemics of Southern Africa. Expert researchers explained how MCP facilitates the spread of HIV, reviewed available data on concurrency and HIV produced from projection models and surveys, and described the cultural drivers of MCP. Representatives of several HIV prevention programs addressing MCP described their efforts, successes and challenges. Finally, facilitated breakout sessions generated recommendations for gathering critical data, engendering community support for MCP programs, implementing multi-level communications activities to address MCP, and integrating MCP messages within a comprehensive approach to HIV prevention and care. View or download Powerpoint presentations from the event or access the meeting report.