Pemberdayaan Perempuan dalam Pencegahan HIV/AIDS Melalui Program Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) pada Lokalisasi di Kota Denpasar

Abstract

The development of the HIV AIDS problem is very worrying because it tends to increase over time. One of the key populations that is vulnerable to HIV AIDS transmission is female sex workers (FSWs). WHO recommends Pre-Exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as an additional prevention option for people who are at high risk of HIV infection but are still HIV negative. The localization located on Jalan Kusuma Bangsa, mostly has female sex workers (FSWs) from Java and Lombok with a total of around 50 FWs. Based on interviews by the community service team with Cempaka Group cadres, information was obtained that the partners' knowledge regarding HIV AIDS prevention was minimal. In addition, there is still a lack of knowledge from partners about the HIV AIDS prevention program through the PrEP program. Overall, this community service program has shown that with the right approach and ongoing support, HIV AIDS prevention efforts through women's empowerment through the PrEP program can have a significant positive impact on the localization on Jalan Kusuma Bangsa, Denpasar City. This program indicates that empowerment through education and access to PrEP has great potential in reducing the rate of HIV transmission among FWs. Increasing knowledge and willingness to use PrEP is a crucial first step. However, the sustainability of the program is highly dependent on cross-sector commitment from local governments, health facilities, civil society organizations, and the PSP community itself. The recommendation that can be given by the service team is to integrate the PrEP program into broader reproductive health services in other localizations.