Developing a Culturally Informed Peer Support Model for Men Who Have Sex With Men Living With HIV: A Qualitative Study in Indonesia

Endah Sri Wahyuni, Eti Poncorini Pamungkasari, Vitri Widyaningsih, Doctoral Program in Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Department Health Science, Aisyiyah Surakarta, Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret

Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC)

Published online on July 20, 2026

Abstract

Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC), Volume 25, January-December 2026.
BackgroundMen who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV in Indonesia experience intersecting stigma affecting psychosocial wellbeing and healthcare engagement. Existing peer support models often lack cultural and spiritual relevance.AimThis study aimed ...