Engaging Men in HIV and AIDS at the Service Delivery Level: A Manual for Service Providers

EngenderHealth, The ACQUIRE Project, and Promundo’s manual provides practical guidance for engaging men in HIV prevention, testing, and care while advancing gender equity and reproductive health. It examines how rigid gender norms and societal expectations shape men’s health behaviors, limit service uptake, and contribute to the spread of HIV. Through structured training sessions, interactive exercises, scenario-based role-plays, and action planning tools, the manual equips providers with the skills to create male-friendly, inclusive services. Participants explore critical topics such as stigma, violence, couples counseling, and the role of frontline staff. By promoting respectful, inclusive engagement, the manual supports a transformative approach that improves men’s health outcomes and strengthens community well-being.