Costa Rica 2012: TRaC study measuring sexual behavior among Men who have sex with men in San Jose. Round 1.

GOAL OF THE TRaC STUDY Evidence from this study will be used to evaluate and improve current communication campaigns and their effect on the target population of Male who have Sex with Men (MSM) and Trans (transgender, transsexual, transvestite). It will also help design new activities directed to them by determining factors associated with healthy key behaviors. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES a. Measure change and monitor progress on the objectives of USAIDs Combination Prevention for PASMO and PEPFARs Gender Enhanced complementing approach. b. Determine the preliminary impact of PASMOs interventions among MSM c. Validate factors that have been usually associated with the desired behavior: consistent condom use with all male partners in the last month. d. Set a baseline for the Opportunity, Ability and Motivation (OAM) factors in which the program will work for the next two years

TRaC研究（TRaC Study）目标
本研究所得证据将用于评估并优化现有宣传活动，及其对男男性行为者（Male who have Sex with Men, MSM）与跨性别者（transgender, transsexual, transvestite）目标人群的干预效果。同时，通过明确与核心健康行为相关的影响因素，本研究还将助力设计针对该人群的全新干预活动。

研究目标
a. 评估并监测美国国际开发署（USAID）PASMO综合预防项目以及美国总统防治艾滋病紧急救援计划（PEPFAR）性别强化补充方案的既定目标的变化与进展情况。
b. 评估PASMO干预项目在男男性行为者群体中的初步实施效果。
c. 验证与目标行为——近一个月内与所有男性伴侣坚持使用安全套——通常相关的各类影响因素。
d. 为该项目未来两年将聚焦的机会、能力与动机（Opportunity, Ability and Motivation, OAM）三大影响因素建立基线数据。