Khulani Siphile Siphuhle Training Program in South Africa (KiSS-TP)

项目摘要/摘要 在南非，性少数群体和性别少数群体被边缘化，获得医疗保健或机会有限 参加研究，特别是关于他们健康差距的研究。本次补充性研究培训 该计划旨在以家长奖-Khulani Siphile Siphuhle培训计划(KISS-TP)为基础，以改进 青年艾滋病毒研究人员的研究能力，重点是性和性别少数群体。提高产品质量 性少数群体和性别少数群体的研究技能和经验将使他们能够扩大自己的声音和 解决这一弱势群体的健康需求。 KISS-TP的总部设在东开普省的德斯蒙德·图图健康基金会(DTHF)。DTHF是一种 开普敦大学附属的著名非营利性研究机构，总部设在南部开普敦 非洲。对于这一补充培训计划，KISS-TP将与DTHF LGBT+Health合作 科室设在开普敦的Groote Schuur医院临床研究现场。DTHF LGBT+健康事业部 在通过研究促进LGBTQI+社区公平获得医疗保健方面发挥了至关重要的作用， 社区参与和倡导。 根据他们为LGBTQI+个人和社区赋权的承诺，DTHF LGBT+Health 该部门将为早期职业LGBTQI+健康研究人员提供研究培训计划。这个节目， 在KISS-TP的基础上，旨在提高研究能力，同时解决健康差距和改善 性和性别少数群体的健康后果。实习生将在本科生和 研究生水平，主要来自南非历史上处于不利地位的机构。首选项将是 提供给LGBTQI+那些倍数被边缘化和/或跨性别和性别多样化的人。培训计划 将涉及一个指导研究项目，该项目将确定获得艾滋病毒服务的障碍和性别- 肯定对南非变性人的关爱。学员将获得定性和定量的经验 定量研究方法，包括调查和焦点小组讨论。他们将参与所有阶段 在研究过程中，接受经验丰富的LGBTQI+研究人员的指导，并可以访问 教育资源、研讨会和社区外展活动。我们的最终目标是培养多样化的 和包容性的研究环境，培养下一代LGBTQI+健康研究人员。

Project Summary/Abstract Sexual and gender minorities are marginalized in South Africa with limited access to health care or opportunities to take part in research especially concerning their health disparities. This supplemental research training program aims to build on the parent award, the Khulani Siphile Siphuhle Training Program (KiSS-TP), to improve the research capacity of young HIV researchers, with a focus on sexual and gender minorities. Improving the skills and experience of sexual and gender minorities in research will enable them to amplify their voices and address the health needs of this vulnerable population. The KiSS-TP is based at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) Eastern Cape site. The DTHF is a renowned non-profit research organization affiliated to the University of Cape Town, based in Cape Town, South Africa. For this supplementary training program, the KiSS-TP will collaborate with the DTHF LGBT+ Health Division at the Groote Schuur Hospital Clinical Research Site in Cape Town. The DTHF LGBT+ Health Division plays a vital role in promoting equitable access to healthcare for LGBTQI+ communities through research, community engagement, and advocacy. In line with their commitment to empowering LGBTQI+ individuals and communities, the DTHF LGBT+ Health Division will provide a research training program for early career LGBTQI+ health researchers. This program, building on the KiSS-TP, aims to enhance research capacity while addressing health disparities and improving health outcomes for sexual and gender minorities. Trainees will be selected at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level mainly from historically disadvantaged institutions (HDIs) in South Africa. Preference will be given to LGBTQI+ persons who are multiply marginalized and/or trans and gender diverse. The training program will involve a mentored research project which will identify barriers to accessing HIV services and gender- affirming care for transgender populations in South Africa. Trainees will gain experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including surveys and focus group discussions. They will participate in all phases of the research process, receive mentoring from experienced LGBTQI+ researchers, and have access to educational resources, seminars, and community outreach activities. The ultimate goal is to nurture a diverse and inclusive research environment and develop the next generation of LGBTQI+ health researchers.