For research, the researchers have to engage the government prior to protocol implementation, all government agencies that are law enforcers, makers so that they support and appreciate the need for research within these existing groups that are hard to reach in terms of HIV prevention and care. The issue of policy in relation to the HIV prevention regarding the key population is tricky. The policy makers should understand the drivers of the epidemic and work within its walls.
With this understanding, eventually the police will not interrupt the study activity by arresting the study participants. That is my thinking!
