TY - JOUR T1 - P213 Pro(tect) service – engaging with male sex workers JF - Sexually Transmitted Infections JO - Sex Transm Infect SP - A86 LP - A87 DO - 10.1136/sextrans-2015-052126.257 VL - 91 IS - Suppl 1 AU - Sarah Stockwell AU - Gillian Dean AU - Mark Tweed AU - Tom Boyt Y1 - 2015/06/01 UR - http://sti.bmj.com/content/91/Suppl_1/A86.3.abstract N2 - Background/introduction Pro(TECT), a bespoke service for male sex workers (MSW), was launched in June 2014 by THT to engage with local high-risk MSM. Motivational interviewing (MI) is used to explore behaviour change; clients are offered a wide range of support to improve sexual health and reduce onward STI/HIV transmission. Analysis of behaviour and service evaluation was performed at 6 months. Methods All clients (15) completed an online survey regarding sexual practices, drug/alcohol use and experience of the service. Results In the last 12 months: 70% reported insertive UAI; 40% receptive UAI; 36% diagnosed with an STI; 29% HIV positive; 21% injected drugs; 43% under the influence of drugs/alcohol while selling sex; 33% self-harmed in last 12 months. View this table:Abstract P213 Table 1 Feedback on MI sessions (33 interventions) Conclusions Unprotected sex is common among MSW. Early MI results show good improvement in knowledge and risk taking behaviour. High levels of drug/alcohol use and self-harm require close links to mental health services. Pro(TECT) is unique in accessing this ‘hard-to-reach’ population and offers a holistic service of harm reduction. ER -