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Besides, evidence of the existing behavior change communication (BCC) strategies to enhance HIV\/ acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) risk reduction is limited. Thus, the study sought to explore the most effective and preferred BCC strategies for adoption among LDTs in Kenya.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods and Methodology<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Nine key informants and 18 in-depth interviews were used to gather qualitative data from purposively sampled participants at Kenya's Busia and Namanga border points. 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Other BCC strategies included interpersonal communication and healthcare worker service-driven strategies, peer-led open discussions and shared experiences on HIV\/AIDS risk reduction, outreach activities to reach more of the underserved LDTs, and non-governmental organization (NGO)-driven approaches to fill gaps left by the public healthcare systems.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Media-based communication channels were the most common BCC strategies. 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