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11th International AIDS ConferenceVancouver, British Columbia — July 7-12, 1996 |
Table of Contents - Published Abstracts - Track D: Social Science, Research, Policy and ActionMo = Monday, Tu = Tuesday, We = Wednesday, Th = Thursday, Lb = Late-Breaker Cite as: Int Conf AIDS. 1996 Jul 7-12;11:Abstract No. xx |
| Pub.D.1290 | Caregiving and children in the lives of current and former injection drug users. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:482 (abstract no. Pub.D.1290) Knowlton AR; Baltimore, MD, USA. Fax: (410) 955-9088. E-mail: aknowto@phnet.sph.jhu.edu. Objectives: The SAIL (Social Affiliates in Injectors Lives) study examines the processes of change in PWHAs support and caregiving in the course of HIV disease progression. Methods: Subjects are recruited from the ALIVE study who have a history of injection drug use are interview biannually. Results: Of the participant |
| Pub.D.1291 | AIDS-related risk behaviors and beliefs: a study in a sample of cocaine dependent patients from Brazil. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:483 (abstract no. Pub.D.1291) da Silveira X, DaRos VL, Razzouk D, Mesquita A; PROAD, Department of Psychiatry, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brasil. Fax: (55-11) 570.1543. E-mail: dartiu.dpsi@epm.br. Objective: to determine AIDS-related sexual risk behaviors and knowledge in a sample of male addicts and to study the association between condom use and variables related to knowledge, beliefs and alcohol consumption. Methods: seventy-six male cocaine dependent patients (DSM-IV Criteria) were administered a structured |
| Pub.D.1292 | Socio-economic status and sexual networks in a high HIV prevalence population in rural Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:483 (abstract no. Pub.D.1292) Ssengonzi R, Morris M, Sewankambo N, Serwadda D, Wawer W, Konde-Lule J; Uganda Virus Research Institute (U.V.R.I.), Entebbe, Uganda. Fax: 256-42-20279/20483. Objective: To examine the effect of socio-economic status on sexual networks and behaviors of Rakai residents and the implications for HIV transmission dynamics. Methods: A cross-sectional survey nested within a larger longitudinal cohort study of HIV, sexual behavior and fertility was conducted in Rakai District, |
| Pub.D.1293 | HIV/AIDS in the Mexico-US border: specific risk factors. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:483 (abstract no. Pub.D.1293) Montiel-Hernandez AM, Muniz M, Baez-Villasenor J, del Rio CC; CONASIDA (National AIDS Council), Deleg. Tlalpan Mexico City, Mexico. Fax: (525) 528-4220. The Mexico /US border is not only one of the worlds largest but the Tijuana-San Diego crossing is the place where more border crossing take place in the world. Multiple cultural and identity factors interact in this area, sharing characteristics of both contries but never totally blending. The 6 Mexican border s |
| Pub.D.1294 | Religion, behaviours, and circumcision as determinants of HIV dynamics in rural Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:483 (abstract no. Pub.D.1294) Kiwanuka N, Gray R, Sewankambo NK, Serwadda D, Wawer M, Li C; Rakai Project, Entebbe, Uganda. Objectives: To determine the association between religion and HIV infection, and to assess the behaviours and characteristics that might explain differentials in HIV between religious denominations in rural Uganda . Methods: As part of the baseline visit in a randomized community STD mass treatment for HIV prevention, |
| Pub.D.1295 | Factors for change: a comparative study of AIDS interventions among sexworkers in an organised setting with an unorganised stigmatised setting. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:483 (abstract no. Pub.D.1295) Kumar MS, Pradeep K, Uma S; Valasaravakkam, Madras, India. Fax: 91.44.4827263. What are the socio economic and environmental factors that bring about sustained behavior change for AIDS prevention among sex workers? Does the attitude of the women themselves and that of the society towards them and towards sex and sexuality play a role in determining behavior? How can these factors be modifi |
| Pub.D.1296 | Feelings and experiences of single HIV-positive women about their children. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:484 (abstract no. Pub.D.1296) Anyango OM, Momanyi KJ, Muriuki J; Kenya AIDS Society, Nairobi, Kenya. Fax: 254-02-447967. Concerns and worries of HIV-positive women about their children when they have no avenue or source of help. Project: During the mid term evaluation and strategic planning on the women and AIDS project in Kenya AIDS Society, we interviewed 10 single mothers about their worries, fears and feelings about the presen |
| Pub.D.1297 | Psychosocial issues in living with HIV/AIDS & healing art of psychosocial therapeutic interventions. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:484 (abstract no. Pub.D.1297) Das S, Hira S; Department of MPSW, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar, Bombay, India. Fax: 91-22-5562912. Objectives:(i.) To evolve psychosocial conceptualization of HIV/AIDS & its consequences for human beings. (ii.) To formulate effective therapeutic approaches for psychosocial interventions. Methodology: 20 concordant & 20 discordant couples were selected through simple random sampling. The data was collected th |
| Pub.D.1298 | Behaviour change among TASO clients: an impact of counselling. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:484 (abstract no. Pub.D.1298) Otolok-Tanga E; The AIDS Support Organization (TASO), Kampala, Uganda. Objective: To determine and describe factors associated with behavior change and other coping mechanisms adopted by TASO clients on receiving counselling services. Methods: A cohort of 493 sexual active TASO clients, 15 - 65 years of age, registered between Oct. to Dec. 1993, were sampled and followed for a period of s |
| Pub.D.1300 | Evaluation of an education intervention for specific populations in Mexico. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:484 (abstract no. Pub.D.1300) Loya-Sepulveda M, Soto CC, Aguilar RF, Basanez AR, Bronfman PM; CONASIDA (National AIDS Council), Deleg. Tlalpan Mexico City, Mexico. Fax: (525) 528.4220. Objective: To design, apply and evaluate an educational intervention for specific populations. Method: An educational intervention was developed nationwide during six months using three videos addressed to teenagers, adult women and bisexual men. The intervention was carried out through regional workshops and was direc |
| Pub.D.1301 | Coping with consequences of AIDS in the community. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:484 (abstract no. Pub.D.1301) Kamanya H; Swaa Uganda, Kampala, Uganda. Objective: Share the magnitude of the problem, sensitization, capacity building improvement of quality of human life. Method: Education, awareness; involvement, delegation, monitoring, analysis, evaluation adjustment. Results: Community response was reflected in the following areas: - Family and caretaker adjustment - |
| Pub.D.1302 | The impact of HIV/AIDS on Nepalese women: contributing factors and lessons learned from community based interventions. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:484 (abstract no. Pub.D.1302) Shrestha A; WATCH (Women Acting Together for Change), Kathmandu, Nepal. Fax: 977-1-473-224. E-mail: watchftp@mos.com.np. Issues: AIDS has become a major world concern for its impact on individuals and larger groupings such as families, communities and economies. But in Nepal , where the epidemic is still in its early stage, numerous issues, problems and facets of the pandemic, and how to address it have only begun to emerge. |
| Pub.D.1303 | Local anti-AIDS committee. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:485 (abstract no. Pub.D.1303) Cobos S; FASE (Spanish Anti-AIDS Foundation), Madrid, Spain. Volunteer-based organisation with no benefit aim where social workers, nurses, etc. collaborate in order to fight AIDS. Project: The anti-AIDS committee works on a program -basis which is primarily aimed at affected communities and population in general. The problem includes: a) Informing people about AIDS and i |
| Pub.D.1304 | Evaluation of the mid- and long-term impact of the holistic model for AIDS prevention in gay/bisexual men in Guatemala City: a dynamic model. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:485 (abstract no. Pub.D.1304) Mayorga R, Flores B, Castillo M, Rodas AM, Melendez G; Asociacion de Talleres Holisticos (ATH), Guatemala City, Guatemala. Fax: (502-2) 516531. To date, 280 gay/bisexual men in Guatemala City have taken a holistic workshops for AIDS prevention. It is necessary to determine the mid- and long-term impact of this model in order to improve the work methodologies and detect issues that need reinforcement. Follow-up support activities for AIDS prevention need |
| Pub.D.1305 | Short-term impact of the holistic model for AIDS prevention in 180 gay/bisexual men in Guatemala City. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:485 (abstract no. Pub.D.1305) Flores B, Mayorga R, Martinez LF; Asociacion de Talleres Holisticos (ATH), Guatemala City, Guatemala. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the holistic model for AIDS prevention in gay/bisexual men in Guatemala City, detect its strengths and shortcomings in order to make necessary changes and define new strategies for prevention, improving program effectivenes. Methods: The holistic model for AIDS prevention wa |
| Pub.D.1306 | Household empowerment for health care of persons living with AIDS in the Dominican Republic. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:485 (abstract no. Pub.D.1306) Garcia R, Fadul R, Khoury S, Medina DE, Esteves F, Castellanos C, Freites A, Garris I, Espinal M, De Moya EA; Institute of Human Sexuality, Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. To compare the impact of two approaches to health care on health behavior, health status, and psychological well-being of persons living with AIDS. Project: Two approaches were compared. The Ambulatory mode included patients AIDS education, monthly medical checkups and group therapy. The Household mode included |
| Pub.D.1307 | HIV/AIDS amongst immigrant communities in Britain. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:485 (abstract no. Pub.D.1307) Luyombya G, Poultney M, Galukande J; Uganda AIDS Action Fund, London, UK. Objective: To examine the political and socio-economic issues/problems associated with living with HIV/AIDS in a foreign country. Project: This project will examine the problems faced by immigrant communities, in particular African communities which, according to epidemiological evidence, are the second largest group i |
| Pub.D.1308 | Thuthuzela Abantwana: a model for community based paediatric AIDS care in South Africa. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:485 (abstract no. Pub.D.1308) Fransman DC, Hussey G, Jwambi M; Cape Town, South Africa. Fax: 7-21-689 5403. E-mail: des@rmh.uct.ac.za. Paediatric HIV/AIDS is a growing problem in Southern Africa. Of the total number of South African AIDS cases reported up to December 1994, 10.7% were children. The numbers are increasing rapidly with a doubling time of about a year, while the doubling time for population growth is 13 years. The care of children |
| Pub.D.1309 | AIDS education among adolescents in Uganda: an evaluation of the "straight talk" media program. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:485 (abstract no. Pub.D.1309) Proscovia S, Tamwesigire E, Meinert L; Uganda Red Cross Society, Kampala, Uganda. STRAIGHT TALK (ST) a media program to Safeguard Youth From AIDS (SYFA) was initiated in 1993 as a strategy to develop and stimulate dialogue on AIDS, health and growing up among young people, their parents and teachers. An appraisal of the fourteen month program was commissioned by UNICEF in January 1995.Objective: To |
| Pub.D.1310 | National response towards HIV/AIDS awareness and testing campaign. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:486 (abstract no. Pub.D.1310) Garcia R, Cespedes JE, Klaskala W, Baum M; Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Miami, FL, USA. Fax: (305) 243-4687. Objective: To determine the level of national awareness and perception related to prevention of HIV infection. At the same time promote nationwide campaign on confidential HIV testing and counseling. Methods: During a period of two months in 1994, the Colombian Ministry of Health conducted an information campaign on HI |
| Pub.D.1311 | An outreach programme targeting fishermen and fish mongers in the beaches of Mbita, Karungu, Sindo in Kenya. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:486 (abstract no. Pub.D.1311) Ouko M, Angiro R, Ouma D, Onyango M, Ngesa A; Nairobi, Kenya. Fax: 254-2-243164. Project: An AIDS awareness programme targeting fishermen and women who dry and sell fish along the beaches of Mbita, Karungu and Sindo was organized by community based workers who had been trained by Women Fighting AIDS in Kenya , (WOFAK) counsellors. This direction was taken after a request from the local chiefs, coun |
| Pub.D.1312 | Creating awareness and promotion of HIV/STD preventive behaviour among semi-literates through print media. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:486 (abstract no. Pub.D.1312) Kathiravan V, Malarmangai V; Society for AIDS Awareness and Prevention, Ooty, Tamilnadu, India. Fax: 91-44-8256842. Objective: To prevent HIV infection by providing accurate and adequate information among low literacy level and high risk behaviour. Methods: Through publishing the magazine to provide a platform for expression towards creating a conducive climate for prevention and support to occur there by enabling quality of life fo |
| Pub.D.1313 | Focusing AIDS information programs in an advancing epidemic: an experience in Soroti District, rural Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:486 (abstract no. Pub.D.1313) Ssali A, Nkangabwa J, Kwamya L, Kyeyune P, King R; THETA, Kampala, Uganda. Issues: As a result of war and displacement Soroti has a long history of high STD prevalence and a recent history of increasing HIV seroprevalence. In 1992 estimated HIV seroprevalence among women antenatal clinic users was 10%. Project: THETA is an indigenous non-governmental organisation working with aims of involvin |
| Pub.D.1314 | Community approach in assessing HIV/STD risk factors using participatory learning action methods in S.W. Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:486 (abstract no. Pub.D.1314) Ssembatya JL, Coghlan A, Lumala R, Mireego E; District Medical Office, MOH, Uganda. Objectives: To help community members in identification and interpretation of risky practices for HIV/STDs.To design a community action plan based on the missing gaps (risk factors). Methods: Programme implementors with community actors used PRA/PLA methods in 7 communities using social-demographic maps; annual events, |
| Pub.D.1316 | Sexual behaviour and HIV seroprevalence in unmarried females attending MTP/ANC clinic in Pune, India. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:486 (abstract no. Pub.D.1315) Subramanian T, Bharucha KE, Manelkar RK, Risbud AR, Sukumaran K, Surve B, Gadkari DA; National AIDS Research Institute, Pune, Maharashta, India. Objective: To study the behavioural pattern related to sexuality of unmarried females attending MTP/ANC clinics and to know their perception towards HIV/AIDS and HIV seroprevalence in them. Method: 100 unmarried females attending MTP/ANC clinics of Sassoon General Hospital, Pune, are being taken for this study. In-dept |
| Pub.D.1317 | Qualitative research on high-risk behavior groups in Nicaragua. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:487 (abstract no. Pub.D.1317) Arauz R, Ortells P, Morales A, Guevara M, Shedlin M; Fundacion Nimehuatzin, Managua, Nicaragua. Fax: (505-2) 786534. Objective: To obtain information on the attitudes and behaviors of the country s high risk behavior groups to develop AIDS prevention education and communication strategies for the country. Methods: Fifteen focus groups and sixty six in-depth interviews were carried out with female sex workers, clients of sex workers, |
| Pub.D.1318 | Methodology for identification of risky behavior among young adults in Sri Lanka. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:487 (abstract no. Pub.D.1318) De Silva NW, Schensul JJ, Eisenberg M, Lewis J; University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Fax: 94-8-32517. Understanding sexual behavior, particularly among adolescents and young adults, is a key element in the development of culturally-relevant and effective intervention and prevention programs. However, there has not been a field-tested methodology for describing sexual behavior cross-nationally to identify risky b |
| Pub.D.1319 | Focus group discussions with female commercial sex workers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: diversity in the perception of sexuality and sex work. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:487 (abstract no. Pub.D.1319) Szterenfeld C, Fonseca Z, Alonso L, Vieira EM, Fernandes ME; PIM-Programa Integrado de Marginalidade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: 55-11-205-4796. Objectives: To obtain in depth information on HIV/AIDS related risk behavior and to learn about current concerns and perceptions of preventive practices among CSWs working in five different prostitution sites in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil . Methods: Focus group discussion were conducted in five areas of R.J.: downtown |
| Pub.D.1320 | A baseline study for AIDS intervention among target population groups in Upper West Region, Ghana. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:487 (abstract no. Pub.D.1320) Appiah-Denkyira E, Tetteh CN; Regional Health Directorate, Upper West Region, Ghana. Objective: To ascertain target groups awareness, knowledge and attitude about AIDS. To assess target groups perception of behavioural change needed in response to HIV/AIDS. Method: The study was carried out in all five districts in the region between 20th May and 2nd June, 1993. 1100 respondents of five target groupssc |
| Pub.D.1321 | Reproductive health seeking behaviour and preference status of contraceptive and health care provider among adolescent in South Western Nigeria. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:487 (abstract no. Pub.D.1321) Chouwen CO; Centre For Health Sciences Training, Research And Development, Ibadan, Oyo-State, Nigeria. There is a dearth of information on the reproductive health seeking behaviour of youth (youth in the markets and motor parks) in South West Nigeria . This has resulted in total neglect of this population in the national health care services, and where intervention programmes have been targeted at them they have proved |
| Pub.D.1322 | A conceptual framework to analyze contextual variables associated with HIV/AIDS and to develop a comprehensive intervention strategy in developing countries. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:488 (abstract no. Pub.D.1322) Thomas J, Britto GA, Charles M, Nair KS; Bhardawadi Hospital, Andheri, Bombay, India. Fax: 6249388. E-mail: narc@soochak.ncst.ernet.in. This paper presents a conceptual framework for analyzing the contextual and behavioral factors that influence the spread of HIV infection and its social and economic impact and to develop a comprehensive intervention strategy. This framework was developed by reviewing the existing literature on contextual and behaviora |
| Pub.D.1323 | Mentally ill inpatients: assesment of sexual behavior, knowledge and attttudes about AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:488 (abstract no. Pub.D.1323) Oliveira SB, Tostes MA, Mota MP; Psychiatry Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: 55-21-2952549. Objective: We aim to investigate aspects of the sexual behavior and AIDS knowledge from mentally ill patients. Methodology All patients hospitalized in October/1995 in the Psychiatric Institute were interviewed. We used a structured interview to obtain socio-demographic data and information about sexual behavior and AI |
| Pub.D.1324 | Youth and AIDS: peer educators' sexuality in context of AIDS/HIV. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:488 (abstract no. Pub.D.1324) Mawar N, Bagul R, Rajendran K, John J, Rodrigues J; National AIDS Research Institute (ICMR), Pune, India. Fax: 791071. E-mail: root@nar.ernet.in. Objectives: To study sexuality from peer-educators perspective focusing on gender interactions in youth in context of HIV/AIDS. Research Design: This study focuses on 76 Peer-educators representing six colleges of Pune during their AIDS/HIV training workshop(47 boys & 29 girls). A self-administered anonymous questi |
| Pub.D.1325 | Gender meanings and sexual behavior as key aspects for understanding the negotiation of safer sex practices among heterosexual couples. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:488 (abstract no. Pub.D.1325) Barbosa RM, Parker RG, Carvalho JA, Uziel AP; University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: 5521-2289526. E-mail: reginamb@vmesa.uerj.br. Objective: To study the relationship between sexual behavior and gender meanings in relation to the negotiation of safer sex practices among women in two different urban areas of Brazil . Methodology: A qualitative, comparative study was carried out in 1995, between two different regions, Southeast and Northeast, of Br |
| Pub.D.1326 | Female adolescents attitudes, behaviors and HIV/AIDS risk perception in Argentina. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:488 (abstract no. Pub.D.1326) Re MI, Pagani L, Bianco M; Fundacion para Estudio e Investigacion de la Mujer, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fax: (54 1) 476 2763. Adolescents in Argentina do not have formal sexual education at schools. The only information they have is mainly due to mass media and peers. Female adolescents are less informed than males about sexuality and HIV/AIDS prevention, and their cultural patterns are an obstacle to promote safer sex practices. Proje |
| Pub.D.1327 | Sexual testimonies from a call-in, write-in radio show in Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:488 (abstract no. Pub.D.1327) Nakku E, Watson C, Meinert L, Mukisa E, Kabatesi D, Tumwesige E, Lugada E, Tifft S; Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 256-41-232-905. Objective: To study sexual practices and perceptions among radio listeners who write or call in to Capital Doctor, a popular weekly radio show on sexual health in central Uganda , an area of high HIV prevalence. Methods: Eight hundred letters(487 English; 313 Luganda) and 200 phone calls in 1994-1995 were analysed usin |
| Pub.D.1328 | Italian national survey on sexual behaviour in young adults. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:489 (abstract no. Pub.D.1328) Signorelli C, Zantedeschi E, Cattaruzza MS, Bossi A, Renzi C, Fara GM; Institute of Hygiene, Faculty of Medicine, University "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy. Fax: +39-6-4454845. E-mail: SignorelliC@axrma.uniroma1.it. Objective: To collect systematic information on knowledge, attitudes and sexual behaviour of Italian young heterosexual population in relation to the risk of HIV infection and its methods of prevention. Methods: A postal questionnaire was used to reach 1% of the Italian population aged 19-24 (total sample of 52,000). T |
| Pub.D.1329 | Male sexual values and behaviour with risk of exposure to HIV infection. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:489 (abstract no. Pub.D.1329) Ray CS, Mbizvo M, Katzenstein D; Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project, University of Zimbabwe Medical School (ZAPP-UZ). Fax: 44 1785 250684. Recent calls have been made for men to become the focus and priority in HIV/AIDS research and education, to study male perceptions of risk, and behaviour which exposes them to infection. The authors argue that education efforts have been aimed at men in Africa, but qualitative research which identifies those perception |
| Pub.D.1330 | Behaviors and attitudes among male gays in the city of Fortaleza (northeastern Brazil) towards the HIV/AIDS infection. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:489 (abstract no. Pub.D.1330) Kerr-Pontes LS, Mota R, Martins T, Gondim R; Universidade Federal do Ceara, Ceara, Brazil. Fax: 55 85 267-4986. E-mail: ligia@ufc.br. Objective: To analyse behaviors and attitudes of male homo/bisexuals that can influence the dissemination of the infection by HIV/AIDS in the city of Fortaleza. Methods: Four-hundred-and-one men that make sex with other men (MSM) from the city of Fortaleza, were recruited through the snow-ball technique (pals-web, gay |
| Pub.D.1331 | Sero status disclosure - a strategy for enlisting care & support. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:489 (abstract no. Pub.D.1331) Muzigo N; TASO Mulago, Kampala, Uganda. Sero status disclosure can lead to reduction of HIV/AIDS associated fears and stigma and can be a good strategy to enlist care and support from family members and friends. Methods: Through counselling empowerment, 120 HIV+ women were followed from May 1994 to November 1995 at counsellor-client level at The AIDS |
| Pub.D.1332 | Assessment of psychosocial care for HIV-infected patients by in-depth interviewing. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:489 (abstract no. Pub.D.1332) Sukhawarn C, Virochsiri K, Meesiri S, Kitsiripornchai S, Chanbuncherd P; Armed Forces Research Institute Of Medical Sciences, Tungpayathai, Rajdhevi, Bangkok, Thailand. Fax: 662-2476232. Objective: To assess psychosocial care provided by the Army Hospitals. Method: In-depth interviewing of HIV-infected patients was carried out in 28 Army hospitals. Questions probed psychosocial and behavioral effects on these patients. A total of 8 male patients, one from each hospital unit, were available for the inte |
| Pub.D.1333 | Animation for active community participation for sustainable HIV/AIDS behaviour change. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:489 (abstract no. Pub.D.1333) Deen K, Redd W, Harris M; Society for Women and AIDS in Africa, Freetown, Sierra Leone. To determine needs of women and teenage girls for HIV/AIDS information using Animation. Project: A deprived urban community situated by the port of Freetown was selected in July 1992 for the intervention, following a four weeks listening survey by an Animator and some members of the community, codes depicting th |
| Pub.D.1334 | Women and HIV/AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:489 (abstract no. Pub.D.1334) Ekwau JI; The AIDS Support Organisation, TASO Mulago, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 251982. E-mail: TASO@mukla.gn.apc.org. Positive Living among women needs community support. Project: NACWOLA is the Network of the national community of women living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda . It was founded after the VIIIth International Conference on HIV/AIDS in Amsterdam in 1992. The primary mission of NACWOLA is to improve the situation of HIV-pos |
| Pub.D.1335 | Helping illiterate women to learn about HIV/AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:490 (abstract no. Pub.D.1335) Gallegos-Vazquez N, Plasencia G, Marquez A, Ponce de Leon R, Marmolejo R; ORAIN, Mexico City, Mexico. Psychological, biological, epidemiologic and social factors make women a vulnerable group to the HIV Infection. Taking in consideration that the house keeping wives are among those, the most vulnerable ones, because of the social role they play and due to the fact of lacking access to information, out to a high |
| Pub.D.1336 | Women, sexuality and HIV/AIDS prevention. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:490 (abstract no. Pub.D.1336) Laski M, Hofman S, Perkins H, Palma Z; Mental and Community Health Center, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fax: (54 1) 443-2888. Research on cultural issues (myths, beliefs, sexual customs) that difficult women s sexual health care. Women training programme aimed to improve conditions to negotiate the use of condoms with their sexual partners. Project: Workshops were made for women s, men s and mixed groups. They were developed in differe |
| Pub.D.1337 | HIV/AIDS awareness along Kenya Uganda border. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:490 (abstract no. Pub.D.1337) Matu J, Kidandy J, Okech M, Omollo M; Women Fighting AIDS In Kenya (WOFAK), Nairobi, Kenya. Fax: 254-2-243164. Business women along the the Kenya / Uganda border are at high risk of being infected with the HIV/AIDS virus. Project: An AIDS/HIV awareness campaign targeting women involved in business along the Kenya/Uganda border town of Busia. The people involved in discriminating this information along the border are cust |
| Pub.D.1338 | Life-guards project STDs/AIDS prevention among low income women and adolescents. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:490 (abstract no. Pub.D.1338) Pinho M, Dirce G, Correa LM, Araujo LC, Phillips MA, Roland E; GELEDES, Instituto da Mulher Negra, Programa de Saude, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fax: (55-11) 606-9901. Black women and youth that live in peripheral metropolitan regions are at high risk for STDs/AIDS but have less access to formal health and educational programs. Project: To develop specific culturally sensitive educational material and train low income women and adolescents as health agents through reproductive |
| Pub.D.1339 | Women as caretakers: for HIV/AIDS infected and affected people under Kitovu mobile AIDS programme. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:490 (abstract no. Pub.D.1339) Ssentongo RN, Sharpe U, Nantezza C, Muwonge A, Auma E; Mobile AIDS Home Care, Orphans and Education Programme (Kitovu Hospital), Masaka, Uganda. Fax: 0256 481 20514. To study the achievements and constraints as experienced by Women caring for HIV/AIDS infected and affected people in their homes. Project: The Mobile AIDS Home Care Programme cares for over 2000 AIDS patients in their homes, supports 6500 Orphans in schools and helps families of these people to cope during this |
| Pub.D.1340 | Community seminar on sexual health and HIV/AIDS for Shantytown women strengthens women's capacity to build prevention strategies and solidarity networks. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:490 (abstract no. Pub.D.1340) Opazo-Maturana XA; EPES (Popular Education for Health), Iglesia Evangelica Luterana en Chile, Santiago, Chile. Fax: 56-2-2743442. Experiences in the planning, development and implementation of results surrounding the first major women s jornada (seminar) on sexual health and HIV/AIDS carried out in a poor community of Santiago, Chile . Project: The Bosque Community Action Network on HIV/AIDS and the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Popu |
| Pub.D.1341 | HIV: an issue of class. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:491 (abstract no. Pub.D.1341) Young T; National Women & HIV/AIDS Project (NWAP), Washington, DC, USA. Fax: (202) 547-5080. E-mail: WomenAIDS@aol.com. To give an overview of the role of class in the Women and HIV/AIDS epidemic. Project: The National Women & HIV/AIDS Project (NWAP) conducted a survey of more than 100 women living with HIV/AIDS in the United States . This survey provided a vehicle for us to ask women living with HIV/AIDS questions and gain t |
| Pub.D.1342 | Mobilizing grassroots demand for expanded research into woman controlled HIV prevention options. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:491 (abstract no. Pub.D.1342) Forbes A; AIDS and Women's Health Policy Consultant, Ardmore, PA, USA. Fax: (610) 649-8113. E-mail: aforbes@critpath.org. Despite urgent need, the topic of woman controlled HIV prevention received less than 10% of available federal HIV/AIDS prevention research funding in FY 95. The Women and AIDS Research Act proposed in Congress last year would have addressed this need but died in Committee due to lack of legislative support. Proj |
| Pub.D.1343 | AIDS orphans in Kasama district. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:491 (abstract no. Pub.D.1343) Tibenderana RK; Tibenderana RK Objectives: 1. Magnitude and Impact on communities as examined by HBC and communities. 2. Analysing effects of forstering AIDS orphans. Methods: 1. Counselling by HBC offices, Hospital Wards and Clinios 2. During home visits, participation in Community Based Activities, counselling AIDS patients and their families. Maj |
| Pub.D.1344 | Socio economic aspects of children and their families with HIV infection. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:491 (abstract no. Pub.D.1344) Abreu TF, Souza EP, Evangelista LA, Goncalves VM, Oliveira RH, Garcia-Maria FL, Nogueira SA; IPPMG/HUCFF, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: 55 21 2854784. Objective: To describe socio-economic characteristics of HIV-infected children and their families. Methods: Interviews were carried out with family members of children with perinatally acquired HIV infection (age from 10 to 154 months, mean 56) who have been followed in a reference center for Pediatric AIDS in Rio de J |
| Pub.D.1345 | AIDS' orphans: evaluation of a life project along three years. Resolved and not yet resolved problems. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:491 (abstract no. Pub.D.1345) Parisi A, Ruggiero R, Rolon N, Rolon S, Vergara L; COR Foundation, San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fax: (541) 796-2316. Troubles: Enhancement of heterosexual transmission, difficulties in the accomplishment of social programs by the official spheres; rejection of the community with discriminatory patterns and the lack of job for HIV/AIDS parents are the reasons that require the experience of the NGO s to cover these deficiencies.Descrip |
| Pub.D.1346 | Self-reliance empowers kinship systems to more effectively raise orphans in east Africa. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:491 (abstract no. Pub.D.1346) Rutayuga JB, Mutakyahwa CF, Kidza M; UKIMWI Orphans Assistance-International, Washington, DC. Fax: (202) 332-2132. Objective: The number of AIDS orphans grows much faster than all the assistance available. Reports from Kagera, for example, show more than 12 community-based and international NGOs assist only 47 percent of the orphans. Many people are still waiting for foreign NGOs to come to their succor. A sample of empowered commu |
| Pub.D.1347 | A model of interdisciplinary and holistic assistance to families living with AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:492 (abstract no. Pub.D.1347) Mattos JM, Fernandes LF, Verissimo JR; GESTAR - Hospital Gaffree e Guinle, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Upon learning of his/her seropositive condition, the HIV+ individual finds him/herself in complete disarray. Supportive and interdisciplinary services that use a realistic approach aiming to restore the individual s biopsychosocial wholeness are absolutely necessary. Project: GESTAR, Support Group for Families L |
| Pub.D.1348 | The impact of children's effort on behaviour change. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:492 (abstract no. Pub.D.1348) Matsiko B, Twinomujuni NK; Rural Front Against AIDS, Mbarara, Uganda. Children in rural areas are at high risk of being infected with HIV and being orphaned by the risky behaviours of their parents and other family members. Yet they are innocent and parents do not talk to them (children) about AIDS and sexuality. Project: A child-to-adult programme targeting the family was initiat |
| Pub.D.1349 | Household and community response to AIDS in lower and higher impact areas in the Dominican Republic. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:492 (abstract no. Pub.D.1349) Garcia R, de Moya EA, Castellanos C, Fadul R, Freites A, Guerrero S; Institute of Human Sexuality, Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Objectives: To compare household and community responses in two areas that represent lower and higher impact of HIV/AIDS in Santo Domingo. Methods: Responses of 178 women and 67 men using ethnographic techniques that included: (1) observation and description; (2) reference to existing records and local studies; (3) key |
| Pub.D.1350 | Building bridges: life planning for HIV-affected families. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:492 (abstract no. Pub.D.1350) Neil KC; National Women & HIV/AIDS Project (NWAP), Washington, DC, USA. Fax: (202) 547-5090. E-mail: WomenAIDS@aol.com. The increasing numbers of HIV affected families with children mean that more and more parents are facing difficult custody planning decisions in a setting that currently provides limited suitable options for these parents. Project: Building Bridges aims to increase the availability of different guardianship opti |
| Pub.D.1351 | HIV/AIDS prevention program through family in Indonesia. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:492 (abstract no. Pub.D.1351) Pattiradjawane FM, Matulessy PF, Sahertian E, Mamoto B; Epidemiology Study Group for Nutrition Health (ESG. NH), UKI, Jakarta, Indonesia. Fax: 62-21-7192044. Family as the smallest unit in the community will base for a holistic target for prevention program, with specific targets are Youths and parents. Project: Educating families programs in five different religious in Indonesia , using the same methods based on a quasi experimental study for different approach of a |
| Pub.D.1352 | Review of demographic characteristics of patients of a home based care team. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:492 (abstract no. Pub.D.1352) Poulter C; Family Health Trust, Lusaka, Zambia. Fax: 00260 1 255385. E-mail: pjp@zamner.zm. Objective: To analyse data collected over a period of 6 years to determine demographic characteristics of patients of a home based care team. Method: The case notes of 1009 patients were examined. Data was available on the following: place of residence, age, marital status, number of children, children s schooling, emp |
| Pub.D.1353 | Children-headed households; vulnerability of the young orphaned girls in S.W. Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:493 (abstract no. Pub.D.1353) Nakuti J, Mukasa G, Sewankambo N, Willme D, Lwanga A; Lyantonde Behavioural Project, Lyantonde, Uganda. Objectives: a) To profile the lines of young orphaned girls and the decisions made which may place them vulnerable to HIV infection b) Explore attitudes and perceptions of young orphaned girls towards the disease. Methods: The study is part of a large study, carried out in a rural lorry stop town in SW |
| Pub.D.1354 | Problems encountered by AIDS orphans and their guardians - Morogoro - Urban - Tanzania. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:493 (abstract no. Pub.D.1354) Lyimo CS, Kasidi UM, Makuyu NM, Lyimo H, Nkya L; Regional AIDS Control, Morogoro, Tanzania. Objective: To find out the problems and needs of AIDS orphans and their guardians in Morogoro Urban. Methods: Prospective study of clients referred to the counselling office at the Regional Office from 1st Dec. 1991 to Oct.1993. These were interviewed, and arrangements for home visiting were made. 120 households were r |
| Pub.D.1355 | Life planning for HIV-affected children and families: voices of the community. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:493 (abstract no. Pub.D.1355) Kedar L, Ball C, Hammond S, Kennedy M, Lofswold T, Menzer J; Consortium for Child Welfare, Washington, DC, USA. Fax: (301) 891-3112. An emerging issue in the AIDS epidemic is the care of children orphaned by AIDS and the challenges faced by HIV/AIDS parents in making plans for the care of their children when the time arrives that they are either too ill to be care providers or have died. Children orphaned by the death of a care-giving parent |
| Pub.D.1356 | AIDS outreach program street children the "cavalo massa" project. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:493 (abstract no. Pub.D.1356) Galliciano V; Associacao Sul Brasileira de Gays e Lesbicas, Curitiba, PR, Brazil. Absence of any AIDS prevention programme for already sexually active street children in the geographical area. Project: A non governmental AIDS/STD outreach program of prevention via intervention with approximately 1000 street children between the ages of 6 and 19. Outreach undertaken by volunteers in the centra |
| Pub.D.1357 | Knowledge and misconceptions about AIDS among Brazilian students. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:493 (abstract no. Pub.D.1357) Monteiro S; Community Health Dept, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA. Fax: (401) 863 3713. E-mail: marcosmaio@brown.edu. Objective and Methods: To further educational strategies about AIDS in schools, we investigated, through a questionnaire, the students views of the disease. A sample of 602 students from public schools in four Brazilian cities responded: 295 from Friburgo/RJ, 105 from Florianopolis/SC, 95 from Palmas/TO and 107 from It |
| Pub.D.1358 | Naguru teenage information and health centre: a Ugandan successful youth project. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:493 (abstract no. Pub.D.1358) Mukisa E, Kitaka F, Naikoba S, Gwambe I, Kiringoba E, Nyakaana J; Teenage Information and Health Centre, Kampala, Uganda. Despite rigorous HIV/STD prevention programmes in Uganda prevalence among 15-19 yr is increasing according to Uganda AIDS Commission report 95 and therefore a need to target the youth alone. Project: A pilot drop in centre and the first of its kind has operated for 95 days of 1995, with 10-24 yrs youth in school |
| Pub.D.1359 | HIV/AIDS communication campaign baseline adolescent survey delivery of improved services for health (DISH) project Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:493 (abstract no. Pub.D.1359) Lewicky N, Lettenmaier C, Kiragu K; DISH Project, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: (410) 659-6266. Objectives: In August 1995, the DISH Project conducted interviews with 1,680 in-school and out-of-school boys and girls 12-19 years old in 7 districts of Uganda with the objectives of learning: 1) what high-risk sexual behavior they are engaged in and what their attitudes toward sex are, 2) their attitudes and beliefs |
| Pub.D.1360 | The need for culturally appropriate approaches to sexual health promotion for ethnic minority communities. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:494 (abstract no. Pub.D.1360) Patel-Kanwal H, Mulji K; The Naz Project (London), London, UK. Fax: +44 181 741 9841. E-mail: 100025.3274@compuserve.com. Issues: Members of South Asian Communities in the United Kingdom are vulnerable to HIV infection because they do not access mainstream HIV or sexual health service provision for a variety of reasons, including language, culture and context. Project: Male and Female Sexual Health Programmes were initiated with South Asi |
| Pub.D.1361 | Culturally, linguistically and religiously specific HIV/AIDS resources for ethnic minority communities. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:494 (abstract no. Pub.D.1361) Mulji K; The Naz Project, London, UK. Fax: +44 181 741 9841. E-mail: 100025.3274@compuserve.com. Issues: HIV/AIDS education and prevention resources have traditionally failed to take into account the specific cultural, linguistic and religious needs of ethnic minority communities. This combined with the low level of other interventions with these communities has contributed to the continuation of risk behaviours, |
| Pub.D.1362 | Experiential initiatives in HIV prevention and education training for Native Americans: a culturally congruent model. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:494 (abstract no. Pub.D.1362) Sanabria V; National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC), Oakland, CA, USA. Fax: (408) 662-8149. E-mail: oakeagle@aol.com. Western, linear-based training approaches seldom support cultural congruence in HIV training and education to Native Americans and other indigenous populations. In the absence of HIV prevention and education strategies addressing the integration of spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental elements, Native Amer |
| Pub.D.1363 | Community education and information on HIV/AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:494 (abstract no. Pub.D.1363) Ukavi FN; Kenya AIDS Society, Embu, Kenya. Community education and information on HIV/AIDS as a means to reduce stigma on infected AIDS people. Project: In 1994 a total of 40 outreaches took place in Embu District. 29% of the total outreaches took place in colleges, 23% in churches, 14% in schools, 22.5% in women groups and 11.5% in others. The monthly a |
| Pub.D.1364 | The effects of HIV/AIDS on tertiary education in Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:494 (abstract no. Pub.D.1364) Buyla RK, Kasozi CR, Mawejje D, Namyalo G, Asekenye CB; The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO), Kampala, Uganda. Objectives: The study covered Kampala District and Makerere University. Objectives were, to define the present cause of death among teachers in secondary schools and higher institutions. To find the effects of AIDS ON SCHOOL enrollment. To determine the impact of AIDS ON QUALITY of education, to determine loss caused d |
| Pub.D.1365 | Adolescent/AIDS - a nation at risk (India). Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:494 (abstract no. Pub.D.1365) Kalra RM; Research Awareness Development on AIDS (RADA), New Delhi, India. Adolescents especially at the school level are at high risk for HIV/AIDS but do not have adequate sex education programme at the secondary and senior secondary level. Project: An AIDS/STD Orientation Programme for practicing teachers is initiated by an NGO, RADA (Research Awareness Development on AIDS). The prog |
| Pub.D.1366 | A study in sexuality of medical students. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:495 (abstract no. Pub.D.1366) Aggarwal OP, Sharma AK, Chhabra P, Tickoo R; Department of Preventive & Social Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India. Fax: 2298717. E-mail: DBMI@UCMS.Ernet.in. Objectives: 1. To evaluate knowledge of medical undergraduate students about sex.2. To examine source of learning about sex.3. To study the sexual behaviour of the students. Methodology: The study was carried out among all the 550 MBBS students of a medical college in Delhi. The students were asked to voluntarily fill |
| Pub.D.1367 | AIDS intervention linked-research in three vocational schools. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:495 (abstract no. Pub.D.1367) Siraprapasiri T, Ratanavaraha J, Kaewruamwong N; Lampang Provincial Health Office, Ministry of Public Health, Lampang, Thailand. Fax: 6654-227524. Vocational students are at high risk for HIV acquisition. AIDS prevention and control programs should be developed and adjusted for suitability and sustainability. Projects: We developed an AIDS prevention program in three vocational schools. Behavioral survey was first conducted to determine the magnitude and e |
| Pub.D.1368 | Knowledge, attitudes and behavioural response to HIV/AIDS among Makerere University students. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:495 (abstract no. Pub.D.1368) Sentumbwe S, Kasirye S, Sebuliba M, Nakkazi D, Lubowa D; Centre For Peace Research, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: +256 (041) 242165. Objective: To determine the knowledge, attitude and behavioural response to HIV/AIDS among Makerere University students. Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Respondents were randomly selected using multistage sampling methods. Data collection was done using a self administered, combined closed and op |
| Pub.D.1369 | Behavioural change among the youth in schools. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:495 (abstract no. Pub.D.1369) Nansumba B; ACYC, Kampala, Uganda. Youths in schools are a high risk group, attempts to change their sexual behaviour. Project: AN AIDS/STD outreach program targetting behavioural change among the youth in one National College using peer educators was initiated. Seminars and talks were held. Focus group discussions were also held. Discussions wer |
| Pub.D.1370 | Should I tell you an AIDS story? A proposal from Mexican youth to youngsters. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:495 (abstract no. Pub.D.1370) Rodriguez-Cruz A, Gonzalez J, Salinas J, Gonzalez-Teysier J, Rodriguez A; CCH/UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico. Objective: To elaborate educational materials for youngters created by them for HIV/AIDS prevention and sensibilitation about Human Rights of PWA s. Method: An invitation to write a story with the theme mankind facing HIV/AIDS directed to students from 15 to 20 years in five different high schools, with a population of |
| Pub.D.1371 | Sexual activity and knowledge on AIDS investigation among students from a private high school in Rosario, Argentina. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:495 (abstract no. Pub.D.1371) Lazzarini E, Cavallo V, Galindez J, Pedrola M, Escuela BE; Hospital Escuela Eva PerEDGE, Rosario, Argentina. Fax: 5441254444. Objectives: Inquire sexual activity and knowledge on AIDS in students of a middle class private High School to compare them with other differents groups in our region.Material and Methods: Descriptive analysis of a voluntary, anonymous and self-administrated survey of 430 students from Brigadier Estanislao Lof a volunt |
| Pub.D.1372 | AIDS prevention and education courses for school teachers taught by gay men and seropositive persons. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:495 (abstract no. Pub.D.1372) Freda R, Vazquez E, Poblet JD; Cedosex: Centro de Documentacion en Sexualidad, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fax: 54-1-3628261. Teachers at the public system schools avoid teaching HIV/AIDS prevention at their classrooms due to prejudice against gay men and people living with HIV. Project: A gay institution (SIGLA-CEDOSEX) collaborated with a teachers /labor union (ADEMYS). The union offered a training course and secured official recogni |
| Pub.D.1373 | Knowledge, anxiety and attitude regarding AIDS in school. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:496 (abstract no. Pub.D.1373) Das PC; Medinova, Calcutta, India. Fax: 91-33-4787159. Objective: To know the current status of knowledge, anxiety and attitude regarding AIDS in School Students Of Calcutta. Methods: A questionnaire was prepared to judge knowledge, anxiety and attitude regarding AIDS and the students were asked to answer them. A suitable scale was also prepared for assessment. Results: In |
| Pub.D.1374 | Adolescents as target population learning about HIV/AIDS prevention: a shared responsability strategy. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:496 (abstract no. Pub.D.1374) Trevino-Moreno A, Hernandez A, Cardenas I, Montiel AM, del Rio C; National AIDS Council (CONASIDA), Deleg. Tlalpan Mexico City, Mexico. Fax: (525) 528.4220. Adolescents have been recognized as a group at risk for HIV infection, particularly in Mexico where they often do not receive information about prevention and sexuality in basic education. Additionally, facing this issue is clearly not appealing to teachers who lack preparation. Project: To design an educational |
| Pub.D.1375 | The role of tradition and religion in the campaign against HIV/AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:496 (abstract no. Pub.D.1375) Balagadde P; WAYS Project, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 256 041 232013. Issues: An attempt to describe and explain the positive and negative roles played by the traditional shrines and the Christian churches in the campaign against AIDS. How do these two institutions relate to each other and to the individual with HIV/AIDS in the community? To suggest possible ways of harnessing these diff |
| Pub.D.1377 | Religious and cultural aspects: an intergrated approach to AIDS in Uganda (Africa). Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:496 (abstract no. Pub.D.1377) Makumbi G, Casidy J, Pollard D, Ward K; Ward K Objectives: i) To formulate a new contemporary theology. ii) To learn from and reexamine some cultural values as a means to control the epidemic. Methods: i) Oral Discussion, ii) Impirical Studies (at Kanoni Parish, Rakai) iii)Some questionnaires. Results: i) To adopt a pragmatic approach, ii) to formulate a theology o |
| Pub.D.1378 | Religious beliefs and dogmas on population issues and HIV and AIDS prevention. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:496 (abstract no. Pub.D.1378) Ruteikara SL, Byamugisha GB, Miiro H, Wabwire D, James TM, Marum E; Church Human Services AIDS Prevention Programme (CHUSA), Church of Uganda, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 256041-258173. Religious teachings, beliefs and dogmas on population, number of spouses, morality, abstinence, adultery etc. need to be incorporated into AIDS prevention packages using religious institutions and leadership. Project: Church Human Services AIDS Prevention Programme, CHUSA, was implemented through the Anglican Ch |
| Pub.D.1379 | Community's ability in the provision of home based care: the TASO experience. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:496 (abstract no. Pub.D.1379) Mawejje D, Gitta P, Kiwanuka R, Kaddu B; TASO, Kampala, Uganda. Objectives: 1. To assess the advantages and limitations of home based care as opposed to in-patient care. 2. To assess community s ability to provide home care. Methods: Interviews to the TASO home care team and carers of people with AIDS. Personal experiences in delivering home care to families affected by AIDS throug |
| Pub.D.1380 | Psychological approach to HIV/AIDS persons. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:496 (abstract no. Pub.D.1380) Bobji B; Department of Transfusion Medecine, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, India. Issues: Effective counselling methods particularly in a developing country like India wherein there is low literacy rate and much social stigma is attached. Religious beliefs and various conditioning of way of life stand as an obstacle for the HIV/AIDS patients. Project: 40 patients with HIV-positive have been under ca |
| Pub.D.1381 | Exploring the concept of 'care' in the case of persons with AIDS in Ghana. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:496 (abstract no. Pub.D.1381) Awusabo-Asare K; Department of Geography, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Fax: (233-42) 33173. E-mail: awusabo@ucc.gn.apc.org. Objectives: Due to the nature of HIV/AIDS infection, the care of persons with AIDS (PWAs) has emerged as one of the major areas of concern for infected persons themselves, their relations and health personnel. This paper attempts to broaden the discourse by discussing the concept of care under 3 sub-themes, namely, phy |
| Pub.D.1382 | Community based home care: a community response in care for chronically ill patients in Zambia. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:497 (abstract no. Pub.D.1382) Weinreich S, O'Connell A; Kara Counselling and Training Trust, Lusaka, Zambia. Increasing numbers of chronically ill patients due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic need to be cared for. Since service based care programmes are over burdened alternative methods and models of care have to be found. Project: In a high density housing area of Lusaka volunteer groups mostly attached to the church have be |
| Pub.D.1383 | Penetrating the barriers to behavioural change. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:497 (abstract no. Pub.D.1383) Mpemba NG; University Of Malawi, Kamuzu College of Nursing, Lilongwe, Malawi. Fax: (265) 721 647. Objectives: To investigate sultable ways of communication between partners about sex, STDs and AIDS. Methods: Focus group discussions and exit interviews with male and female STD clients were the instruments used for data collection. A total of 25 females and 35 were interviewed. Results: Approximately 98% of the subje |
| Pub.D.1384 | HIV/AIDS out reach programme aiming at people preparing to marry among the Acholi community in Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:497 (abstract no. Pub.D.1384) Okeny S, Muto-Ono J, Ochola JO, Akena-Okello C; HIV/AIDS Programme, ORWIFOPA, World Learning Inc., Kampala, Uganda. Objectives: To discourage the risky traditional sexual behaviours of premarital sex, testing and encourage total abstinence and to have HIV Blood test. The The Acholi culture and tradition encourages premarital sex very much especially among the youths and sex are always done without condoms and before HIV Blood |
| Pub.D.1385 | Condom direct mailing project to the doctors: an innovative approach to condom social marketing. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:497 (abstract no. Pub.D.1385) Calica CL, Darden C, Stearns E, Bulaong I, Chavez S, Avendano E, Llapitan A; DKT International, Makati City, Philippines. Fax: (632)812-32-40. Counter the myth that condoms have natural pores through which HIV and other STD microorganisms can pass. This myth is being propagated by a religious and a medical group. Project: The primary objective of this project was to provide doctors with factual information on the efficacy of latex condoms in STD/HIV pr |
| Pub.D.1386 | Youth against AIDS: a social marketing campaign for social awareness. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:497 (abstract no. Pub.D.1386) Quraishi SY, Prakash B; NYK Sangathan, New Delhi, India. The North-East region continues as one of the three major epicentres of HIV/AIDS in India and the youth, on account of widespread intravenous drug use, the most vulnerable group. At present 60% of the IVDUs are believed to be HIV-positive. Level of knowledge and risk perception is low and the social attitude to |
| Pub.D.1387 | Setting an AIDS/NGO as a reference for media. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:498 (abstract no. Pub.D.1387) Giacomini PR; APTA - AIDS Prevention and Treatment Association, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil. Fax: 55-11 8257701. The experience in divulging institutional work and events promoted by AIDS/NGO. The strategy to move media professionals about the importance of prevention works performed by NGO. To transform the NGO actions into news. Project: To spread/divulge events and/or services developed at lowest cost possible, it is ne |
| Pub.D.1388 | Condom distribution through lift-off points. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:498 (abstract no. Pub.D.1388) Kumaresan G; AIDS Focus, Action And Control Trust, Kottivakkam, Madras, India. Objectives: To increase accessability of condoms for long distance transport workers. Methods: Identified condom storage points on the highways i.e. petrol bunks, highway restaurants and transport company offices. Illuminated hoardings and display boards used to identify condom lift-off points as well as to focus messa |
| Pub.D.1389 | Women meeting the health challenge: towards greater choice, access and voice. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:498 (abstract no. Pub.D.1389) Alvarado EM; HDI-Latinas Partners for Health, Washington, DC. Fax: (202) 452-0086. The importance of building leadership-capacity among network of Latina leaders involved in HIV/AIDS is critical to changing our personal sexual behavior. Project: The Latinas: Partners for Health Project employed various strategies and mechanisms to establish a national leadership HIV Prevention Initiative to en |
| Pub.D.1390 | Media attention to HIV-positive physicians and the resultant effect on patient confidence in all physicians. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:498 (abstract no. Pub.D.1390) Mandes J, Woodall WG; University of Denver, Denver, CO, USA. Fax: (303) 871-4949. E-mail: jmandes@du.edu. Objective: To determine the effect of media attention to HIV-positive physicians on confidence in all physicians and on a patient s personal physician. Methods: Data was gathered from the results of a classic experiment of a completely randomized 2 X 2 factorial design conducted on a convenience sample of 252 participa |
| Pub.D.1391 | Media approaches to quality writing on AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:498 (abstract no. Pub.D.1391) Chinai RK; The Times of India, Bombay, India. Fax: 2620144. Objectives: In a developing country, the media is a powerful catalyst in presenting ideas, debate and models, that influence policy and social acceptance. AIDS gives new impetus to a comprehensive public health approach, and development, that reduce people s vulnerability to AIDS. Method: The link between an individual |
| Pub.D.1392 | Communication strategy for recruiting volunteers for an AIDS-related program. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:498 (abstract no. Pub.D.1392) Breta MB, Vaz PB, Santos GJ, Fonseca CG, Guimaraes MM, Antunes CM, Greco DB; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. Fax: 55-31-499 5039. To develop strategy and actions for recruiting homo-and bisexual males as volunteers for Projeto Horizonte, an ongoing social-behavioral study in the metropolitan area of Belo Horizonte. Project: From information provided by the medical-behavioral team, researchers in the general area of communication (Public Re |
| Pub.D.1393 | Role of publications in disseminating correct AIDS/HIV information and influencing behaviour among the youth. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:499 (abstract no. Pub.D.1393) Wasonga J; University of Nairobi, Medical School, Kenyatta Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. Fax: 254-2-726130. E-mail: Bobwogo@Ken.Healthnet.Org. Misinformation about AIDS/HIV with regard to transmission, prevention and clinical manifestation can be a major hindrance to behavioural changes. Project: This information - based survey involved a quarterly publication mailed to the subscribers (mainly the youth) with information on nature of AIDS, origins, mod |
| Pub.D.1394 | Three years of mass media communication campaigns in Mexico. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:499 (abstract no. Pub.D.1394) Maulen-Destefani G, Silva BJ, del Rio CC, Uribe ZP; CONASIDA (National AIDS Council), Deleg. Tlalpan Mexico City, Mexico. Fax: (525) 528.4220. Introduction: In 1992 CONASIDA designed and implemented its first Midterm Media Plan 1992-1994 (MP), a 3year collaborative effort in three areas: 1) mass media communication, 2) direct communication and 3) public relations.Objective: To evaluate the scope of the MP in order to design a new communication program that co |
| Pub.D.1395 | Improving media coverage of HIV/AIDS & publshing an AIDS newsletter. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:499 (abstract no. Pub.D.1395) Mohan S; Population Services International, New Delhi, India. Insufficient and inaccurate reporting of HIV/AIDS issues. Project: Project NEXUS commissions journalists in the print media in India to write articles in the newspapers/magazines that they work for. The seed idea for stories is given to journalists along with accurate background information. The journalists then |
| Pub.D.1396 | Global AIDS law and the suffering humanity: strategy for the 21st century. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:499 (abstract no. Pub.D.1396) Nayak RK; The Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, India. Fax: 91-11-3782140. Objective: AIDS epidemic has affected more the developing countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America and its overall socio-economic impact has been devastating. Therefore, the Global Strategy and law for combating the monster of human civilization-HIV/AIDS are of paramount importance. Methods: In the wake of severely |
| Pub.D.1397 | Policy and practice: human rights violations against people with HIV and AIDS in light of law and policy in Thailand. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:499 (abstract no. Pub.D.1397) Apisuk C; Tatham Michael Naam Chewit Project, Nonthaburi, Thailand. Fax: 662-526 3294. The National AIDS Prevention and Control Plan 1991-1996 and the legal system in Thailand have mechanisms to prevent antibody testing and subsequent discrimination which are unenforceable, inaccessible or ignoredProject: An intensive survey of problems faced by people with HIV and AIDS was conducted from August t |
| Pub.D.1398 | Development of national network of human right and HIV/AIDS in Colombia. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:499 (abstract no. Pub.D.1398) Ardila H, Stanton J; Liga Colombiana De Lucha Contra El Sida, Bogota, Colombia. Objective: To create a space of integration and coordination between the NGOs, Go and the people living with HIV/AIDS for developing and making stronger the policies of Human Rights protection of the people and discrimination. Methodology: The ICLCS (Liga Colombiana de Lucha Contra el Sida), has been working 8 years in |
| Pub.D.1399 | Criminalizing the perinatal transmission of HIV. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:499 (abstract no. Pub.D.1399) Panossian V, Panossian A, Doumanian N; UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Fax: (818) 500-1732. E-mail: vpanossi@UCLA.edu. Of the estimated 7,000 infants who are born to HIV-positive mothers each year, nearly 2,000 are infected in the perinatal period. While ongoing research and public education are imperative, some have argued that the criminal law and its concomitant sanctions may help to decrease the incidence of HIV infection in |
| Pub.D.1400 | The African regional network on ethics, law and HIV: a collective commitment to promote human rights within the epidemic. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:500 (abstract no. Pub.D.1400) Mbengue CS; African Network on Ethics, Law and HIV, BP, Dakar-Fann. Fax: (221) 23.48.34. In Africa, HIV/AIDS epidemic raises several legal and ethical issues for which appropriate responses should be necessarily obtained through the creation of networks, at both national and international levels. Project:The African Regional Network on Ethics, Law and HIV has been created, as an outcome of the Dakar |
| Pub.D.1401 | HIV, legal implications for women in marital settings. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:500 (abstract no. Pub.D.1401) Runganga AO; Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department, Medical School, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. Fax: 263 4 724912. Objective: To highlight legal and social issues that hinder adoption of preventive measures in marital settings. Methodlogy: Data was collected through in depth interviews of widows in Harare and exploration of the legal system.Findings: The legal system in Zimbabwe does not adequately protect females in marital relati |
| Pub.D.1402 | Coping mechanisms of families/households of HIV-infection AIDS patients. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:500 (abstract no. Pub.D.1402) Romano EM, Aplasca MR, Monzon OT; Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Department of Health, Alabang, City of Muntinlupa, Philippines. Objective: To determine the different coping mechanisms utilized by families/households in response to HIV disease. Methods: Data were collected by trained interviewers using pre-tested questionnaires. Sources of data were collected from medical records and interviews of patients at 3 different settings namely: out-pat |
| Pub.D.1403 | AIDS, beliefs and rational choices. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:500 (abstract no. Pub.D.1403) Crowley PM; Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS, Canada. Fax: (902) 420-5129. E-mail: pcrowley@shark.stmarys.ca. Objective: Construction of a dynamic economic model in which agents determine their level of sexual activity based upon beliefs concerning infection probability given the available protection and prevalence of HIV. Method: Epidemiological models of the HIV epidemic typically over predict new cases, probably due to thes |
| Pub.D.1404 | An effective approach to develop an intervention programme among female sex workers. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:500 (abstract no. Pub.D.1404) Singh SB, Sardar N, Chowdhury R, Jana S; STD/HIV Intervention Programme, Calcutta, India. Targetting the controllers of sex trade to implement an intervention programme among female sex workers. Project: A STD/HIV Intervention Programme was launched to develop a model of intervention in a red-light district of Calcutta. An understanding of the dynamics of power equation in sex trade was felt essentia |
| Pub.D.1405 | Implication of politic, religious and administrative leaders in STDs/AIDS prevention campaign in Cameroon. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:500 (abstract no. Pub.D.1405) Mougnutou PD, Owona, Mpoudi, Boupda A; IEC/SIDA, AIDSCAP/FHI, Ministere de la Sante, Cameroon. Fax: 22-67-19. Objectives: To obtain community based participation in the prevention of HIV. Effective implication of members of Government, administrative authorities, religious, politics and high risk groups leaders in HIV/AIDS prevention activities. Methods: Organization of workshop in May 1995 with ministers, catholic church auth |
| Pub.D.1406 | KAP study for domestic and international tourists in Indonesia. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:501 (abstract no. Pub.D.1406) Desiree EM, Tirza GM, Forina MP, Mamoto B, Sahertian E; AIDS Information Centre for Tourists (Aict-Imf), Jakarta, Indonesia. Fax: 62-21-7192044. Objective: To know the Knowledge and Attitude of tourists about AIDS and how big they aware about HIV transmission. Methods: Sixty domestic tourists and sixty international tourists has been interviewed during they are dealing with travel business, using questionaires. Followed by a short and participated discussion ab |
| Pub.D.1407 | Legal framework and public health actions about drug abuse and IVDU in Chile. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:501 (abstract no. Pub.D.1407) Ortiz F; National Commission of AIDS, Minstry of Health, Santiago, Chile. Fax: 56-2-6395040. E-mail: hramirez@pasteurminsal- cl. Issues: The law number 19.366 establishes, from 1995, as a flaw the use of drugs or another psycotropic or stupefacients substances in public or open places, also in private places with a previous agreement for doing it and to have or to carry those substances for personal use or consumption of other persons. These act |
| Pub.D.1408 | NGOs and community based HIV/AIDS - yet another committee? Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:501 (abstract no. Pub.D.1408) Kaseje MA; Nuffield Institute for Health, University of Leeds, UK. Fax: 41-22-7946854. E-mail: mkaseje@atge.automail.com. A common approach used by NGOs (non-governmental organizations) for community based projects in developing countries is to encourage the formation of separate committees for sector areas such as health, income generation and agriculture, among others - should additional HIV/AIDS committees be formed at the commu |
| Pub.D.1409 | Governmental and non-governmental organizations: an assessment of their relationship. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:501 (abstract no. Pub.D.1409) Noriega-Fernandez R, Muniz M, Ortiz M, Baez-Villasenor J, del Rio C; National AIDS Council (CONASIDA), Deleg. Tlalpan Mexico City, Mexico. Fax: (525) 528.4220. The need for joint work between government and society has always been emphazised from the beginning of the AIDS epidemic. However, much work has been done without any assessment or evaluation. In order to make cooperation more efficient we conducted an evaluation of past and present activities between governmen |
| Pub.D.1410 | HIV/STD harm reduction program for the incarcerated. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:501 (abstract no. Pub.D.1410) Cozza S; California Medical Facility, Vacaville, CA, USA. Fax: (707) 453-7009. The incarcerated population in the U.S. has been an underserved group in terms of health education. Health education and risk reduction programs are only provided in correctional facilities in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Project: An HIV/STD Peer Harm Reduction program targeting a unique culturally an |
| Pub.D.1411 | Drug-addiction and AIDS in prison population. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:501 (abstract no. Pub.D.1411) Hernandez R, Coloooini R, Idoate GA, Schutze E; Laboratorio Criminalistica URII, Sanidad Penitenciaria UIII Y UV Raquel Hernandez, Rosario, Argentina. Fax: 54-41-257443/264635. Objectives: 1) The epidemiologic study of prison population in the south region of the Province of Santa Fe ( Argentina ). The incidence of HIV(+) was determined in two groups; A.- Those who are at prisons which are subordinated to Police Stations; and B.- Those who are staying at provincial prisons. 2) The relationshi |
| Pub.D.1412 | Bars inside prisons: violations of human rights to Mexican prisoners living with HIV/AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:502 (abstract no. Pub.D.1412) Pacheco Ma A, Marina MA, Panebianco S, Muniz M, del Rio C; CONASIDA (National AIDS Council), Deleg. Tlalpan Mexico City, Mexico. Fax: (525) 528.4220. HIV/AIDS rented violations of human rights are common to inmates in Mexican prisons, the most frequent are: mandatory HIV testing without informed consent or confidentiality, obligatory isolation in crowded conditions of these HIV-positive, denial of partner visitation, poor availability of condoms and inadequat |
| Pub.D.1413 | Role of developmental activities in the programme of education and prevention in regard of HIV/AIDS among tribal sex workers. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:502 (abstract no. Pub.D.1413) Kusum BS; Gram Bharati Samiti (GBS) Gandhivan, District-Jaipur, India. Fax: 91-141-600909. Objective: To study the impact of carrying out developmental activities during intervention among the tribal sex workers in regard of HIV/AIDS. Methods: One hundred twenty tribal sex workers and their family members were interviewed personally. Fifteen small group discussions were organised to identify and evaluate the |
| Pub.D.1414 | Community outreach in Indonesia: a practical and sustainable technique for HIV prevention. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:502 (abstract no. Pub.D.1414) Boellstorff TD, Oetomo D; Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. Fax: (415) 922-3932. E-mail: thomasb@leland.stanford.edu. Indonesia , the fourth-largest country in the world by population, is on the brink of a major HIV epidemic. There is a critical need for prevention education with several groups whose behaviors put them at high risk: men having sex with men, female and male sex workers, and transgendered persons. However, as a d |
| Pub.D.1416 | Participatory action research: migrants and HIV (Ireland and UK). Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:502 (abstract no. Pub.D.1416) O'Brien C, Riordan S; Positively Irish Action On AIDS, London, UK. Fax: (0) 181 983 4142. E-mail: onagh@atias.co.ou. Irish migrants in the United Kingdom , who are HIV + have a different pattern of HIV infection from the host population. Coupled with socio cultural differences, a need has been identified for specific services to ensure access to services for this group. Project: A participatory action research project was esta |
| Pub.D.1417 | A cross cultural comparative analysis of two HIV/AIDS community based service providers, SHALOM (society for HIV/AIDS & lifeline operation in Manipur, India) and PHAN (peel HIV/AIDS network, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada). Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:503 (abstract no. Pub.D.1417) Langkam B, Lirette R, McClemont T, Sylvestre M; Society for HIV/AIDS & Lifeline Operation in Manipur (SHALOM), Churachandpur, Manipur, India. HIV/AIDS community based service providers located in different countries provide different services and programs resulting from differing cultural needs. Project: Comparison of service providers along the dimensions of: community need, population, goals, funding, services, target groups, community partnerships. |
| Pub.D.1418 | Progress evaluation of HIV/AIDS psychological consulting. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:503 (abstract no. Pub.D.1418) Perkins H, Laski M, Hofman S; Centro de Salud Mental y Accion Comunitaria, Olivos P.B.A., Argentina. Fax: (541) 958-1717. E-mail: levin@intermedia.com.ar. The HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Consultancy was set up in 1993 by a team of three highly motivated psychologists, two working ad-honorem. It was created to provide a low cost prevention and psychological assistance program to the community surrounding a Municipal Mental Health Center in Buenos Aires. Three years |
| Pub.D.1419 | AIDS outreach program targeting injecting drug user community intervention program. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:503 (abstract no. Pub.D.1419) Singh N; Imphal, India. Fax: 0385-222936. Intravenous Drug Addicts are at the high risk of HIV but do not receive any behavioural change program. Project: The community Out-reach Program on HIV/AIDS targeting the Intravenous Drug Addicts for behavioural change among using particularly trained Out-reach Workers Team consisting of Drug Users, recovered dr |
| Pub.D.1420 | Counselling for people living with HIV in Habana City, Cuba. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:503 (abstract no. Pub.D.1420) Alvarez GA, Rodriguez C, Noel M, Alfonso MA; Ps. Grupo de Prevension SIDA, Vedado, Ciudad Habana, Cuba. Objective: To offer psychological support and information about HIV/AIDS to people who have received HIV diagnostic for people living with HIV/AIDS. Methodology: A group of people living with HIV and AIDS have decided to participate in counselling to give results of HIV testing as well as given psychological support. W |
| Pub.D.1421 | Working with HIV/AIDS community: a professional challenge. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:503 (abstract no. Pub.D.1421) Bugembe JR, Ssekiwanuka JK; Uganda Youth DEV'T Link, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 256.041. 267836. With more than 10 years in existence one cannot claim a rich professional experience in understanding HIV/AIDS dynamics and complexities, leave alone the social reaction to the disease. HIV/AIDS is still a medical shock and mystery on one hand and a big professional challenge on the other. Individuals, families and com |
| Pub.D.1422 | Developing community micro-projects initiatives to combat AIDS a pilot for (DIFAP) programme. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:503 (abstract no. Pub.D.1422) Kadhumbula I, Tibatemwa M, Kalemba J; Tusubira Health and Research Foundation, Wobulenzi, Uganda. Women in the rural areas are vulnerable and are at high risk for HIV/AIDS, have no access to Health facilities and Educational programmes. Project: An AIDS/STD Micro Projects Pilot Programme Targeting women, Orphans and families affected by AIDS was initiated. The Decision was taken after a request of community |
| Pub.D.1423 | Home base care and support for people with HIV/AIDS: the intersectoral approach. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:503 (abstract no. Pub.D.1423) Ampofo P, Mensah CO; Kumasi AIDS Prevention Project, Kumasi, Ghana. People with HIV/AIDS require the support from all sectors of Community. Project: The Kumasi AIDS Prevention Project has initiated a home base care and support programme. The programme uses nurses from St. Michaels Hospital and other Community Health Workers and Pastors and Teachers in the communities. Their stra |
| Pub.D.1424 | Support house helping in psychological work with homeless people with AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:504 (abstract no. Pub.D.1424) Pontes M, Linhares Carvalho MI; Ambulatorio da Providencia of Archidiocese of Rio de Janeiro and Santo Antonio Support House, Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: (5521) 254-8361. Objective: Demonstrate how important is a place like Santo Antonio Support House (SASH), that provides basic conditions to live and primary health care, for better results of psychological support with homeless people (beggars, sex-workers, ex-convict) with AIDS. Methods: From July 1994 to December 1995, 73 homeless pa |
| Pub.D.1425 | AIDS education and counselling targeting positive people and commercial sex workers. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:504 (abstract no. Pub.D.1425) Hotobah-During M, Thorlie ID, Samba S, Sesay A; National AIDS Control Program, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Positive people die more of frustration than AIDS and AIDS is still not seen as a reality especially in high risk communities. Project: A positive living centre was established to house advocacy, activist information and service needs of positive people. This centre has developed strategies for addressing diffic |
| Pub.D.1426 | The problem of anonymity in social communication on HIV/AIDS in Cameroon: project of counselling by telephone. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:504 (abstract no. Pub.D.1426) Touko A, Kemmegne J, Kamta C, Mai J; Forum Camerounais de Psychologie, Yaounde, Cameroun. Fax: (237) 31.87.54. It has been noticed that the desire to remain anomynous is becoming a sine qua non condition for the success of the education and counselling of HIV/AIDS persons in Cameroon .Justification: With a progressive seroprevalence trend in Cameroon - 0.5% to 5.5% between 1987 and 1994, it is quite difficult to take an |
| Pub.D.1427 | Living with HIV/AIDS in Cameroon: a jeopardy. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:504 (abstract no. Pub.D.1427) Ella M, Boupda A, Mpoudi N, Betima J; National AIDS Control Program, Yaounde, Cameroon. Fax: (237) 22-67-19. E-mail: fhi-@ameroon@fhi.org. People living with HIV/AIDS (PWAs) in Cameroon are facing greater social, psychological and economic problems including stigma, discrimination, isolation, fear and non access to appropriate treatment for opportunistic infections or trials. Project: PWAs attending supportive counseling sessions at the National AI |
| Pub.D.1428 | The first trial of a counseling and follow-up program for HIV test recipients and patients in Chiba Prefecture Japan. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:504 (abstract no. Pub.D.1428) Urao M, Ishikawa Y, Fukui T, Hanazawa Y; Public Health Center of Chiba City, Chiba, Japan. In Japan , where the need for privacy is keen and counseling is relatively unknown, people visiting local health centers for AIDS tests are poorly prepared for dealing with an HIV-positive diagnosis. Project: We addressed this concern through such initiatives as providing counseling on the test spot and/or handi |
| Pub.D.1429 | Community based hospices in Quebec. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:504 (abstract no. Pub.D.1429) Blanchard M; Maison d'Herelle, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Fax: (514) 842-2991. When community care is not possible hospice care in community based group homes becomes an experience of life. Project: Twelve community based hospices in Quebec experience the challenge of offering a home for people living with AIDS and their loss of autonomy. To become the extension of their natural milieu imp |
| Pub.D.1430 | Use of youths as HIV/AIDS educators - is it important in the fight against HIV/AIDS? Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:504 (abstract no. Pub.D.1430) Elekani M; Muchinka Teen Centre, Mansa, Zambia. Successes and failures of using youths as HIV/AIDS educators at Muchinka Teen Centre for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS. Project: A UNDP/Ministry of health community based programme targeting youth (in and out of school) aged between 10 and 25 years. Manned by 1 National United Nations Volunteer and a te |
| Pub.D.1431 | HIV/AIDS preventive education through community education and outreach to the people of Chengai MGR District. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:504 (abstract no. Pub.D.1431) Justin SJ; Peoples Education and Action Society, Tamilnadu, India. Fax: 0091-4111-32316. People living in the villages are at high risk for HIV/AIDS but do not access traditional health and preventive educational programmes in their villages. Project: An HIV/AIDS Outreach programme targeting 100 villages in Chengai MGR District of Tamil Nadu State for education and prevention, using specially traine |
| Pub.D.1432 | The magazine "AIDS, sex, health" for teenagers and young adults. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:505 (abstract no. Pub.D.1432) Vinogradova TN; St. Petersburg Medical University, St.Petersburg, Russia. E-mail: tanya@clinic.spb.su. Magazine AIDS, SEX, HEALTH Project: The popular mass media magazine AIDS, SEX, HEALTH was founded 4 years ago. It s the only one existing in the country, it has had 15 issues and 3 special editions. The circulation is 300,000 (by subscription only) from all Russia and Republics formed CIS. The price of a copy is |
| Pub.D.1433 | Health learning material development for specific target groups: experiences from HIV/HTA project in Tanzania. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:505 (abstract no. Pub.D.1433) Binagi E, Mwizarubi B, Hamelmann C, Nyamuryekung'e K; African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF), Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Peer Health Educators (PHEs) in the HIV/High Transmission Area (HTA) Intervention project conduct educational sessions but they lack appropriate health learning materials (HLM) for reinforcing their verbal messages. Project: The Development of HIV HLM for the HIV/HTA Intervention project which involves 5 impleme |
| Pub.D.1434 | Contribution to the fight against AIDS in the Senegalese regions of Dakar and Ziguinchor. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:505 (abstract no. Pub.D.1434) Adams DB; Union Ekolong des Femmes Diolas Senegal, Dakar, Senegal. I. HIV Situation in Senegal : Seroprevalence in Senegal is approximately 1% of the population. There are 1,800 AIDS cases registered with Senegalese hospitals and 56,000 people are currently HIV-positive. According to the National AIDS Committee the number of cases could rise to 90,000 by 1998.II. Problem: To date, eff |
| Pub.D.1435 | Rescuing others and myself an EMT/HIV strategy for young volunteers. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:505 (abstract no. Pub.D.1435) Bolivar-Muniz Y, Zapata G, Gallegos-Vazquez N; Iberomed, Mexico City, Mexico. In Mexico the paramedic group that work voluntarily in rescue activities is conformed basically by young people (18-25 years) and it is absolutely necessary for them to know the mechanisms of transmission of HIV. Project: A seminar/workshop was developed for all those youngsters intercede in participating in res |
| Pub.D.1436 | Overcoming media obstacles to stop the spread of HIV. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:505 (abstract no. Pub.D.1436) Graham J; Whitman-Walker Clinic, Washington, DC, USA. Fax: (202) 797-3504. The barriers to effective HIV prevention advertising in the media, and strategies on how to overcome them. Project: Whitman-Walker Clinic, the major community-based AIDS service provider in Washington, D.C., developed prevention campaigns involving television, radio and print media each year from 1992-1995. Each |
| Pub.D.1437 | HIV/AIDS STD community intervention using participatory approach. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:505 (abstract no. Pub.D.1437) Mwaituka JE, Hamelmann C, Mkuye M, Nyamuryekung'e K; African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF), Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Fax: 0255-51-46440. Objective: To assist communities to develop, plan, implement and sustain their own HIV/AIDS/STD activities. Methods: KABP need s Assessment conducted in six communities in rural semirural and urban settings in Tanzania . Involved 300 participants from the general public, 300 in and out of school youth and 150 Health wo |
| Pub.D.1438 | AIDS education programme targeting adult family members during home based care. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:506 (abstract no. Pub.D.1438) Corrigan CB, Jannetta P, Mashangra RP; P.A.S.A.D.A., Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Fax: 051-255-46034. Responsibility for the sick person, the stigma and ignorance about AIDS and its spread in the community burden Home Carers of patients with AIDS. Project: An Education Programme targeting the adult family members of patients with AIDS encountered during Home Based Care was initiated. This initiative was made in |
| Pub.D.1439 | Development of appropriate interventions to check the spread of HIV/AIDS among frequent travellers. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:506 (abstract no. Pub.D.1439) Ali S, Bukhari HA; Pakistan AIDS Prevention Society, Karachi, Pakistan. Fax: 92-21-7780240. A significant section of population in the country is engaged in frequent travel to areas known for high prevalence of HIV and believed to have little knowledge about the mode of spread of HIV and its prevention. It is manifested in the fact that nearly 50% of the identified HIV-positive Cases in the country are |
| Pub.D.1440 | HIV/AIDS peer education for Northern Thai single migratory female and male adolescent factory workers. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:506 (abstract no. Pub.D.1440) Busayawong W, Cash K, Chuamanochan P, Sanguansermsri J; Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang-Mai, Thailand. Fax: 66-53-222741. E-mail: pmpti010@cmu. chiangmai.ac.th. Thai single migratory female adolescent factory workers are at high risk. Peer education improved their perception of risk and options for prevention, but girls said communication with boys was difficult and males needed peer education programs about sexual and reproductive health as well. Project: 107 females a |
| Pub.D.1441 | Handling a AGPCS AIDS information hotline: a new experience in HIV/AIDS prevention services in Guatemala City. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:506 (abstract no. Pub.D.1441) Rivera B, Samayoa B, Hirschmann A, Arathoon E, Chavez L; Asociacion Guatemalteca para la Prevencion y Control del SIDA, Guatemala City, Guatemala. Fax: 502-2-516531. Issues: Among Guatemalan members of the population over 15 years of age, the literacy rate is estimated to be 49% AGPCS hotline services is an essential approach to provide current and basic information concerning HIV/AIDS. These services include references, support and consults about the most common issues related wit |
| Pub.D.1442 | Education of caretakers of pregnant women: a strategy to reduce vertical transmission of HIV in Rio de Janeiro. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:506 (abstract no. Pub.D.1442) Nogueira SA, Joao E, Veloso V, Grinsztejn B, Pilotto L, Abreu T, Costa T, Lambert J; Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: 55 21 5905422. Introduction: The AIDS epidemic in Brazil has changed dramatically. In 1985, the ratio male:female was 28:1: in 1995 it was 3:1 , primarily as a function of an increase in heterosexual HIV transmission. Vertical transmission account for more than 90% of Pediatric AIDS cases. In Brazil, orally administered |
| Pub.D.1443 | Analysis of established relation between self-attributed identity and risk practices in the Belo Horizonte, MG - Brazil gay community. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:506 (abstract no. Pub.D.1443) Queiroz LG, Domingues RC; Support Group For The Prevention Of AIDS In Minas Gerais, Centro Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. Fax: +55 031 2712126. E-mail: GAPAMG@AX.IBASE.ORG.BR. Self-attributed identity is conflicting with conducted sex practices, which exposes individuals to a greater or lesser risk to HIV infection. Project: The Support Group for the Prevention of AIDS in Minas Gerais since May 1995 has carried out the Project SEX, PLEASURE and MEN, of behavioural intervention, among |
| Pub.D.1444 | Comparative study of practives and attitudes facing HIV/AIDS among professionals of sex in the city of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais - Brazil. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:506 (abstract no. Pub.D.1444) Souza AH, Vieira A, Domingues RC; Support Group For The Prevention Of AIDS In Minas Gerais, Centro Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. Fax +55 031 2712126. E-mail: GAPAMG@AX.IBASE.ORG.BR. High vulnerability rate of HIV infection shown on professionals of sex can be minimized through outreach prevention programs with emphasis on the empowerment of this social group. Project: The Support Group for the Prevention of AIDS in Minas Gerais, since 1994 has been carrying out AIDS Prevention Outreach Prog |
| Pub.D.1445 | Administrative impact of HIV to field operation: a borehole drilling project experience. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:507 (abstract no. Pub.D.1445) Sentumbwe A; South West Integrated Health And Water Project, Mbarara, Uganda. Mobile field workers in borehole drilling who get exposed to new situations whenever they change work place, stay with various ethnic groups with different behaviours are at high risk of HIV/AIDS infection and are a hard to reach population for health education except by direct involvement of their supervising E |
| Pub.D.1446 | AIDS awareness programme targeting truck drivers and commercial sex workers in Tamil Nadu using creative but low cost techniques. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:507 (abstract no. Pub.D.1446) Murphy A; Murphy A Method: Truck drivers and Commercial Sex Workers are probably the main mode of transport for HIV all over India . These people are generally poor and unable to read or write well. In addition as they have to meet delivery deadlines so the time available for them to study information is limited. Consequently information |
| Pub.D.1447 | Analysis of vulnerability to HIV infection in transvestites professionals of sex in the city of Belo Horizonte, MG - Brazil through behavioural prevention program. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:507 (abstract no. Pub.D.1447) Domingues RC, Vieira A, Souza AH; Support Group For Prevention Of AIDS In Minas Gerais, Centro Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. Fax: +55 031 271 2126. E-mail: Roberto@Brasilnet.Com.Br. Low-income transvestites in prostitution in the city of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil , require continuing prevention programs due to a high vulnerability rate to HIV infection. Project: The Support Group for the Prevention of AIDS in Minas Gerais (GAPA-MG), since 1994 has been carrying out AIDS outreach |
| Pub.D.1448 | A Brazilian outreach program: the supervisor's task. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:507 (abstract no. Pub.D.1448) Da Ros VM; PROAD, Departamento de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fax: 5511-5701543. E-mail: pedro.rosmandic.com.br. AIDS Prevention Programs have to focus on two simultaneous tasks: to transmit AIDS-related information and, equally important, to help prevention agents to build self awareness. Project: This project is an Outreach AIDS Prevention Program for drug dependant patients in a Public Hospital in Sao Paulo City. Groups |
| Pub.D.1449 | The national high school quilt program (NHSQP): making AIDS real for youth using the AIDS memorial quilt. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:507 (abstract no. Pub.D.1449) Berger A; The NAMES Project Foundation, San Francisco, CA, USA. Fax: (415) 882-6200. E-mail: aishe_berger@AIDSquilt.org. One in four new HIV infections in the U.S.A. occurs in someone 20 years of age or younger. Recent evidence shows that adolescents are ignoring traditional information sources about HIV/AIDS prevention. In contrast, the NHSQP is a unique and innovative program that breaks down barriers of prejudice and ignorance. |
| Pub.D.1450 | Aspects of life skills education programs aimed at Romanian young people. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:507 (abstract no. Pub.D.1450) Dinca IS; Youth for Youth Foundation Romania, Bucharest, Romania. Fax: (401) 7254709. Issues: There is a need for education of young people related to sexual health, sexual transmitted diseases and especially AIDS, due to high incidence of abortions, low use of contraceptives and high incidence of HIV infection at children. Project: A peer education program aimed at young people from high schools was se |
| Pub.D.1451 | Student activities in the control of AIDS: efforts at Makerere University. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:508 (abstract no. Pub.D.1451) Mugerwa JA, Lukandwa R; Makerere University Medical School, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 540718/245643. University students are particularly at high risk of HIV/AIDS infection especially in view of the socio-cultural diversities and dynamic nature of student community. Project: An AIDS prevention campaign targeting the undergraduate student community was initiated. Basic objectives are to create awareness and to p |
| Pub.D.1452 | Health education and AIDS: an experience of the regional AIDS control program. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:508 (abstract no. Pub.D.1452) Vellozo VR; Health Secretariat of Rio de Janeiro City, Brazil. Fax: 55-21-293-3210. E-mail: bdurovni@ax.apc.org. Background: The Regional AIDS Control Program (RACP), a prevention program for AIDS based on a popular education model, has been established in Rio de Janeiro since 1993. The main objective of this program is to work with inner-city populations (slum communities). RACP is the result of an agreement among the city and s |
| Pub.D.1453 | "Multiplying information" agents on sexual diseases/AIDS in Rio de Janeiro penal system. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:508 (abstract no. Pub.D.1453) Mattos HR, Hanan JL, Midlej EM, Biondi EJ, Castro JR, Sylvio A, Fiahlo JL; Prisonal Department System of Rio de Janeiro - Desipe - Health Coordination, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Periodic training with prison agents, so that they are skilled at acting orientating convicts towards Sexual Diseases/AIDS concerns. Project: Objective is training prison agents, so that they can be multiplying information individuals on Sexual Diseases/AIDS, thus make them able to act at prevention as well as r |
| Pub.D.1454 | Factors that influence peer education among the student youths. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:508 (abstract no. Pub.D.1454) Allen N, Kavuma L; Universities Talk AIDS Project, Torc, Delhi University, Dept. Of Social Work, Delhi, India. Peer education is one of the strategies that has been adopted in HIV prevention among student youths during adolescence, since their input is important in socio-economic development. Communication among peers tends to be effective because it encourages open discussion of issues related to HIV prevention. Project |
| Pub.D.1455 | AIDS and slums program: community mobilization and social response in Bahia, Brazil. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:508 (abstract no. Pub.D.1455) Marinho RB, Tavares I; GAPA-BA (Support Group for AIDS Prevention), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Fax: 071-245-1876. The lack of basic health care, sanitation, and education makes the inhabitants of the neighborhoods in the outskirts of Salvador (city in the Northeast of Brazil ) particularly vulnerable to HIV infection. Project: GAPA-BA has been developing the AIDS and Slums Program in thirteen slums in Salvador for the past |
| Pub.D.1456 | Socio-cultural determinants in HIV afflicted in Poona City: an anthropological perspective. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:508 (abstract no. Pub.D.1456) Morankar SN; The Maharashtra Association of Anthropological Sciences, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Fax: +91-212-476078/476451. All HIV +ve cases are not informed about their HIV status due to loopholes in the AIDS control programme and psycho-social & cultural problems of HIV +ve lead to the spread of AIDS in the Indian situation. Project: With a view to understand the psycho-social & cultural problems of the HIV +ves efforts ar |
| Pub.D.1457 | "Parproso" participatory management in coping with AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:508 (abstract no. Pub.D.1457) Machaba R, Kikuli L, Trenton-Mbonde AD, Swai R, Ndyetabura EF; National AIDS Control Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Fax: 255-51-38282. The planning, development and implementation of Tanzania s National AIDS Control Programme MTP-II for Mainland and Zanzibar to be carried out with a multisectoral approach. Project: Using Participatory Problem Solving Methodology, ParProSo to conduct a series of Brainstorming workshops on structure and managemen |
| Pub.D.1458 | A multidisciplinary education and training program for primary health care providers (paramedical program for hospitals, schools, community health centers and lying-inns). Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:509 (abstract no. Pub.D.1458) Roque RP, Gomez DC, Dominguez C; Department of Nursing, Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines. Objectives: To convey to health professionals the most effective means of establishing a system of information dissemination at the health care recipient level; and to establish the necessary expertise among health care parahealth care professionals to disseminate the most up-to-date HIV/STD-related information to pati |
| Pub.D.1459 | The importance of qualifying health professionals in STD care using the syndromatic approach. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:509 (abstract no. Pub.D.1459) Maroondes R, Andrade V, Bueno H; Municipal STD/AIDS Program, Santos, Brazil. Issues: To develop training projects on the syndromatic approach in STD for health professionals of the health network of the city of Santos and the surrounding region, having STD/AIDS prevention as a goal. Project: Considering the epidemiological situation of the city of Santos, the Municipal Program of STD/AIDS has, |
| Pub.D.1460 | Autofinancial medical care clinical unit for people living with HIV/AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:509 (abstract no. Pub.D.1460) Hernandez R, Gutierrez C, Granados C; Asociacion Mexicana De Servicios Asistenciales En Vih/Sida I.A.P., Mexico City, D.F. Mexico. Fax: (525)5331774. We recognize that many patients have very real concerns for the daily management of their illness, specially where finances are concerned. Project: It is to create a medical care model, non profit, low rate and low cost operating, working professionals with experience attending people with HIV/AIDS. Actually, mo |
| Pub.D.1461 | AIDS outreach program targeting gay men the Noah's Ark project. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:509 (abstract no. Pub.D.1461) Martins Dos Reis AL; Grupo Dignidade, Curitiba, PR, Brazil. Fax: 55 41 232 9829. Gay men in the geographical area presented the greatest level of AIDS cases (in 1993) compared to the population as a whole. Absence of any specific prevention program. Project: A non governmental AIDS/STD outreach program of prevention via intervention using other trained peers (gay men) in public places (toile |
| Pub.D.1462 | Sexual behaviour and the peace process in the Middle East development of a new high risk area. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:509 (abstract no. Pub.D.1462) Schneider R; Israel AIDS Task Force, Tel Aviv, Isreal. Fax: 972-3-5602316. The sexual behaviour, religions and cultural influences prevalent in the Middle East, as influential factors of HIV transmission, especially now with the opening of borders in the region.Discussion: The Peace process inthe Middle East opens the possibilities of greater mobility of people, between the Arab countr |
| Pub.D.1464 | Disseminating STD/AIDS information to homo-bisexual population in Chile. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:510 (abstract no. Pub.D.1464) Acevedo J, Gutierrez R; LAMBDA Center, Santiago, Centro Chile. Fax: 56 2 687 35 95. Gay men in Chile are the high risk for STD/AIDS and do not access traditional educational programs. Project: LAMBDA NEWS is a gay monthly newspaper that is distributed to all the country by gay discos and personal subscriptions. Also one copy is send to the nurses responsible of the STD primarly care clinics. Ho |
| Pub.D.1465 | Health care and social service needs of gays lesbians, bisexuals and transsexual communities in Ontario. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:510 (abstract no. Pub.D.1465) Tremble B, Hillier W, Russell E; University of Toronto, OISE, Toronto, ON, Canada. Objective: To develop and implement a needs assessment tool that would aid in researching and addressing the health care and social service needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans communities in Ontario. Method: A combination of methodologies were used to gather information on experiences of the target group. Methods |
| Pub.D.1466 | AIDS prevention with homo-bisexual men in rural areas of Santiago, Paine County. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:510 (abstract no. Pub.D.1466) Lopez JL, Gauthier L; LIBER-H GROUP, Paine, Chile. Fax: (56 2) 821 15 62 Anexo 26. gay men living in rural areas are high risk for HIV/AIDS but there is no intervention program to this population.Objectives: 1.- Identify some attitudes and sexual behaviors on AIDS prevention to promote their change.2. Slow down the risk transmission in this population by dissemenated preventive messages. Proje |
| Pub.D.1467 | Commercial sex workers need economic empowerment to enhance their negotiation power for safe and safer sex. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:510 (abstract no. Pub.D.1467) Ngugi EN, Karuga AW, Marende C, Kabando E, Gallachi A, Staugard F; Thika District Hospital, Kenya. Introduction: Voluntary Women Rehabilitation Institute (VOWRI) was founded in 1992 to assist women and girls/children in commercial sex to develop economic alternatives.Objective: To provide alternative economic choices which would lead to safe/safer sexual practices. Method: VOWRI s Literature Review was done. Also st |
| Pub.D.1468 | A study on knowledge and attitude regarding HIV infection among prostitutes of Narayangonj - Bangladesh. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:510 (abstract no. Pub.D.1468) Akther S; STD Project, IEDCR, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh. This study was attempted to assess the level of knowledge of prostitutes on AIDS and their attitude to the disease. The study was conducted in Tanbazar brothel of Narayangonj. Purposively selected 102 prostitutes were interviewed. Data collected on a questionnaire containing 36 questions on sociodemographic characteris |
| Pub.D.1470 | Prevention and therapeutic approach to the V.I.H./AIDS problematical in a drug-dependent service of a Rosario City mental health public hospital. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:510 (abstract no. Pub.D.1470) Inchaurraga SS, Scagliola G, Marcucci M, Escudero M, Cantero F, Lomonaco D; University National of Rosario, Rosario, Argentina. Fax: 54-41-214687. The Drug-Dependent Assistance Service is an enterprise of the drug-advance studies center of de University National of Rosario and the Regional Mental Health Center Agudo Avila (Former Psychiatric Hospital).The Service basis will be exposed, they are supporting the development/advances obtained in the specifical resear |
| Pub.D.1471 | Stop AIDS by safer use - legal consumption facility. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:511 (abstract no. Pub.D.1471) Klee J; AIDS-Hilfe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Fax: (49)(69)231004. In 1995 the first legal consumption facilities for IDU s were opened. AIDS-Hilfe Frankfurt e. V. has been involved in conceptualisation and realisation. Project: La Strada a project of AIDS-Hilfe Frankfurt is a contact cafe with i.v. drug use facility under hygienic and stressless conditions and a shelter for ho |
| Pub.D.1472 | Latin American and the Caribbean network on HR, ethics, law and HIV/AIDS: laccaso/accsi. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:511 (abstract no. Pub.D.1472) Carrasco E; ACCSI - Accion Ciudadana Contra el SIDA, Caracas, Venezuela. Fax: 58-2-235 92 15. E-mail: accsiccs.internet.ve. Objective: Articulate a network of NGO s, governmental sector and individuals on a regional level to defend and promote the human rights, ethical principles and judicial aspects related to HIV/AIDS. Method: With the support of the HIV AND Development Programme of UNDP, a strategic planning meeting was held with the par |
| Pub.D.1473 | "Cooperative project: development of new concepts for guided self help groups for HIV-positive people/people with AIDS". Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:511 (abstract no. Pub.D.1473) Escobar LC, Hautzinger M, Riemer D, Bock J; J.G. Universitat, Mainz, Germany. Fax: +49-6131-395548. E-mail: escobar@verwaltung.uni-mainz.de. Many worthy experiences by professionals and volunteers have been made and psychosocial research about living with HIV has improved largely. But there is very little exchange between self-help organizations themselves and with the research institutions. Project: The University of Mainz, Institut for Clinical Psy |
| Pub.D.1474 | Pan-African youth network on AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:511 (abstract no. Pub.D.1474) Okeda JO; ESDYNOA, CUSACA, Nairobi, Kenya. E-mail: okeda@HIV.ken. Issues:1. Lack of youth participation in policy formulation on HIV/AIDS.2. Lack of peer education and counselling.3. Lack of youth empowerment.4. Youth are at increased risk for HIV/AIDS.5. Lack of access to accurate information on sex and sexuality.6. Lack of coordination in HIV/AIDS Control in Africa.7. Discriminatio |
| Pub.D.1475 | Annual conference on HIV/AIDS and coordination of HIV/AIDS efforts in Russia. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:511 (abstract no. Pub.D.1475) Kozlova O; Association Against HIV/AIDS, St. Petersburg, Russia. Fax: 7-(812)-230-4948. E-mail: HIVAIDS@mod.hpb.spb.ru. Issues: Coordination of efforts of professionals and activists, governmental organizations and NGOs in Russia and other NIS. Project: Organization of annual conferences on HIV/AIDS and related problems. Results: Since 1992 three conferences on HIV/AIDS and related problems have taken place in St. Petersburg, Russia. In |
| Pub.D.1476 | National meeting of people living with HIV/AIDS in Mexico, 1995. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:511 (abstract no. Pub.D.1476) Omar RC, Aguilar W, Luna A, Gutierrez C, Vazquez A, Morales R, Trejo R, Cabrera G; Col. Roma, Mexico. Fax: (525) 5257417. Justification: People living with HIV/AIDS are frequently affected by different problems, intolerance, margination, and social discrimination. These events make us consider the vital importance to stimulate and reinforce our participation on the elaboration of politics and strategys that reduce the negative effects of |
| Pub.D.1477 | HIV/AIDS outreach program targeting IDUs in African-American community. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:511 (abstract no. Pub.D.1477) Crowder R; Project C.O.P.E., Elam Mental Health Center, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, USA. Fax: (615) 327-4350. Through a three-pronged program of outreach services, short-term counseling and prevention/educational activities, we intend to reduce and help eliminate the spread of HIV/AIDS in the African-American community of IDUs and their sexual partners. Project: Outreach program targeting IDUs and their sexual partners |
| Pub.D.1478 | Promoting a self-help program for HIV+ people. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:512 (abstract no. Pub.D.1478) Lopez PC, Vega A, Chuquiviguel A, Rossell C, Medina JL, Quezada C, Alcoser C, Anamaria P, Cruz JC, Ubillus C; Programa de Soporte a la Autoayuda de Personas Seropositivas (PROSA), Lima, Peru. Fax: 511-4719523. Involvement of HIV+ people themselves in direct care and management related infection. Project: PROSA(Self-Help Group for HIV+ People) started in 1991 as an initiative for empowerment led by a group of HIV+ people. The program includes: training interventions on HIV/AIDS matters; peer counselling (among HIV+ peo |
| Pub.D.1479 | Quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS, related with psychological support. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:512 (abstract no. Pub.D.1479) Castro P, Guerra A, Casa de la Sal AC; Banco Central de Sangre, Centro Medico La Raza IMSS, Colonia Roma, Mexico D.F. Fax: (5)5140628. Issues: Usually, in the developing countries, the medical assistance of people living with HIV/AIDS does not include a psychological support as an integrated part of their treatment. Project: We worked with 30 people living with HIV/AIDS, divided into three groups: A, B, and C. All of them with a baseline evaluation of |
| Pub.D.1480 | Program aimed at recovering the working capacity of people living with HIV/AIDS, confronting labor discrimination. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:512 (abstract no. Pub.D.1480) Bertolino E, Perelli L, Boccardo L; PROMUSIDA (Municipal AIDS Program), Rosario, Argentina. To evaluate possible strategies to confront labor discrimination suffered by people living with HIV/AIDS. Project: Rosario holds the second largest proportion of people with HIV in South America. In 1992, an AIDS Municipal Program was created. One of projects of our organisation was to generate jobs for people l |
| Pub.D.1481 | Creation of a centre for orphans whose parents have died of AIDS and catering for AIDS/HIV-infected persons and their relatives in Yaounde - Cameroon. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:512 (abstract no. Pub.D.1481) Mewoulou MT, Betima J, Fanta B, Zoungkanyi, Frioux LM; Centre D'Accueil, Yaounde, Cameroon. Fax: 22-43-69. Objective:(a) To educate and ensure the social reintegration of children who have lost their parents to AIDS. (b) To make it possible for the community to cater for AIDS/HIV-infected persons and their relatives. Methods: Training of Counsellors/Educators - Enrolment as well as training and supervision of orphans in a s |
| Pub.D.1482 | Overcoming prejudices and forming support/occupational therapy groups among PLWHA of different sexual orientations. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:512 (abstract no. Pub.D.1482) Kenrick J, Rojas B, Godoy S, Clarke M, Fernandez G; Vina del Mar, Santiago, Chile. Fax: 562-623-7780. PLWHA: Homosexuals, bisexuals, heterosexuals and transvestites, in the Chilean culture, neither care to, nor try to understand and accept each other. Project: It consisted in trying to bring together these people to form a support/ occupational therapy group. The group was initiated by a bisexual, homosexual and |
| Pub.D.1483 | Front coor for specific guidance for every city demand. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:512 (abstract no. Pub.D.1483) Di Pato SM, Gonzalez G, Solana A, Rotger C; Families Facing HIV/AIDS (OFES), Rosario City, Argentina. Fax: 041-492687. There is no health policy to people with HIV/AIDS and they are discriminated and defenseless. Project: Rosario has a city population of 1.000.000 and is (considered) the second city of latino america in numbers of infected with HIV/AIDS per habitant. There is no health policy at a governmental level. We have set |
| Pub.D.1484 | Guide for those living close to people with HIV-AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:513 (abstract no. Pub.D.1484) Bernier S; MIELS, Quebec, Canada. People living close to HIV-AIDS victims (families, friends) who do not call on the assisting organizations (CLSCs, hospitals, community organizations) frequently experience considerable isolation and ignorance, and often find themselves powerless in the face of HIV-AIDS, and this makes their burden even heavier. |
| Pub.D.1485 | Positive attitude - positive living: an introspection. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:513 (abstract no. Pub.D.1485) Balasubramaniam S; Valasaravakkam, Andalaya, Madras, India. Fax: 91.44.4827263. ISSUE: When I came out in the open with my HIV status I was the first person in the region to declare publicly. Added to that was the burden of being a homosexual in a society that believed that homosexuality was a Western concept and not prevalent in India . The impact that the declaration had on my community was trem |
| Pub.D.1486 | Psychosocial attention program in a public hospital coordinated with community resources. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:513 (abstract no. Pub.D.1486) Cabrera S, Medina A, Barbero V, Delgado A, Canedo T, Pesez J; Quilez Hospital Severo Ochoa Avda, Leganes, Madrid, Spain. Objective: The aim of this Program was to attempt to let the patients live and die in their habitual environment. Method: 1.- The social data of all the patients are included in their case history. The social supports offered are in agreement with the data and the available resources.2.- The social supports, applied at |
| Pub.D.1487 | Traditional and non traditional healing systems used by care givers and service providers in the HIV+ helping community. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:513 (abstract no. Pub.D.1487) Rivera EP, Galloway J; West Hempstead, NY, USA. Fax: (212) 647-1419. Service Providers are at risk of stress related disease and since many are people living with HIV are at risk of becoming symptomatic. Project: An education and stress reduction workshop targeting clients, service providers and administrators of community based and AIDS service organizations. In this workshop tw |
| Pub.D.1488 | Complementary therapy use in the United States. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:513 (abstract no. Pub.D.1488) Short B, Strickland S; Minnesota AIDS Consumer Information Network, Minneapolis, MN, USA. Fax: (612) 624-0315. Objectives: It is suggested that one of the most common responses to an epidemic is the use of extraordinary means of treatment. This is particularly important for epidemics such as HIV/AIDS in which no cure exists. Yet, the general ethics of clinical practice in western societies does not allow for the provision of al |
| Pub.D.1489 | The cost-benefit analysis of AIDS traditional healing in Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:513 (abstract no. Pub.D.1489) Baguma P; Department of Psychology, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 00256-41-530412. Objective: To determine the costs and benefits of traditional healing in Uganda . Methods: A descriptive survey involving 54 people with AIDS, 37 key informants and 37 traditional healers randomly picked from the central region of Uganda were interviewed about the costs and benefits of traditional healing. Data obtaine |
| Pub.D.1490 | Use of local available resources in the management of AIDS symptoms in rural community. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:513 (abstract no. Pub.D.1490) Okoth CO; Kenya Society for People with AIDS, Kisumu, Kenya. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the local traditional herbs in the integration of HIV/AIDS in the normal African home based care. Method: The research targeted rural community and one hundred seropositive have been followed since 8/93. Through baseline survey, awareness on HIV/AIDS and its symptoms and the |
| Pub.D.1491 | Strategies for coping with HIV/AIDS in self-help groups. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:514 (abstract no. Pub.D.1491) Mello JH; Nucleo Paulista de Agentes Sociais-NUPAS, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fax: 55.34.216.1615. Objective: To determine strategies to help PWA cope with HIV/AIDS in a positive manner in a developing country, sharing with others and how to fight against discrimination was the basis of our research with our 67 PWA self-help group members. Methods:ODS: A program of activities was planned and implanted since 1993, ai |
| Pub.D.1492 | Self help organisations are changing: the AIDS-HILFE Frankfurt as one example of a regional self help organisation in Germany. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:514 (abstract no. Pub.D.1492) Riemer D; AIDS-Hilfe Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany. Fax: 69-4980171. In Germany was created within the past 10 years a network of non-governmental Help Organisations as a response to AIDS. The Organisation AIDS-HILFE Frankfurt (AHF) is one example of such an organisation. The advantages and disadvantages of the change within the AHF are demonstrated and contribute to the discussi |
| Drop-in center for persons living with HIV/AIDS program on AIDS, Chulalongkorn Hospital. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:514 (abstract no. Pub.D.1493) Trakulwongsiri S, Pavenayotin P; Program on AIDS, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand. Fax: (662) 254-7577. E-mail: wedAIDS@health.moph.go.th. Persons living with HIV/AIDS in Bangkok, are increasing rapidly, they need a center where they can get assistance, support each other, improve quality of life, information center, advocacy for basic rights and help prevent others to be infected. Project: 5 years ago, Wednesday Friends Club is originated from a h |
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| Pub.D.1494 | Women alive: women with HIV/AIDS self help program, disseminating information, building community and mobilization of women. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:514 (abstract no. Pub.D.1494) MacNeil N, Lucy M; Women Alive, Los Angeles, CA. Fax: (213) 667-2735. E-mail: BngAlive@AOL.COM. Women with HIV/AIDS are isolated and have little access to information that is relevant to them. There is no sense of community as with gay men. Women seldom have the opportunity to voice their collective concerns about the epidemic. Project: In 1993 Being Alive started a newsletter exclusively for women with HI |
| Pub.D.1495 | Higher inner vision (HIV) people arms against planetary emergency. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:514 (abstract no. Pub.D.1495) Mabele P; Department Of Health, Pretoria, South Africa. The presentation demonstrates the successful implication of seven AIDS initiatives of the December 1994 Paris summit which highlighted the undertook to protect and promote the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS.The author will look at the greater involvement of people living with HIV in South Africa . the na |
| Pub.D.1496 | Measuring behaviour change in persons living with HIV/AIDS: the Zambian experience. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:514 (abstract no. Pub.D.1496) Chiboola H, Mwacalimba CZ, Makwelele R, Kapapula FM; Kara Counselling, Lusaka, Zambia. Objective: To find out whether or not HIV testing and counselling helps in the prevention of the transmission of HIV-infection. Methodology: 20 persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWA) were selected, using simple random sampling procedure, to participate in the study conducted in October 1995. The sample comprised of 10 fem |
| Pub.D.1497 | To LHIVE - a third world's NGO experience. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:514 (abstract no. Pub.D.1497) Correa JV; Vhiver Group, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. D epression and failing auto-steem, allied to poor information about the problem make the person HIV+ develop AIDS more quickly. Project: A work that target the improvement of the quality of life of infected persons restoring the auto-steem and the citizenship of them started in 1992, beginning from a need in th |
| Pub.D.1498 | The role of the mental health association of Zambia in promiting mental health for people with AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:515 (abstract no. Pub.D.1498) Zulu RL; Lusaka, Zambia. Fax: (260)01-226825. The ever increasing number of people dying from AIDS related disease has been both worrying and challenging. People with AIDS together with their family members present a population with particular needs in terms of promoting and maintaining Mental Health, but little research and programming has specifically foc |
| Pub.D.1499 | Factors associated with level of depression in persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:515 (abstract no. Pub.D.1499) Babitha K, Nardev G, Suniti S, Sathyamoorthy; Department of Psychiatric Social Work NIMHANS, Bangalore, India. Fax: 0091-44-499 3473. Objective: To identify the factors associated with level of depression in persons infected with HIV. Method: A random sample of 30 HIV-positives (Male = 15; female = 15) was recruited from the walk-in-clinic of the centre. 53.3% were asymptomatic and 46.7% were symptomatic. One out of thirty has since deceased. The stu |
| Pub.D.1500 | The "hours bank": a network of volunteer psychotherapists providing free care for PWHIV, relatives and partners. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:515 (abstract no. Pub.D.1500) Lent CF; IDAC, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. Fax: 55-21-511 0294. E-mail: cflent@ax.ibase.org.br. People living with HIV/AIDS in Brazil are not provided psychotherapeutic services by the public health system. Bridging this gap is of the utmost importance in preserving the emotional stability for the safeguard of the immune system and overall quality of life of the target population. Project: The Hours Bank |
| Pub.D.1501 | AIDS grief: the experiences of individuals within an AIDS service organization. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:515 (abstract no. Pub.D.1501) Gervais VJ; University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Fax: (403) 488-3735. E-mail: ane@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca. Objective: To identify the experiences of AIDS grief from the perspective of individuals within an AIDS Service Organization. Methods: Approximately 8 in-depth audiotaped interviews using narrative and ethnographic approaches to qualitative research were completed within a non-profit AIDS Service Organization. The cont |
| Pub.D.1502 | Study of sexual behaviour patterns in a cohort of HIV-positive men of St. Petersburg. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:515 (abstract no. Pub.D.1502) Maslov VP; City AIDS Centre, St.Petersburg, Russia. Fax: +7-812-251-0853. The spread of STDs in HIV-positive men of St. Petersburg presents health hazard not only to them but because of predominantly unsafe sex practice with non-infected population it promotes the growth of AIDS cases in a community of men who have sex with other men. Project: There are 55 HIV(+) resident men in St. P |
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