Table of Contents: 14th International AIDS Conference

14th International AIDS Conference

Barcelona, Spain - July 7-12, 2002

Cite as: Int Conf AIDS. 2002 Jul 7-12;14:Abstract No. xx

Track D: Prevention Science
Abstract Numbering & Table of Contents

The abstracts have been given reference numbers as follows:

MoOrA1001
TuPpB2001
WePeC3001
ThOr245
LbOr17

Mo = Monday, Tu = Tuesday, We = Wednesday, Th = Thursday, Lb = Late-Breaker
Or = Oral Abstract Presentation
Pp = Poster Presentation
Pe = Poster Exhibition

Print only abstracts.

The 2,807 printed only abstracts are identified by their special numbering, which begins with a letter A-G (signifying the track) and is followed by a 5 digit number.

Tracks

Track A: Basic Sciences

This track will highlight all aspects related to HIV structure and replication and its regulation as well as host immune responses. Drug discovery, research on vaccines and development of animal models will also be addressed. This track will be of particular interest to laboratory researchers and clinicians involved in basic principles of HIV.

Track B: Clinical Sciences and Care

This track will highlight the characteristics and clinical course of HIV infection and related diseases, the evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic tools, including resistance tests, and the clinical trials and cohort studies which provide the scientific basis for therapeutic interventions and care. This track will be of particular interest to investigators and clinicians participating in clinical research related to HIV-1 infection.

Track C: Epidemiology

This track will highlight the description and dynamics of the evolving HIV/AIDS epidemic, the natural history and the burden and impact of HIV infection in the world. Presentations in this track will be based on both observational and experimental studies, as well as on surveillance methods. This track will be of particular interest to public health professionals, academic researchers in epidemiology or related areas, and people using epidemiologic parameters in support of HIV/AIDS programs and policies.

Track D: Prevention Science

This track will highlight the design, testing and evaluation of HIV preventive interventions for both HIV- and HIV+ persons, including those interventions addressing early diagnosis, co-factors, and risk and harm reduction. This track will also address methodological and ethical issues in HIV prevention research. This track will be of particular interest to those involved in advancing multidisciplinary (biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences) investigations of HIV prevention.

Track E: Social Sciences

This track will highlight the scientific investigation of behavioral, social, economic, political and cultural mechanisms underlying risk of, and protection from, HIV infection and AIDS, access to and continuity of care and treatment, and will assess the psychological and social impact of the epidemic on individuals, communities and society as a whole. This track will be of particular interest to people concerned with the social and economic dimensions of the epidemic who are using concepts, approaches, and frameworks derived from the well-established body of knowledge of social sciences and the methodological tools of scientific research.

Interventions, Program Implementation and Policy

Tracks in the Interventions, Program Implementation and Policy component (Tracks F and G) will present, discuss, and share lessons learned about programs, activities, and policies related to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, support, and impact mitigation. Component key aims are to improve understanding of factors contributing to successful and unsuccessful outcomes, to identify approaches to overcome barriers to implementing, sustaining, and scaling up effective responses to HIV/AIDS, and to develop and strengthen effective strategies for action.

Track F: Interventions and Program Implementation

This track will highlight planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities/programs for HIV/AIDS prevention; treatment, care and support; and impact mitigation. Sessions will focus on sharing lessons learned.

Track G: Advocacy and Policy

This track will highlight description, analysis and lessons learned in HIV/AIDS-related advocacy and policy. The track will address both HIV/AIDS specific advocacy and policy, and related areas such as gender, human rights, economic development, and trade and patents.

The Out reach Services for MSM provided by ODPUP - a situation analysis in Dhaka City.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11073); Fakir M;;; ODPUP, Dhaka, Bangladesh; DESCRIPTION: The Male to male sex behavior in Bangladesh is considered to be a stigma and also a non-cognizable offense (section 377 under Bangladesh penal code ), hence very few people are willing to talk about the health problems emerging out of their Male to male sex behavior.. Due to this reason, their various need
Promoting safer sex to prevent STI/HIV/AIDS and reduce STD among men who have sex with men in Belarus.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11074); Yaroymin OV;;; NGO, Minsk, Belarus; The project Male sex workers in Minsk. Social and behavioral research on HIV/AIDS/STD. Aspects related to sexual behavior and drug injections (granted by the Open Society Institute (Soros fund).was realized in Minsk 01/02/2001-01/08/2001. ).The social and behavioral research in this target group was held in Minsk for t
HIV stops with me - A prevention for positives social marketing campaign.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11075); Pappas L, Tierney S, Gleason D, Wittke C, Bailey J, Cagle M;;; Better World Advertising, San Francisco, United States; HIV STOPS WITH ME is a multi-city HIV prevention campaign aimed at people who are HIV positive. The campaign began in San Francisco in 2000, was expanded to Boston in 2001, and in 2002 will incorporate Los Angeles, Long Beach and Orange County, California. The goal of the campaign is to motivate and empower HIV positiv
Utilizing Print Media to raise awareness about HIV / AIDS amongst High Risk MSM sub-populations in Mumbai, India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11076); Anand VR;;; Humsafar Trust - Trustee, Mumbai, India; ISSUES: Print Media plays a significant role in creating /increasing awareness of HIV / AIDS amongst MSM and build positive attitudes towards People living with HIV/ AIDS. The strategy was to develop print material targeting semi literate and illiterate people to obtain desired result. DESCRIPTION: The Humsafar Trust d
Theoretical model of HIV transmission among the several subgroups of MSM in Argentina.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11077); Freda RH;;; SIGLA, Buenos Aires, Argentina; The Model is a theoretical abstraction of the history of HIV epidemics in the River Plate (Buenos Aires and Montevideo). It shows the interconnection between heterosexual, bisexuals, gays and transgenderal people, both transvestites and transsexuals, and lists and shows graphycally the several groups with MSM sexual co
Why HIV infections have increased among men who have sex with men and what to do about it.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11078); Morin SF, Harcourt J, Vernon K, Volk J, Riess T, Neilands T, McLaughlin M, Coates TJ;;; UCSF AIDS Research Institute, San Francisco, United States; BACKGROUND: A resurgence of sexual risk taking, STDs and HIV incidence have been reported among men who have sex with men (MSM) in several countries. We designed this study to determine the reasons behind the increase in new HIV infections and to define prevention messages that might reduce risk in this population. MET
Framing sexual conservatism among gay couples in the Philippines: intimate sexual relationships not lewdness.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11079); Yap NM, Imperial RH;;; Center for Multidisciplinary Studies on Health and Development and AIDS Society of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines; BACKGROUND: The low and slow prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS infection in the Philippines has been attributed largely to the persistent belief that Filipinos are sexually conservative. This observation has been borne out of the fact that religion has both the code of behavior and silence that have greatly censored lewdness
Childhood sexual abuse as characteristic antecedent in male homosexual with HIV/AIDS in Mexico.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11080); Delgado Lopez Sandra DL;;; Profin-VIH, Mexico City, Mexico; ISSUES: In a population of 200 subjects, aged, from 27 to 42 years, who live with HIV or AIDS, attended at a private clinic, it s been observed antecedents of childhood sexual abuse in 90% of the subjects. DESCRIPTION: From 180 subjects in which was possible clearly identify sexual abuse*, 170 are male sex, all of them
RODALINDA: attention to travesties sex workers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11082); Borrayo IB, Escobar ML, Prieto CH, Fheishmman A, Sagastume RM;;; ASI - OASIS, Guatemala, Guatemala; ISSUES: the strengthen and organization of the Travesties Sex Workers and amplification of the knowledge about STI/HIV/AIDS, and the correct use of the condom and the use of the human rights as individuals. DESCRIPTION: making contact to the people and go to their places of work, we made an aproachment with this popula
Vulnerability of female refugees to HIV infection due to increased risk of rape and defilement in the refugee settlements.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11083); Aguti EF, Tibyampasha D;;; United Nations high commissioner for refugees Uganda office, Kampala, Uganda; Option 2 ISSUES: Unaccompanied refugee females and alone female heads of households of all ages face significantlly increased risk of being exposed to HIV/AIDS because of rape and defilement that is common in the refugee settlements. DESCRIPTION: United Nations High Commissioner for refugees Uganda office has
An evaluation of women's attitude towards universal antenatal HIV screening.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11084); Chung TK;;; The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Cocos (Keeling) Islands; BACKGROUND: An evaluation of maternal views on antenatal HIV screening by a prospective questionnaire study METHODS: antenatal clinic of a hospital in Hong Kong , with 1519 pregnant women RESULTS: Women generally have fairly good knowledge on HIV infection. 61.4% used condoms, 25.3 % had at least one risk factor for HI
To reach rural population by integrating HIV/AIDS prevention programme with Self Help Group of rural women - an experiences from West Bengal.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11085); Misra K, Saha K;;; Sudcra, Calcutta, India; ISSUE: HIV/AIDS has been increasing among the general population in West Bengal, but prevention programme targeting them are not enough. various studies indicate that knowledge level among rural were still very low. So, intervention among them is necessary ensuring participation of the local community. DESCRIPTION: Sud
Family Planning Education Program for Women affected by HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11086); Bulancea BP;;; Romanian Association Against AIDS, Constanta Branch, Constanta, Romania; BACKGROUND: ARAS is a national, nongovernmental, apolitical and humanitarian organization whose major purpose is to stop the AIDS epidemics through information/education programs and through the development of the social services for the people living with AIDS. In Romania , the highest number of children (1,450) and t
Assessment of knowledge and attitudes towards HIV testing and MTCT preventive measures among two groups of immigrant women in Italy.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11087); Giaquinto C, Rinaldi R, Oprandi N, Paoli LD, Mundo A, Oletto S, Volpicelli S;;; Dpt of Paediatrics, Padova, Italy; BACKGROUND: In the last decade Italy has been interested in a massive immigration, especially from Africa and East-Europe and the distribution of AIDS cases increased from 3.6 to 14.4% over 10-year-period. OBJECTIVES: To improve the health assistance to immigrants and in particular to prevent the mother-to-child-transm
IVth meeting of chilean sex workers: For the right yo have rights.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11088); Gonzalez HG;;; Fundacion Margen, Santiago, Chile; BACKGROUND: Records compiled on field in Santiago, from 200 women performing sex work, show that most of them are living under extreme poverty conditions and don t have access to suitable medical assistance, which makes this group highly vulnerable to acquisition and transmission of HIV/AIDS. Actually, the increase of
Empowering sexual health shortly sighted women in Mexico City.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11089); German-Lopez P, Ortega-Alvarez M;;; AVE de Mexico, Mexico, Mexico; The specific vulnerability of young shortly and totally sighted women shown in the program Sexuality, our biggest sense directed to young women with visual disability fosters the risk reduction of STI, HIV-AIDS and non planned pregnancies. So, the need to implement a unique strategy for them emerges so as to promote se
Goal in Morocco : to convey the knowledge and to bring about a communitarian response towards the STD/AIDS in a female population in the literacy process.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11090); Ayache AA, Krissou J;;; OPALS FES, Fes, Morocco; ISSUE: The epidemic outbreak of HIV is not seen as a priority problem by the low social-economy classes. It is necessary to get rid of these taboos. Project: OPALS FES, an NGO that fights against AIDS, worked hand by hand with women development NGO ( UAF). OPALS FES integrated its prevention strategy into the UAF liter
Sexual behavioral history on HIV prevalence among Uganda women.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11091); Mukasa JB, Salata R, Mmiro F, Mugerwa RD, Byamugisha J, Walker C, Rwambuya SD, Balyegisawa A;;; Joint Clinic Research Centre, Kampala, Uganda; BACKGROUND: To identify sexual behavioral factors that have an effect on HIV prevalence among the women volunteers screened for the hormonal contraceptive and risk for HIV acquisition (HC-HIV) study in Uganda . The HC-HIV study is an on-going study done in Uganda whose major aim is to determine the risk of acquiring HI
Knowledge and needs of the immigrant women in Spain, regarding HIV/Aids and the maternal to child transmission.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11092); Rodriguez Arenas MA, Fuentes CZ, Dorado Garcia ML, Pino CG, Bermejo Garcia A, Alvaro JR;;; Medicos del Mundo, Spain, Spain; BACKGROUND: To be able to undertake effective interventions based on the specific characteristics and needs of these women, we evaluated their knowledge and needs regarding the heterosexual transmission and the prevention of the maternal to child transmission of HIV. METHODS: Focal groups carried out in two Spanish cit
Influence on behaviour change among HIV posirive women; The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) Experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11093); Bakanansa S, Mukasa AK, Sebikejje R;;; The AIDS Support Organisation, Kampala, Uganda; OBJECTIVE: To evalute the impact of counseling on living positively with HIV/AIDS and prevebtion of further spread of HIV among positive women. METHOD: Personal experience of 11 years as an HIV positive woman. Focus group discussions with 60 community members in two rural parishes of Kyanja and Ddundu. Drama Group memb
Sunflower (Girasol) Project of training and suppport for women in 7 regions in Colombia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11094); Calderon J, Torres E, Arturo S, Cossio M, az M, Garcia E, Scarpeta E, Molina S, Ardila H, Stanton J;;; Liga Colombiana de Lucha contra el SIDA, Bogota, Colombia; BACKGROUND: In Colombia about 400.000 people may be living with HIV/AIDS. Higher prevalences are found among MSM but women are becoming more vulnerable everyday, due to different socio-cultural, making young women, involved in relationships, with less education and low income are at the top list. in different parts of
Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS prevention in development programmes, projects and institutions.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11095); Tuladhar TU;;; SDC Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal; ISSUES: HIV/AIDS prevention is perceived simply as the responsibility of the migrant labourers, substance users and commercial sex workers . People in the development agencies still need to break the barriers that associate HIV/AIDS threat in this context. DESCRIPTION: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
Working in communities: youth peer education in the Dominican Republic.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11096); Kohn D, Tabac L;;; IPPF/WHR, New York, United States; DESCRIPTION: The project aims to help youth exercise their sexuality in a gratifying manner, while avoiding the consequences of high-risk behaviors. The project provides youth, community leaders, parents and teachers with sexuality education through a network of neighborhood youth volunteers. Approximately 150 youth ar
Education project ot prevention of STD/HIV/AIDS with students and parents of rural area in 7 regions of Guatemala 1999 - 2001.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11097); Chutan CE;;; Centro de Desarrollo Humano de Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala; From the year of 1999 to mid year of 2001 it was carried out a prevention project of STD/HIV/AIDS with students of 4th, 5th, and 6th grade of primary school, teachers, and parents in 7 regions of the country in which there are located offices of the sponsoring organization of this same project. During this period, with
Significant results achieved by three safe sex mass media campaigns in Russian Federation proved by knowledge, attitude, behavior survey conducted in 2001.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11098); Alexeeva EG;;; Foundation for Civic Initiatives Support Focus, Moscow, Russian Federation; The Russian Federation is experiencing a massive outbreak of HIV infections among its population. The Russian Federal Aids Center predicts 5.000.000 HIV infections at the end of 2005. During the last four years, HIV has spread most quickly among injecting drug users (due to equipment sharing without proper sterilizatio
Chiang Rai School-Based AIDS education model: curricula-integrated, comprehensive activities, and community participation.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11099); Phuanukunnon P, Supawitkul S, Sinsomboontong S, Supawitkul B;;; Damrongras-songkrau School, Chiang Rai, Thailand; ISSUES: Development of comprehensive, effective and efficient School-based AIDS education model is crucial to cope with the Increasing trend of HIV transmission among young populations. DESCRIPTION: Thailand s northernmost province, Chiang Rai, has faced severe HIV epidemic since early 1990s. The official figures of AI
Alcohol use and high risk sexual behavior among adolescents and young adults in Harare, Zimbabwe.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11100); Mataure PN, McFarland W, Kim A, Woelk G, Ray SR, Rutherford G;;; Southern Africa AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS), Harare, Zimbabwe; BACKGROUND: In order to guide HIV prevention efforts among high-risk youth, we surveyed alcohol use and sexual behavior among persons 15-21 years old in Harare, Zimbabwe . METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional quantitative and qualitative survey of youth sampled at nightclubs and other alcohol outlets (bottle stores)
Educating towards responsibility: a means of combating HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11101); Kuate RK, Zeungang ZD, Wankam MW;;; Yaounde, Cameroon; ISSUES: In the face of the permanent threat of HIV/AIDS, education towards responsibility is being considered as an appropriate framework to provide young people with a comprehensive education that will help them face life and their NÂ°1 ennemy which is HIV/AIDS. DESCRIPTION: Education towards responsibility is the m
People living with HIV use their personal experiences to urge young people to take precautions against STDs and HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11102); Dokla AK;;; Espoir Vie-Togo, Lome, Togo; ISSUES: Research has shown that 99% of students are aware of how people contract HIV and of the methods of prevention. Despite this, the rate of infection continues to rise. DESCRIPTION: Train the pairs educateurs (pupils chosen to raise awareness amongst their peers about the issues concerning HIV/AIDS. Invite HIV-pos
The identification of student opinion leaders for an HIV prevention programme in Cape Town high schools.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11103); Mathews C, Guttmacher S, Flisher A, Hani A, Antonetti I;;; South African Medical Research Council and University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; BACKGROUND: Opinion leaders are influential members of their social networks, strategically selected for their ability to sway community norms. The aims of the study were to assess: 1) whether it is feasible to identify student opinion leaders (SOLs) and their social networks among high school students in Cape Town,
Addressing machismo with adolescent males--a new approach to HIV/AIDS prevention: Pan American Health Organization research and experiences in Latin America.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11104); Schutt-Aine J, Maddaleno M;;; Pan American Health Organization, Washington DC, United States; ISSUES: Young males in Latin America are disproportionately affected by AIDS. In contrast to other regions, Latin American young men have consistently higher HIV prevalence rates than young women ( UNAIDS , 2000). The attitudes and sexual behaviors of males are at the core of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The socialization of
Hagas la que hagas [whatever you do] Program: Youth rights and risk-reduction in high-schools.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11105); Martilotta S, Revsin NS, Vera N, Vilas AN, Bonis AM, Burgos M;;; Fundacion R.E.D., Buenos Aires, Argentina; ISSUE: Drug use among high school students generate institutional crises that go beyond drug-use itself, giving room to institutional quick solutions that only violate their rights (i.e., dismissals, curtailment of extracurricular activities, among other forms of punishment), increasing the risks associated with drug u
Aspino: a metaphor of the prevention in the fight against AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11106); Piu G, Pitzalis G, Piu V, Piu E, Tramontin C, Sotgiu AM;;; Sardinian AIDS Prevention Association (A.S.P.A.), Cagliari, Italy; ISSUES: The Aspino clown and the A.S.P.A. (Sardinian AIDS Prevention Association) were founded in Cagliari, Sardinia, ITALIA in 1990 by a group of Sardinians who are all expert on AIDS. The recent increase, even if only modest, in the number of AIDS cases in Sardinia represents a new challenge for Aspino and the Associ
AIDS/HIV: The real victims.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11107); Coelho AG;;; Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Children are the real victims of HIV/AIDS, as through no fault of theirs, they are relegated to a life of misery and psychological distress. Besides having lost one, or in some cases both parents, many of them are infected as well . All these children are subsequently left in the care of elderly grandparents or relativ
Healthy youth-healthy India, movement: An integrated HIV prevention strategy for teens.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11108); Gilada PI, Gilada TI;;; People's Health Organisation (India), Mumbai, India; ISSUES: AIDS scenario has assumed dangerous proportions, affecting mainly youth. Denial of this trend and apathy has made India top the world in HIV.This nightmarish problem can be effectively countered by realistic confrontation on warfooting using all possible cultural and artistic avenues. Teen education should focu
Secretaries in day offices, commercial sex workers in daily practise.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11109); Ng'ang'a LW, Kaahwa JK;;; ANNEA-Network NGO, Arusha, Tanzania; ISSUE: Young people are young people:- whether born in France , Thailand , or Tanzania . However, the spread of HIV/AIDS is 5-fold more in the African continent than it is in the first world. Today in Tanzania, one of out every five youth is infected with the HIV virus.
Awareness-knowledge gap: The reasons for adolescent HIV/AIDS susceptibility in Ijede/Nigeria.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11110); Jagha TO;;; Association for Reproductive and Family Health, Ibadan, Nigeria; BACKGROUND: Despite the multiplicity of HIV/AIDS sensitization and enlightenment campaigns by various government and non-government agencies, adolescents in peripheral cities like Ijede with population estimated at 100,000 still lack full knowledge of, though they are aware of advertisements and radio talks regarding,
AlHIVe in the AIDS World.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11111); Gonzalez-Gonzalez NV, Tome-Ruiz I;;; MEXFAM A.C., Mexico, Mexico; This project is a non-formal education alternative that is intended to give HIV/AIDS basic information to young people and adolescents (12-24) men and women and to mention preventative measures. It recovers information regarding risk practices and the manners in which the disease is perceived. This project is an exposi
Promiscuity: what does it means ?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11112); Silva RC, Simon CP;;; Department of Psychology and Education of Ribeirao Preto-- University of Sao Paulo USP, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil; BACKGROUND: In a previous study, with 1235 youngsters between 13 and 25 years, low income students from Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil , we showed that 485 (39.3%) of them had designated as true the affirmation: only promiscuous people catch AIDS ; and 410 (33.2%) ) declared not to know if the affirmation was or not true.
Psychosocial Impact of AIDS on Children.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11113); Kanyi SK, Adam AS, Lubanga SM, Dimba RO;;; The Association of People with AIDS in Kenya(TAPWAK), Nairobi, Kenya; disclosure, future planning, and support. DESCRIPTION: TAPWAK AIDS orphans support programme has promoted extensive campaigns on disclosure and future planning for families affected by AIDS around western regions of Kenya . Support groups were formed for these children after focus group discussions with their parents a
We don't play with AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11114); Pedrola M, Giagnorio J, Azcona N, Giagnorio M;;; Municipal Program for AIDS Prevention (PREVENSIDA)., Venado Tuerto, Argentina; BACKGROUND: We worked five years ago with young peoples about sexual transmission diseases (STD) and AIDS. With this project, we had the opportunity of join sports and health through the play the different sports (football, basketball, volleyball, etc.). The slogan was We don t play with AIDS . OBJECTIVES: 1) Inform ab
Sexual behavior relative to sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young adults of different immigrant groups in the City of Barcelona.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11115); mez i Prat JG, Saltor EP, Reverte MR, Jaime EB, Ndiaye AM;;; Unitat de Malalties Tropicals, Importades i Vacunacions Internacionals, Barcelona, Spain; BACKGROUND: The immigrant population has increased considerably in the city of Barcelona over the last five years, particularly adolescents and young adults. People in these age categories are highly vulnerable to sexual transmitted diseases. However, the sexual behavior of young immigrants of different ethnicities is
Evaluation of training of secondary school leaders in a public school from Venado Tuerto after four years.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11116); Giagnorio J, Pedrola M, Giagnorio M, Azcona N;;; Municipal Program for AIDS Prevention (PREVENSIDA), Venado Tuerto, Argentina; BACKGROUND: During the last six years, the Municipal Program for AIDS Prevention has developed activities in all public secondary schools from Venado Tuerto. In this specific area the Training of Juvenile Leaders project was developed. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the changes of attitudes of secondary school students from a
Youth centre-approach leading to sustainable behavioural change development of young people in HIV/AIDS primary prevention, care and support.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11117); Nyunt MZ, Mon AA, Myint YM, Swe T, Swe MN;;; Unicef, Yangon, Myanmar; Myanmar is now facing growing epidemic of HIV/AIDS that squarely hits the adult population. Youth consists of 36% (1999) of the adult population and they have been threatened by the escalating risk of HIV infection. UNICEF Myanmar, in partnership with Myanmar Red Cross Society, initiates a youth centre project to com
Colleges students of Sao Paulo - Brazil ignore STD and believe in risk group.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11118); Lima HM;;; University - Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil; In 1999 a research with students of first year of the Pontificia Universidade Catolica of Sao Paulo to evaluate the knowledge in STD and AIDS. Methodology and results: application of 1955 questionnaires and focal groups. RESULTS: 33% of the students had opposed to answer to the questionnaire saying that they were not o
Targeted actions in Vilnius teenagers in order to prevent social- and health disasters.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11119); Krupenkaite R, Caplinskas S;;; Lithuanian AIDS Centre, Vilnius, Lithuania; ISSUES. The unprivileged minor girls in Vilnius is a core group for severe health risks like syphilis, tuberculosis , HIV, etc. Objective was to reduce vulnerability of minors through targeted information and social rehabilitation. The project was supported by the World Foundation Childhood . DESCRIPTION.
Aids, Knowing Helps. Educational Program for secondary schools.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11120); Cuevas JP, Echebarria I, Prats J;;; Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; ISSUES: A multidisciplinary program set up by the la Caixa Foundation to understand the AIDS epidemic from the perspective provided by various complementary fields (biology, history, economics, ethics, etc.) and to promote preventive, social behaviour based on shared understanding and comprehension. DESCRIPTION: The Pr
Creating a peer education network in order to improve accessibility and availibility of sexual and reproductive health (especially HIV) information, with special focus on marginalized and socially excluded groups.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11121); Medvedec TM;;; Institution, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina; ISSUES: As a result of four year war in Bosnia & Herzegovina , we are still living with lot of negative consequences. In the area of sexual and reproductive health we can notice a visible lack of information, services, professional help and support of young people. In order to improve this situation, B&H with
The effects of a systematically developed photonovella on knowledge, attitudes, communication and behavioural intentions with respect to sexually transmitted diseases of secondary school learners in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11122); Reddy SP;;; Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, South Africa; BACKGROUND: This evaluation determined the effects of a systematically developed photo-novella on knowledge, attitudes, communication and behavioural intentions with respect to sexually transmitted diseases, after a single reading by secondary school learners in Kwazulu - Natal, South Africa . METHODS: A pre-post te
Development amd evaluation of an HIV school prevention program based on Intervention mapping methodology.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11123); Diez E, Juarez O, Fernandez S, Riera C, Villamarin F;;; Public Health Municipal Institute, Barcelona, Spain; BACKGROUND: Development of programs and evaluation may be improved through the application of the systematic process called Intervention Mapping (IM). General planning and psychosocial theories are included in this method. METHODS: Five planning steps compose this framework: 1) needs assessment, 2) health objectives, 3
Improving hiv/aids information access by the youth: kenya aids ngos consortium's initiative.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11124); Irungu PI;;; KENYA AIDS NGOS CONSORTIUM, NAIROBI, Kenya; Though HIV/AIDS awareness activities have increased in Kenya during the last decade, some sections of the society remain marginalised as far as access to up to date and relevant HIV/AIDS information is concerned. One of the marginalised sections is the youth who form more than half of the population. Many factors such
Sex education in boarding school through teenagers trainers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11125); Cebotarenco NA;;; Association DRUGS, Chisinau, Moldova, Republic of; ISSUES: Throughout the all history, access to sexual and reproductive health education, HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases has been limited in the boarding schools as in Moldova as well in other Former Soviet republics. DESCRIPTION: Association DRUGS from Moldova created a sex education pilot project for boardi
The IST/SIDA prevention through plays.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11126); Sekkat A;;; Institution, Rabat, Morocco; ISSUES: In our taboo-impregnated society, one of the priorities the Ligue Marocaine de Lutte contre les MST has given to itself has been the necessity to show on the stage the main items regarding sex, sexuality together with their various pathology. DESCRIPTION: A little theatrical company has been appointed, the memb
Introduction of love talk programme in the youth Association for the promotion of orphans in Burkina Faso.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11127); Gomgnimbou AP, Der ES;;; Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; BACKGROUND: The question of sex in Africa is a forbidden subject. Love talks is a model of prevention and help as regards reproduction health. Love talks is a model based on the communication between Parents-Children-Teachers METHODS: The model starts from the hypothesis that sexual education troubles are not basically
Positive life towards communities through outreach, care and support.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11128); Thoudam SO;;; Centre for Social Development, Imphal, India; BACKGROUND: For the widespread of HIV virus through sharing of contaminated syringe and needle, unprotected pre and extra marital sexual practices among the productive age groups especially in the unorganized and traditional types of communities where formal types awareness through media and IEC materials, have only su
The horror of consequences.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11129); Poon A;;; Nepal; BACKGROUND: There is an estimated 50,000 IDU in Nepal with a population of 20 million. Since 14 people are getting infected everyday where 80% of them are IDUS. Because of limited re-habilitation centers only about 2 are in the rehab Centers. Every 1 out of 2 Ida s are HIV+ve therefore in one hand the number of HIV+ve,
Critical exploration of Specific Features of Injecting Drug Users from Psychoanalytical Perspective.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11130); Dutta T, Mallick D;;; 45 Beniatola Lane, Kolkata- 53, Kolkata, India; ISSUES: The complexity of drug use - choices, changing pattern and also psychodyanamics of users through out the world provides understanding of their psycho-social needs which induces particular drug use for a certain period of time. DESCRIPTION: During our intervention programme both at grass root level of Central
The effect of family embeddedness in reducing drug injection and HIV risk behaviors among Hispanic drug injectors.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11131); Robles RR, Reyes JC, Matos TD, Colon HM, Marrero CA, Finlinson HA;;; Center for Addiction Studies, School of Medicine, Universidad Central del Caribe, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, United States Territory; BACKGROUND: Systematic intervention of Hispanic families of drug injectors that addresses HIV risk and HIV infections is almost non-existent despite the central role ascribed to this type of family in controlling their members behaviors through cohesion, embeddedness and dependence. The present study aimed to examine t
HIV in urban vs. rural areas: Social and behavioral determinants of sexual risks among drug using intervention participants.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11132); McCoy HV, McCoy CB, Zhao W;;; Florida International University, North Miami, United States; BACKGROUND: HIV prevalence continues to increase among drug users. Social factors that increase the risk of HIV include drug use, sexual risk behaviors, and sexually transmitted diseases. Behavioral theories predict that the same constructs employed in interventions should predict similar behavior change regardless of
Day center for drug abusing youth of Lithuania's AIDS centre's psychological-social rehabilitation community for drug addicts.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11133); Levickaite K, Gasiliauskas L;;; Lithuania's AIDS centre, Vilnius, Lithuania; BACKGROUND: Evaluation of results of day center for drug abusing youth of Lithuania s AIDS centre s psychological-social rehabilitation community for drug addicts in 2000-2002. METHODS: Questionnaire for addicts, who participated in day center program for drug abusing youth in 2000-2002. Efficacy was measured for addic
Injury reduction: Inventive ways of the self-care.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11134); Debacco MS, Teixeira AM, Bacelo J, Junior AM;;; Secretaria Municipal de Saude, Pelotas, Brazil; ISSUES: Coll into question, based on the Injury Reduction Programs, the dynamics of the subject that is a drug or ex- drug addict as injury reducer involved in the policies of intervention of the epidemics of AIDS and other blood transmitted diseases. DESCRIPTION: this Program was implemented in October 2001 in two dis
Evaluation of the use of condom according to the experience with the use of licit and illicit drugs with conscripts of the Braziliam army in twelve selected metropolitan regions.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11135); Felga de Carvalho M;;; Health Ministery, Brasilia, Brazil; BACKGROUND: This paper lays on the hypothesis that the use of drugs contributes for the non-use of condom in sexual intercourses. METHODS: A behavioral, anonymous, not linked questionnaire was given to 16.644 conscripts of the Brazilian Army, from 17 to 21 years old in twelve selected metropolitan regions. The indicato
Crack and coca paste use: implications for HIV/AIDS prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11136); Cymerman P, Goltzman P, Rossi D, Touze G;;; Intercambios Association, Buenos Aires, Argentina; ISSUES: Drug use trends in Argentina show increasing rates of crack and coca paste use. Despite crack users have a lower rate of HIV infection than injecting drug users, they are a population at significant risk. Their practices need to be better understood to design most adequate interventions. DESCRIPTION: Since 1999
Voluntary support groups improve the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11137); Mello JH;;; RNP+ Brazilian network of people living with HIV/AIDS, Sao Jose de Rio preto/SP, Brazil; OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of group support formed by PLWHIV/AIDS on quality of live measures in HIV-1 infected men and women members of the Brazilian Network of People Living With HIV/AIDS. METHODS: Behavioral data were gathered from HIV-1 infected males (75) and females (25) aged 19-55, using a trained interview
Alive and sexual in small-town America: Intimate partners and sexual risks in people living with HIV/AIDS in the non-urban Southeastern US.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11138); Strauss RP, Shain LS, Emrick CB;;; University of North Carolina Center for AIDS Research and Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, Chapel Hill, United States; BACKGROUND: In non-urban/rural areas of the U.S. Southeast, there are increasing numbers of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHIV) and the epidemic is demographically different from that in U.S. urban areas. Previous U.S. studies showing PLWHIV engage in unprotected sex were in mostly urban, educated, gay/bisexual, white
Diagnosis on sexuality and discrimination suffer by people living with HIV/AIDS in five cities of Chile.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11139); Velis FJ, Donoso C, Pascal R, Zorrilla S;;; VIVO POSITIVO - Universidad de Santiago, Santiago, Chile; BACKGROUND: World AIDS Foundation and Merck pharmaceutical company supported this research. It was aimed to identify the main discrimination lands, which affected PLWA s in Chile , it includes also an analysis of how PLWA s live their sexuality as seropositive people. METHODS: Qualitative methodology was used. We condu
AIDS after ...: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11140); Padron EL;;; AIDS prevention group, Pinar del Rio, Cuba; BACKGROUND: The objective of this work is to know about the social representation of a people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWAS) group on AIDS. The given information should be considered as a diagnose to orient the prevention actions over vulnerable groups, reinforcing the elements which the sample coincide has priority and
Socio-demographic profile &their outcome of the person living with HIV/AIDS(PLWHA) - An experience from Bhoruka Public Welafre Trust(BPWT).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11141); Malaker S;;; Bhoruka Public Welfare Trust, Kolkata, India; BACKGROUND:(1)To know the socio-demographic profile of PLWHA attending BPWTs clinic till date(2)To know their risk behaviour pattern(3)To know their probable source of Infection (4)Mode of presentation and accessibility to Anti-retroviral therapy (ART).METHOD: It is a part of cohort study where patients registered in t
Aim of deepenng in the knowlege about Risk perception of contracting the HIV/AIDs by adolescent, youngsteeer and persons living with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11142); Reus ZM;;; MINSAP, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba; ISSUES: To promote behaviour changes and sexuals attidudes in adolescent, youngsteer that have sexual relations that diminish the risk of sexual transmission infections and aids. Besiade my proposol is very important to capacity for action of the persons living with HIV/AIDs in the region central of Cuba
The PLWH account in psychosocial support during the declaration of the positive results of HIV /AIDS and the home,hospital visits in psychological support of the members as well as the Â«ESPOIR VIE-TOGOÂ» association beneficiaries. The case of Â«ESPOIR VIE-TOGOÂ».: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11143); Lawson-Gaizer MG;;; Ngo Espoir Vie Togo, Lome, Togo; Context: ESPOIR VIE -TOGO is an association of people living with the HIV/AIDS and of the committed persons in thier supports of whom 90% are HIV carriers . A group of volunteers in number of 07 ensure the counseling at the head office of the thier HIV seropositivity to better the psychological. METHODOLOGY: - Ensure p
Preventing spread of HIV/AIDS through behavioral and social intervention for PLWAS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11144); Adeline AA, Marcel TM, Thompson KT, Kotto Mbongo Simon KM, Henriette KH, Geradine MG, Phillipe NP, Leopold ZL;;; LSHM, Yaounde, Cameroon; ISSUES: New York School of Med. and NIH are carrying out a research work on HIV/AIDS in Cameroon at laboratories de Sante Hygiene Mobile. 6000 persons have received free voluntary HIV counseling and testing.7/10 provinces have been covered. They shown HIV prev. at 11% in Dec. 2000 with a higher prev. in sexual and repr
Levels of AIDS knowledge and condom use among two groups of female commercial sex workers in Bangladesh.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11145); Habib SE;;; Doctoral Student, School of Sociology, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia; The aims of this study were to examine levels of AIDS knowledge and condom practices in a sample of female commercial sex workers (CSWs) in Bangladesh . A total of 284 subjects were questioned about levels of AIDS knowledge using a 12-item AIDS knowledge and patterns of condom use questionnaire. Overall, the subjects h
Poverty Education and AIDS: Socio-economic factors that facilitate HIV/AIDS transmission in Commercial Sex Workers of Ahmedabad,Gujarat, India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11146); Gumane RT;;; Project Coordinator, Ahmedabad, India; BACKGROUND: This study was conducted with the technical support of FHI, funded by DFID. The study assessed the impact of the trends of STI s in Commercial Sex Workers of Ahmedabad. The basic aim of the STI prevelance study is to provide baseline measurement of STI s and to understand the social cultural, economic situa
Increase perception on condom at the protection for STD/HIV/AIDS among commercial sex worker(CSW) visiting tourist place - Courtallam.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11148); Vadivel V, Susila P, Lakshmi B;;; Apac -vhs, Tirunelveli, India; objective: it was found in the year 1998 that it is important to educate commercial sex worker(csw) visiting the tourist place courtallam issues related to std/hiv/aids on condom as a disease protection. a situational assessment study was done to understand the nature and extend of the problem in the target area. this
Case study on best practices for HIV/AIDS prevention among sex workers in Latin America.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11149); Pimenta CM, Kemel L, Lacerda S, Longo P, Serafim D, Stanton J, Parker RG;;; State University of Riode Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; ISSUES: This UNAIDS funded activity for the identification of projects for HIV/AIDS prevention with male and female sex workers in Latin America did not mean to legitimate a unique model, but to identify and document successful experiences and the improvement of involved organisations and projects. This exercise used t
Contrastive study between mobile and clinic centre for sex workers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11150); Sadipun C;;; Kupang, Indonesia; ISSUES: Awareness of get transmitted and transmit of STD among the sex workers is still low. This is supported by self-treatment behavior and asymptomatic STD. It is difficult for them to do regular health care even though they have high-risk behavior. DESCRIPTION: Tanpa Batas Foundation has program of STD care for the
Prevention of VHS/AIDS among sexual workers, their partners and clients through the social marketing of condoms, July 1995 to July 2001 (6 years).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11151); Montejo JA;;; Brigada Callejera de Apoyo a la Mujer, Mexico; Backroungth: The purpose of the interventions is to guarantee the access to condoms at a low cost and certificate quality made possible by Procuraduria Feceral del Consumidor. The hypothesis would be that sexual workers would use the condom if they learn to negotiate its use with clients and partners; if promotion is d
Two years intervention program for sex workers in Douala.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11152); Lowe MN;;; Cameroon; BACKGROUND: To ensure an effective and by targeting sexual workers and promoting continuous and proper condom use. ACTIVITIES: Home visits are done when the project team visits the seaters in their communities for the purpose of seeking their wellbeing, doing follow-up visits, giving health talks and promoting condoms.
Hotel based STI/AIDS intervention: An outcome analysis.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11153); Mridha DR, Hossen DR;;; Bangladesh Medical Association, Dhaka, Bangladesh; BACKGROUND: Hotel based sex trade is increasing gradually in Bangladesh . Currrent data show that >300 hotels with >15000 female sex workers are involved in this trade. Bangladesh Women s Health Coalition started a small scale STI/AIDS intervention in 10 hotels. The intervention components include BCC, condom and lubri
To assess needs of female commercial sex workers/dancing girls for HIV/AIDS in Karachi, Pakistan.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11154); Mirza MA, Shah SA, Shah SA, Shah SA, Mujeeb SA;;; MHEWA, Karachi, Pakistan; ISSUES: Commercial Sex work is illegal in Pakistan but sex workers continue their business in all major cities f the county. Due to Commercial sex work being disorganized and hidden, the interventions to reduce vulnerability of this high-risk population are challenging. DESCRIPTION: Focus Group Discussion and in-depth
Sex Workers: are they an appropriate target group to be intervened for HIV/AIDS prevention programme?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11155); Tampubolon LH;;; University, Jakarta, Indonesia; BACKGROUND: The inclusion of sex workers in the HIV/AIDS Prevention Programme is one strategy to respond to HIV/AIDS pandemic in Indonesia . Centre for Societal Development Studies (CSDS) Atma Jaya Catholic University funded by the Indonesia HIV/AIDS and STD Prevention and Care (AusAID) in 1998-1999 introduced a partic
Female juvenile prostitution: subsidies to aids prevention programs.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11156); Silva RC, Simon CP, Paiva VS;;; Department of Psychology and Education of Ribeirao Preto-- University of Sao Paulo USP, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil; BACKGROUND: In Brazil , HIV/AIDS epidemic assumed characteristics of greater importance in little and middle size municipalities, like Ribeirao Preto, SP (population 480,000 ). It is improbable to expect that social excluded people assume health promotion and disease prevention as relevant attitudes if this does not ma
Community based service approach In HIV/AIDS prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11157); Ode OD;;; ANARDE Foundation, Surat - 395 001, India; ISSUE: While dealing with migrant industrial workers at Hazira, Gujarat ( India ), we approached them as vulnerable population generalized. We found that response was not homogeneous but linked to community/occupational group identity. This led us to treat them differently and exclusively. This yielded better and faste
The impact of early childhood trauma in high-risk sexual behavior among sex workers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11158); Ilina SV;;; AIDS Foundation East-West/Psychological Institute of Russian Academy of Education, Moscow, Russian Federation; OBJECTIVES: To research the child emotional experience and personality structure of female sex workers (SW) and to establish the relationship with the practice of high-risk behaviors. METHODS: Research was conducted among 150 women working in Moscow s street sex business. The women interviewed were between the ages of
Experience activity of reconversion among prostitutes in Dakar.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11159); Cisse M, Tardy M, Ndoye I;;; Polyclinique, Dakar, Senegal; BACKGROUND: a registration for the social and sanitary card-index of the STD center of reference in Dakar is compulsorily accompanied by attempted efforts of discussion. This give birth in the center, to AWA Association . One of the aims of this association is to supervise activities of reconversion among HIV negative
Need of counseling and condom educationin commercial sex workers-a study.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11160); Goparaju S, Gora J, Seetharaman H;;; Vasavya nursing home, Vijayawada-520010, India; ISSUES: The effect of education/awareness activities on the incidence of HIV/AIDS infections in commercial sex workers includes health and prevention methods such as condom education. DESCRIPTION: The prevalence of commercial sex workers is a problem in all urban areas. It is this section of the population, which is af
Sexual practices (dry sex) - commercial sex workers (CSW) and HIV / AIDS in Yaounde - Cameroon.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11161); Voundi nee Mbenyindi E, Nyangono J, Dipoko D, Wango M; Association des amis de la prudence, Yaounde, Cameroon; BACKGROUND: To help CSWS in Yaounde - Cameroon to well prevent STI S /HIV: AIDS. CSW say during the education meeting and informal inquiry that men preference is dry sex; this obliged women to use traditional medicines and others things such as soil to render the vaginal becomes tight and dry to faze their customers. I
Global action global participation: applying voluntary confidential counseling testing for migrant workers in regards to protecting cross-border of hiv epidemic and granting human rights.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11162); Clerke ED;;; Indonesian Healthy Life Movement Institute (LAHSI), Jakarta, Indonesia; ISSUES: Approx. 10,000 Indonesian Migrant Workers (IMW) going to/from Malaysia every month Participation in global action by protecting the cross-border of HIV Epidemic & keeping care of human rights. DESCRIPTION: In 1999 Ministry of Health of Malaysia licensed a medical check-up clinic for migrant workers named as
Survey among migrant populations in great lacs region.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11163); Hitimana A;;; Rwanda; BACKGROUND: with the prevelence estimated between 8and15 percent and an increased number of people living with Hiv/Aids over than 5 millions,the great lacs region is the second region highly affected by Hiv/Aids in Africa In spite of a difficult regional context, some initiatives are conduct in this region along with t
Considerations on the current medical problems facing foreign HIV/AIDS patients residing in Japan.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11164); Uno K, Utumi M, Sawada T, Yoshizaki K;;; L.Pasteur Ctr. Med. Res., Kyoto, Japan; Backgroud: A system for Japanese patients living with HIV/AIDS(PLWHA) to receive the latest HIV treatment of medicine is being established, and regional differences in the quality of the care for Japanese PLWHA have narrowed. However no special governmental policies are in place for foreign PLWHA living in Japan, they
Impact of peer educators versus visiting health educators on HIV knowledge and risk of migrant construction workers in Vietnam.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11165); Bao VN, Pulerwitz J, Guest P, Thao LT, Dinh DX, Xuyen TT;;; Population Council, Hanoi, Vietnam; BACKGROUND: Who most influences migrant construction workers AIDS-protective knowledge and behaviors: peers or visiting experts? The Ho Chi Minh City Labor Union has been providing HIV/AIDS education and skills development training to construction workers in Vietnam , using visiting health educators and peer educators.
Interventions for migrant populations.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11166); Hougbedji A;;; Aides Medicales &Charite (AMC), Lome, Togo; BACKGROUND: This document presents a situation involving traders from Togo s neighbouring countries who come to buy vehicles from the Lome habour, on one hand, and the people in the Zongo community where the Sahel Border Post is situated, on the other. The bureaucratic nature of the customs duty compel the traders to p
Myths &misconceptions among truckers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11167); Kumar P;;; National Institute of Social Defence, New Delhi, India; ISSUES: Myths & misconceptions increase truckers vulnerability to HIV/AIDS DESCRIPTION: Truckers often indulge in high-risk sexual behaviours making them highly vulnerable to HIV infection. One of the main reasons for the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS among truckers is lack of correct information. Several myths and m
STD among market owners in China.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11168); Guan JH, Wu Z, Yin YP, Lee M, Yap L, Detels R, Rotheram MJ, Collaborative HIV/STD Prevention Trial NI;;; Fujian Institute of Health Education, Fuzhou, China; Goal: The context, variation, and prevalence of STD and sexual risk behaviors were examined among market owners and employees in an urban, economic development zone. METHOD: Markets and risk contexts (karaoke bars, beauty parlors) were mapped in a large urban city. From 54 markets, 9 were randomly selected and 27-32 pa
CAP Study on Truck Drivers in Maputo/Mozambique: prevention roadblocks in a group passing through high-prevalence zones.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11169); Mohamed A, Pacca JC;;; Ministry of Health of Mozambique, Maputo, Mozambique; BACKGROUND: By the end of 2001, 1.4 million people were estimated to be HIV+ in Mozambique . This study intends to offer input to the AIDS program in order to generate strategies, especially for BCC, aimed at STD/AIDS prevention for long-route truck drivers. METHODS:46 questionnaires were applied, with 21 encoded quest
Migration and AIDS: conserns about prevention in Northeast Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11170); Kerr-Pontes LR, Leao EM, Carmo AM, vora FR, Caminha I, Franca MM, Aguiar MH;;; Universidade Federal do Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil; BACKGROUND: Looking for better conditions of live and work people migrate from the interior to the capital in Northeast living in a great context of social inequality and vulnerability. This study intends to find possible risk factors related to AIDS among this population. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried o
HIV / AIDS vulnerability and migrant labourers in slum areas of a north east indian city.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11171); Bordoloi R;;; Asced, Guwahati, Assam, India; BACKGROUND: a kabp study was initiated to study the vulnerability of migrant labourers in slum areas of north east indian city of Guwahati, Assam. METHODS: The study was conducted to explore the knowledge, attitude, behaviour and practices on stds and hiv/aids The study included 400 migrant labourers of the city of Guw
Gap between knowledge and action - migrant workers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11172); Vaishnav NM, Desai SG;;; Project AIDS, Bhavnagar Blood Bank, Bhanvagar, India; ISSUES: identify features that should be considered while intervention programme for interstate migrant workers. DESCRIPTION: 40,000 migrant workers are living in fast developing shipbreaking yard at Alang village near Bhavnagar port in western India .theyard has become the necleus for spreading STD/HIV in different
Knowledge, attitudes and risky practices related to HIV/AIDS in subsaharian inmigrants.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11173); Montesdeoca HM, Rincon Acereda Monica RA;;; Spanish Red Cross, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain; BACKGROUND.The inmigration phenomenon in the Canary Islands, which constantly increases due to the islands geographical situation, urges a need for programmes concerning knowledge, attitudes and risky practices among these people who arrive in Spain in a very vulnerable state (social, economic, affective and legal vuln
The timely protection and empowerment of refugees can prevent afghanistan from becoming a new epicenter of an HIV epidemic.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11174); Ambwani PN, Gilada IS;;; People's Health Organisation (India), Mumbai, India; ISSUES: War-torn Afghanistan is on the brink of an AIDS epidemic. One must examine consequences beyond face value by considering post-war destruction,learning from our past mistakes. Syphilis in pre-penicillin era played havoc in post-World War times. Indian peace keeping forces returning from
A study of awareness and high risk behaviours among migrant workers in relation to HIV/AIDS of eastern region of Nepal.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11175); Uranw SK, Gupta SD, Deo AK, Das BK;;; Nursing Department, Dharan, Nepal; OBJECTIVES: To identify the risk factors associated with the Transmission of HIV/AIDS among the migrant workers (labours) of Eastern Region of Nepal . METHODOLOGY: Thick descriptive data were collected by in-depth interview using semi-structured questionnaire were conducted among 90 men on demographic profile, Life His
The Role of the Community in Providing Education and Support for Seropositives in Uganda (Reference to TASO Clients).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11176); Nsubuga NJ, Mayanaja J, Katamujuna EP, Kaddu Mukasa A;;; The AIDS Support Organisation (TAS0)(U)Ltd, Kampala, Uganda; BACKGROUND: To assess the extent of provision of community education and supportfor seropositives in Uganda . ISSUES: A questionnaire in 2 local languages was used to communicate to 200 families affected by HIV/AIDS in 4 community based organisations namely: The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO); Kamwokya Community Base
Barriers and difficulties for sexual counselling in general practice.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11177); Verhoeven V, Bovijn K, Helder A, Avonts D;;; University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium; BARRIERS AND DIFFICULTIES FOR SEXUAL COUNSELING IN GENERAL PRACTICE. BACKGROUND: As appears from the scientific literature general practitioners do not practise STD-counseling (sexually transmitted diseases - counseling) sufficiently and effectively. By STD-counseling we mean: taking up a patient s demand for aid, prov
Psychological conditions for HAART adherence.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11178); Vasconcellos D, Picard O;;; Universite Rene Descartes, Paris, France; BACKGROUND: HAART adherence has been correlated to psychological variables like depression, locus of control, self esteem and social support. Three problems arise: How do these variables relate to each other? How do their dynamic relationship evolves? How could one avoid methodological bias due to social desirability i
Integrating care &support in HIV prevention programs for street children in India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11179); Nair P, George B;;; Salaam Baalak Trust, New Delhi, India; ISSUES: Street children are at increased risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS due to poor information, lack of safe space, lack of access to medical facilities and high-risk behaviour. Responses in India have so far been restricted to HIV prevention. Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT), an NGO started a program to integrate care & sup
Raising general awareness amongst the masses through a barber intervention program.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11180); Harsh J, Purohit A, Haag A, Wadhwa R;;; FXB India Society, New Delhi, India; BACKGROUND: Barbershops provide more than just haircuts, as they are a hub of local gossip and places where no women are present and men can talk freely about sex. In general, one barbershop caters to 10-20 customers a day and 1 locality in Delhi can have up to 10 barbershops. METHODS: This innovative FXB project for r
Experience from the group of Hospital Materno Infantil Presidente Vargas in STD/HIV prevention in victims of sexual violence, Porto Alegre, Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11181); Silva JV, Vidal J, Minuzzi L, Wartchow ES, Ritter AT, Vissoky J, Ramos MC;;; Hospital Materno-Infantil Presidente Vargas, Porto Alegre, Brazil; ISSUES: Afflicted victims from sexual violence are more vulnerable to other kinds of violence such as prostitution, drug abuse, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), gynecological diseases, sexual disturbances, depression and suicide. Getting STD due to sexual violence may imply in severe physical and emotional consequ
Role of HIV negative persons.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11182); Gangte HG;;; institution, delhi, India; Many workshops, thoughts, resources and energies have been spent due to stigma and discrimination faced by persons living with HIV/AIDS from people who are HIV negative. The bad attitude of HIV negative people towards HIV positive persons causes fear, anger, hatred, pain and suffering. As a person living with the virus
Communication strategies for behaviour change.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11183); Shirke RA;;; Network of Maharashtra by People Living with HIV/AIDS (NMP+), Mumbai, India; OBJECTIVE: To know how positive people can bring the behavior change in near and dears and then to masses for prevention, care and support. METHOD: This is the experimental truth of my life and my other PLHA friends did in the last 5 years. The first chapter we learned in our life is at our home which we adopted here w
Immorality and spread of HIV/AIDS Infection in the context of Indian Culture.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11184); Swamy G;;; John Paul Slum Development Project, Pune, India; Isssue: Immorality is one of the main factor leading to day to day rise of HIV infection particularly in the Indian context it has two sides that is, Cultural Barrier maintained Sexual Life as a secret and on the other side there is incomplete knowledge of healthy sexual life. DESCRIPTION: John Paul Slum Development Pr
Discordant couples as prevention agents against HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11185); Cahn R, Vazquez M, Estrada P, Ameal F, Cahn S, Villanova C, Flighelman M;;; Fundacion Huesped, Buenos Aires, Argentina; ISSUES: Homo and heterosexual discordant couples (DC) represent a segment which has not been thoroughly taken into consideration in the HIV field. Our purpose is to study the potential of this group in training multiplying agents for primary and secondary prevention. DESCRIPTION: A total of 125 DC with the following re
Where gay men meet their casual sex partners: implications for targeting HIV prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11186); Bolding GJ, Sherr L, Elford J;;; Royal Free & University College Medical School, London, United Kingdom; BACKGROUND: Health promotion work that targets gay men at risk of HIV infection through their sexual behaviour needs to identify where to access these men. The current study examined where London gay men meet their casual sex partners and whether particular venues are associated with high risk sexual practices. METHODS
Sense of risk of HIV among immigrant woman in Waterloo Region.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11187); ToroLourdes LT;;; NGO, AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and area, Kitchener, Canada; INTRODUCTION:For immigrants entering Canada , language, cultural differences, lack of information, gender issues and low income create barriers to HIV and AIDS prevention. .In Ontario,Canada ethnic minority groups are still largely under-represented in mayor health issues, HIV/AIDS, is not en exemption. The purpose of
Follow up survey findings after one year intervention amongst MSM in Dhaka.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11188); Chowdhury MA;;; ODPUP, Dhaka, Bangladesh; ISSUE: HIV prevention project amongst MSM was operated for One year. The main objectives of the study were to assess the changes brought in terms of knowledge concerning HIV/AIDS. DESCRIPTION: Both the quantitative and qualitative data collection methods were used to carry out the follow up survey. Data were analyzed m
Stepping stones - the best approach for knowledge and commitment for action.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11189); Mrema AJ;;; VUKA Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; BACKGROUND: HIV / AIDS is fuelled by the devils of social stigma, incorrect information, silence around sex, death and dying, gender imbalance, cultural beliefs and practices and poverty. Stepping stones addresses these issues very well. Merely communicating the facts of AIDS and HIV transmission has not reduced the nu
Local people in response to HIV/AIDS:Uganda's experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11190); Sanywa SF, Musoke MA, Cyprian KC, Kaddumukasa KA;;; TASO, Kampala, Uganda; ISSUES; Hospital congestion, cross infections, PWAs quick life deterioration, stigma and mythbrought concern to both the Health and social Workers in Uganda . DESCRETION: This paper will focus on how the local people in Bbira established and sustained their AIDS program with the assistance from The AIDS Support Organis
Amor i salu: a peer led community intervention for people from the Dutch Antilleans in Rotterdam: activities and impact.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11191); Zwart OD, Kocken PL, Wouter L, Voorham AJ;;; Municipal Health Service Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; BACKGROUND: Within the Dutch Antillean community there is a relatively high number of STD, hiv infections and teenage pregancies. Few specific interventions for this group have been organized. The Municipal Health Service Rotterdam therefore carried out a community intervention combined with research. METHODS: To asses
Narrow Bridges to your Future: Creating a metaphorical experience of staying safe from HIV and realising the future you want.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11192); Labouchere P, Tweedie I, Fiagbey E, Ocquaye M;;; Potential Unlimited (International), Oxford, United Kingdom; ISSUES: Characteristics of effective behaviour change interventions include: - They enable people to focus on what they want in life and to link desired behaviours to achieving their goals and dreams (Positive Outcome Focus) - They have an affective impact, involving the emotions as well as cognitive learning processes
Utilization of the traditional spokesmen in the fight against AIDS in rural area, Cote d'Ivoire.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11193); Sant'Anna SJ, Adou SM;;; NGO CRAS, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; BACKGROUND: The tools used during sensitization in rural area do not sometimes fit, since these people are most of the non literate. So they cannot objectively interpret the pictures presented to them. The villages in which we work, have some local cultural and artistic competences that are able to ensure a communicati
Women workers confront AIDS in the workplace: empowering the women through workers groups in export processing zones in the Philippines.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11194); Lu JD;;; Rosario Women's Group, Cosultant and Univ. of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines; ISSUES: The Philippines , which is a developing nation, has been witnessing an increasing number of AIDS and HIV-positive workers in export zones in the country. As a response to the structural adjustment programs of the government endorsed by the World Bank, the country has established export zones since the 1980 s. O
Kap study to assess the behavioral change on youth after dissemination of information about HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11195); Javed JA, Syed Qamar Abbas QA, Aslam AA;;; Z.H Trust for Social welfare Activities, Karachi-Sindh, Pakistan; ISSUES: To find out the impact of HIV/AIDS awareness campaign through Camps at Festivals DESCRIPTION: In Pakistan large number of public gather during the URS ( death ceremonies ) on the shrines of great saints to pay tributes to these great religious leaders and also for grievances of their problems. HIV/AIDS awarenes
Community prevention: the blagis experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11196); Stranz RD;;; Mr, Colombes, France; ISSUES: The immigrant population of France is highly vulnerable to HIV infection. The HIV prevalence in their countries of origin is often higher than in France. They have a double vulnerability to HIV Disease due to: 1) difficulties in accessing linguistically, culturally & socially acceptable information. 2) thei
Successful model for HIV prevention in Spanish speaking religious networks.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11197); deLeon DL, Chacon GA;;; Latino Commission on AIDS, New York, United States; ISSUE: Many religious congregants believe that AIDS is a punishment from God or that only bad people get AIDS. These beliefs are sometimes barriers to the personalization of HIV infection risk. Among Spanish speaking religious congregants in geographical areas with high AIDS incidence these beliefs are unaddressed by f
Community-based approach in prevention of HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11198); Ogedengbe C, Kavuma ZS;;; Femope Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria; ISSUES - In Nigeria , the spread of HIV/AIDS is increasing, and the phenomenon cuts across different communities in the country. The 1999 and 2001 sentinel HIV sero-surveys reveal prevalence rates of 5.4% and 5.8% respectively. With a population of 120 million people, Nigeria has become one of the most populous countri
Using African custom to promote HIV testing/safe sex in a rural community in Cameroon.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11199); Chattad PJ;;; Polyclinic Sende, Yaounde, Cameroon; Using African custom to promote HIV testing/safe sex in a rural community in Cameroon . ISSUES: Despite the huge effort invested in promoting condom use in Africa during the past decade, less than 45% of sexually active Africans at risk of HIV infection use the condoms. Studies have revealed conceptual, socio-cultural,
A pilot evaluation of stepping stones in rural areas in Egypt.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11200); Hassan MA;;; Egyptian Medical Journal, Cairo, Egypt; BACKGROUND: To explore methods and develop tools for the evaluation of a community level programme participating in sexual health and relationship skills. Methods : * Samples were taken randomly from 2 matched pairs of villagers. * one village of each pair being randomized to the intervention. * five focus groups 36 in
Missing world of middle class peoples in the context of HIV/AIDS prevention in Gujarat.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11201); Mehta ND, Teraiya D, Patel AA, Pandya UA;;; Project Support Unit, Gujarat State AIDS Control Society, Ahmedabad, India; ISSUES: Call it HIV/ AIDS or any other epidemic, middle class population is representation of people who are in clutches of developmental crises. Particularly in Gujarat, India , all the health related policies are designed to address the needs of population living below/on the poverty line. Due to power and money, ric
Experience of HIV/AIDS prevention communication in rural Tanzania.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11202); Kamugisha G, Mpangala F;;; Africa Alive! Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; ISSUES: Misconceptions on HIV/AIDS in rural Tanzania . DESCRIPTION: Africa Alive! Tanzania is running communication campaign by Road Shows; providing education and entertainment (music, drama, traditional dances, Q&A sessions on HIV/AIDS transmission and protection methods, testimony by PLWA, etc. on a huge mobile
Strengthening community responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in West/Central Africa: A capacity building approach.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11203); Foster A, Diouf D, Aguirre M;;; Salvation Army, Nairobi, Kenya; BACKGROUND: The accelerating nature and effect of the AIDS epidemic as well as the need to respond to the epidemic in ways that build community capacity and ownership to sustain hope and change lead to an agreement between Enda Sante and the Salvation Army to collaborate in a process of facilitation of strengthened com
The prevetion go to the neighborhoods.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11204); Moreira AN, Gonzaga AJ, Minelli MD;;; CTAPT, Guaruja, Brazil; Subject: the access of the devoid communities located in regions far from the center of Guaruja (Sao Paulo, Brazil ) to the Advising and Testing Service for HIV and Syphilis faces difficulties due to the lack of information and the social-economical situation of those populations. The CTAPT,Centro de Testagem Aconselha
Taking care of AIDS orphans.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11205); Sindayikengera A, Sindayikengera S, Augustin SS;;; Institution, Bujumbura, Burundi; BACKGROUND: In Burundi 320,000 of the 650,000 orphans are AIDS orphans. Thus, prevention of the spread of AIDS by mobilising vulnerability groups such as the youth,the widowers, the military communities is urgent. METHOD: ALISIDA,a local oganisation,fighting AIDS, is already taking care of 30 AIDS orphans. The latter,
Media message and sports: Community impact assessment in Yaounde Cameroon.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11206); Akamba JJ;;; Yaounde, Cameroon; BACKGROUND: Media programmes are part of strategic approach to prevent HIV spread. TV and radio spots, messages for HIV/AIDS prevention are regularly included in media programs and publications. How do spots and messages contribute in changing people behaviour? METHODS: A selection of messages and spots by support of d
Design appropriate HIV/AIDS prevention program for high risk groups.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11207); Mallick MS;;; Training research education and enployment, Dhaka, Bangladesh; HIV/AIDS Prevention program in Bangladesh To search for appropriate prevention program ISSUES: Prevention is better than cure this universal proverb is not perfectly in the case of HIV/AIDS. Still all over the world the prevention is only medicare for AIDS. Even after several years of the prevention program, we are not
Legal issues of an ethnically diverse population of HIV positive and negative drug using women.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11208); Bogart JG, Stevens SJ, Estrada BD;;; Attorney at Law, Tucson, United States; ISSUES: The relationship between criminal involvement, substance use, and HIV risk taking has been documented in the literature. What is less understood is 1) how this relationship differs between those infected and not infected with HIV, and 2) how these drug involved women perceive and use the legal system for their
Hiv/aids counselling in discordant couples The challenges: a case study.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11209); Mpairwe B;;; Counselor, Kampala, Uganda; Counseling is one of the leading strategies in the support, prevention and care of HIV/AIDS programme in Uganda . Through counseling, a number of challenges such as failure to disclose the Sero-status especially for persons who have tested positive for HIV and more specifically in discordant relationships/couples have
Discrete educationand legal policy development in South Africa: The case of Rural Maputaland in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11210); Vumase SS;;; University of Natal, Durban, South Africa; ISSUES: Educators in South Africa spent almost six hours with their learners. Presumably, with that amount of time teachers are supposed to know and understand the socio-economic background as well the welfare status of each learner. In addition, educators are morally and professionally bound to impart knowledge on HIV
Overcoming regulatory, financing, manufacturing, delivery and political challenges to ensure global access to HIV vaccines.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11211); Berkley S, Gold D, Williams L, Madrid Y, Walker S, Isbell M, Collins C, Rowley J, Widdus R, Bing A;;; International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, New York, NY, United States; ISSUE: Safe and effective AIDS vaccines are the most practical and sustainable way to end the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. Yet twenty years or more can elapse before a new vaccine, once licensed in industrialized countries, becomes widely available in developing countries. This delay is due to a lack of financing mechanis
Sexual Health Education Programme as a tool for prevention of HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11212); Ghosh MG, Hagg A;;; FXB India, Delhi, India; ISSUE: School going adolescents in Kolkata are not aware about the spread of sexually transmitted diseases notwithstanding the fact that they go for unsafe sexual practices and are at risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections. DESCRIPTION: FXB Kolkata has started school health education programme with adoles
Land and agricultural reforms spearhead effective efforts at thwarting the epidemic - Bankura Experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11213); Bhattacharya P, Patra SB, Pradhan BB;;; Physician Responsible For AIDS Management,B.S.Medical College, Bankura., Bankura, India; BACKGROUND: Increased mobility and migration are proven catalysts fanning the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Bankura in West Bengal, India has a predominantly agrarian economic background with a rural populace of 91.75%. The district has been a traditional reserve of cheap migrant labor predisposing it to an increased prevalence o
Local government and community intervention to support women in sex work against violence and discrimination in Tamil Nadu.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11214); Thomas T, Wilson RW, Baby A, Saroja P, Seethalakshmi M, Sundari S, Valarmathi M, Vijaya S, Nataraj S;;; Institution(siaap), Chennai, India; ISSUE: Rapid spread of HIV in India has increased state sponsored violence against women in sex work in Tamil Nadu. An initiative to mobilize community support against violence in 11 districts in Tamil Nadu has been in place since 1996. DESCRIPTION: Identifying specific areas where incidence of stigma and discriminatio
Occupational Exposures to blood and others fluids in Rosario, Argentina, update.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11215); Galvan MR, Galindez JO, Hoet H, Ramos P, Greca A, Battagliotti C;;; MD, Rosario, Argentina; BACKGROUND: Since 1997, we are updating our data. OBJECTIVES: To Comunicate our experience about causes and circumstances related with these exposures. Material and METHODS: Retrospective analysis from our University Hospital reported cases between 1997-2001.RESULTS: Seventy two accidental exposures with HIV potentiall
The management of HIV/AIDS in the world of work. A South African academic and business response.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11216); du Toit JB, Augustyn J;;; Professor, Stellenbosch, South Africa; The Management of HIV/AIDS in the World of Work. A South African Academic and Business Response ISSUES: A joint programme of the Department of Industrial Psychology at Stellenbosch University and the National School of Public Health at MEDUNSA, South Africa with the support of the Presidency of South Africa, the UN The
Work-place discrimination by HIV/AIDS status: a descriptive study in Puerto Rico.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11217); Garcia T;;; Departamento de Salud, Caguas, Puerto Rico; ISSUE: The development of a written work site HIV/AIDS policy represents an effective tool to prevent the discrimination among HIV positive workers. In 1989 the National Leadership Coalition on AIDS called to all the employers to support the Ten Principles promulgated by the aforementioned organization to manage the AI
A practical prevention project to combat HIV/AIDS in the South African Police Service (SAPS).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11218); Laubscher MM;;; South African Police Service, Pretoria, South Africa; ISSUES: Need for a practical prevention project to combat HIV/AIDS in the SAPS DESCRIPTION: HIV/AIDS is a reality in the SAPS as in any organisation in the world today, and it will begin taking its toll in the very near future. As the organisation has 127 000 employees and is part of the bigger society in the RSA, it i
Constructing health: STI/AIDS prevention for construction workers in Praia Grande, Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11219); Mourao AP, Lopes EZ, Marco LZ, Silva IB, Melo JC, Guimaraes RC, Tellini RM, Chen S, Hearst N;;; Praia Grande STD/AIDS Program, Praia Grande, Brazil; BACKGROUND: Praia Grande is a coastal city in Sao Paulo State and has the 16th highest rate of AIDS among cities in Brazil . With about 4,000 employees, civil construction is the largest employer. Many construction workers are internal migrants from the poorer northeastern part of the country who have not previously be
The Peer-educators programme of the South African Police Service (SAPS).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11220); Wilson GE, Stutterheim E, Khumalo CT, Laubscher MM;;; South African Police Service, Pretoria, South Africa; ISSUES: The importance of a peer-education programme for the South African Police Service DESCRIPTION: In 1999 the SAPS fully acknowledged the need for a comprehensive HIV/AIDS Awareness and Prevention Programme. The Peer Education programme plays a crucial role in this programme. The Peer-Educator Programme in the SAP
Production and distribution of 60.000 HIV/AIDS educational material to the professionals of the finantial sector.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11221); Bersani MA, Pinheiro VS, Blanco MC, Motta C;;; Sindicato dos Bancarios e Financiarios de Sao Paulo, Osasco e Regiao, Sao Paulo, Brazil; ISSUES: In 2001, the Bankers and Financial Workers Trade Union of SaoPaulo, Osasco and Region, with support of the Ministry of Health and Unesco, produced and distributed primers, posters, leaflets, educational materials on HIV/Aids aimed at professionals of the financial sector. The union s health and media divisions
HIV/AIDS intervention with prison-inmates: never brfore behind bars.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11222); Shaikh NB;;; Surat District Prison, Surat, India; ISSUES: Philosophy of prison in a social setting is not punitive but reformative. Like any other disease, HIV/AIDS is a social problem among the prison-inmates, too. Understanding the level of knowledge on sex and sexuality, STD, HIV/AIDS among the prisoners is a vital issue. DESCRIPTION: STD services and care, referra
Should we continue to provide HIV counseling and testing (CT) among inmates? Findings from Hampden County Correctional Center.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11223); Mugalla C, Varghese B, Gift T, Irwin K, Tuthill R, Lincoln T, Conklin T, Vivian J, Valdivieso N;;; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, United States; BACKGROUND: More than 80% of inmates at the Hampden County Correctional Center (HCCC) in Central Massachusetts have a history of involvement with drugs and 70% had never been screened for HIV prior to incarceration. The objective of this study was to determine if prevalence of HIV infection and risk behaviors supports
HIV prevention programme for prisoners in India : A successful experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11224); Mohammed MU;;; S.V.University, Dept. of Population Studies, Tirupati - 517 502, A.P., India; Jail inmates, truck drivers, commercial sex-workers and drug addicts are among the high risk groups for HIV transmission in India . The crime rate in India has been on the increase year after year due to wide-spread unemployment, poverty, high illiteracy, political rivalries etc. This eventually has led to increase in
A governmental experience of HIV/AIDS prevention in federal prisons in Buenos Aires, Argentina.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11225); Sacco E, Procupet AS, Rodriguez C;;; Lusida project, Buenos Aires, Argentina; ISSUES: During 2000 and 2001 two governmental institutions from the National Ministries of Health and Justice implemented an HIV/AIDS prevention project in 4 prisons of Buenos Aires in the frame of the Healthy Prisons National Plan. This is the first experience of a systematic HIV/AIDS prevention work executed by organ
HIV testing during pregnancy: Can it be improved?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11226); Kwalombota KM;;; Medical Students AIDS Initiative, Lusaka, Zambia; BACKGROUND: The study sought to find out what factors prevent the widespread acceptance of HIV testing during pregnancy and to what extent intervention is possible. Study specifically sought to see to what extent parity, education and knowledge of anitretroviral drugs and other interventions that reduce vertical transm
Acceptance of voluntary counselling and testing for pregnant women in new national programme in Cambodia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11227); Chheng TV, Kakimoto K, Fujita N, Chou TL, Poirot EP, Kanal K;;; National Maternal and Child Health Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; BACKGROUND: The prevalence of HIV in Cambodia is reportedly the highest in South-East Asia. Therefore, the government started a pilot programme on Prevention of MTCT of HIV in our institute and VCT was instituted in Nov. 2001 after training counsellors. METHODS: During the first visit to antenatal clinic, all women wer
Integration of services for AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, reproductive health, and tuberculosis into HIV voluntary counseling and testing (VCT): A 15 year experience in Haiti, 1985 - 2000.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11228); Peck RN, Fitzgerald DW, Pape JW, Deschamps MM, Wright PF, Johnson WD;;; Vanderbilt University, Nashville, United States; Introduction Voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) is a cost-effective public health measure for controlling the transmission of HIV in developing countries. The best clinical setting for VCT remains to be determined. In this report we describe the progressive integration of patient care services into a VCT program an
Evaluation of HIV/AIDS/STIs counselling training in Lagos and Edo states in Nigeria.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11229); Awosola RK, Akpan RC, Ofobrukweta DE;;; Life link organisation, Lagos, Nigeria; BACKGROUND: A two (2) year HIV/AIDS counselling training project was carried out in two States between 1998 and year 2000. The targets were prison inmates, prisoners, Prison Staff and Prison Officers Wives Association (PROWA). At the end of project evaluation was carried out to assess the impact of the intervention. ME
Profile of potential volunteers for an experimental vaccine trial recruited at an HIV Counseling ant Testing Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11230); Batista S, Griep RH, Malveira EA, Quadra C, Menezes A, Ackar S, Bittencourt G, Costa R;;; coordinator of HIV Counseling and Testing Site-HESFA/UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil; BACKGROUND: The activity of recruiting potential volunteers to participate in an experimental vaccine trial requires information based in ethical and social issues, as well as human beings welfare. This study aims to understand the profile of patients recruited at an HIV Counseling and Testing Center in Rio de Janeiro,
Center of Diagnoses Confidential, Voluntary and Free of Charge San Martin Municipality - Buenos Aires - Argentina.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11231); Lopez RD, Basombrio AM, Herrera N, Citati S, Boccadoro A, Ali C, Sabin M, Signorelli A, Soberon J;;; Thecnicien, Buenos aires, Argentina; Center of Diagnoses Confidential, Voluntary and Free of Charge - San Martin Municipality - Buenos Aires - Argentina BACKGROUND: After 20 years of epidemics adequate strategies to prevent the infection have become well known. One is the establishment of centers for counseling and diagnoses of HIV/AIDS. In August 2000 a
The number of patients presenting themselves for voluntary testing has increased over the time period of the last 2-3 years.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11232); Gaur V, Nair RV, Shah S, Shah RM, Mora CJ, Rajpurohit HS;;; FXB Rajasthan Society, Sumerpur, India; BACKGROUND: Voluntary Counselling and testing is a novel concept in rural Rajasthan. HIV/AIDS is still a foreign and unknown term for most of the rural population in India . METHOD: AFXB is engaged in HIV/AIDS awareness programmes village-to-village in regional languages in rural Rajasthan. Through multipurpose health
Assessment of government voluntary testing and counselling sites in South Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11233); Magongo B, Magwaza S, Makhanya N;;; Health Systems Trust, Durban, South Africa; BACKGROUND: The government of South Africa has set up 597 testing and counselling sites for HIV as a strategy for prevention and care of HIV. These sites has not been evaluated for quality of care, equity, access and supportive infrasture to ensure that it provide the services they were intended to provide. There has b
Addressing the issues of HIV testing in an outpatient clinic in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11234); Goma F, Chalkidou S, Kiosses VG;;; Centre for Infectious Disease Control, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Thessaloniki, Greece; BACKGROUND: To determine the reasons for HIV testing along with the level of knowledge surrounding HIV issues in an outpatient HIV clinic. METHODS: Ninty nine semi-structured interviews were conducted with men (N=63) and women (N=36) who attended the HIV outpatient clinic of A.H.E.P.A. Hospital, between June and Decemb
Hiv testing coverage among Brazilian women in reproductive age in urban Sao Paulo (SP) and rural Pernambuco (PE): socio-demographic characteristics.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11235); Schraiber LB, Oliveira AF, Franca JR I, Diniz CS, Portella AP, Ludemir AB, Valenca O;;; Dept. Medicina Preventiva/FMUSP, Sao Paulo, Brazil; BACKGROUND: The raise in heterosexual transmission and its impact on women are core features of Brazilian epidemics today. Testing is stimulated for all, especially in pregnancy, with very little refusal. Women in steady relations tend to have less perception of vulnerability and take less preventive measures. The stud
HIV testing and counseling: Methods and processes followed by patients prior to attending HIV clinic at a tertiary care hospital in Nepal.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11236); Bhattarai A, Thapa LB;;; Sukraraj Tropical &Infectious Disease Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal; BACKGROUND: Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital is the first government hospital in Nepal to start a HIV clinic. The clinic was established to provide basic medical care and counseling services to people infected and affected by HIV. The objective of the study was to determine the HIV testing and counseli
Challenges in professional counselling.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11237); Padmanabhan G, Sridher D, Varalakshmi M, Nataraj S, Achari NS;;; Institution(siaap), Chennai, India; ISSUE: Only recently in India , counselling has come to be accepted as a critical component of care. However, attitudes of medical and para medical personnel are that a counsellor is meant to convince people to test for HIV, give them the result and appropriate advice. This is counter productive and fewer clients are c
Voluntary Counselling and testing (VCT) for HIV in Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) South Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11238); Smith AN, Moodley P;;; University, Durban, South Africa; BACKGROUND: Epidemiological data shows KZN to be the epicenter of the HIV epidemic in South Africa . Early in 2001 the provincial health authority began a service to provide VCT to the population throughout the province. The provision of the service is limited to the availability of trained counselors; it opened in Jun
Epidemiological data from the first anonymous testing site (ATS) in Vietnam.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11239); Thinh T, Thi MD, Bain DL, Giang LT, Mandel JS, Lindan CP;;; Ho Chi Minh City Provincial AIDS Committee, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam; BACKGROUND: Reporting of HIV+ persons is mandatory in Vietnam . At-risk persons may not seek testing out of fear of identification, having to pay for the test, and/or lack of adequate counseling. Data on IDU and CSW are limited to surveillance of detainees. To address these issues, we piloted the country s first ATS. M
Rapid test in HIV detection campaign in Rosario city, Argentina.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11240); Lupo S, Agostini M, Bortolozzi R, Trape L, Lavarello D, Acosta MA;;; Argentinean AIDS Society (Santa Fe) Rosario Argentina, Rosario, Argentina; BACKGROUND: in 1999 was performed in Rosario, the second city of Argentina , the first voluntary HIV detection campaign, organized for the Argentinean AIDS Society (SAS), an affiliate to IAS. The utilization of a non-invasive test (oral mucosal transudate) and the opened of 65 centers were determinant of the high concu
Training of lay testers for voluntary counseling and testing in antenatal clinics in Soweto, South Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11241); Makhetha EM, Vardas E, Mmoledi K, Makhofola A, Mntambo A;;; Perinatal HIV Research Unit, Johannesburg, South Africa; ISSUES: HIV is a major health concern in SOWETO, South Africa . Different preventative measures are in place to minimize the infection rate, such as, HIV/AIDS education and community campaigns. Voluntary counseling and testing may play a vital role in preventing the spread of HIV infection. The Perinatal HIV Research U
HIV-testing with non reactive result -- what is the impact on behaviour?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11242); Robert L, Nyirenda S, Duncan P;;; SASO, Salima, Malawi; BACKGROUND: SASO is a CBO working in Salima district, Malawi . The estimated HIV adult infection rate is 18 %. Salima Town is a trade centre between the lakeshore and the capital city with high rate of prostitution. METHODS: SASO offer VCT by trained volunteer counsellors. Two of the counsellors are trained to draw blo
Impact of counselling of programme implementation for reducing perinatal HIV transmission in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11243); Fabbro MM, Freitas GM, Lindenberg AS, Dobbro RR, Moraes SZ;;; Secretaria Estadual de Saude, Campo Grande, Brazil; BACKGROUND: The Programme for Prevention of Parinatal HIV Transmission has been implemented in Mato Grosso do Sul- Brazil , since May 1996. The pre natal health care workers were routinelly trained to offer voluntary HIV testing and counseling to pregnant women who seek health public services. Since 2000, was introduce
Interventions for children.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11244); Amores EA;;; non-government organization, Cebu City, Philippines; ISSUES: Child abuse is very rampant in most industrialized country like the Philippines . These high risk children are also vulnerable in acquiring STDs,including HIV/AIDS. DESCRIPTION: Thus, a community-based outreach program was implemented through PATH -Philippines when a grant was received by Bidlisiw Foundation,In
Peer Educators Advocating Harm Reduction.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11245); Positano K;;; YOUTHLINK, Toronto, Canada; ISSUES: Street-involved youth are characterized by personal histories of neglect or abuse, homelessness, limited employment skills and increased vulnerability to numerous health related risks, including HIV and HEP C. DESCRIPTION: YOUTHLINK Inner City is a street based outreach, counselling information and referral cen
An AIDS/STD prevention program in a prostitution-based slum community.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11246); Fleras J;;; ReachOut Foundation International, Manila, Philippines; BACKGROUND: Angeles City, Philippines , the former site of an American military airbase, is notorious as the sex capital of the Philippines. It is by no coincidence that it has the largest incidence of HIV and STD cases in the country. In this city also exists a slum community that thrives on prostitution. METHODS: Rea
Elaborating educational material for people living with HIV/AIDS (PAW's) in VIVO POSITIVO, Chile.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11247); Orellana CA, Ureta RP;;; VIVO POSITIVO, Santiago, Chile; ISSUES: Learning specific skills is an effective way to improve PWA`s quality of life, thus to get proper educational material is a key strategy to reach this goal. It is not easy since there are many aspects, which must be considered. We have been elaborating written material for PWA s as part of a project aimed to im
Awareness and prevention by the peers through voluntary counseling center on sexuality, reproductive health, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and AIDS for teenagers and youngs (10-24 years) in Zuenoula, COTE D'IVOIRE.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11248); Minga W, Guessan BG;;; NGO CRAS, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; BACKGROUND: More and more teenagers have early sexuality with regard to the increasing number of young mothers (13-16 years). This fact makes us observe the high rate of risky sexual behavior they adopt. This project financially sustained by UNPF through the project IVC/98/PO3 respond to the need of peer education and
An intevention by a young peer group to prevent HIV infection among children in Sri Lanka.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11249); Perera JR;;; Save the Children UK, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka; ISSUES: The magnitude of the spread of HIV infection in Sri Lanka is estimated as low prevelant . But the numbers does not reflect the real depth of the pevailing problem. But certain incidences which are reported do testify & give evidence that the real situation is completely different. It is high time to take fi
Has peer education changed risk behaviour of long distance truck drivers using Zambia borders?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11250); Kamanga J, Sunkuto K, Chama H, Sichone ZT, Sichone ZT, Manda DK;;; Family Health International, Lusaka, Zambia; ISSUES: Monitoring systems that help track behavioral trend among high-risk groups and vulnerable target groups that influence epidemic are needed. A Cross Border Initiative is targeting long distance truck drivers through peer education. It has been implemented in five border towns and one inland town of
HIV positive women are awaiting psychi-social support from their community.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11251); Subedi BM;;; General Welfare Pratisthan, Kathmandu, Nepal; ISSUES: In the context of Nepal , women are more vulnerable to the infection of HIV and STIs. Lack of education and social empowerment driven women to the vulnerability of HIV infection. Nepalese women after a HIV positive diagnosis have to undergo fear, despair, denial, shock, and discrimination due to various misconc
Formation and structuring of the prevention area of VIVO POSITIVO.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11252); Guajardo A, Bustamante C, Pascal R, Tossi R;;; VIVO POSITIVO, Santiago, Chile; One of the most debated issues of PLWAs (People Living with HIV/AIDS) is their role on the expansion of the pandemic. On this respect, there is general consensus that the objective of the PLWAs organizations is to reach the highest level of living, more than the primary prevention activities. Nonetheless, VIVO POSITIVO
Community interventions for visually challanged.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11253); Gopalakrishnan G, Saravannamuthu N, Marimuthu P, Sadhasivam T, Lakshmi M;;; Institution (siaap), Chennai, India; ISSUES: Blind people are not addressed in traditional HIV intervention programmes; Blind people are specially vulnerable to HIV because: 1) highness responsive to sense of touch as critical mode of communication. 2) high levels of premarital sex because of late marriages due to economic vulnerability; Blind women are p
Targeted HIV/AIDS hostel dwellers programme.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11254); Nyawo MJ, Xaba T;;; KZN - Progressive Primary Health Care, Durban, South Africa; ISSUES: The majority of hiv/aids intervention targets women and youth in south africa, however very little is done by way of targeting men especially those living in the hostels. research has proved that women are powerless in sexual relationships and negotiation for safer sex. hiv strategies should be designed to redu
Young and sexually explorative, community workers concerns to HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11255); Awuor LL, Odiembo LO, Odihambo FR, Edwin AG;;; TAPWAK, Nairobi, Kenya; ISSUES: The HIV/AIDS epidemic grows fast among young people, basically in women. In Kenya , figures that 57% of women and 30% of men infected by HIV/AIDS are between 15 and 35 years old. The objective of the current report aims at promoting reflection about gender issues close related to teenagers and young people s li
Condom accessibility and acceptability among university students in Nigeria and the United states of America.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11256); Edeoga NC, Ihekweazu CA;;; National Hospital Abuja Nigeria, /Northern Illinois University, united states of America, Abuja/Dekalb, Nigeria; BACKGROUND: Despite the wide availabilty of condoms in Nigeria and the United states, they still seem to be inadequately used by students. There have been increases in condom sales in Nigeria, but it is not known if students have, and are also using them to protect themselves against HIV. METHODS: A survey was carried
One week long rock festival - PEPSI Island 2001 - as the most effective HIV prevention activity in Hungary.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11257); Ujhelyi EU, Majzik BM, Korchma EK, Szucs ES, Keller EK, Szell AS, Zacher GZ;;; IAS Member Service, Budapest, Hungary; BACKGROUND: One week long rock festival -PEPSI Island 2001 hold in the first week of August, - more than 9 years - was the biggest youth music happening not only in Central, but in whole Europe. In 2001 more than 361.000 visitors enjoyed the concerts of the 450 music bands performed in 50 scenes. The Civil Village was
Interactive Web page Development on HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11258); Rafique EM;;; Tata Tea Ltd., Munnar, India; OBJECTIVES: 1) To impart skills on how to develop interactive web pages to webmasters and NGOs maintaining or planing to maintain HIV/AIDS web sites. Format: Trainees with basic knowledge of handling MS Office and Internet Explorer would be selected. The web page development skills would be taught by a demonstration of
Mission possible: consumer empowerment.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11259); Coleman JC, Hull B, Perez O;;; AIDS Alliance, Washington, United States; ISSUES: A sound future response to the proliferation of HIV/AIDS includes the direct involvement of consumers impacted by the virus. Consumer education and empowerment are critical links to skills building for knowledge and commitment to action! DESCRIPTION: AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth & Families [Washington,
The dynamic of emotional adjustment after the diagnosis in people with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11260); Juni JC;;; University of Tarumanagara, Jakarta, Indonesia; Illness can be an emotionally and physically, stressing experience. The impacts of illness can do harm to the person s welfare and quality of life. Various emotional reactions to illness, at the worst case, might cause the sick to feel that life is meaningless. Some chronic illnesses can bring more adjustment problems
True divas stay safe and sober (tdss).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11261); Baskerville LS;;; Transgenesis Social Services, Chicago, Illinois, United States; TransGenesis prevention program targeting the health and psychosocial effects of sex-trade work and substance (ab)use among trans youth and young adults ages 13-25. Its goal is to empower trans youth to improve their own health outcomes by facing the psychological co-factors of their depressed socio-economic status (po
Behavior research among injecting drug users which are the clients of harm reduction program project in Sumy.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11262); Tretska TT;;; Charitable foundation Pace forward to meeting, Sumy, Ukraine; From 2000 our non-governmental organization carries out Harm Reduction Strategy in Sumy. At each primary visiting of the syringes exchange point drug users at presence of their consent, fill the anonymous questionnaire. It has enabled to study and to carry out the analysis of behavior features of target group and to es
Demystifying methadone maintenance a value add-on primer for interested clinicians and consumers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11263); Indyk D, Cheslow ES;;; Dept. Community Medicine, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States; ISSUES: HIV providers should possess sufficient knowledge to understand the optimal use of methadone. Our collective resistance and denial failed to treat the visceral pain of withdrawal in the opiate dependent individual. DESCRIPTION: Drug deprivation first presents with flu-like symptoms, then intensifies in rapid, p
Infant Feeding Practices and HIV Infected Women in India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11264); Paul D;;; NIPCCD, New Delhi, India; BACKGROUND: Exclusive breastfeeding is widely accepted and advocated by health care workers in India . In view of increasing incidence of HIV among women the clinicians have been facing a dilemma, that of advising HIV infected women about the risks and benefits of infant feeding options. METHODS: Due to limited data fr
To know the risk behavior of MSM men sex men in Karachi regarding HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11265); Abbas SQ, Shah SA, Aslam AA, Haider SI, Raza NR;;; SIndh AIDS Control Programme, Karachi-Sindh, Pakistan; ISSUES: Pakistan is a religious country and have social taboos against extramarital sexual relationship. Homosexuality has been considered as great sin. Instead of this homosexuality is present in Pakistan in all areas. In Frontier and interior Sindh this is the symbol of important person in the society. In some areas
HIV/AIDS awareness programs for men in plantations - peninsula Malaysia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11266); Thegaraju MR;;; institution, Batu Pahat, Malaysia; ISSUES: The Estate Community is a close community and has been identified as being isolated from the mainstream Malaysian Government HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness campaigns, illeteracy, language barriers such expacially with the influx of foreign workers (Banglasdashies, Indonesians) have hindered proper disseminat
I.E.P. Information -- Education - Prevention: the three corners of a peer education project.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11267); Orsi M, Marchi F, Santi M, Fissi GP;;; CeSDA (Isitution), Florence, Italy; DESCRIPTION: Notwithstanding the fact that over 80% of High School students are sufficiently aware of the precautions necessary for avoiding the hazards potentially leading to HIV infection, recent surveys have revealed that the majority of them do not use condoms in sexual intercourse. With the aim of increasing their
Disque saude a brazilian success.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11268); Marot Vaz da Costa G;;; Institution, Brasilia, Brazil; ISSUES: A Brazilian toll-free service, nation wide, that inform, educate, makes prevention and socialises the information in aids and in sexually transmited diseases. DESCRIPTION: The service had it s start on august, 1997, with twelve points of attendance, in the the Braziliam Ministery of Health building. Were select
Examination of the relationship between knowledge of HIV and attitude towards PWAs among adolescents resident in Ketu South electoral constituency in Ghana.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11269); Sallar AM;;; University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; BACKGROUND: Research on HIV/AIDS in sub Saharan adolescents has been limited to students. This research sought to determine HIV knowledge and how it relates to attitude towards PWAs in a population of in-school and out-of-school adolescents aged 10-19. METHODS: From July 1998 to June 1999 subjects were randomly selecte
Health promotion for HIV+ patients: Peer based intervention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11270); pez Vieitez A;;; Spain; BACKGROUND: A research was carried out to find out most frequent nutritional complaints, improving HIV patient s level of nutritional knowledge and promoting healthier aptitudes and abilities. The Non Governmental AIDS-Care Providers (NGACP) have a privileged role as health promoters that has not been properly used yet
Can traditional birht attendants play a role in the fight against HIV/AIDS?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11271); Baez C, Manzana M;;; Health Systems Trust, Johannesburg, South Africa; In Africa traditional healers, such as traditional birth attendants (TBAs), provide many health services to the communities in which they live and work. In South Africa it has been reported than TBAs deliver 30-40% of all births in the rural areas. Traditional midwives are experienced and respected in the community, of
AIDS awareness by study project.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11272); Shinde D;;; SNDT Women's University, Mumbai, India; BACKGROUND: A few years back AIDS appeared to we students to be a foreign word. It was a thing which was far away from us. Due to our cultural differences from the western world we felt assured that the issue like AIDS could never worry us. This was super-imposed with lack of proper knowledge of this new disease. Sudde
Recreational drug use and sexual risk behaviour in London gay men: a causal relationship?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11273); Bolding GJ, Elford J, Sherr L;;; Royal Free & University College Medical School, London, United Kingdom; BACKGROUND: An association has been reported between high risk sexual behaviour and recreational drug use. The objective of this study was to explore this association by ascertaining whether high risk sexual behaviour occurred while men were actually under the influence of drugs. METHODS: 789 gay/bisexual men (127 HIV
Predictors of condom use among ever-married women in Zimbabwe: Is HIV/AIDS risk a factor?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11274); Moyo W;;; University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States; BACKGROUND: Condom use among married women and women in steady relationships in Zimbabwe remains low despite a high likelihood of acquiring HIV infection from husbands and primary partners. To better understand factors promoting protective behavior within relationships, we investigated predictors of condom use at last
Assessment of the compulsion of pregnant women in prostitution to fight the sustenance in present &provision for future in the red-light area of Mumbai city.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11275); Gaikwad MD;;; Aapne aap Womens Collective, Mumbai, India; .ISSUE: Ten out of ten pregnant women in the prostitution has to stay in business even in their seventh month of pregnancy due to increased crises for survival & better return from the male client. DISCRIPTION: 1. Male client prefer 7/8 month pregnant women over the 4/5 month pregnant. 2. Male Client are prepare to
HIV-risk behaviors in latin and African-American teenage women.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11276); Newcomb MD, Locke TF, Goodyear RK;;; University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States; BACKGROUND: Latina and African-American teenage women are at increased risk for HIV transmission and acquisition. The current study compares levels of several HIV-related behaviors and attitudes in a community sample of Latina and African-American female teenagers, many of whom are or had been pregnant within the past
Study of the sexual behavior of men who have sex with other men in the City of Havana.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11277); Asusta CA;;; Health Public System, Havana, Cuba; BACKGROUND: However, the epidemic of HIV/AIDS in Cuba has had a slow but continuous growth the incidence is higher among men who have sex with other men (MSM) which identifies them as the group statistically more affected. Approximately 50.0% of the people diagnosed in the country, reside in the City of Havana. We star
Vulnerability adds to increased stigma and discrimination.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11278); Ashok AS;;; Sfdrt, Pondicherry, India; Introduction: Amidst children, Sex Workers children are most vulnerable population. Times of disaster and trauma increase their vulnerability, which doubly increases the stigma and discrimination. OBJECTIVES: Identification of symptoms leading to PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorders), help alleviate obstacles leading
HIV Positive Father's Impact on Adolescent Marijuana Use.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11279); Brook D, Brook JS;;; Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States; BACKGROUND: To examine the impact of HIV positive drug-abusing fathers attributes on the marijuana use of their adolescent children. METHODS: The sample consisted of 204 African-American and white HIV positive and HIV negative drug-abusing fathers and their children. Both fathers and adolescents were individually inter
An intervention to promote positive disease's assumption and safe sex among seroincidents.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11280); Roig MA, Lloret S;;; Comite Ciudadano Antisida C.V, Hospital Doctor Pesset, Valencia, Spain; BACKGROUND: to test the efficacy of a prevention program addressed to the seroincident population. The aim of the program is to increase the positive disease assumption (PDA) in order to enhance the engagement of seroincidents in safe sex employing a peer based intervention. The program includes information about safe
Sexual habits of people tested for HIV as a result of risky sexual practices.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11281); Zulaika D, Lorenzo JM, Arrillaga A, Menoyo C, Oiarzabal MJ, Larranaga G, mara MM, pez de Munain J, ez de Vicuna LM;;; Aids Prevention and Control Plan, San Sebastian, Spain; OBJECTIVE. To gain an understanding of the sexual habits of people who are tested for HIV following a risky sexual relationship. METHODS. A survey was given to all subjects coming in for HIV testing due to risky sexual practices. Questions included the type of sexual practice motivating the analysis and their habits wi
Frequency of the use of condoms (UOC) in risky situations: keys to effective work from telephone information services (TIS) - linea red vida Cordoba Argentina.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11282); Ballesteros CL;;; ProSaludH, Cordoba, Argentina; BACKGROUND: No similar studies were found locally which link the frequency of the UOC in risky situations (parallel relationships - PR), from TIS. There are studies on beliefs and recommendation of the UOC. The objective of the study is to evaluate the frequency of the UOC in people with PRs who consult the telephone i
HIV protection strategies of heterosexual men: the impact of somatic culture.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11283); Gredig DG, Parpan AP, Nideroest SN;;; University of Applied Sciences Aargau, Dept. Social Work, Brugg, Switzerland; BACKGROUND: This qualitative study examines, if the somatic culture of heterosexual men determines their choice of a protection strategy against HIV/Aids. METHODS: Verbal data has been generated in 23 specific qualitative interviews with Swiss German men between 25 and 65 years. The analysis was based on an integration
HIV testing behavior and sexual risk behaviors among out-of-treatment drug users in Long Beach, California.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11285); Reynolds GL, Janson JA, Wood MM, Klahn JA, Fisher DG;;; California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, United States; BACKGROUND: To explore the relationship between HIV testing behaviors and sexual risk behaviors, including lack of condom use, in a sample of out-of-treatment drug users in Long Beach, California. METHODS: A community-based sample of 315 drug users was recruited from an HIV prevention setting. All interviews were condu
The aftermath: HIV risk behaviors after the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11286); Case P, Egan JE, Braine NE, Narvaez RF, Garcia DE;;; Harvard Medical School, Boston, United States; Introduction: Increased substance use and HIV risks have been reported in the aftermath of major disasters. Immediate assessment of risks may assist in future disaster planning. METHODS: 96 qualitative taped interviews were completed with three vulnerable groups within 3 months of the attack on the World Trade Center (
Persistence of substance use among adults living with HIV.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11287); Lightfoot MA, Rotheram-Borus MJ, Goldstein R, Weinhardt LS, Gore-Felton C, Johnson M, Remein R;;; University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, United States; BACKGROUND: Substance use is consistently related to sexual risk acts, even among persons living with HIV (PLH). Interventions to reduce transmission risk behaviors must understand the predictors of use. METHODS: PLH (n=2920) in 4 US epicenters (Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Milwaukee) completed an assessment o
Attitude of general public about the quality of condoms provided by the Thai MOPH.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11288); Klampa S;;; 58/47 Wongto Road, Muang Chainat, Thailand; BACKGROUND: It s recognized that the 100% Condom Use Programme in entertainment establishments has resulted in a dramatic increase in condom use and drop in STI including HIV rates. However, the promotion of condom use among general public is also very important to sustain the efficacy of the prevent and control HIV/AI
HIV / AIDS: Does it outline a new sexuality?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11289); Bettino MJ, Rocca VM, Pugliese DD, Benetucci JA;;; Hospital Muniz-FUNDAI, Buenos Aires, Argentina; BACKGROUND: human sexuality responds to the drive, as central axis around which source, purpose and object are shaped, inspired by biologic, subjective, cultural and social circumstances. Animals sexuality, instead, is built around instinct, this being the particular organizer of every species. Taking into account the
Social value and sexual behavior of the students in Vocational School, Bangkok.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11290); Chawanangkoon V;;; aids division, cdc department, ministry of public health, bangkok, Thailand; BACKGROUND: 39% of AIDS cases in Thailand aged 15-29 years old,83% got HIV from sexual transmission. The objective of this research was to find attitude about AIDS, social value and sexual behavior of the students for planning AIDS Prevention Project for youth . METHODS: Sample size were chosen from the students who st
How does HIV infection in discordant couples affect sexual behaviour?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11291); Tamm NH, Fidler S, Weber JN;;; St. Mary's Hospital, London, United Kingdom; BACKGROUND: The year 2000 saw the largest annual number of newly diagnosed HIV infections in the UK. Understanding risk factors for unprotected sex in HIV sero-discordant couples is important to the planning of programs and interventions to reduce HIV transmission. A previously published study showed 45% of discordant
Oral sex and HIV transmission: a survey on line.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11292); Funari SL, Luna E, Veras MA;;; Emilio Ribas Institute Of Infectious Diseases, Sao Paulo, Brazil; BACKGROUND: Doubts on the effectiveness of oral sex in HIV transmission have led to confusing preventive messages. In Brazil a large proportion of men who have sex with men frequently engage themselves in unprotected oral intercourse. In order to assess the frequency of unprotected oral intercourse and the factors rela
Condom paradox: the declaration of constant using associated with high risk of syphilis infection in Toliary, Madagascar.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11293); Xueref S, Holianjavony J, Daniel R, Capart H, Fabry J, Vanhems P;;; Laboratoire d'Epidemiologie et de Sante Publique, Domaine Rockefeller, Lyon, France; BACKGROUND: Madagascar is an African country partially preserved from HIV scourge (0.15% in general population). This favorable situation might be precarious as numerous risk factors for its diffusion are described, such high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STI). In order to control HIV and STI, preventi
Prevalence and characteristics of HIV-infected individuals who engage in illicit substance abuse.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11294); McKaig RG, Napravnik S, Menezes P, Haskins LM, Burge SS, Abernathy MG, van der Horst C, Eron JJ Jr.;;; UNC School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC, United States; BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of substance use and its relationship to immunocompetency in HIV-infected patients seeking primary HIV care at an infectious diseases clinic in a southeastern US university hospital. METHODS: A socio-demographic private interview was conducted for1
Intrafamily HIV exposure as the major risk to a mexican women population.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11295); Mireles-Vieyra MP, pez-Aguilera ML, Cruz-Mireles RM;;; Profin VIH A.C., Distrito Federal, Mexico; BACKGROUND: National statistics in Mexico report that the prevailing activity of HIV infected women is in housewives; in our experience, this risk arises from two situations: the first is that the woman ignores the her male partner s high risk, and the second reason is that its prevention is not clear nor commonly feas
Study on the perception of risk in masculine sexual workers who are not transvestites.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11296); Fernando Munoz Figueroa FM, Marco Ruiz Delgado MR;;; ONG Centro de Estudios de la Sexualidad, Santiago, Chile; ISSUE: Awareness of the perception of risk before HIV/AIDS and prevention strategies implemented by masculine sexual workers (MSW) who are not transvestites, for the development of permanent prevention programs in the city of Santiago de Chile , since in 89% of HIV/AIDS cases are men, mostly homo-bisexuals, and in the
Changes in HIV-related beliefs, norms and sexual risk among migrant Burmese fishermen in Thailand.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11297); Soskolne V, Entz A, Prachuabmoh V, van Griensven F;;; Hadassah Medical Organization, Jerusalem, Israel; BACKGROUND: Mobile populations are at higher risk for HIV infection. Changes in HIV-related knowledge, beliefs, norms and sexual risk behaviors were examined among two cohorts of Burmese, a major group of non-Thai fishermen in Thailand . METHODS: Burmese fishermen working on commercial fishing vessels in the Gulf of Th
Sexual behaviors and condom use reported by high-risk, HIV-negative repeat testers in San Diego, California.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11298); Sipan CL, Hovell MF, Kelley NJ, Blumberg EJ, Vera A, Ginsberg M;;; Center for Behavioral Epidemiology and Community Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, United States; BACKGROUND: The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency and the Center for Behavioral Epidemiology and Community Health, San Diego State University are evaluating the effectiveness of a multi-session risk reduction and referral program for high-risk negative repeat testers. METHODS: Interviews and STD and con
The Continuum of Enquiry: Understanding the relationship between individuals' questions and their growing self-risk perception in the AIDS epidemic.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11299); Gopinath CY;;; Program for Appropriate Technology in Health, Nairobi, Kenya; ISSUES: An individual s questions about HIV, AIDS and related matters such as VCT, condoms, stigma, care and transmission undergo changes as that individual s self-risk perception changes. Kenya s IMPACT program is demonstrating how peer education based on improving individual and community enquiry, judged along a Cont
The FHI/IMPACT behavior change assessment tool.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11300); Sedlak P, Kutsch K;;; IMPACT/Program for Appropriate Technology in Health, Washington, DC, United States; Behavior change communication (BCC) is a key element in bringing about health-seeking behavior for HIV/AIDS prevention and care. Communication campaigns should be coherent and focused, and their components should be coordinated. A successful campaign is based on a strategy aimed at transforming current undesirable, neg
Normative beliefs and sexual practices among Haitian heterosexual men: Towards extra-individual preventive interventions.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11301); Rosado R, Ortiz-Torres B, Villavicencio Y, Melendez M, Jean-Jacques R, Millard R;;; University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico; BACKGROUND: Haiti is the worst-affected nation by HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean region; heterosexual intercourse being the most important mode of HIV transmission. There is dearth of prevention research with Haitian heterosexual men although available data suggests that psychological, social and cultural variables constitu
Breaking iced silence between parent-child in HIV/AIDS in rural areas in Egypt.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11302); Elsharkawy AA;;; The Arab International Center for Fighting AIDS, Cairo, Egypt; BACKGROUND: To determine the barriers to good communication between parents and children about AIDS and to devise counter-measures against HIV infection through a better relationship . METHODS:- 2 questionnaires were arranged to conduct this study in 4 rural communities in Egypt .- questions concern the daily conversat
Aerobic exercise interventions for people with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11303); Edudzie EK;;; YouthAIDS Foundation, Ghana, Accra, Ghana; BACKGROUND: The profile of HIV infection is constantly changing. Although once viewed as an illness progressing to death, HIV infection now presents as a chronic infection characterized by unpredictable cycles of wellness and illness. If the risks and benefits of exercise for people living with HIV infection are better
The place for the usage of condoms in associations with other contraceptive methods for the fight against hiv/aids infection.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11304); Odette NE;;; NO LIMIT FOR WOMEN PROJEVT, yaounde, Cameroon; PROBLEM: women on contraceptive are essentially preoccupied by the fear of pregnancy which poses problem and seemingly at all do not think of worries of sti/hiv/aids. GOAL: change the policies in the unique method in the family planning services especially those women who generally use contraceptives for the fear of pr
Theatre means of relaxation Education of free girls their customers in the fight against AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11305); Banu A, Voundi A, Ondoa H, Elle MN, Dipoko de Grando;;; Amis de la Prudence, Yaounde, Cameroon; BACKGROUND: To give information target free girls in the fight against Aids. CLAP is an association formed by free girls Peer - Education have fixed for objective to lead a Permanente sensitisation on the HIV/AIDS towards free girls their customers. One of the strategy use to convince this target is the theatre in pros
Community-based knowledge of vaccination: Implications for HIV vaccine trials.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11306); Lindegger GC, Ndlovu M, Slack CA;;; Natal University, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa; BACKGROUND: Some communities have argued that vaccines are foreign notions, and that HIV vaccine trials will be perceived as unacceptable. As part of preparation for HIV vaccine trials in South Africa , the present study set out to examine community -based knowledge of and beliefs about vaccination, and to investigate
Incarceration among injecting drug users (IDUs) participating in the AIDSVAXÂ®B/E vaccine efficacy trial in Bangkok, Thailand.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11307); Pitisuttithum P, Suntharasamai P, van Griensven F, Vanichseni S, Sangkum U, Hirunras K, Migasena S, Choopanya K;;; Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; BACKGROUND: A phase III efficacy trial of AIDSVAXÂ®B/E was started in Thailand in March 1999 in 2,545 IDUs at 17 Bangkok Metropolitan Administration drug treatment clinics. Incarceration is common in Bangkok IDUs and we evaluated its occurrence and association with risk behavior. No incarcerated IDUs were screened fo
Association of abuse and preference for female-controlled versus male-controlled methods of HIV/STD prevention in US women.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11308); Moore J, Saul J, Murphy S, Miller L;;; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, United States; Purpose: To compare women with physically abusive male sex partners to demographically and behaviorally similar women with unabusive partners on interest in and willingness to use female-controlled (female condoms, vaginal microbicide) versus male-controlled (male condom) methods of HIV/STD prevention METHODS: African
What about men? Enrollment characteristics and follow-up rates in a clinical trial of carrageenan microbicide gel use among heterosexual couples.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11309); Supawitkul S, Kilmarx PH, Achalapong J, Blanchard K, Young NL, Friedland B, Chaikummao S, van de Wijgert J;;; Chiang Rai Public Health Office, Chiang Rai, Thailand; BACKGROUND: Carrageenan vaginal gels have appeared to be safe and acceptable in studies of women. We sought to collect data from studies that include men prior to conducting large-scale efficacy trials. METHODS: A six-month randomized, double-blinded study was undertaken to compare the safety and acceptability of a 3%
Who knows what guys like? Gel and condom use in a clinical trial of a carrageenan microbicide gel among heterosexual couples.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11310); Yanpaisarn S, Kilmarx PH, Blanchard K, Wankrairoj M, Mock PA, Jones H, Manopaiboon C, Limpakarnjanarat K;;; Chiang Rai Hospital, Chiang Rai, Thailand; BACKGROUND: We sought to collect data concerning safety and acceptability of microbicide exposure among men prior to conducting large-scale efficacy trials. Adherence to instructions about study product use is critical to the validity of a microbicide trial. METHODS: A six-month randomized, double-blinded study was und
Implanting feminine condom in the state of Sao Paulo - Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11311); Barboza R, Kalckmann AS;;; STD/AIDS State Programme of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil; BACKGROUND: The State of Sao Paulo notified 101,503 cases of AIDS (05/2001), and 25% were women. Among the diseases of compulsory notification, AIDS is today the major cause of death in the female population (15-49 years old). In January 2000, CEDST/AIDS purchased for the very first time 168,300 feminine condoms(FC). D
Study on the acceptability of female condom in Burundi.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11312); Nduwarugira C;;; SWAA-BURUNDI, Bujumbura, Burundi; BACKGROUND: Among urgent needs of ladies and girls exposed or living with HIV/AIDS who receiving services of SWAA-BURUNDI and others Aids ONGs, are request for female condom, because of the education and cultural considering, sexuality is a prohibited topic; so, the women can t dare bargain with a man the use of condom
Acceptability of female condom in a cohort of HIV infected women in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11313); Friedman RK, Andrade A, Costa RL, Grinsztejn B, Veloso VG, Liporage J, Grangeiro JR, Moreira RI, Ribeiro SR;;; Evandro Chagas Hospital/Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; BACKGROUND: Unsafe sexual practices and undesired pregnancies are still been noted among HIV infected women. In a previous study conducted in Brazil it could be observed high levels of use, continuing use and acceptability of female condom (FC). The present study, initiated in August 2001, is being conducted with most
Promoting female condoms for HIV/AIDS prevention through reproductive health care initiative in Thiruvalur district in Tamilnadu.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11314); Asirvatham E, Christy A, McLein ES, Sheeba E, Jude S;;; Association for Rural Women's Progress(ARWP), Chengalpattu-603 001, India; ISSUES: Lack of sexual health hygiene has become common among rural women in Thiruvalur District in Taminlandu. Low income, gender unempowerment & power imbalance in women constitute to this. Incidence of RTIs are high among married women & termination of unwanted pregnancies among young unmarrie girls. Large n
A randomized, controlled trial of male circumcision (MC) to prevent HIV infection in Kisumu, Kenya.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11315); Moses S, Bailey RC, Agot K, Reda D, Maclean IW, Ronald AR, Ndinya-Achola JO;;; Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada; BACKGROUND: Observational studies have shown an association between lack of MC and risk for HIV infection, but randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are necessary to address methodological limitations inherent in such studies, as well as other concerns. The main objectives of this RCT are to assess the effectiveness of M
Latina's Choice: A psycho-social intervention for preventing STDs/HIV through female controlled methods. A feasibility pilot study among inner-city Latinas in NYC.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11316); Saez HV, Valencia E;;; Reinier van Arkel GGz s-Hertogenbosch, s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands; ISSUES: In NYC minority women constitute the fastest growing group for contracting HIV. Female controlled methods for STD s /HIV prevention, usually, are not available to minority women. We explored their need and acceptability among inner city Latinas in NYC. DESCRIPTION: We developed a Spanish preventive intervention
Female condom: increasing access to female controlled HIV prevention in South Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11317); Delany S, Nutley T, Mqhayi M, Hatzell T, Rees H;;; Reproductive Health Research Unit, Johannesburg, South Africa; BACKGROUND: Recent estimates suggest that 25% of pregnant women in South Africa are infected with HIV. Female controlled methods have long been advocated as a strategy to increase women s access to HIV prevention methods. In South Africa, the national introduction of the female condom (FC) has demonstrated the potentia
Prescribing syringes to injection drug users (IDUs) as a promising HIV prevention strategy: The next step.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11318); Macalino GE, Rich J, Tan LJ, Filippone W, Taylor L, Burris S;;; Brown Medical School, Providence RI, United States; ISSUES: While IDUs require sterile syringes to prevent the spread of HIV, they often do not have legal access to them. In addition, IDUs are often unwilling to engage with the healthcare system. Having physicians prescribe syringes to IDUs can potentially reduce HIV risk, increase and enhance participation in medical c
The effect of a syringe prescription intervention in decreasing HIV risk among injection drug users (IDUs) in Rhode Island.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11319); Rich JD, Macalino GE, Sanford-Colby S, McNamara S, Osei A, Stozek M;;; Miriam Hospital Brown University, Providence, RI, United States; BACKGROUND: IDUs are at high risk for HIV due in large part to the use and re-use of contaminated injection equipment. We sought to increase IDU access to sterile syringes by having physicians prescribe them as an HIV prevention method. METHODS: IDUs were recruited to a primary care setting where clinicians prescribed
HIV incidence among blood donors in republic of South Africa: Donor risk category correlates and implications for donor screening policies.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11320); Heyns AD, Swanevelder R, Laycock ME, Pappalardo BL, Kuun E, Brashaw M, Busch MP;;; So Africa Blood Transfusion Service, Weltevreden Park, South Africa; BACKGROUND: The HIV epidemic in the Republic of South Africa (RSA) presents major challenges for recruitment of safe blood donors and selection of sensitive screening assays. We used the less-sensitive (LS; detuned ) EIA test to: estimate HIV incidence among first-time (FT) RSA donors; correlate donor clinic location a
Prevention of nosocomial transmission of HIV among health workers at a research clinic in Kampala, Uganda.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11321); Mulebeke S, Bakaki P, Kalyesubula I, Owor M, Musoke P, Mmiro F;;; MU-JHU Research Collaboration, Kampala, Uganda; ISSUE: There are standard procedures for universal precautions to protect against acquiring blood stream infection including HIV. In developing countries the risk of health workers acquiring HIV may be higher due to the high HIV sero prevalence, limited resources, lack of essential materials and availability of protect
Promotion of voluntary blood donation for prevention of HIV infection.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11322); Nainakwal RN;;; Internation Institute for Population Sciences, doenar, Mumbai, India, Mumbai, India; BACKGROUND: Blood transfusion is the most efficient mode, estimated transmission rate being 90 percent and also, at least talked in theory, the most easily preventable mode of HIV transmission. Infected blood and blood product account for the second largest number of recorded AIDS cases in
Nevirapine: An affordable and effective option for preventing Mother-to-Child transmission of HIV in developing countries.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11323); Cruz E, Pena R, Garcia F, Goyanes M, Shor-Posner G, Miguez-Burbano MJ, Perez-Then E;;; National Research Center on Maternal and Child Health (CENISMI), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; BACKGROUND: In previous studies, the 2-dose mother-infant nevirapine regimen, for the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (MTCT), has been shown to be well tolerated, cost effective and easy to administer in resource-poor settings. The present study evaluated the effectiveness of nevirapine in reducing MTCT
Importance of voluntary detection acceptation by pregnant women.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11324); Dramani KY;;; Asprofem, Lome, Togo; INTRODUCTION: In Lome the HIV virus transmission from the mother to her chilld is a crucial problem and this constitutes the second way of transmission In our Association for women promotion we deal with preventio from mother to child HIVvirus transmission As state qualified midwife, I m enrolled in working by women to
HIV surveillance &PMTCT intervention - women &infant transmission study at a tertiary institution in India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11325); Vijayakumar S;;; Institution, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; BACKGROUND: To assess the Feasibility, efficacy and compliance of administering short term AZT (Thai Regimen), to HIV infected Antenatal Mothers as an intervention in Women and Infant transmission study. METHODS: Prospective study for HIV prevalence and Descriptive Analysis of socio demographic status, risk factors, cl
Implementing new strategies to improve the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in a developing country.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11326); Vivar A, Vera ME, Torres A;;; Loayza Hospital, Limap, Peru; BACKGROUND: Prevention of mother to child transmission is paramount in areas where heterosexual transmission is of increasing importance METHODS: A retrospective survey of all pregnant women admitted to a 700 bed hospital in the city of Lima. From January 1998 to December 200, data from clinical records, laboratory rep
HIV post-exposure prophylaxis provision at a large, urban emergency department.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11327); Merchant RC, Mayer KH, Becker BM;;; Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, RI, United States; OBJECTIVES: For all potentially HIV-exposed patients before and after the 1996 CDC occupational HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) guidelines: (1) determine exposure types; (2) report demographics; (3) compare presentation and treatment times; (4) tabulate the exposures for which PEP was given; (5) report the PEP regi
Awareness of PEP for non-occupational risk and its negative impact on condom use (motivation) among gay men.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11328); de Wit JB;;; Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands; BACKGROUND: Under specific conditions PEP is currently considered after non-occupational infection risk (NO-PEP). This is an advance in the biomedical response to HIV, but may undermine behavioral prevention, which is explored here. In particular, awareness of NO-PEP and strong efficacy-beliefs may reduce the perceived
Proffesional accidents and post exposure profilaxis.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11329); Careno E, Rodenas E, Acosta MA, Trape L, Lupo S;;; Centro de Atencion de Ptes HIV/SIDA Hospital Centernario Rosario., Rosario, Argentina; BACKGROUND: In 1999, a system of assistance with consultancy for the health stuff that might have an industrial accident with a possibility of exposure to pathogenic agents was organized in the Assistance Center for HIV/AIDS patients in the Centenario Hospital in Rosario. To describe the characteristics of industrial a
Suicide following a low risk occupational exposure to bloody fluid.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11330); Oliveira Jr. FI, Abreu ES, Arruda JM, Silva AC, Ramalho M;;; Instituo de Infectologia Emilio Ribas, Sao Paulo, Brazil; BACKGROUND: Mental health is generally poorly evaluated after occupational injuries among health care workers. OBJECTIVE: To report a case of suicide of a young nursing student after a low risk exposure to the secretion of a HIV positive source patient DESCRIPTION: L.F.O., 21y, nursing student of technical level was ev
Occupational exposure to HIV.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11331); Wnuk AM;;; Department of Infecious Disesases of Medical Academy, Szczecin, Poland; OBJECTIVE: To determine the epidemiology of occupational exposure to HIV infection in health care wotkers (HCWs) from Western Pomeranian Region of Poland . Material and methods: From February 1995 through May 2001, 28 HCWs exposed to HIV infection from 4 regional hospitals and ambulance service were carried out of surv
Accidental exposure to HIV in the health care setting. Influence of the education over the reports of accidental exposure in health care workers in a little city of Argentina.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11332); Pedrola M, Giagnorio J, Azcona N, Avena G;;; Municipal Program for AIDS Prevention, Venado Tuerto, Argentina; BACKGROUND: During the last two years, the Municipal Program for AIDS Prevention has developed workshop about prevention accidental exposure to HIV with health care workers in one public general hospital. OBJECTIVES: 1) Determine the frequency of accidental exposure to HIV in health care workers and theirs denunciation
Post exposure prophylaxis policy in India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11333); Dhanure SS, Shankpal PD, Rao SN, Deshmukh YA;;; TN Medical college/BYL Nair Hospital/ Mumbai University., Mumbai, India; ISSUE: India still remains one of the developing asian countries having highest number of HIV infected patients. Being a developing country, the post exposure prophylaxis strategy still remains in the developing stage. This can be attributed largely to various issues/controversies surrounding post exposure
Perfurating-cutting accidents in workers from Health Units X Adhesion in Santos City - Sao Paulo - Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11334); Noronha KM, Golega AA, Reis SC, Boaro MC, Carvalho MC;;; Prefeitura Municipal de Santos, Santos, Brazil; Antecedent: This work has the objective of presenting in a brief way, the therapy commended by Health Ministry in occupational post-accident department and all its sequence of assistance of the casualty professional showing the casuist of the last four years from the Aids Reference Center in Santos City - CRAIDS, healt
Evaluation of possible adverse effects in newborns secundary to maternal antiretroviral therapy in a population in Uruguay.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11335); Gutierrez S, Martin J, Quian J, Suarez R;;; Pereira Rossell Hospital Center, Montevideo, Uruguay; BACKGROUND: Maternal antiretroviral therapy had made almost disappear HIV infected children by vertical transmission. The systematic search for adverse effects in newborns is essential. The objectives of this work were the early detection of haematological, mitochondrial tissue specific enzymes abnormalities,and quanti
HIV optimism, complacency, barebacking and lack of prevention campaigns cited as reasons for HIV increase in Vancouver.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11336); Martindale SL, Miller ML, Chan K, Craib KJ, Hogg RS;;; BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Vancouver, Canada; BACKGROUND: Despite a lack of quantitative evidence that successful antiretroviral treatments impact risk behaviours, so-called HIV optimism is often cited to explain the increase in HIV incidence among young men who have sex with men (MSM). OBJECTIVES: To assess young MSM s opinions on Vanguard s recent increase in HI
Collaborative effort between drugstores and clinic based services in the management of STIs through the syndromic approach.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11337); Samson C;;; Philippines; The prevalence of various sexually transmitted diseases may eventually increase without the effort of various sectors in the community. Bidlisiw Healh resource center began its project in identifying various target population who have been identified with risky sexual proctices. Through this effort with help of PATH Fo
STD care assessment methods for low volume rural facilities -experiences.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11338); Kahindo M;;; FHI Kenya Country Office, Nairobi, Kenya; ISSUES: STD care assessment methodologies have been developed and modified by WHO and others. Determination of the proportions of STD clients assessed and managed appropriately (PI 6) and who receive appropriate advice on condom use and partner notification (PI 7) is made through observation of an adequate number of pr
Study of patients profile with recidivist of sexually transmitted disease, Brazilian national reference center of STD/AIDS, agency of belo horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, 2001.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11339); Goncalves L, Araujo MR, Cury GC;;; Federal University of Minas Gerais and Brazilian National Reference Center of STD/AIDS in Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, Brazil; BACKGROUND: The goal of this work was to study the patients profile with sexually transmitted disease recidivistic who were attended in the Center of STD/AIDS from Belo Horizonte City House, in jully, 2001 looking for AIDS prevention. METHODS: This work is an observational, transversal and descriptive study. The resear
Sexually transmitted infections services attract female sex workers and their clients.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11340); Deo MS;;; AMDA/FHI, AIDS Prevention Project, Damak, Nepal; ISSUES: The accessibility of Sexually Transmitted Infection services is very important for all sexually active people in Nepal . STI prevalence among the female sex worker is notably high in urban and rural areas of Nepal with the aim to reduce the rate of sexual transmission of HIV/AIDS/STIs. Descriptions: The Associa
Travestea and preventive walk: Initiatives by transvestites to enhance transgender with AIDS' quality of life in Rio de Janeiro.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11342); Novi CA, Cunha WR, Goncalves JS, Barbosa CH, Santos-Filho ET;;; Grupo Pela VIDDA-RJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; ProblemProstitution, criminality, use of drugs and AIDS are common aspects for most transvestites, who are stigmatized, harassed and discriminated. Most of them have basic education only; ignorance of their rights contributes to their social exclusion. Roughly 70% of transvestites living from prostitution are HIV+. The
Access to antiretroviral treatment : the prevention of MTCT in Dakar.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11343); Gueye P, Diouf SY, Mbaye, Goumbala, Ka, Dieme, Kane T, Diaw, Ndir, Gaye, Dionne, Sall, Ndoye, Mboup;;; PNLS, Dakar, Senegal; ISSUES: Since August 2000, a PMTCT program has been implemented in Dakar. A part of the prophylaxis intervention using AZT short regimen or Nevirapine for a few women, this program proposed access to ARVs. DESCRIPTION: From August to december 2001, 5731 pregnant wom
Primary HIV infection/Acute retroviral syndrome in a maximum security prison inmate: prevention of transmission issues.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11344); Macher A;;; U.S. Public Health Service, Rockville, United States; ISSUE: For decades, prison administrators have insisted that HIV transmission does not occur among inmates within maximum security correctional facilities. DESCRIPTION: An inmate had been incarcerated for more than 15 consecutive years when he voluntarily requested serological HIV testing; he reported that he had recen
Confined people and AIDS: rescuing the citizenship - course to qualify multipliers on information about STI (sexually transmissible Illnesses) /AIDS in penitentiary.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11345); Emely Goncalves Silva EG, Claudia Peres Monteiro CP;;; Penitentiary Nilton Silva, Franco da Rocha, Brazil; Confined People and AIDS: Rescuing the Citizenship - Course to qualify multipliers on information about STI (sexually transmissible illnesses) /AIDS in Penitentiary ISSUES: In 1999 we were qualified by GAPA, and started a work group composed by Social Assistants, Psychologists and Psychiatrists. Based on STI/AIDS in P
AIDS prevention, care training for para-medical &social health workers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11346); Rayapu RB, Ayodhya RK, Anand R, Ramaiah JV, Babu PS, Kumar SC;;; BOSS &CIPCA Organisation, Tirupati-517 502, A.P., India; BACKGROUND: 1) To raise awareness on the Magnitude and implication of HIV/AIDS in the region and combat HIV/AIDS through concested efforts of local people. 2) To train cadre of Para-medical Health workers, NGO s and CBO s representatives at state level to develop and implement appropriate interventions for HIV/AIDS and
Studying and strengthening the role of traditional medical practitioners in prevention and care of STD/HIV.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11347); Entore Ramachandran Babu ER, Noor Mohemed Usman N, Arnold JP, Begum RA;;; TNVHA, Chennai, India; BACKGROUND: In TamilNadu (TN) around one lakh Traditional Medical Practitioners (TMPs) are providing treatment for various ailments in the community. Majority of the community considers TMPs as holistic health care providers. 3.6 million people have one or other STD in TN. 63% of these patients are opting treatment fro
Pre-post counselling and survival of life.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11348); Clement S, John T, Tharyan P;;; C.M.C., VELLORE, India; ISSUES: HIV/AIDS Counseling is necessary because it can help in preventing the spread of HIV and can prevent and reduce psychological, psychosocial stress. This ensures longer and better survival. Counseling is necessary before HIV testing and it has to be followed up after the testing with utmost care when the result
Rapid voluntary HIV testing in labor, Bangkok, Thailand.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11349); Teeraratkul A, Louisirirotchanakul S, Gaewchaiyo G, Kaoiean S, Phophong P, Culnane M, Tappero JW, Simonds RJ;;; Thai MOPH-US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Nonthaburi, Thailand; Introduction: Pregnant women with no antenatal care (ANC) often do not know their HIV status. Women identified as HIV+ during labor by HIV rapid testing (RT) may receive counseling about intrapartum or postnatal zidovudine (ZDV) prophylaxis interventions and information about breast feeding alternatives.
Rapid test to detect the HIV infection among pregnant women in labor as an important tool to improve prophylactic measures to reduce vertical transmission.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11350); Duarte G, Goncalves CV, Marcolin AC, Paschoini MC, Mussi-Pinhata MM, Landers DV, Quintana SM;;; Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics of the Medical School of Ribeirao Preto-University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil; BACKGROUND: In Brazil a large number of HIV infected pregnant women present in labor with little or no prenatal care and unknown HIV status. This represents a barrier to the full benefit of available efficacious interventions to prevent mother-to-child-transmission of this virus (MTCT). The objective of this study was
Why health care providers do not usually ask for anti-HIV testing during TB investigation and treatment: a chance to counselling.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11351); Pacheco MC, Loja TB, Fontenelle DS, Meireles IS, Lima CX;;; Epidemilogy Service/Pedro Ernesto University Hospital/Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; BACKGROUND: Identify the reasons for health care providers do not usually ask for anti-HIV testing during TB investigation and treatment at the Pedro Ernesto University Hospital /Rio de Janeiro State University (HUPE/UERJ). METHODS: We analysed the TB database. Notification of TB patients from January to December 2000
Interchanging epidemiological data and information about tuberculosis between Arica and Tacna.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11352); Castillo JC;;; Juntos por la Vida Organization, Arica, Chile; ISSUES: Epidemiological features of Arica and Tacna, information about tuberculosis in Arica and Tacna, experiences of people living with HIV empowered in their rights, development of strategies of horizontal technical cooperation, strengthening PWA s organization. DESCRIPTION: This project was aimed to sensitize about
Needs survey of rural and/or indigenous population in the Atitlan Basin related to human development and HIV/AIDS prevention, as well as sex education: an attempt to provide culturally acceptable services for the rural and/or indigenous populations in Guatemala.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11353); Chutan CE;;; Asociacion Guatemalteca de Centros de Desarrollo Humano, Guatemala, Guatemala; Guatemala has the lowest rates of condom use in Central America. Prevalence of contraceptive use was 31% in 2000. Figures by ethnic group show there is a wide disparity in contraceptive use between Ladinos and Mayan Indians. Contraceptive prevalence was 50 % for the Ladino population in 1998/99 compared with only 13
Integrating reproductive health services into STI clinics for female sex workers: the case of Cambodia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11354); Delvaux T, Crabbe F, Seng S, Laga M;;; Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium; BACKGROUND: In Cambodia , clinics for the management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) in female sex workers were established but without addressing other reproductive health needs. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge about sexual and reproductive health among female sex workers in Cambodia and the
Introducing dual protection into family planning services in Nigeria: Evaluation of an intervention to shift provider attitudes and counseling approaches.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11355); Shobowale M, Obishai A, Becker J, Loganathan R, Twyman P;;; EngenderHealth, Lagos, Nigeria; BACKGROUND: In order to implement effective HIV prevention in reproductive health settings, it will be necessary to reduce the stigma associated with condoms and to legitimize the condom not only for HIV prevention, but also as a valid family planning (FP) method. Legitimizing condom use for pregnancy prevention may re
Integrating HIV/AIDS Prevention Pogramme with Population Programme: Experiences.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11356); Chaturvedi P, Sengupta S;;; Drishtikon, New Delhi, India; OBJECTIVES: To use the Population Control programs as a vehicle for HIV/AIDS/STIs prevention. Methedology: The Govt. sponsored project IEC and Community Mobilization with Male Participation of one year duration was aimed at enhancing male participation in limiting the size of families. The target population was 41642 s
Coming first. Three Years Prospective Assay For Pregnancy, S.T.D. and HIV prevention at school field. First year update. Rosario Argentina.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11357); Hoet HH, Galindez J, Galvan M, Ramos M, Mociaro L, Rainone R, Lombardi A, Gualtieri M, Ventresca L, Dufour R, Riso SD, Fulvio ND, Gomez NL, Smolarenko A, Lescano G, Melgarejo M, Gianmarino D;;; MD, Rosario, Argentina; ISSUES: In our country 95% of childs between 11 to 14 years old assists regularly to school. Our community shows in the last 5 years an increase of teenager pregnancy. It is a prove of unprotected sex. Incidence of HIV/AIDS tends to confirm it. We decided to work with this group, from our Primary Care Attention Dep. be
The prevention of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS, and unwanted pregnances among youth in Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11358); Vorobieva NA, Simachodskiy A, Gustafsson B;;; Maternity Clinic NR 8 GUZ DGP, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation; ISSUES: The spread of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STI), abortions among youth in Saint-Petersburg (St-Petersburg) is an increasing threat to individual and public health. Both the authorities and teenagers think, it is necessary to change the situation. The Public Health Committee in St-Petersburg and Ce
Compliance to female condom among low income women during 12 month period in Sao Paulo Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11359); Kalckmann S, Barboza R;;; Health Institute - Health Departament of state of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil; BACKGROUND: The trends HIV/Aids in Brazil are requesting the implementation of alternative prevention strategies for women such as the access and use of the female condom (FC). Studies conducted in Brazil show that 70% of the women after receiving the method accept the FC well but periods of observations were
Management of medically assisted procreation with viral risk in France.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11360); Mercier YL, Tirard-Fleury V, Thepot F;;; Direction generale de la Sante, Paris, France; ISSUES: wishes of pregnancy are more and more usuals in HIV infected patients, as a consequence of better life expectancy. French health institutions decided to first devellop MAP with viral risk through research programs then to rule those practices within the bounds of recommendations. DESCRIPTION: this paper will de
STD -HIV intervention in modified Minesota substance abuse treatment programme in Calcutta.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11361); Mallick DP, Sinha S, Dutta T;;; Human Development &Research Institute, Calcutta, India; Title: STD -HIV Intervention in Modified Minesota Substance Abuse Treatment Programme in Calcutta BACKGROUND: High risk behaviour, presence of STD & HIV, lack of information, misconception in drug abuse population in Calcutta, needs modification of Substance Abuse Treatment Plan. Recent studies among drug abusers i
A qualitative study of awereness of AIDS amongst Chammar Community in Eastern region of Nepal.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11362); Deo AK, Dasgupta S, Laldas BK, Alam S;;; Graduate Nurse, B.P.K.I.H.S. Dharan, Nepal; BACKGROUND: AIDS is on march and taking malor tall of human lives It is associated with number of high risk behavior including premarital sexual activities, multiple sexual partner, hetero sexual behaviour or less knowledge about AIDS. This study was conducted to find out awareness of AIDS amongst chammar community
Utilization of peer education for primary awareness and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11363); Nakitto MN, Nsereko MJ, Bagurukire BE, Mwebaze ME;;; MU-JHU Research Collaboration, Kampala, Uganda; OBJECTIVE: To educate teenagers about HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections to effect committment for prevention. METHOD: A community based health project was started to increase sexually transmitted infection awareness and prevention using students. 10 schools in Tororo District were contactedto recruit and fac
Integrating the STD / HIV services in already existing MCH/FW services of rural Seva Nilayam, Andipatti.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11364); Zafrullah T;;; APAC, Chennai, India; BACKGROUND: The most serious complications and long term consequences of untreated sexually transmitted diseases (STD) tend to be in women. STDs enhance the sexual transmission of HIV infection. Improvement in the management of STDs can reduce the incidence of HIV infection in general population by 40%. STD prevention
Traditional healers: Fore runners in promoting STD services but outcaste in HIV/AIDS issues.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11365); Mili SN, Gomes JV;;; CRT, Palli Daridro Bimochan Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh; BACKGROUND: In Bangladesh , about 30% of STD clients do not have any STD symptoms, rather they perceive themselves as having other Sexual Health problems (Chowdhury et al). The traditional healers in Bangladesh, primarily focuses on treatment of sexual dysfunction and illnesses. Treatment for both male and female is ma
Efficacy of patient education in the context of STD case management.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11366); Araujo MA, Bucher JN, Bello PY, Queiroz TR;;; HIV/STD Project, Fortaleza Ceara, Brazil; INTRODUCTION Counseling for STD patients is a strategy for interrupting STD transmission and preventing its complications which was adopted by the National Program of STD/Aids of the Ministry of Health of Brazil . To assess the efficacy of the national recommendations a study was performed in Fortaleza, Northeast Brazi
A study to assess the prevalence of STDs in asymptomatic women as compared to the prevalence in symptomatic women of urban poor population.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11367); Arora A, Sengupta S, Chturvedi P;;; DRISHTIKON, New Delhi, India; OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate need of a regular checkup/mass screening even in the absence of any symptoms or signs for the early diagnosis and trearment of STDs to strengthen the HIV/AIDS prevention programme. METHOD: At random 200 patients attending the reproductive health center catering to poor population of west Delhi
Risk practices for STI's among MSM in Mexico City.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11368); Cruz-Palacios C, Ramos-Alamillo U, Villegas L, Varela C, Martinez J, Hernandez-Tepichin G, Teran-Toledo X;;; CUPC-541204, Mexico, Mexico; BACKGROUND: HIV/STI s detection Centres in Mexico City are open for general population who voluntarily attend to be tested free of charge. METHODS: 1,430 men having sex with other men attended this clinic from January 2 000 to December 2001. Complete medical record was fill including sociodemographic data, STI s histor
Prevalence of Mycoplasma hominis y Ureaplasma urealyticum en sec.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11369); Varela-Trejo C, Teran-Toledo X, Cruz-Palacios C, Ramos-Alamillo U, Hernandez-Tepichin G, Arellanes G, Uribe-Zuniga P;;; CVT, Mexico, Mexico; BACKGROUND: STI s detection centers in Mexico City offer VCT free services. They usually attend to ask for an HIV test, there is little information about other STI s METHODS: During a four year period (Jan 1998-Dec 2001) vaginal and urethral secretion study were offered to all patients RESULTS: 21,226 persons asked for
HIV/AIDS and psychiatric disorders in Nigeria: need for situation assessment and intervention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11370); Ojo OB, Lawal RA;;; Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria; ISSUES: Psychiatric patients may be predisposed to HIV infection as a result of high risk behaviours they engage in due to their poor mental state. Drug abuse which has been found to be higher in psychiatric patients than in the general population, is known to be closely linked with HIV transmission. While there is a d
Impact of hiv/aids on psychiatric disorders: identifying populations at risk.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11371); Nair V, Hernandez V;;; Columbia University SPH, New York City, United States; BACKGROUND: The development and maintenance of psychiatric disorders associated with HIV infection is related to the timeline of the infection. The relation between vulnerability, psychosocial stresses and biological variables combining with the development of various psychiatric disorders is dynamic and changes as the
The use of neuropsychological evaluations for HIV prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11372); Lopez-Carlos E, Martin DJ;;; Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, United States; ISSUES: HIV prevention continues to be an area of much concern and new ways of understanding preventions measures are important. It appears that neuropsychological evaluations could serve helpful in determining an individual s level of risk given the person s cognitive ability to make reasonable decisions. In the past,
The Assessment of efficacy of Immunization of Hepatitis B vaccination in HIV positive patients submitted to HIV/ AIDS counseling and care center in Kermanshah (IRAN) province from Sep. 2000 until Nov. 2001.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11373); Alaei K, Mansouri D, Alaei A, Mansouri F, Tabar HN;;; Medicine, Kermanshah, Islamic Republic of Iran; BACKGROUND: One of the common confections in HIV positive patients is Hepatitis B which can be prevented by vaccination. The efficacy of routine dosage in general community after three divided doses is more than 95 percent but in some specific groups the effective dosage needs to be double. We want to access the effica
A rapid assessment of HIV/AIDS at the Brazilian borders: Adapting the WHO strategic approach methodology to HIV/AIDS research.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11374); Diaz J, Galvao LW, Chinaglia M, Lippman S;;; The Population Council, Campinas, Brazil; BACKGROUND: Information about the HIV/AIDS epidemic along Brazil s national borders is scarce. Epidemiological patterns indicate a spread of HIV towards the frontiers, yet factors influencing its proliferation and mechanisms in place to mitigate its spread are undocumented. Our objective was to document the current sta
Use of mapping in the assessment of sexual and reproductive health services in rural and semi-urban communities in Mwanza region, Northwestern Tanzania.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11375); Masesa EO, Chenya E, Shetui H, Mwanaupanga H, Morona D;;; Tanesa, Mwanza, Tanzania; ISSUES: The management and delivery of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services are faced with many constraints. The concept itself is new to services providers and clients. Tanzania- Netherlands support program on aids control (Tanesa) has a tradition of using mapping for identification of the risks of contractin
Effective targeted interventions through need assessment: Gujarat State Experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11376); Mehta ND, Patel AA, Teraiya D, Pandya UA;;; Project Support Unit, Gujarat State AIDS Control Society, Ahmedabad, India; ISSUES: In the State of Gujarat where red light areas are not visible in public, multi partner relationships are not acceptable socially and sexual health issues are not discussed openly, designing targeted intervention is not an easy task rather it is throwing bows in dark. Considering the speed of infection, time and
Throwing the baby out with the bathwater: unsuitability of experimental evaluations for sexual health interventions.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11377); Kippax S;;; National Centre in HIV Social Research, Sydney, Australia; ISSUES: Most if not all sexual health interventions are of the sort that makes them inherently unsuitable for experimental evaluation, particularly the kind of evaluation set out by the Cochrane Collaboration. DESCRIPTION: A number of arguments about generalisability and leakage have been advanced that raise concerns a
Patients' knowledge of modes of HIV transmission and prevention at the free and anonymous testing HIV center.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11378); Angono MZ, Chapplain JM, Laville B, Arvieux C, Souala F, Michelet C, Mboup S, Ndoye I, Sagna P, Ndiaye A;;; SIDA Service, Dakar, Senegal; OBJECTIVE: To evaluate patients knowledge of modes of HIV transmission and prevention at the free and anonymous testing HIV center. METHODS: Demographic information was collected from all patients who came to the center from July 1st 2000 to June 30th 2001. Out of a total of 1,744 patients, 406 patients gave their verb
Monitoring Mexican AIDS Epidemic with a database of research and interventions results.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11379); Acuna-Montesinos D, Rojas-Martinez S, Corona-Aguilar I, Magis-Rodriguez C;;; National Center for the Prevention and Control of the HIV/AIDS, Distrito Federal, Mexico; BACKGROUND: RIIMSIDA, a research and interventions events database, was created in 1995. Since then has been used for monitoring HIV/AIDS activities in Mexico . METHODS: RIIMSIDA collects al published papers in scientific publications and abstracts of national and international conferences with references to research a
Investigations and interventions on migration and AIDS in Mexico.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11380); Rojas-Martinez S, Acuna-Montesinos D, Corona-Aguilar I, Magis-Rodriguez C;;; National Center for the Prevention and Control of the HIV/AIDS, Distrito Federal, Mexico; BACKGROUND: Migration from Mexico to the US is an important issue for health problems. To settle by means of a quantitative Meta-analysis the contribution of presented or published works on migration and HIV/AIDS in Mexican population carried out by authors so much Mexican as foreigners, and to know the thematic one ap
Bio-politics of prevention in Brazil: representing HIV/AIDS risk in TV ad campaigs.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11381); Santos LH, Wortmann ML, Gastaldo D;;; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre - RS, Brazil; As part of an international effort to prevent AIDS, the Brazilian Ministry of Health has presented (from 1986 to 2000) more than 70 prevention ads on national broadcast television channels. Despite the knowledge that messages through television do not change behavior, those ads are still considered the most effective w
Measuring improved capacity in HIV prevention and strategic management: Results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) Institute for HIV Prevention Leadership.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11382); Richter DL, Potts LH, Reininger BM, Prince MS, Isoke SC, Dauner KN, Harris M, Oglesby W;;; University of South Carolina, Norman J. Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC, United States; BACKGROUND: The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the CDC/ASPH Institute for HIV Prevention Leadership, a model professional development and educational (capacity-building) program. This program was specifically designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of HIV prevention program managers working in commun
Methodologies for determining the scale of HIV prevention interventions in Tamil Nadu: an economic perspective.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11383); Guinness L, Kumaranayake L, Muraleedharan VR;;; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom; BACKGROUND: An estimated 3.7 million are living with HIV in India . Scaling up targeted HIV prevention activities has been identified as a priority. The HIV prevention programme in Tamil Nadu has been linked with substantial behavour change. This programme involves condom and STD services, behaviour change communicatio
Evaluating linkage and partnerships for capacity building in HIV prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11384); Abdul-Quader A, Duncan T, Newberger J, Martin C, Cortez C;;; CDC, Atlanta, United States; ISSUES: Developing and implementing linkage and partnership among non-governmental organizations (NGOs) conducting HIV prevention activities can be effective and important for capacity building. DESCRIPTION: This paper provides an overview of methodology used to evaluate linkages and partnerships developed between mult
The next generation of hiv prevention programs.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11385); Rotheram-Borus MJ, Duan N;;; UCLA-Center for Community Health, Los Angeles, United States; BACKGROUND. To increase the effectiveness of HIV prevention programs, programs must be recognized and accepted by consumers, providers, and policy makers, as well as broadly implemented. METHOD. A private enterprise model and quality engineering concepts were used to analyze 102 existing programs to determine their eff
Behavioural trials on trial: the role of randomised trials in assessing sexual health interventions.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11386); Ross DA, Wight DE;;; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom; BACKGROUND: There are advocates and detractors of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of behavioural sexual health interventions. METHODS: This presentation reviews the key potential strengths and weaknesses of RCTs in this context. RESULTS: The key strengths of well-designed RCTs are that the potentially misleading ef
Creation of a Coding Algorithm for Mixed Race/Ethnicity Data.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11387); Juday TR, Whiticar P;;; University of Hawaii, Honolulu, United States; BACKGROUND: While data evaluation is facilitated if racial/ethnic groups are homogeneous, some geographic areas, such as Hawaii, have large mixed race populations. For planning purposes, aggregating all mixed race persons into one category is of limited use. A need exists for innovative strategies to deal with mixed ra
Accessing high risk groups through an integrated community based reproductive &sexual health program in a resource poor country.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11388); Sengupta S;;; Drishtikon, New Delhi, India; BACKGROUND: *To develop economically viable (In terms of cost & time) model of HIV/AIDS intervention in a resource poor country. *To design an interlinked multi-strategic community-based Reproductive & Sexual Health (R&SH) program to access the high-risk groups through confidence building, to reduce the rat
Cost effectiveness analysis of presumptive versus standard screening and treatment for the management of maternal syphilis infection in the antenatal care programme in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11389); Mullick S, Janowitz B, Kunene B, Cuthbertson C, Beksinska M, Maggwa N;;; Reproductive Health Research Unit, Durban, South Africa; BACKGROUND: Syphilis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, despite the availability of cheap, effective drugs. Infection with syphilis in the pregnant mother can lead to adverse outcomes such as stillbirth, low birth weight and congenital syphilis. In addition, ulcerative Sexually Tr
Cost effectiveness and Bhoruka Public Welfare Trust's truckers intervention programme.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11390); Roy S;;; Bhoruka PublicWelfare Trust, Kolkata, India; Back ground: Bhoruka Public Welfare Trust is an ISO-9001 certified NGOworking in th e field of sexual health intervention among truckers since 1993.The sex seeking behaciour of the truckers make them highly vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases which is aco factor of HIV infection, thus facilitating its spread. A
Towards Safety through Self-evaluation.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11391); Shah HP, Mehta ND, Thakkar H;;; Project Support Unit, Gujarat State AIDS Control Society, Ahmedabad, India; ISSUES: Since 1998, Project Support Unit has been working for targeted intervention in Gujarat. Currently, PSU works with 66 NGOs of Gujarat. In sexual health project, behaviour change is one of the most important component that is visible over a period of time. But during the whole process of behaviour change, there i
Perceptions of US pregnant women on universal, routine HIV testing in prenatal care settings.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11392); Sengupta S, Lo B;;; The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, United States; BACKGROUND: A proposed new U.S. policy on prenatal HIV testing recommends universal, routine HIV testing in which all pregnant women will be screened for HIV with no requirement of separate, written informed consent, and pretest counseling. Women would have the right to refuse the HIV test. Because this is a substantia
Impact of HIV counseling training on the providers' ability to discuss HIV with Family Planning clients in 3 rural health centers in Uganda.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11393); Neema S, Kibombo R, Kalibala S, Waibale P, Mulumba N, Kalule J, Lukanika H, Wangalwa S, Tumuhairwe K, Wanderema S, Mukasa R, Tumuhairwe E;;; Makerere Institute of Social Research, Uganda, Uganda; BACKGROUND: To measure the change in provider competence in integrating HIV counseling into family planning care after training in HIV counseling skills. In 1999 FP and HIV program managers in Uganda developed a package of interventions to strengthen the integration of HIV into FP care. This paper reports observation o
HIV/AIDS Prevention F4 Blood Safety.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11395); Seif MJ, Ali MS, Naji HS, Mussa KS, Juma JM;;; Chake Chake, Tanzania; OBJECTIVE: To prevent HIV transmission through transfusion by three years, 1998-2000. METHOD: A total of 3855 of blood doners were screened for HIV before transfusing blood to patients in three main hospitals in Pemba, Mkoani, Chake and Wete Hospitals. The capillus method was used for screening of HIV without confirmat
Evaluating the model of implemented intervention plan to change risky sexual behavior among the sex workers in Pakistan.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11396); Ali A, Rizvi A, Hussain M;;; MESSAGE, Lahore, Pakistan; OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study was to look for the effectiveness of the implemented model of intervention plan to change the risky sexual behavior among the sex workers in Multan Harram Gate. METHOD: The study designed was quasi experimental, employed for two years period. The sample size was 200 sex workers worki
Adolescent sexual behavior and treatment practice in Bangladesh - breaking the misconception.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11397); Hasan K;;; HIV/AIDS Unit, Center for social research, ORG-MARG Quest, Dhaka, Bangladesh; BACKGROUND: The social and religious constraints are strict in the culture and Islamic ideals of Bangladeshi people where the majority of whom still live in joint families. Adolescents being associated with sex was unimaginable only a few years ago but with the explosive eruption of satellite TV and internet, the sense
The development of a gender-sensitive questionnaire on HIV/AIDS for Canadian and South African youth.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11398); Larkin J;;; Canada; ISSUES: In both Canada and South Africa the HIV incidence rate is increasing more rapidly in females than in males. Within the youth population, there is strong evidence that girls are particularly at risk. Although female vulnerability to HIV infection is now acknowledged, there are few studies that deal specifically
Increasing sexually transmitted infection partner compliance by using active partner tracing.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11399); Uyirwoth G, Herman A;;; National School of Public Health, Medunsa, South Africa; OBJECTIVE: Study the effect of implementing active partner tracing on the compliance rate of partners of patients with a Sexually transmitted infection ( STI ). BACKGROUND: South Africa has adopted a syndromic approach in the management of STI especially at the primary health care level. Algorythms and treatment guidel
HIV/AIDS in Togo.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11400); Manavi MA;;; Save the Life, Lome, Togo; HIV/AIDS is spreading at an alarming rate in Togo and other parts of Africa. The capital of Togo is Lome, a cosmopolitan city situated on the Togo- Ghana border, and only 50 km from the Togo- Benin border. In Togo (population 4,000,000) there are approximately 400,00 infected with HIV/AIDS, a 10% infection rate.

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14th International AIDS Conference

Barcelona, Spain - July 7-12, 2002

Track D: Prevention ScienceAbstract Numbering & Table of Contents

Track D: Prevention Science
Abstract Numbering & Table of Contents