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 F: Interventions and Program Implementation
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.

Strategies for mobilizing global resources to increase access to the female condom.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11717); Albrecht SJ, Jacobson JL, Amin A;;; Center for Health and Gender Equity, Takoma Park, United States; ISSUES: The female condom is the only method of HIV prevention that can be initiated and controlled by women. Women are often most vulnerable to HIV infection due to lack of control and negotiating power in sexual relationships. The female condom provides dual protection -simultaneous protection from infection and unwa
Methodology for comprehensive model of behavior change.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11718); Shrestha BM;;; Women Acting Together for Change, Kathmandu, Nepal; ISSUE: Although, there is no specific and clear legal provision, sex work is taken as illegal and social crime. However most of the women and men from the different parts of the country are involving in the sex work mostly to solve hand to mouth problems. Due to the lack of specific and clear legal provision, rules and
Role of a community center for MSM in HIV/AIDS prevention in Manila.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11719); Vasquez RJ, de Mesa J;;; the Library Foundation, Manila, Philippines; issue: operating and sustaining a community center for msm in manila provides a safe, accessible place to meet and gather, as well as a venue for community-based activities and educational services. funding for such centers, however, is not always readily available and lack of it forces such a center to cease operation
Female Condoms: knowledge and usage among ArgentInean women.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11720); Pagani L, Re MI, Abifadel C;;; Foundation for Study and Research on Women, Buenos Aires, Argentina; ISSUE: HIV/AIDS among women rapidly increased in Argentina . The men/women ratio descended from 20:1 in 1988 to 3.2:1 in 2000. The use of male condoms is sometimes an utopia among argentinean women. Female controlled methods as the female condoms are valid options although there is little promotion and now are out of t
Series of Psychosocial and safer Sex Workshops for Gay Men.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11721); Valdebenito I, Vira F;;; Corporacion Chilena de Prevencion del SIDA, Santiago, Chile; ISSUE: Series of 4 workshops focused on HIV prevention regarding that it has a starting point on the interaction with the psycho-social setting together with a knowledge of objective information about HIV DESCRIPTION: Program of 4 workshops made up 3 that aim at improving the life quality of gay men by means of the dis
A new system for needlestick injuries and its evaluation.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11722); Miura TM, Kasai SK, Kojima YK, Watanabe TW, Koibuchi TK, Suzuki MS;;; Haga Red Cross Hospital, Tochigi, Japan; [Issues] In our hospital there was the manual for needlestick injuries, but it was somewhat complicated to follow and only a few staffs with the accident reported to the hospital. Besides our hospital is a base hospital for AIDS treatment, so we must also correspond with the needlestick injuries related to HIV in the n
AIDS-LINE is a different way of communicate, inform and educate in the HIV-AIDS community. It's a whole effort between the Municipal Government and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Uruguay's capital, Montevideo.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11723); Monica Failache Nandin MF;;; Social Worker - Comision Fiscal, Montevideo, Uruguay; DESCRIPTION: AIDS - LINE is a community s telephonic service available in the whole extension of the country. The main purpouse is to inform, guide and support about HIV - AIDS in an anonymous and confidential manner, every day from 12.00 PM till 12.00 AM. This service started with the effort and compromise from the pu
Developing and implementing an HIV/AIDS plan at district level.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11724); Serenata CM, Pillay YP;;; Government, Pretoria, South Africa; ISSUES: Decentralising HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care interventions to district level to ensure effective implementation and involvement of all relevant stakeholders. DESCRIPTION: Using the experience of two districts in South Africa , namely Paarl and Lydenburg, guidelines were provided for development and i
Beyond Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs): normalising HIV prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Madrid Region.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11725); Urzelai A, Martin-Perez A, Fernandez JM, Barbero J, Castro M, pez S;;; Direccion Gral. Salud Publica. Consejeria de Sanidad. Comunidad de Madrid., Madrid, Spain; ISSUES. MSM is still the second group most affected by AIDS in Madrid, next to injected drug users and before heterosexual people. Prevention activities, funded by the Public Health Authority (PHA), are implemented by NGOs, and are limited to the gay commercial venues. Normally, primary health care doctors (PHCD) don t
Risk factors of HIV infection among house-wives in Dar es Salaam.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11726); Yomo TR;;; Married, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; OBJECTIVES: Risk factors for HIV infection among house-wives not yet categorized as high-risk group in Dar es Salaam. -To assess level of education -To assess and verify preventive strategies which can be used to reach the house-wives in the homes. Backgrounds: House-wives are that group of female s engaged in househol
Knowledge and compliance with universal precaution among doctors in a tertiary hospital.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11727); Kolude OO, Owoaje ET, Omokhodion FI;;; university college hospital, ibadan, Nigeria; BACKGROUND: health care workers are at substantial risk for blood borne infections. universal precautions are recommended guidelines put in place to help reduce the risk of such infections. with the increasing prevalence of hiv/aids in the community, there is a need to assess compliance with set guidelines in order to
Sensitization and integration of governmental offices in HIV/AIDS matters in Arica, North of Chile.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11728); Trigo RT;;; Juntos por la Vida Organization, Arica, Chile; ISSUES: Problems suffer by people living with HIV, HIV/AIDS prevention in its different levels, discrimination and violation of PWAs rights. DESCRIPTION: This project was performed by the PWA s community based group Juntos por la Vida . The main objective of this project is to sensitize governmental decision makers abo
Prevention activities in Bafoussam Central prison (Cameroon).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11729); Ello EA;;; Medical Doctor in charge of western prisons in Cameroon, Bafoussam, Cameroon; This case was done in Bafoussam Central Prison by Doctor Amougou,MD in charge of western prisons Cameroon . BACKGROUND: We noticed frequent sighs of immuno depression during our consultation: -Diarrhrea -Weight loss -Atypical mycosis We noticed frequent broncho pneumopathies General OBJECTIVES: reduce increase propagat
Child survival is emerging as the major quality indicator of CAA programs.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11730); Manorama P, Gandhimathy P;;; Community Health Education Society (CHES), CHENNAI, India; Community Care is the best solution for comprehensive and holistic care of children living with HIV.CHES has been providing community based care to PLWHA s(People Living With HIV /AIDS) and CAA s (Children Affected with AIDS)from the origin of the organization. The field area is the Cosmopolitan city of Chennai. The ta
Trainning program for woman in periphery areas.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11731); az Frers VM, Cozza R, Saenz MC;;; soltera, J Marmol - Bs As, Argentina; Synthesis A group of 12 women from Lomas de Zamora, was formed to participate in a Social Program Neighborhoods ,dealing with HIV/AIDS. Along the training period, there were 30 meetings that took the form of seminars. The second stage of the program consisted of doing a survey of the area to obtain the characteristics
Repeated assessments as a behavior change strategy for adults living with HIV.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11732); Lightfoot MA, Rotheram-Borus MJ, Gunderson G;;; University of Califonia, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, United States; BACKGROUND: Monitoring one s actions leads to changes in behaviors (e.g., diaries of food eaten, repeated assessments among control groups). Repeated self-assessments of sexual risk acts among persons living with HIV (PLH) may led to reductions in HIV transmission behaviors. A randomized controlled trial was conducted
Visibility to HIV-AIDS: Empowering workers of the health basic care in Santa Fe Province.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11733); Garma Maria Eugenia GM, Pierucci Graciela Mabel PG, Castro Rojas Sebastian CR;;; Programa Provincial de ETS/ SIDA, Rosario, Argentina; In this work, we introduce the preliminary conclusions of the training experience, wich began in the last six months, to prevent the sexual transmission of AIDS to the health crew who work in health basic care around the different health areas of Santa Fe in Argentina . The sanction in 1996 of the Provincial law n? 11.
Upbringing of HIV counsellors with a complementary vision, as a result of intersectorial work, between an governmental health agency and HIV prevention NGO, in Vina del Mar, Chile.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11734); Raphael T, Berendsen P;;; Servicio de Salud Vina del Mar-Quillota, Vina del Mar, Chile; ISSUES: Counsellors formation in co-participative program. DESCRIPTION: In 1999 Governmental Agency (Servicio de Salud Vina del Mar-Quillota), invite NGO (Corporacion Chilena de Prevencion del Sida), to work together in educational program of HIV counsellors formation, with an special complementary vision, more than th
The latent lava of HIV / AIDS - significance in the developing countries.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11736); Makarla SP;;; Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India; ISSUES: Mere negligence is the key role for different ways of HIV/AIDS epidemiology. DESCRIPTION: Negligence plays a vital role in the HIV/AIDS epidemic from the view pont of literates & illiterates. The HIV/AIDS virus is conquering the world by negligence to practicing of righteous concepts by literates and by neg
The project TreinAgente - capacitating communitary health agent in Rio Grande do Sul -Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11737); Brasil CS, Mayer RM, Strossi DC, Guerreiro R;;; Movimento Metropolitano de Reducao de Danos, Porto Alegre, Brazil; From all countries Brazil is third in aids cases. 70% of the cases in the state of Rio Grande do Sul concentrate on the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre city, which is the third one in Brazil in number of cases. The sharing of syringes are still letting the population of drug injectable users and their social net vuln
Play and learn about HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11738); Fumero Rodriguez O;;; Cabaiguan, Cuba; ISSUES: To develop a process of reflection and analysis since the beginning of the school age in order to accomplish on appropriate sexual education using the school boundary. DESCRIPTION: Prevention is an efficient weapon to fight HIV/AIDS that encouraged us to make some educational action with children from the secon
Behaviour change: The essential strategy for AIDS prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11739); Kyomugisha S, Katongole D, Nsubuga L;;; Philly Lutaaya Initiative / PWA Project, Kampala, Uganda; ISSUE: Today AIDS is becoming the leading cause of deaths. It s speed is amplified by related behavioural factors in individuals and in whole communities. OBJECTIVE: The education for life or the behaviour change program is based on the helping skills model of General Egan, the skilled helper This is a behavioural and
Psychological minimum care of people living with HIV at home.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11740); Tao A;;; Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; OBJECTIVES: Bring a psychosocial support to people living with HIV outside medical institutions. METHODS: Identified people living with HIV with the medical institutions of the ten municipalities in Abidjan. RESULTS: 1,675 people living with HIV have been identified and followed during 1 year with their consent. Among
Experience in the study of HIV sexual contacts in Ciudad Habana, Cuba. 1986-2001.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11741); Maria Elena Alonso ME, Reyes RR, Mria Isela Lantero MI, Torres RT, Manuel Santin MS, Diana Rodriguez Gabalda DR, Jose Joanes Fiol JJ;;; Ministerio de Salud, Ciudad Habana, Cuba; Since the implementation of the Cuban program in 1986, one of the most important sanitary interventions for the prevention and control of the HIV/Aids is Partner notification with the purpose of stopping the propagation of the virus by means of the education about individual s risk for transmitting or acquiring HIV inf
Partner Notification in Cuba: Results of 15 years of work.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11742); Fiol JJ, Valluerca JP, Torres Pena R, Santin Pena M, Abreu MI, Alonso Gomez ME;;; Ministry of Public Health, Ciudad Habana, Cuba; Partner Notification is an approach widely applied in Cuba as part of a comprehensive Control Progamme for HIV-infection and Aids since the very begining of the epidemic. Every newly diagnosed HIV-positive case is interviewed by a trained personel (epidemiologyst or STI specialized nurse) and is asked to mention his/he
Role of counseling in spousal communication to reduce risk of STD/HIV.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11743); Sahasrabuddhe VV, Gholap TA, Jethava YS, Joglekar NS, Brahme RG, Gaikwad BA, Wankhede AK, Mehendale SM;;; National AIDS Research Institute, Pune, India; ISSUES: Appropriate treatment of sexual partners of male STD patients is critical to curb the rapidly increasing incidence of HIV among married monogamous women in India . Syndromic management strategies that integrate motivational counseling of male STD patients will enhance the scope of treatment for their female par
To influence others for an innovative vision to fight AIDS in rural area.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11744); Nzeyimana A;;; Bujumbura, Burundi; ISSUES: The aim of the program is to lower transmission rates of HIV in Gitega region as of behaviour changes and to impvove the livelihoods of families affected. DESCRIPTION: * influencing the intervening parties to head towards the communities and not the opposite. Oxfam is facilitating the moving of the SWAA animato
Transmission of HIV by blood transfusion from a seronegative and p24 negative donor. Lessons for Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11745); Toro C, Rodes B, Colino F, Flores MV, Poveda E, de Mendoza C, Tellez MJ, Soriano V;;; Hospital Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; BACKGROUND: The risk of transmission of HIV-1 during the window period has been reduced significantly since the combination of p24 antigen to antibody screening assays. In an attempt to further reduce this risk, exclusion of HIV-RNA by NAT has been implemented. Herein, we describe a case of HIV-1 infection acquired by
Safe blood for the safer living.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11746); Alam MD;;; CCDB, Dhaka, Bangladesh; ISSUE: Up to 5% of HIV infections in developing world may still be due to transfusion of HIV contaminated Blood. HIV infection by blood transfusion is almost 100% effective in each case (WHO). Bangladesh needs 0.25 million blood bags/year but only 0.10-0.15 million bags can be collected. About 50%-60% of this blood is
Prevalence of transfusion transmissible infections in Ghana.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11747); Ampofo WK, Nii-Trebi N, Ansah J, Abe K, Naito H, Aidoo S, Nuvor V, Brandful J, Yamamoto N, Ofori-Adjei D, Ishikawa K;;; Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana; BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus types 1 and 2 (HIV-1/2), hepatitis B and C viruses (HBV, HCV), human T-lymphotrophic virus type-1 (HTLV-1) and Treponema pallidum (TP) are transmissible through blood transfusions. In Gana, the current blood transfusion scheme involves screening of blood for HBV and HIV only.
Developing national clinical guides for blood transfusion in Honduras.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11748); Zelaya-Pineda IA, Vinelli E, Pavon L, Scott PR, Fernandez- Vasquez JA;;; National Blood Council, Tegucigalpa MDC, Honduras; ISSUES: Since 1994, Honduras established the National Blood council (NBC), which has developed the overall strategies to provide safe blood. Supported by a specific law, has issued policies, regulations, and guides to develop and reinforce the national blood services. DESCRIPTION: In 1998, began the organization of the
The safety of blood transfusion at Nsanje rural hospital, Malawi:-an audit of laboratory results.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F11749); Mtonga RE;;; University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia; Introduction: Nsanje Rural District Hospital is located in the Shire Valley in at the Southern tip of Malawi . Infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, diarrhoels diseases, respiratory diseases, bilharziasis as well as anaemias an malnutrition are the main cases seen here. The hospital uses a substantial amount o
Haemovigilance: analysis of the avaliable information for its implementation according to a (re)investigation of AIDS cases related to blood transfusion history.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F11750); Fernandes MF;;; University of Sao Paulo - USP, Sao Paulo, Brazil; BACKGROUND. Haemovigilance may be an important tool to improve the safety of blood transfusion practice. Its properly implementation relies on the quality of the data generated by public health services. Transfusion-associated AIDS may be considered an exclusive transfusion reaction which, in Brazil , is syst
MSM, sexualities, identities and behaviours in South Asia Gay vs MSM?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11751); Ahmed S, Khan S;;; Bandhu Social Welfare Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh; ISSUE - Many donors, NGOs, govt. institutions, & even gay organisations working in the field of HIV/AIDS prevention see male sexualities as a singular construction based on a oppositional & hierarchal dichotomy of heterosexual/homosexual. Based on such a supposed distinction & division, the AIDS epidemic in
A study of the magnitude of knowledge and commitment for action against HIV/AIDS amongst the commercial sex workers in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11752); Banerjee SB;;; Government, Howrah, India; ISSUES: HIV/AIDS awareness, condom use, commercial sex workers, literacy. DESCRIPTION: About 300 commercial sex workers from a red light area at khalpara, siliguri, darjeeling in west bengal were included in the study regarding their level of awareness of HIV/AIDS/sexually transmitted diseases, use of condom vis-a-vis
International partnerships and their role in HIV prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11753); Martin CO, Newberger JD, Abdul-Quader AS, Duncan TW, Cortez C;;; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, United States; ISSUES: Mutual learning can have significant benefits for both the international and United States domestic response to HIV/AIDS. Many non-governmental organizations and AIDS service organizations (NGOs/ASOs) in the U.S. and abroad share similar issues and barriers in providing effective prevention and support for peop
Targeting rural families, students, truckers, migrant worker and prisoners.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11754); Arif RA;;; Humana People to People Inda, Jaipur, India; This is a story our arrival in a rural community, how we gained the trust of the people and how we began HIV/AIDS project. When we arrived in the block of 25villages in rural Rajasthan, we were met with hostility. It took time for the villagers to trust us, who were implementing an integrated village development projec
HIV prevention on highly risk populations and with bigger vulnerability.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11755); Garcia de Leon Moreno C, Diaz-Betancourt A, Izazola-Licea JA, Magis C, Panebianco S, Rojas-Aldama Y, Uribe-Zuniga P, Huerdo-Siqueiros J;;; AVE de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico; MEX-SIDA is an initiative integrated by NGO s working on HIV/AIDS and associations of people living with HIV of several regions of the country. We consider that this disease constitutes a public health and development problem with great social implications; therefore, our steps are based on citizenship surveillance of
Effective cross bonder intervention for transport workers and associated sexworkers can play important role in HIV/AIDS rrevention (A situation analysis of Benapole-Jessore, biggest land port in Bangladesh).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11756); Kazi FM, Chowdhury SA, Sharifuzzaman M, Jana S;;; Care-Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh; Introduction: In Benapole lot of trucks / lorrier are frequently crossing both Bangladesh and Indian border. On an average 700 truckers are crossing both the border and persons involved in this process are about 4000. As most of the trucks have to wait on an average 4/5 days to complete customs and other formalities, t
Effective empowerment of volunteers promotes positive community response in the fight against hiv/aids.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11757); Sendi K SK, Kaddumukasa AK, Katamujuna KE, Kapere KS;;; The AIDS Support Organisation (TAS0)(U)Ltd, Kampala, Uganda; ISSUE: Identifying potential volunteers, training them effectively and empower them to sustain the programme helps greatly in HIV prevention and care for people living with AIDS. PROJECT: Selected communities through baseline surveys by The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO) Uganda identify members willing to work as vol
Sex workers Organization could play a vital role to combat Trafficking of women and minors in Bangladesh.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11758); Alam S, Jana S, Kumar A, Kamal M, Chowdhury SU;;; Care-Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh; ISSUES: Capacity building of sex workers(SWs) organizations could play vital role in influence anti trafficking activities in Bangladesh . DESCRIPTION: In 2001 Trafficking intervention under HIV program of CARE-Bangladesh launched a pilot project to reduce the vulnerability of HIV/AIDS through combating Trafficking in
The activities of the Grenada AIDS foundation.: Int conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11759); [No authors listed];;;; Located in the southeastern caribbean just north of trinidad and venuezuela, the small nation state of grenada is made up of three islands: grenada itself and twenty miles to the north cariaccou and petite martinique. the population is just under 10, of which about 75% is of african descent. the remainder of european,
Integration of the needs of gay men with HIV into UK gay men's HIV prevention programmes.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11760); Summerside JB, Keogh M, Ward P;;; Terrence Higgins Trust, London, United Kingdom; ISSUES: The HIV prevention and sexual health needs of gay men with HIV have been until recently largely ignored, as HIV prevention programmes have focused on protecting the uninfected from them . Where HIV clinical and social care services have addressed such needs, this has largely been in the context of prohibitive a
A hidden sexuality: hijra sex workers and their risks of HIV/AIDS and std in Bangladesh.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11761); Azizul AH, Hijra MS, Shale MA;;; Bandhu Social Welfare Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh; BACKGROUND: Bangladesh-traditional Muslim society includes a strong Hijra community defined as transgender their life style as males includes full genital castration and cross-dressing. Main profession is Badhai Khata (asking for money for the sake of god) in addition selling of sexual services. Bandhu Social Welfare S
Behavior change communication project in Indonesia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11762); Sirait IA, Sutakertya IB, Prabawanti C;;; consultant, Jakarta, Indonesia; ISSUES: Behavior Change Communication as a Model to prevent HIV/AIDS/IMS transmission. DESCRIPTION: On previous years, a manual of Behavior Change Communication was developed based on adults learning methodology to increase the capacity of NGOs working with the issue of HIV/AIDS/STD in each provinces in
Community Counsellor's role in HIV/STD Prevention in a rural community.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11763); Tea-Oui MC, Niakamatchi BG, Kaine F, Ganiot A, Collomba ID;;; ANJLSC, Bangui, Central African Republic; BACKGROUND: Mobilising the community and giving them responsibilities of reducing the speed of HIV/STD in their respective community. METHODS: The program started in July 1999. Through community mobilisation and sensitisation, 8 credible community counsellors were identified with variation of age and education and more
Counselling for HIV positive women at the maternity national center of reference for HIV-AIDS, in Montevideo, Uruguay.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11764); Behrens LC, Santo CD;;; ASEPO, Uruguay; OBJECTIVES: This work intended to give strength and tools to women with HIV, so as to improve the quality of their lives and the full exercise of their rights. METHODOLOGY: Through clinical guidelines we obtained information that lead to improve health. Some of the contents of the guideline are: name, address, age, des
Reflecting on the existing partnership between the volunteers' corps -- VOSEM - and the health staff of the specialties outpatient clinic of Vila Prudente a unit of Sao Paulo healthy secretary.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11765); Arbex LD;;; Diva Funcia and Arnaldo Norberto Delgado, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Subject: Reflection on partnership among health professionals and civil society, which purports to assimilate the demands of patients and achieve institutional responses enlarged toward the improvement of health and life quality. this experience also looked for the need of implementing activities that may contribute to
Project capacity-building alliance to develop effective networks of assistance (project CADENA).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11766); Doria-Ortiz CD;;; Center for Health Policy Development, Inc. (CHPD), San Antonio, United States; ISSUES: Latinas/Hispanic women who are at risk for HIV/AIDS through male partners with incarceration experience. DESCRIPTION: Center for Health Policy Development, Inc. (CHPD s) Project Capacity-building Alliance to Develop Effective Networks of Assistance (Project CADENA), funded through the Centers for Disease Contro
Surat municipal corporation for effective targeted intervention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11768); Bhatia SR;;; Surat Municipal Corporation, Surat, India; ISSUES: Surat city is a zero unemployment zone in western india. The city with its 28 lakh population is famous for its industries. It attracts young people from many parts of the country as migrant workers. Surat has been an important sea port in yesteryears and so there is defind Red Light Area (RLA) in the city. Cur
Dating violence and HIV prevention of african american women in Palm Beach County.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11769); Hughes GD, Jones MA, Oyebola AA, Famuyide ME;;; Division of Epidemiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States; ISSUES: This discussion will focus on a preventive program that had provided culturally competent prevention and education in the areas of intimate partner violence prevention and HIV prevention to the African American community in Palm Beach County. The African American community affected by HIV/AIDS confront gaps in
Issues: Recruitment/Retention of Latino Women in a randomized HIV Intervention Chicago, IL, US. Tapia B, Perragallo NP, Ferrer L, Cianelli R and Rivero RA.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11770); Tapia B, Peragallo NP, Ferrer LM, Cianelli R, Rivero RA;;; University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, United States; DESCRIPTION: A community based program Proyecto SEPA ( Salud/ health, Educacion/education,Prevencion/prevention y Autocuidado/ self-care: R01NR04746-04, P.I. Peragallo) was tailored for Puerto Rican and Mexican women in Chicago, IL, US the goal was to target Latino women in the community. Attendance to the first interv
Commemoration of The Worldwide Day of AIDS in Arica.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11771); Gaspar JG, Benavides AB;;; Juntos por la Vida Organization, Arica, Chile; ISSUES: Sensitization of Arica community about HIV/AIDS through activities performed by people living with HIV/AIDS. DESCRIPTION: This project meant to perform four mass events to reach Arica community, specially gay people. Our objectives was to sensitize them about the problems faced by people living with HIV. We per
Towards de-constructing india's emerging msm identities and their implications for hiv/aids prevention and male sexual health.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11772); Row-Kavi A, Anand V, Deshmukh V, Aher A, Kumar G, Shetty V, Anand V, Deshmukh V, Aher A, Aher A;;; The Humsafar Trust, Mumbai, India; ISSUES: Public health authorities and funders are wary of interventions among msm because of invisibility and absolute numbers. De-constructing msm sector and its most vulnerable sub-populations is the main problem for gay ngos in India . DESCRIPTION: Geography of msm was developed and deconstructed into highly ident
Developing a community-based HIV counseling, testing and referral program with the capacity for evaluation and ongoing improvement of outreach services.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11773); Spielberg F, Perla M, Saldivar E, Harris-Myricks D, Little P, Jackson S, Chaffee F;;; University of Washington, Seattle, United States; ISSUES: People of color are at increased risk for HIV and are more likely to be diagnosed late. Culturally acceptable community-based HIV counseling, testing and referral may lead to HIV prevention and earlier detection of HIV infection. Academic collaborators may assist community organizations to integrate sustainable
Community care and support for HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11774); Chopra R;;; Mrs, Delhi, India; ISSUE: Prayatn had been working towards developing community s capacity to respond to its health and developmental needs in Sanjay Colony since 1996. General health is grossly neglected in the area and people are highly vulnerable to infections and diseases because of poor environmental sanitation and lack of basic civ
Supporting PLHAs to form their CBOs ...a TOOL for empowering PLHAs experiences from rural Andhra Pradesh in India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11775); Yarru YS;;; AIRTDS, Kattevaram - 522 295, India; ISSUES: In addition to metro cities the infection rate is increasing among rural population with 3 to 4 youth and women. Counselling facilities, povery, exploitation, high stigma and discrimation makes life miserable. Action for Integrated Rural and Tribal Development Social Service Society (AIRTDS) is a local NGO whic
Role of cultural folk media for the prevention of HIV/AIDS at community level.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11776); Mridha DR, Nandy DR, Hossen DR;;; Bangladesh Medical Association, Dhaka, Bangladesh; ISSUES: Cultural folk media can be an effective way of prevention and control of HIV/AIDS especially in the communities where literacy rate is poor. This is because of the reasons that message delivered in this way with the help of community people is well understood and well accepted. DESCRIPTION: Ban
Community based health care approach to HIV in rural areas.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11777); Kalia A;;; President-Child Survival India, New Delhi, India; ISSUE: Large number of rural people are suspected to be infected with HIV in future, their numbers running into millions. It is proposed to see the issue of reducing morbidity and mortality as-a)Risk assessment, diagnosis, therapeutics care and support and counselling b)Integrating HIV care with Reproductive and child
From Advocacy to Action against HIV/AIDS in Africa A WHO/Italian Initiative.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11778); Ghidinelli MN, Moeti M, Aloi A, Teklehamanot S;;; World Health Organization FCH/Department of HIV/AIDS, Geneva, Switzerland; ISSUE: At the United Nations Special Session on HIV/AIDS in June 2001, governments committed to ambitious targets and goals, emphasizing the urgency to move from advocacy to action. As increased resources are becoming available, it is time to develop and implement focused, feasible and sustainable plans of action based
Sustainable and replicable strategy for community-level HIV/AIDS intervention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11779); Ojidoh CJ, Okide N;;; Community Life Project, Lagos, Nigeria; ISSUES: One major challenge of implementing community level HIV/AIDS interventions is how to engage grassroots people in a sustained manner to bring about real behaviour change. Grassroots people are often outside mainstream communication channels and so cannot easily be reached through television, radio and newspapers
Prevention work in poor areas of Rosario City.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11780); Jambrino ML, Di E, Cabrera PD, Gonzalez EG, Colonna SM;;; O.F.E.S. (Organizacion Familiares Enfrentando al Sida), Rosario, Argentina; ISSUES: HIV/AIDS advance in poor population is important. O.F.E.S. (Families Confronting AIDS Organisation) proposed the formation of community nets to attend to health promotion and HIV/AIDS prevention through participative spaces directly involved in each neighborhood. Unsatisfied basic needs, unemployment, teenage p
Hiv/Aids awareness and information, base of prevention?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11781); Jambrino ML, Viegas HJ, Cabrera PD, Gonzalez EG, Di E, Lascares GD, Colonna SM;;; O.F.E.S. (Organizacion Familiares Enfrentando al Sida), Rosario, Argentina; ISSUES: 20 years of HIV/AIDS world epidemic tought us that lack of information and interest in it are the most important factors of the illness spreading. O.F.E.S. (Families Confronting Aids Organisation) knowing this from our information line and the counseling and detection area proposed a study of the amount of know
Community based hiv prevention activities.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11782); Dikko DH;;; Women and Youth Support, Kano, Nigeria; ISSUES: The problem of HIV/AIDS is a major concern in Nigeria . By 1999, the country had a prevalence of 5.4%, indicating that about 2.6 million Nigerians were HIV infected (Federal Ministry of Health, 1999 Sentinel Surveillance). This number is believed to be rising owing to a combination of factors such as poverty, w
The peripatetic henfil centre for testing and counselling (Peripatetic Henfil-CTC).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11783); Carrasco DP, Oki S, Oliveira SM;;; STD/AIDS Coordination of Sao Paulo City Health Department - Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Issues The Peripatetic Henfil-CTC is a programme directed at the homeless people who attend day centres provided in the central area of Sao Paulo ( Brazil ) by NGOs, with the intention of preventing STDs/HIV. Description Sao Paulo, with a population of 10 million, had 8706 homeless people in the year 2000, with 4980 of
Mitigating the spread of HIV/AIDS/STDs among men.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11784); Bhatacharya RD, Upadhyay J, Jani H, Doria C, Patel R;;; Director GAP-ISRCDE, Ahmedabad, India; ISSUES: The primary stakeholder of the project was men at High Risk Behaviour .The study had been carried out at different sites, where conglomeration of groups could be identified because of occupational reasons. Targeted Intervention was carried out on different professional groups like drivers, construction workers,
Addressing Issues of HIV/AIDS in caste-rigid rural areas in India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11785); Singh P, Nair RV, Shah S, Purohit A, Mora CJ, Shah RM;;; FXB Rajasthan Society, Sumerpur, India; ISSUES: Spreading awareness on HIV/AIDS issues is a very difficult job in rural India , especially in rural Rajasthan. A strong caste system and cultural barriers make discussion of HIV/AIDS related topics a Herculean task. DESCRIPTION: In-depth surveys were carried out among 500 migrant workers wives.
The salvation army HIV/AIDS care and prevention program in Korea. (Community approach based).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11786); Yoo MH;;; The Salvation Army HIV/AIDS Care and Prevention Office, Seoul, Republic of Korea; ISSUES: 1. Faster spread of epidemic in Korea The new infection increase rate was 52% comparing to 2000. 2. 97% of cases is through sexual contact, increase of women infected, and drug user 3. Risk factors increases; Low number of comdom use, Adults with Multi-sexual parters,CSW business expansion, Pressure on Youth fr
The religious penance - As global significance!.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11787); Makarla SP;;; Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India; ISSUE: An act which shows that you regret for some thing, in the name of God - Religious Penance. PILGRIMS as unknowing victims of HIV/AIDS. DESCRIPTION: The project is carried out in two different temples of hindu religion for head shave and pinning, piercing & hooking. Head shaving is also practiced by muslims, c
HIV intervention for working class.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11788); Bakare IP;;; MAIDS, Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; ISSUES: It is not always easy to reach out to workers especially those whose staff strength runs into thousands or with many branch offices. After several attempts, we lately decided to train the management of these big companies,who will in turn organize mini educational programs for the workers. For us to reach every
Example of involvement of Gulf prefectorial health office in fighting against HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11789); Koffi-Kuma KO;;; Gulf Health District, lome, Togo; ISSUES: Help in reducing the rate of infection of HIV in Gulf Health District DESCRIPTION: - Drawing up an action plan - Installation of a IEC Prefectorial Team - Training of health Staff in prevention of infections - Identification of NGO s/Associations in fighting against AIDS in the Gulf District - Involvement of th
Diagnosis of the impact in the 7 days for life campaign NGO Voluntarios contra el SIDA (Volunteers against AIDS) Rosario - Santa Fe - Argentina.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11790); Casas GC, Gonzalez MO, Caffarena G;;; Voluntarios Contra el Sida, Rosario, Argentina; ISSUES: Voluntarios Contra el Sida collaborated and took part in two campaign organized by the Argentinean AIDS Society, affiliate to the IAS. Each one of them had its own specific objective. The results we reached led us to think about new strategies to be established. DESCRIPTION: Each campaign has been developed in
Defining coordinated activities surrounding HIV prevention, research, and healthcare.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11791); Silver S, Frank L;;; George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, United States; ISSUES: Prevention, care of those infected, and research into all areas surrounding HIV/AIDS involves coordinated efforts between many U.S. public and private institutions. However, this has taken time, and organizational skills to devise and maintain a community planning process that includes a multitude of individual
Wide and varied coverage: Gujarat Experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11792); Teraiya D, Pandya UA, Patel AA, Mehta ND;;; Project Support Unit, Gujarat State AIDS Control Society, Ahmedabad, India; ISSUES: HIV does not discriminate people and hence it infect anyone and everyone today. Apart from the prevention work undertaken in Gujarat for 100% at risk populations, the sexual health needs of bridge population are also to be addressed. Gujarat has identified special categories such as diamond cutters, sea ferryin
Linking youth sexuality and livelihoods: a viable strategy for HIV/AIDS prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11793); Mehta A;;; Deepak Charitable Trust, Vadodara, India; ISSUES: At present, large proportions of young people live in the threat of HIV/AIDS. Statistics reveal that in 2001, approximately 6000 young people aged 15-24 became infected with HIV every day. Numerous efforts are underway to create awareness on sexuality and STI/HIV/AIDS in adolescents through fairs, camps and oth
Health education and intervention on HIV/AIDS in the risk area.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11794); Wang Y, Zeng Y, Xu H, Xu H;;; National Center for disease prevention and control of china, beijing, China; ISSUE: The HIV epidemic has entered into a critical phase in China where there is a rapid increase in infection rate. Unofficially, it was estimated that there were over 600,000 cases of HIV infections by the end of 2000, up to date may be one million. Most of HIV infected and AIDS patients are from IDUs. But, the seve
Combining different approaches for HIV prevention in a low-prevalence setting: the case of Morocco.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11795); Choqairi A, Lamzaini R, Kdada S, Bisbis S, Greenall M;;; AMSED, Rabat, Morocco; ISSUES: There are many different approaches for working on HIV/AIDS: no approach works with every section of a population in every context. However, community interventions must engage a range of community members, whilst paying attention to the needs of those most vulnerable. DESCRIPTION: AMSED has supported community
Winter course on HIV/AIDS prevention for rural young people in 9th Region of Chile.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11796); Nienhuser GN, Diaz CD, Garrido EG, Fuentealba JF;;; Dame una Mano Organization, Temuco, Chile; ISSUES: Sensitization on HIV/AIDS, transmission of HIV, HIV/AIDS prevention and sexuality. DESCRIPTION: This activity was conducted last winter holidays and it took a week. 60 young people took part in it, they came from several rural villages of 9th Region of Chile . The course was divided into several modules such as
Sexually transmitted disease (STD) incidence in HIV infection.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11797); Gatica JG, Dittborn MC;;; REOSS Organizaton, Santiago, Chile; ISSUES: treatment and care of STD and its relevance in HIV expansion control and prevention DESCRIPTION: Conscious of the relevance of HIV problematic, a small group of health, social assistant professionals and volunteers gathered to give a response in relation to HIV prevention, giving assistance, orientation, care a
Strengthening intervention on HIV/AIDS and creating an environment without discrimination against the PLWHA in the risk area.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11798); Wang Y, Zeng Y, Xu H, Xu H;;; National center for disease prevention and control of china, beijing, China; ISSUE: The HIV epidemic has entered into a critical phase in China where there is a rapid increase in infection rate. Unofficially, it was estimated that there were over 600,000 cases of HIV infections by the end of 2000, up to date may be one million. Most of people living with HIV/AIDS are from IDUs. But, the severe
Municipal program of prevention of STD/AIDS BH de maos dadas contra a AIDS Belo Horizonte, MG - Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11799); Marques CT, Buzon VF, Bicalho HN, Miguel CM;;; Municipal Health Council, Belo Horizonte, Brazil; The social construction and the history of the AIDS was marked by rigid patriarchal traditions, fomenting prejudice based in the idea of death and promiscuity, that has remained until today. That idea contributed violently to the increase of the epidemic disease and putting off the rules of fight against the illness. H
Improving the expertise and skills of health-care workers of a prevention and treatment Project on STD/AIDS for underserved communities, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11800); Grinsztejn B, Veloso VG, Pilotto JH, Derrico M, Carreteiro M, Pereira M, Morgado M, Bastos FI;;; Evandro Chagas Hospital Research Center - Fiocruz and SMS - Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; ISSUES: HIV/AIDS has been spreading vigorously to persons with low educational level, unemployed and/or engaged in low-paying jobs, most of them living in deprived communities. Two national programs: The Community Health Agents Program (PACS) and the Family Health Program (PSF) have been strategic in the reform of the
Adapting best practices to new venues: A one-day workshop on goal setting in feild-based encounters.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11801); Buitron M, Rodriguez JC;;; Harbor-UCLA Research &Education Institute, Los Angeles, United States; ISSUES: Best Practice interventions are those that have been proven to reduce HIV risk and that can be reproduced effectively, outside of the research setting. One of the limits of these theory-based interventions comes from their not being conducted with different at-risk populations, or to adapting them in settings o
HIV/AIDS Hotline in Chile: Profile and concerns of callers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11802); Romero MI, Hernandez H, Lopez VM, Arredondo A, Zubarew T, Parra V, Villarroel L, Artigas F;;; Escuela de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile; BACKGROUND: FONOSIDA, an HIV hotline, was implemented by the National Commission on AIDS in 1997 to provide counselling and information for the general population. OBJECTIVES: To describe the characteristics of callers, motives and information sought, risk behaviour and outcomes. METHODS: Data from the FONOSIDA databas
Development of collective of women in sex work, gay and bisexual men and people with HIV and AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11803); Louis ML, Marutharaj M;;; Institution(siaap), Chennai, India; BACKGROUND: Providing services for HIV prevention and care has to be reinforced by building community identity and empowerment for vulnerable people, especially women in sex work, gay and bisexual men and people affected by HIV and AIDS. The role of NGOs had been in identifying vulnerable communities and initiating pre
From awareness to concerted action: Systematic development of a community-supported response to HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11804); Ntlabati PL, Kelly KJ;;; Centre for AIDS Development, Research and Evaluation (CADRE), Grahamstown, South Africa; BACKGROUND: The paper describes an action research project which began with contextual analysis of mediators of youth responses to HIV/AIDS and proceeded to development of a community-supported framework of concerted action. It explores community development challenges involved in responding to HIV/AIDS in a resource p
Evolution of a community-based organization serving Ali/Aravani (male-to-female transgender/transsexual community) in South India: Sharing our experiences.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11805); Babu P, Vadivelu AK, Ponnusamy AB;;; ThamilNadu Aravanigal Association (THAA), Chennai, India; ISSUE: Ali/Aravani (male-to-female transgender/transsexual) community is one of the most vulnerable & marginalized groups in India . Adequate attention has not been given to Ali community in the HIV prevention and care programs of government of India. DESCRIPTION: In Tamil Nadu, over the past 10 years some HIV prev
Breaking the silence.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11806); Mathew ML;;; Institiution, Gandhidham, India; ISSUES: Lack of awareness among vulnerable groups like sex-workers, truck drivers and cleaners in Gandhidham. Project: Creating awareness on prevention of HIV/AIDS and treatment on STD. Project in Gandhidham targeting the above High Risk Behavior group involving Gujarat State AIDS Control Society and community based or
Soy Restaurants to provide access to nutrition support to thousands of people in rural and urban areas.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11807); Zimondi I;;; Humana People to People, Gaborone, Botswana; ISSUES: Today in Africa millions of people are living with HIV and are at great risk of developing AIDS within a very short period of time just because they are malnourished, and thus have a weak immune system. By adding products from soybeans to their meals their immune system would improve within few months, and prol
The HTC health connection: An integrated living and learning HIV prevention, education, and training model using an academic-CBO-governmental partnering approach.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11808); Murphy DL;;; Huston-Tillotson College, Austin, TX 78721, United States; ISSUES: The large population of African American (AA) students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) represents an optimal opportunity for impacting HIV in the African American (AA)Community through, not only prevention, education, and intervention, but training, since most are from the community, sen
Operational mapping as an instrument for monitoring STI/HIV/AIDS behavior change prevention program.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11809); Pant B;;; Nepal; Recently Outreach Educators (OEs) have been made responsible for outreach education as well as selecting, training, and mobilizing the Peer Communicators (PCs) to provide repeated one-on-one educational contacts to change the risk behaviors of female sex workers (FSWs) and their clients- transport workers, factory work
Is the anonymous, confidential AIDS information hotline still a useful service?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11810); Recasens A, Martinez-Alonso JL, Aguilera R, Burguera R, Mansilla R, Delgado S, Gomez MJ, Gimenez A;;; Programa per a la Prevencio i l'Assistencia de la Sida. Departament de Sanitat i Seguretat Social., Barcelona, Spain; BACKGROUND: Since 1987 the Program of AIDS Assistance and Prevention in Catalonia has provided a telephone hotline offering anonymous and confidential information on AIDS, which is free since 1992. It deals with all kinds of questions concerning HIV infection and if necessary refers callers to clinical and other servic
Issues: Will community participate actively in targeted intervention project? What could be the expected level of participation?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11811); Charles B, Sivan A, Kapur S;;; AIDS Prevention and Control Project, Chennai, India; DESCRIPTION: AIDS prevention and control project in Tamil Nadu supports 32 intervention projects reaching out to different vulnerable groups. The experience shows that the level of participation differs with each group. Highly mobile communities in spite of their mobility show interest in participate in intervention pr
Youth and sexual diversity: HIV/AIDS prevention for youg lower-class men who have sex with men in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11812); Almeida V, Rios LF, Parker R, Terto JR V;;; Associacao Brasileira Interdisciplinar de AIDS, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; ISSUES: The project aims to make young men who have sex with men aware of their situation of extreme vulnerability in respect to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, to teach them to adopt safe sex practices and to answer the various factors that lead to vulnerability. The project gathers together questions of health and citizenship
Rotary-unaids initiative on working with new generations for a safer world.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11813); Rane GP;;; Rotary-UNAIDS Coop. Prog. on HIV/AIDS, Rotary International District 3140,, Mumbai, India; ISSUES: By our neglects, emerging a possible unsafe world - threats to our New Generations. Majority of our children are living as street children, child labor, childworld infected by HIV/AIDS - possibly creating a Fourth Unsafe World, with ever expanding unsafe World of Girl Child. There are over roughly one million c
Voluntary confidential counseling and testing strategies for PMTCproject implementation.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11814); Mazwi Z, Mgqwetho T, Mshumpela T;;; HIV Directorate, Western Cape Provincial Health Department, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa; ISSUES: Mother to child HIV prevention pilot programme was implemented in Khayelitsha in the Western Cape on the Jan 99. The programme was implemented at the only two Midwife Obstetric Units(MOU) in the district, together responsible for approximately 5000 deliveries per year. DESCRIPTION: The programme strategies incl
Lafa -- model for regional HIV prevention and sexual health promotion.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11815); Asp AK;;; Lafa, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden; LAFA is a unit within Stockholm County Council s public health department. The unit works to prevent HIV, other sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancies, and promotes reproductive health and sexual well-being. LAFA s main target groups are young people, immigrants, men who have sex with men and p
Strengthening partnerships with males who have sex with males youth communities aged 15 to 24 for peer education and community action.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F11816); de Mesa JA, de Guzman MP;;; The Library Foundation, Manila, Philippines; ISSUE: The MSM community especially the young (aged 15-24) are among the more vulnerable groups in terms of possible HIV/AIDS transmission. In spite of this however, interventions specifically targeting MSM youth have yet to be mainstreamed within health education and outreach programs of government and non-government
Involvement of PLWA in care and support and prevention programmes in Burkina Faso.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F11817); Bassonon D, Soulama K, Some PA, Renterghem HL;;; Initiative Privee et Communautaire de lutte contre le VIH/SIDA (IPC/BF), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; ISSUES: AIDS programs in Burkina Faso have led to a multitude of projects developed by CBOs and to a greater visibility and involvement of PLWA. CBOs are the principal referral points people who want to be tested and for those who tested positive. The CBOs are thus expected to provide overall care and support for PLWA.
Creating an AIDS survival kits for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F11818); Sarabia-de Leon AL;;; Women's Media Circle Foundation Inc., Quezon City, Philippines; ISSUES: Given that discussion of Sexuality and Reproductive Health Issues are extremely difficult in the Philippines , a Catholic Country, it is important to find a way by which workers can access information on this, and HIV-AIDS, at the points where their attention is captive. Finding an Effective Way to introduce HI
HIV/AIDS care and prevention by the Salvation Army Team in Korea.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11819); Yoo MH;;; The Salvation Army HIV/AIDS care and prevention team, Seoul, Republic of Korea; ISSUES: 1. Faster spread of epidemic in Korea The new infection increase rate in 2001 was 52% comparing to 2000. 2. 97% of cases is through sexual contact, increase of women infected, and drug user. 3. Risk factors increases; Low number of comdom use, Adults with Multi-sexual parters,CSW business expansion, Pressure on
Improving access to care of people living with HIV?AIDS as best practice.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11820); Kampango GS;;; MANET+, Lilongwe, Malawi; ISSUE: increasing number of patients with AIDS related diseases causing congwstion in hospitals. DESCRIPTION: The Malawi Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (MANET+) identifies the work on Improving Access to care of people living with HIV/AIDS and the affected as a frm of best practice in coping with the impact of
Creating AIDS comprentent communities through public/private partnerships: Uganda's experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11821); Kasheeka EB, Kasheeka EB, Korukiiko NL;;; Uganda AIDS Commission, Kampala, Uganda; ISSUE: Although Uganda has managed to reduce the HIV prevalence rates since 1995 to date, the current rate of 6.1 % (MOH) is still unacceptably high. According to the current statistics at 99.7 % (UDHS, 2000) but behaviour change has not reflected this level of awareness. Government is cognizant of the fact that commun
Emerging lessons from HIV/AIDS behaviour change communication strategy in Kenya.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11822); Natecho A, Ndolo MH, Tahhir T, Orege PA, Elkins D, Gachara M;;; National AIDS Control Council, Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya; BACKGROUND: Kenya recently published a document entitled The Kenya National HIV/AIDS Communication Strategy to addresbehaviour change through multi-sectoral communication programs. ISSUES: Despite high level of awareness the HIV infection rate is still high (13.5% ). Condom use is low, despite high condom sales data re
Community -level prevention intervention programs/activities.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11823); Chandhok K, Sankaran S;;; DESH, Chennai, India; ISSUE: Marginalised population in urban backward settlements, especially women are vulnerable to HIV infection. The situation calls for a holistic integrated gender specific and culture sensitive targeted intervention involving the community. DESCRIPTION: This paper will describe the attempt made to integrate HIV preve
Role of the resource centre of the ministry in charge of the campaign against HIV/AIDS and STI.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11824); Kone MN, Makan C, Kone A, Koua G, Kone D;;; Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; BACKGROUND:- Important amount of documents about HIV/AIDS and STI in the world -Difficult access to right and relevant information -Resource centre specialised in issues of HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis -Help the Ivorian population have access to the information related to AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Tubercul
SOS aids by the ngo lumiere action of people living with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11825); Tao A;;; Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; BACKGROUND: the SOS AIDS is a cell created in January, 2001 by the NGO of people living with HIV Lumiere Action in order to give information about HIV/AIDS and intercourses diseases throughout phone calls, letters, visits at the head office of the NGO. OBJECTIVES: 1 - sensitize the population 2 - promote the voluntary
Increasing scale and improving the quality of prevention, care and support responses at community level in Zambia: a multiple intermediary NGO/CBO support model.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11826); Siame DC, McLanachan C;;; International HIV/AIDS Alliance Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia; ISSUES: Zambia has a national HIV/AIDS prevalence rate of 20%. The response to the epidemic has been constrained by inadequate resources and institutional capacities. There is an urgent need to both scale up and strategically focus resources and responses at all levels. DESCRIPTION: The International HIV/AIDS Alliance
The Human Face Of HIV/AIDS, Presenting Ourselves As We Are.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11827); Maudlin PR;;; PLWH/A (NSW) Inc., Sydney, Australia; ISSUES:- The Positive Speakers Bureau (PSB) is a project of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NSW) Inc. and has over a eight year period provided the community with trained speakers who have been prepared to share their personal experiences of living with HIV/AIDS. DESCRIPTION:- The aim of the project and the speaker is to
Intervention on HIV/AIDS community level prevention among young peoople involved in sex workers in Makerere III slums, Kampala/ Uganda.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11828); Jukko TS;;; Namirembe Health Department, Kampala, Uganda; ISSUE: Youth in slum appears more vulnerable to STDS, HIV/ AIDS. High level of poverty has forced them into risky commercial several practices leading to occupational transmission. Project: The project initiated and run by the youth concerned and ex sex workers promotes reproductive health education, HIV prevention and
VHS/AIDS and STD prevention among specific groups of women through a social marketing of the feminine condom.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11829); Romero EM;;; Brigada Callejera de Apoyo a la Mujer, Mexico; Brackground:The purpose of the campaign is to promote a method under the control of women than offers protection from both VHS/AIDS/STD and non desired pregnancy. The hypothesis sustains that the acceptability of the feminine condom would be high if the price is reasonable, if the product is available at drugstores and
Education and Information in HIV/AIDS: concerning to experience of waiting room.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11830); Oliveira de Oliveira AC;;; University's Hospital Pedro Ernesto, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; ISSUES: The communication and the educational information have been promoting preventive and practical educational actions that intend to reach in a medium term, a significant adhesion to the treatment of the people living with HIV/AIDS. DESCRIPTION: The people living with HIV/AIDS followed by the Service of Infectious
Marketing dual protection for youth.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11831); Ainslie RC, Figueroa ME;;; Johns Hopkins University/CCP, Baltimore, MD, United States; Issue Dual protection messages (unwanted pregnancy and HIV/AIDS) to market condoms. Description In Nicaragua the BodyGuard condom was launched using an innovative communication strategy with three elements: 1) launching condom using dual protection concept; 2) producing creative messages conveying an overarching theme
The implications of the wording of condom advertisement for HIV/AIDS activities in Nigeria.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11832); Nelson-Twakor EN;;; Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Ibadan, Nigeria; ISSUES: Although the promotion of condom for sexual preventive measure dates back to the mid 1980s in Nigeria , the promotional activities by non governmental organisations involved in the social marketing efforts have generated some negative reactions in recent times. This reaction may be attributed to the stronger an
Promotion of men condom - proximity's prevention on HIV/AIDS in prostitution places: Club des Amis de la Prudence (CLAP) - Programme de Marketing Social au Cameroun (PMSC).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11833); Salla ME;;; Yaounde, Cameroon; BACKGROUND: To permit sex workers and customers to have intercourses with least risk, the PMSC and CLAP have manage a project with principal objective to push men condom near the user by sale place creation in hotels, bars, auberges, etc Prudence Plus is the men condom subsidize by the Ministry of Public Health and pro
Capacity building of private medical practitioners on the management of STD/HIV.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11834); Noor Mohemed Usman N, Entore Ramachandran Babu ER, Arnold JP, Begum RA;;; TNVHA, Chennai, India; BACKGROUND: Tamil Nadu stands second in the incidence of HIV in India . This may be due to increased incidence of STD (15.8) in the general population. Its a known fact that proper management & control of STD will definitely decrease the incidence of HIV. 60 per cent of STD patients seek treatment from Private Medi
Viral trends of STI in STD Clinic at Red Light Area of Mumbai.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11835); Shah AJ;;; Senior Medical Officer, STD Clinic, Belasis Road, Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Mumbai, India; ISSUES: Attendees at STI care clinic shows rise in HIV. Genital ulcerative diseases are known to increase the risk of HIV infection. Prompt management of STIs has reduced the bacterial STIs. However rise in viral STIs has increased the risks of HIV Infection among the Population especially with High Risk Sexual Behavio
Determinants of primary health care centers utilization by STI patients in Casablanca.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11836); Heikel J, Benkirane J, Tahiri S, Bousfiha N, Chebbak S, Maaroufi A;;; School of Medicine, Casablanca, Morocco; BACKGROUND: Morocco belongs to a region of low HIV prevalence (0.001% among blood donnors, 0.07% among pregnantg women and 0.25% among STI patients .Meanwhile, the number of other STI is high estimated to be 600.000 cases yearly. and the question of undernotification is still asked. The objective of this study is to id
Promoting syndromic management of sexually transmitted diseases among health care providers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11837); Louis L;;; Prakriti, Chennai, India; ISSUE: In Hosur, Tamil Nadu, the STD / HIV AIDS prevention program for truckers also targets highway sex workers. Having a high prevalence of STIs, sex workers & truckers accessed health care providers, but found the laboratory procedures too complicated & time consuming. This resulted in loss of income and enc
Increasing health seeking behavior of sex workers through a standardized educational package.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11838); Villanueva-Cortez GP, Pagcaliwagan T;;; Philippine National AIDS Council Secretariat, Department of Health, Manila, Philippines; ISSUES: Routine testing for STI is required prior to issuance of health certifiates to registered sex workers (RSW). Health education and counseling are not provided during these visits to the clinic, hence, they are tested and treated for infections they don t even know how they got or could have prevented. Can health
Acceptance and non-acceptance of STI/STD check-up programs for prevention of HIV and AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11839); Nainakwal RN;;; International Institute for population Scieces, Mumbai, India, Mumbai, India; BACKGROUND: In an effort to increase prevention of HIV and AIDS, the government of India reinforced STI/STD check up programs. An exploratory study was conducted to examine the strength and weaknesses of the program, the factor and condition influencing acceptance or non-acceptance of the STI/STD check up programs.
Dual complementary approach for STI care in Cambodia; achievements and challenges.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11840); Crabbe F, Seng SW, Hor BL, Kiv BS, Mean CV;;; Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium; ISSUES: With a national HIV prevalence rate of 2.8% in 2000, Cambodia has had the most serious HIV epidemic in Asia. HIV transmission is predominantly sexual, with purchase of commercial sex playing a major role. The national HIV prevalence was 31.1% among brothel-based sex workers in 2000. Strengthening of STI service
Application of didactic resources in training courses of STI's syndromic approach in health care services of Bolivia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11841); Navarro F, Tinajeros F, Canedo R;;; STI and HIV National Program, La Paz, Bolivia; ISSUE: Training of health staff in Primary Health Care Services, in the syndrome treatment of STI, need an objective explanation, specially in the syndrome concept. For this purpose, have been designed tools as syndrome bands and cards with a characteristic of a puzzle. DESCRIPTION: As a first step an explanation is gi
A study of STD care in slum of Surat city.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11842); Rathod UL;;; Surat Municipal Corporation, Surat, India; ISSUES: Controlling STDs, HIV/AIDS in Surat City of 2.5 million Populations through sex counseling, EDPT and condom promotion within the existing health apparatus. Instead of a target group focused approach adoption of an overarching umbrella approach covering various occupational and social groups together. DESCRIPTIO
Working toward preventing HIV by increasing knowledge about Chlamydia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11843); Shields SA, Wong T, Jolly AM, Kim J, Sutherland WD;;; Health Canada, Ottawa, Canada; OBJECTIVES: It has been established that those who have some sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are more likely to contract HIV Some sexually transmitted diseases (STD) increase the acquisition and transmission of HIV. Rates of STD are influenced by high rates in certain vulnerable segments of the population, such as
Working toward preventing HIV by increasing knowledge about chlamydia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11844); Shields SA, Wong T, Jolly AM, Kim J, Sutherland WD;;; Bureau Of HIV/AIDS, STD &TB, Centre for Infectious Diseases, Health Canada, Ottawa, Canada; OBJECTIVES: It has been established that those who have some sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are more likely to contract HIV Some sexually transmitted diseases (STD) increase the acquisition and transmission of HIV. Rates of STD are influenced by high rates in certain vulnerable segments of the population, such as
Increasing awareness and disensitization On STDs and AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11845); Bienvenida DL;;; Friendly Care Foundation, San Juan, Philippines; ISSUES: It still remains anathema among many Filipinos to discuss issues concerning sex. Initiatives for awareness concerning STD/AIDS usually through television advertisements are few and far between. Unless more people are made aware of and disensitized on the general concepts of STD/AIDS as part of our reproductive
Prevalence and takes some STDs in charge at the pregnant women imply in a program of prevention of the transmission of the mother's HIV to the child in Senegal.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11846); Ndir I, Gaye A, Mbaye N;;; Centre de sante Roi baudouin, DAKAR, Senegal; BACKGROUND: - To determine the prevalence of the STDs at the living pregnant women with the HIV, inclusive in a program of transmission prevention of the mother s HIV has the child. - To assure a good hold in charge of these STDs to avoid the vertical transmission. METHODS: It is a retrospective survey based on the exa
Establishing an STD clinic for men who have sex with men (MSM): experiences of an Indian community-managed organization.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11847); Chakrapani V, Govindan J, Joseph M, Balasubramaniam S;;; Social Welfare Association for Men (SWAM), Chennai, India; ISSUE: Sexuality minorities face many barriers in accessing appropriate health care. Health care providers attitude towards & knowledge about persons with diverse sexualities may affect the quality of care provided to this population. DESCRIPTION: Social Welfare Association for Men (SWAM) is a community-managed org
Preventing HIV transmission before and during pregnancies among the young women of tribal communities involved in selling sex in rural areas of Jaipur, India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11848); Jain K;;; Jaipur, India; ISSUE: Preventing transmission from mother to child among young women by providing them with Voluntary Counselling and Testing services and education in relation to reproductive and sexual health. DESCRIPTION: The young women of tribal communities involved in selling sex in the rural area districts Jaipur in the Rajast
Mobilising the Church into AIDS education and care.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11849); Chaplin JR;;; Africa Inland Church, Nairobi, Kenya; ISSUES: With notable exceptions, the Church has often been slow to get involved in the AIDS field. Yet in many parts of the world a large part of the population identifies itself with the Church. Reasons for this lack of involvement are varied but often include fear, ignorance, failure to see a role or responsibility f
The silence of the church.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11850); Apenoutsou AK;;; JEUNESSE CHRETIENNE FACE AU SIDA, LOME, Togo; ISSUES: The propagation of the HIV/AIDS in our societies within these last years is uncomparable. The economical difficulties helping, the disease was disseminated quickly in the population, specially among the youth sacrified on the alter of unconsciousness and incompetence of the adults, parents and the authorities w
The evolution of a church's response.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11851); Shyamprasad S, Williams J, Irudayasamy U, Shyamprasad KM;;; AIDS desk - UELCI, Chennai, India; ISSUES: The HIV/AIDS epidemic is one that is consistently varying.. This constant change and shift is in turn reflected in the needs and issues that have to be addressed Activities taken to contain the epidemic also need to be constantly evaluated, reorganized and restructured so as to be effective. DESCRIPTION: The pr
Prevalence of chlamydia-caused urethritis in the male patients of STI site.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11852); Samitovas D, Treciokas A, Griskevicius A;;; Lithuanian AIDS Centre, Vilnius, Lithuania; BACKGROUND. Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the specific urethritis and epididimitis causing agents. OBJECTIVE. To find out the prevalence of chlamydia-caused urethritis in males who apply to the STI site. METHODS. 130 males with urethritis diagnosis have been tested on Chlamydia trachomatis by applying ligasis amplifi
A call to oneness - mobilizing faith communities into interfaith action.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11853); Sandoval C;;; Multicultural AIDS Resource Center of California (MARCC), San Francisco, United States; ISSUES: Mediating conflict of teaching authorities Underutilization of the power of Belief in spirituality, religion or philosophy Mobilizing faith institutions into interfaith coalitions Best practices for Science and Spirituality collaboration Incorporating faith-based interventions to enhance immune function and lon
Addressing the issue of vulnerability to HIV/AIDS in faith-based communities.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11854); Ojidoh CJ, Okide N;;; Community Life Project, Lagos, Nigeria; ISSUES: Worthy as the increasing involvement of the faith-based communities in HIV/AIDS prevention education might be, focusing only on the basic facts of HIV/AIDS without addressing the issue of vulnerable segments of their congregation greatly limits the success of these programmes. Many youths are denied sexuality e
The Church, condoms and breaking the silence in the new millennium.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11855); Burke MG, Mugarura E, Kahemele J;;; ACT HEALTH, Dodoma, Tanzania; ISSUES: Issues of prevention have troubled faith based organizations since the commencement of the epidemic. We are now entering the new millennium. Condoms have polarized and more damagingly led faith based organizations into confusion, non-engagement and increased silence in the epidemic. This lack of openness and di
Sharing what works: an effective model for faith-based HIV prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11856); Jumanne MA;;; Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GA, United States; ISSUES: 1) developing effective faith-based HIV prevention strategies; 2) how to assemble effective strategies into a faith-based curriculum; 3) how to adapt effective prevention strategies across faith traditions. DESCRIPTION: this interactive workshop will invite participants to examine the user-friendly study guides
The Nicodemus experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11857); Atobatele AO, Adebayo A, Abiodun GJ;;; The Redeemed AIDS program Action Committee, Lagos, Nigeria; ISSUES: The fear of stigmatization is not making the christian community to assess information openly in Nigeria . As the fear of stigmatization made Nicodemus, a Pharisee, to seek Jesus Christ in the night for a life-saving information, so also church members tend to seek information on HIV/AIDS privately. DESCRIPTION
Condom use and care and support for persons living with HIV/AIDS in the religious milieu.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11858); Sedoh B;;; Togoles Red Cross, Lome, Togo; ISSUES: With the overall objective of developing a plan of action for HIV/AIDS prevention and care and support for persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) by the religious sector in Togo , a consultation was undertaken which resulted in decentralized plans of action, supported by national leaders, and the establishment of
Target the Males not the Females.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11859); Maitreya J, Jayasree AK;;; FIRM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India; ISSUES: 1) Most of the prevention projects are targeting women, who have no choice or control over their sexuality. 2) It is the men who migrate more and spread the disease. DESCRIPTION: When we formulate a policy to prevent AIDS, the first targets usually will be sex workers, who are mostly women. We supply condoms to
Transdiciplinary knowledge-production for a targeted HIV/AIDS prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11860); Nideroest S, Parpan A, Gredig D;;; University of Applied Sciences Aargau, Dept. Social Work, Brugg, Switzerland; ISSUES: The high infection rate of heterosexual men shows the urgency of prevention programs for this group. The results of our study about the influence of somatic culture on protection strategies against HIV/Aids of heterosexual men demonstrate that especially men with the functionalistic and the easy-going type of s
Female condoms: a new strategy to prevent IST,HIV and contraception. the experience of the state of Rio de Janeiro - Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11861); Ferreira MP, Portella J, Nunez R, Veloso VG;;; Secretaria de Estado de Saude do RJ/DST-AIDS, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; ISSUES: There were 32.267 cases of AIDS reported in Rio de Janeiro by September 30th., 2001 of which, 8.085 (25,1%) were women. After a research that demonstrated that women were receptiveis about female condoms (FC), the State Government and the Federal Government decided to acquire and distribute to women under high
Teenagers, youth and HIV/AIDS: gender issues.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11862); Laski M, Amden M, Kowal M, Da Silva Valer A, Dufour J;;; Mujeres al Oeste (NGO), Haedo, Buenos Aires state, Argentina; ISSUES: our NGO set up the Program for the Rights of Young People in front of AIDS, training teenagers of both genders for preventing VIH in the community. This program allows to us, to analyze gender factors that bar the chances of teenagers and youth at large to protect themselves from VIH, regarding following tracks
Lesbians are women first: Engaging lesbian, bisexuals and women who have sex with women in poor urban settings.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11863); Reeves T;;; Gay Men's Health Crisis, New York, United States; ISSUES: The engagement of poor urban lesbians, bisexuals and women who have sex with women (WSW) poses particular challenges. WSW sexual identities and behaviors are frequently at odds with community norms. Because of homophobia, many WSW do not identify as lesbian. Similarly, because of social stigma, women who identi
HIV/AIDS prevention in married couples in industries. The sociodrama of couple sexuality.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11864); Zampieri AM;;; University, Sao Paulo, Brazil; ISSUES: AIDS Prevention in married couples in industries, in the city of Sao Paulo - Brazil and others cities of the country. Sexual education and increasing the best quality of sexual heterosexual relationship. Learning to have pleasure in safe sex. Safe sex and erotic love in couples. Diagnostic and discussion of the
Towards developing a comprehensive program for effective HIV prevention among racially oppressed gay and bisexual men.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11865); Simmons R;;; Us Helping Us, Inc., Washington, D.C., United States; ISSUES: Effective HIV prevention is difficult for black gay/bisexual men because they experience racial and social oppression. Their marginalization results in low self-esteem and a sense of isolation and powerlessness that fosters the self-devaluation of their lives and the lives of their sexual partners. Substance ab
Island Afire: researching sexual, risk-enhancing dynamics and developing a pilot intervention program for and by MSMs in Puerto Galera, summer 2002.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11866); Cruz GA, Marasigan G, Buenviaje FV;;; The Library Foundation, Manila, Philippines; A week of sex, drugs and alcohol, was how some Filipino gay men describe summer Holy Week holiday in White Beach, a resort district of Puerto Galera, Mindoro Oriental. Sometimes dubbed as the Philippines Fire Island or P-Town, the sleepy community (once favored by backpackers) turns into a bustling and hectic tourist
Women and AIDS: a multisectoral response.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11867); Bordenave AM, Bloch C, Guiliani D, Aumedes N;;; AIDS Coordination, Buenos Aires, Argentina; ISSUES: The HIV-AIDS epidemics in Buenos Aires is growing among women in larger proportions. Biological, cultural, social and economic factors, specially those related to gender roles in our society, exacerbate the vulnerability an the spread of HIV among women. The open dialogue and cooperation between two governmenta
Risky messages? Gendering risk within HIV/AIDS prevention amongst South African youth.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11868); Mitchell C, Smith A, Larkin JA;;; McGill University, Montreal, Canada; DESCRIPTION: This paper addresses the high incidence of HIV infection amongst young people in South Africa , and in particular, the biological and social vulnerability of young women. Our specific focus is on risk and risk-taking as features within the discourse of HIV/AIDS prevention strategies aimed at young people.
Islamizing the sexually free societies through gender interaction discipline.: Int conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11869); [No authors listed];;;; ISSUES: How islam through its islamic teaching and laws, either, imposed on a society by an authoritative regime or, optionaly by birth or adoption as a way of life have proved to keep HIV/AIDS away. Islam instills serious discipline on gender interractions, both necessarily or unnecessarily, and a reward or punishment
Uruguay: it is crucial to implement the Harm Reduction Strategy.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11870); Osimani de Fuentes ML, Scarlatta LS, Bono RD, Olivera GO;;; Health Area Ides Coordinatior.-NGO, Montevideo, Uruguay; ISSUE: The epidemiologic situation demands a fast and effective intervention among people injecting drug user (IDUs), their families and the social environment, specially among people who use not injectable drug with no self care. In Uruguay the laws made difficult the access to integral health service to IDUs. The sit
Community Intervention from Harm Reduction Perspective.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11871); Arana EN;;; Social Worker, Buenos Aires, Argentina; ISSUES: Low adhesion of drugs users to the attendance programs based on abstinence, shows the failure of the public politics in that health area. Harm reduction constitutes a public policy that has won a place because of the high incidence of HIV/SIDA transmission in injectable drugs users. Harm reduction consists on g
Lowering risk of hiv transmission during surgery.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11872); Uzgare RH;;; AIDS clinic, Mumbai, India; ISSUES: Surgeons are reluctant to operate on Seropositive Patients (SPP) because risk of HIV transmission due to injury or mishap during surgery. As a result SPP suffers from complications or even death due to frequent postponement of surgery. Pre-operative Anti Retroviral drugs will reduce Viral Load of SPP and the ri
The knowledge on HIV/AIDS among IDUs and SWs in Slovakia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11873); Jiresova K, Stanekova D, Vavrincikova L, Jurkovic J;;; C.A. Odyseus, Bratislava, Slovakia; ISSUES: In two outreach projects in Slovakia was in 2001 possibility for participants (IDUs and SWs) to get saliva s testing for HIV antibodies. The tests has been accompanied with the questionnaire which has addressed HIV issues. At the conference will be presented the outcomes from the questionnaires.DESCRIPTION: C.A
The role of integrated case management for HIV+ injection drug users in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11874); Malta M, Carneiro-da-Cunha C, Kerrigan D, Strathdee SA, Bastos FI;;; Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; ISSUE: Sexually active injection drug users (IDUs) are particularly vulnerable to (re)infection due to their dual (parental and sexual) exposure to HIV/STI. Providing on-going, integrated prevention and care and support services to HIV+ IDU represents an important challenge to public health providers due to the lack of
Assessment of communication campaigns and projects of communitary intervention with harm reduction strategies: Articulation State-Civil Society.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11875); Vignau LR, Rodriguez C;;; Sociologist, Buenos Aires, Argentina; ISSUES: The lecture summarizes the results obtained by the projects of the Civil Society Organizations (CSO) which developed communitary interventions and focalized communication campaigns for groups of Drug users (IDU S) in relation to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In Argentina , 19.959 people with AIDS were reported. Drug u
Exchanger participation alters needle exchange program policy.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11876); Sevilla DM, Grossman N;;; San Francisco AIDS Foundation/HIV Prevention Project, San Francisco, United States; ISSUES: Program participants (exchangers) at the SFAF HIV Prevention Project needle and syringe exchange (HPP) were faced with coming to the exchange with few or no syringes. Homelessness, incarceration and police confiscation are examples of why participants might not have syringes. Operating on a one-for-one exchange
Spiritual counseling for prevention of the HIV-infection and care for the people with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11877); Bhuyan B;;; institution, Guwahati, India; ISSUES: The AIDS pandemic is not only a health problem, it challenges the psychological, Social and economic aspects of life. It is the need of the hour to explore the systems which can prevent HIV infection and also to care the people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Hence, spiritual counseling can play a major role
The implementation of saliva samples along with the blood tests should encourage the injecting drug users to perform tests.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11878); Kiveris S, Mikelinskas J, Butkus K;;; The Initiative of Drug Addicts Mutual Support, Vilnius, Lithuania; ISSUES. Most of injecting drug users (IDUs) unwillingly pass the blood tests, though they are interested in their results. DESCRIPTION. The HIV epidemic being menacing, the urgent goals of prevention and monitoring might become accessible if the IDUs should be willing to perform the corresponding tests. LESSONS LEARNED
Carnival campaign: an efficient way of distribuiting material and information.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11879); Teixeira BM, Izolan E;;; National STD and AIDS Programme Office, Brasilia- DF, Brazil; ISSUE: Carnival is a festival of pagan origin appropriated by the Catholic Church. It takes place every year in Brazil in the months of February and March. There tends to be a loosening of most social rules and a consequent increase in the number of sexual relations as well as in the use of both legal and illegal drugs
Harm reduction in prisons in Argentina. The experiences in Rosario female and male prisons.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F11880); Trincheri NA, Lomonaco D, Coronel M, Michelli E, Inchaurraga S, Escudero M;;; Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Drogadependencia y Sida - Universidad Nacional de Rosario (CEADS-UNR), ROSARIO, Argentina; ISSUE: Drug use in argentinean prisons is a hidden problem. On 2001 an innovative proposal of the Argentinean Harm Reduction Association (ARDA) and the Drug Abuse and AIDS Advanced Study Center (CEADS) of National University of Rosario began in the prisons of the city. DESCRIPTION: The Â»Harm Reduction and HIV/AIDS P
Successful use of social marketing strategies and partnerships to develop appropriate resources.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F11881); Dodson BJ, Lawhead CH;;; U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD, United States; ISSUES: Nutrition, food safety and informed decision making regarding treatment options are important to PLWA/HIV. Complex and changing symptoms, drug nutrient interactions, nutrition adequacy and avoidance of potentially harmful or phony products or treatments are challenges for patient and caregiver. Finding resource
Harm reduction programs and HIV epidemics among IDU in St. Petersburg, Russia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F11882); Tsekhanovich A;;; Humanitarian Action, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation; Issies: Every HR program in countries with recent HIV epidemics have to face problems of PLWA. They are low threshhold programs and establish the first contact with IDU. Official structures are not ready to deal with. It is the moral obligation of HR programs to organize medical and psychological help for them, which i
Online counseling as important instrument on the way to individual risk management.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11883); Rohr M;;; Swiss Aids Federation, Zurich, Switzerland; ISSUES: - Aids-counseling in times of contradictionary messages on prevention - Growing need for differentiating argumentative counseling - Online counseling as important instrument on the way to individual risk management - The turning-point: Safer sex information - once an offer, today an object of increasing demand.
A tool for capacity building for training in HIV prevention and care.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11884); McKinney C, Salamone G, Anderson M, Lawson P;;; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, United States; ISSUE: An enormous number of HIV/AIDS-related training materials exist throughout the world. However, finding a comprehensive resource to help identify and access materials is difficult. DESCRIPTION: The project s goal is to develop a searchable, Internet-based database of international HIV/AIDS prevention and care tra
Email as a tool for HIV/STD prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11885); Quezada MA;;; American Social Health Association, Durham, United States; HIV & STDs have never had geographic boundaries. As economic problems become global issues the fight against the rate of HIV infection becomes an international battle that forces us to communicate in many shapes or forms. In our search for more avenues to provide options that would allow the citizens of the world t
The Internet: A link to HIV/AIDS education and prevention among young people.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11886); Sentamu SP;;; Protestant, Kampala, Uganda; ISSUES: HIV/AIDS dissemination through information technology in schools and institutions is one of the areas that have received least attention as regards HIV prevention among young people. Many Schools and Institutions have not yet caught up with technology. DESCRIPTION: A Secondary school (Our Lady of Good counsel)
Supershagland.com -- online viral HIV prevention campaign.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11887); Almond NR;;; K-Generation, London, United Kingdom; ... so shocking, so sexy, and so devastatingly entertaining that it s difficult to keep to oneself. - Research Magazine, Jan 02 ISSUES: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Internet as a tool for communicating social and educational messages at street level to young people. DESCRIPTION: Supershagland.com is a humorous
New perspective for HIV counselling. Is the WEB suitable?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11888); Galli C, Guaraldi G, Bertani D, Pinto G, Florini C, Vallini C, Miselli S, Ascari A, Vanzini C, Orlando G, Bedini A, Ranellucci M, Nasi N, Esposito R;;; AUSL di Modena, Modena, Italy; BACKGROUND: www.helpAIDS.it is a web site developed at a city level for the primary and secondary prevention of HIV. The aims of this site were outlined after a study of people s needs was carried out at a university HIV clinic where testing and counseling as well as HIV care are provided. The web site objectives are t
The stealth HIV fighter: Combating HIV infection effectively on the Internet.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11889); Simmons R, Lampkin D;;; Us Helping Us, Inc., Washington, D.C., United States; ISSUES: Internet chat rooms are used by men who have sex with men (MSM) to seek sexual partners, in particular MSM who are secretive about their behavior. There have been outbreaks of STDs among Internet sexual partners. A barrier to the effectiveness of using HIV educators in chat rooms is that participants will often
The waiting room of HIV clinic is a precious place for peer education.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11890); Galli C, Guaraldi G, Bertani D, Pinto G, Vanzini C, Orlando G, Bedini A, Borghi R, Esposito R;;; AUSL di Modena, Modena, Italy; ISSUES: The outpatient waiting room of HIV clinic is a place where people communicate with no taboo, share experiences, give and receive advice and support. The aim of our work was to promote peer education in this setting. DESCRIPTION: Comfort and privacy were provided in the waiting room. A study of people s needs wa
Building websites for HIV prevention: tips and traps for Internet beginners.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11891); Walsh JT, Rosenthal D;;; La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia; ISSUES: The potential of the Internet to deliver and support HIV prevention education to formerly unreachable, and international, audiences is a seductive lure to educators and funders alike. However novice Internet site developers beware! It is not the Internet that creates learning, but the quality of the content and
Demonstration of the use of preservative at school with dools.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F11892); Petrillo PE, Petrillo PE, Spindola SP, Gomes GO, Silva SI, Bresolin BR;;; Alvorada, Alvorada, Brazil; Introcdution: Usually the demonstration of the correct use of prevervative is done with vagina and penis model manufactured by rubber. This method seems to us very agressive for children and teenagers, then we tested and compare another way to do this demonstration. OBJECTIVE: To verify the receptivity of the new metho
Carraguard prevents macrophage migration from the vaginal vault.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11893); Phillips D;;; Population council, center for Biomedical research, New York, United States; BACKGROUND: Considerable evidence suggests that HIV infected macrophages and/or lymphocytes may mediate sexual transmission of HIV. We have previously demonstrated that when vitally stained mouse lymphocytes or macrophages are placed in the vagina of mice, some of the stained cells can later be found in lymph nodes and
The acceptance of microbicide among commercial sex workers and house-wifes in several big cities in Indonesia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11894); Matulessy FP, Tirza GM, Matulessy PF;;; PALMA Foundation, Jakarta, Indonesia; ISSUES: Most infection of HIV in the family is through sexual disturbance of the husband and because of social-cultural in Asia, women are keep quiet and silent to be a receiver only. The prevalence of STDs and HIV infection among the CSWs in big cities are high while the use of condom are very poor among them. It mean
The links between changes in labour and migration policies in Thailand and the vulnerability of Burmese migrants.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11895); Pollock JA;;; MAP-CARAM Asia, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Migrants from Burma enter Thailand with either no knowledge of HIV, misinformation or the basic message given by the military regime: AIDS kill. They started to come to Thailand in the early 1990s when HIV was spreading in Thailand. The Thai government and NGOs had comprehensive HIV prevention education programmes in p
Prevention activities in disadvantaged areas of the country.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11896); Sow B;;; ANCS, Dakar, Senegal; Along the northern border of the Sahel, exist a Senegalese population that live in poverty and are often illiterate. Few prevention programmes have reached these areas. But diverse social and cultural practices make that these regions and sub- population susceptible to HIV infection. The activities undertaken in this p
Know AIDS for no AIDS: A composite awareness program on HIV/AIDS awareness.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11897); Rahman SM;;; TREE Foundation Ltd., Dhaka, Bangladesh; issues most of the communication campaigns for hiv/aids awareness in bangladesh succeed in its objective to a certain extent and with little lasting effect. also they do not let people venture to satisfy their query. it is needed, therefore, to introduce and popularize an infotainment package that will leave the audien
Using community outreach to reduce TI/HIV risk among pregnant women and their partners in Zimbabwe.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11898); Marindo R, Pearson S, Tongoona L, Pulerwitz J, Weiss E;;; University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe; Differences in education and power between the providers and those seeking health care may create barriers that keep illiterate people away from health centers. Opportunities for treatment of STIs and prevention of HIV may be lost because people feel dis-empowered and lack civic knowledge about their rights to health.
Prevention of HIV/AIDS, STDs and drug abuse among adolescents in Syunik Marz, Armenia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11899); Grigoryan SR, Musheghyan AJ, Avagyan LA, Muradyan A;;; Director of the National Center for AIDS Prevention, National AIDS Programme coordinator, Yerevan, Armenia; ISSUES: In 2001 the implementation of the pilot project Prevention of HIV/AIDS, STDs and drug abuse among adolescents in 48 schools of Syunik Region started for the first time in Armenia . DESCRIPTION: Training on peer education was provided for 48 schoolchildren and 18 teachers. First the survey was conducted among 60
Sexual Healing.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11900); Martinez C;;; WA AIDS Council, Perth, Australia; ISSUES: Learning how to manage negative emotions eg rejection hate fear guilt shame loneliness abandonment. Dealing with negative attitudes eg PLWHAs should not have sex, PLWHAs are dirty. Living through unsafe sex episodes eg being desperate, partner pressures, substance use DESCRIPTION: 12 People Living With HIV/AIDS
Volunteerism in a university setting: why do students volunteer in HIV/AIDS education program.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11901); Nkosi BD;;; Centre for the Study of AIDS in Africa, Pretoria, South Africa; ISSUES: HIV/AIDS has had and continues to have majot medical, psychological, social and social impact on peolple s lives. Volunteerism has been a ctitical component of society s response to the epidemicThis altruistic spirit of volunteerism is expressed in the community-based organisations of volunteers involved in car
Can peer education be relied upon as an effective tool in promoting health seeking behaviour among peers at workplaces.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11902); Noko K, Moyo S, Mtengwa F, Makarawo G, Mzezewa V, Latif A;;; Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project, Harare, Zimbabwe; ISSUE: To establish the extent of health seeking behaviour among workers within a peer education programme at a project clinic. DESCRIPTION: The factory workers AIDS Prevention Programme was established in August in 1998. The programme encompassed 20 companies with a total of 41 work sites with a total workforce of 116
Peer based HIV prevention activities/program among injecting drug users in Manipur.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11903); Yumnam YS;;; SASO, Imphal, India; Title: Peer Based HIV Prevention Activities/Program Among Injecting Drug Users in Imphal ISSUE: There is a remarkable increase of HIV infection among the IDUs and their spouses in Manipur. There are 12,005 HIV positive people in Manipur of which 62.57 % are IDUs(MACS Aug.2001).Due to limited service of the government a
To promote condom in red light area with the help of peer educators.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11904); Lonarkar P;;; Pravin, Mumbai, India; DESCRIPTION: ASHA Project, BMC AIDS Cell is working on the issues of HIV/AIDS/STDs in the Red Light Area since 1992. There was minimal response to adopt for safer sexual practices in the beginning. Project faced lots of difficulties in promoting condoms in project area, however with the help of Peer Educators (Animator
Outreach and advocacy for peer education among Cambodian university students.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11905); Va S, Om V, Mom C;;; Cambodian Red Cross, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; ISSUES. Cambodia has one of the most severe HIV/AIDS epidemics in Asia, and university students have both high vulnerability to HIV infection as well as high potential to reduce the scale of the epidemic. Description The Cambodian Red Cross peer education project has aimed to increase university students knowledge and
Soul Food: 5 years of working with urban men of African descent who practice same sex desire.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11906); Miles JE, Tye MA;;; A.A., New York, United States; Issues The HIV epidemic amongst men of African descent who practice same sex desire is devastating many urban communities. Popular approaches to prevention such as condom use promotion have done very little to decrease infection in this population. Using different approaches to match their multiple needs enhances the e
Promoting Human Rights among HIV-positive men who have sex with men.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11907); Palma Gandara JL, Flores M, Novoa P, Galaz JC;;; Centro de Apoyo a Personas Viviendo con VIH/SIDA CAPVIH, Santiago, Chile; ISSUES: This project was aimed to reduce risky sexual practices among men sex men, most of them performed due to social discrimination. Also we wanted to reach that they feel respected and integrated within Chilean society, so they will improve their own self-care. We think it is necessary to promote Human Rights among
Harm reduction through peer education.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11908); Nguyen TM;;; Author, Hanoi, Vietnam; ISSUE: In Viet Nam, the number of HIV infected cases increase quickly among drug users and sex workers. Therefore, we must have methods of harm reduction for drug users and sex workers through peer education to reduce HIV in the community. Recognizing this fact, SHAPC has developed Harm reduction for injecting drug use
Cultural acceptability and the expansion of the community response to HIV/AIDS in Africa: Experience with the Journey of Hope life skills toolkit in Ghana.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11909); Ocquaye M, Labouchere P, Fiagbey E, Tweedie I;;; Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs, Accra, Ghana; ISSUES: Cultural and community contexts are frequently cited as critical to behavior change in Africa. Therefore, there is the need to accelerate the rate that communities and individuals engage in meaningful dialogue on HIV/AIDS and sexuality in ways that are culturally acceptable. DESCRIPTION: The Journey of Hope (JO
Preventing HIV spread through awareness raising among people in rural and urban areas simultaneously through existing institutional structure.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11910); Patel RC;;; Prayosha Pratishthan Trust, Surat, India; ISSUE: Ninety per cent of urban poor in India are migrants form villages. Living in city slums having no or only rudimentary knowledge of HIV spread, they work as recipients and transmitters of the disease within towns as the countryside. DESCRIPTION: Through nearly ninety per cent of the Indian urban poor in cities mi
I'm not gay like you: Class and the educational limits of gay peerness.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11911); Wentzlaff-Eggebert M, McInnes D;;; AIDS Council of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia; ISSUES: In gay community-based organisations in Australia , peerness, founded on shared sexual identity, is often assumed to make educational processes effective (Nutbeam et al 1996), however, recent research indicates that many other factors have a direct and determining influence on the way in which gay educators wor
100% condom use among the CSWs in Nepal intervention in Katmandu through Patenschaft Nepal clinic.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11912); Baltes R, Bhatt P;;; AIDS-INFO-DOCU/SWISSERLAND, berne, Switzerland; OBJECTIVE: 100% condom use by csws in Katmandu METHOD: preparation of csws who attend clinic. csws who visit for the treatment of stds in patenschaft nepal clinic are introduced to this program. They were treated for their respective diseases with investigation. Later training to leaders of csws were provided education
A peer says, there will be no need for this kind of project in the future at our area.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11913); Rabadia JP;;; regional community science centre, Rajkot, India; issues:being prosperous,in-coming migration in gujarat, of india. low literacy levels coupled with myths about sexual issues stop them from condom use. because they have been cheated too often,they don t trust locals.thus, it is very difficult to work with them on sexual health. description:regional community science c
Paying peer educators affects reach and sustainability - Experience of NGOs in Tamil Nadu.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11914); Franklin JB, William R, Pandian S, Charles B;;; AIDS Prevention and Control, Chennai, India; ISSUE: Peer Educators (PEs) are used for Behavioral change mostly in targeted interventions among HIV/AIDS vulnerable groups. This has resulted in more persons taking preventive measures and taking treatment for STD. In many cases it has resulted in falling short of potential reach. By paying a peer educator, he/she is
Breaking barriers in Venezuelan Society: First explicit gay sex scenes HIV prevention campaign.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11915); Gutierrez M;;; Accion Solidaria, Caracas, Venezuela; ISSUES. Our experience at the National AIDS hotline made us aware of: a.missinformation among gays about HIV transmission -50% of gay callers are recently infected; b.social barriers that prevent speaking openly about gay sex; c.lack of use of condoms -only 64% of gays interviewed and 52% with steady partner. Also, the
Peer education training in the correctional setting.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11916); Jefferis HJ, Young RM;;; AIDS Vancouver Island, Victoria, Canada; ISSUES: Peer education training in the correctional setting to address the high HIV and Hepatitis infection rates amongst inmates DESCRIPTION: We are street outreach workers employed by an HIV/AIDS agency. Our work includes needle exchange programming, street outreach, and outreach to our local provincial prison. Using
Use of behavioral surveillance surveys (BSS) to document outcomes/impact of a HIV prevention program.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11917); Chander S;;; World Vision International, Singapore, Singapore; 1.ISSUES: Use of behavioral surveillance surveys (BSS) to document outcomes/impact of a HIV prevention program 2.DESCRIPTION: World Vision co-implemented (with the Bangkok Metropolitan Association) the 3-yr AIDSCAP-funded AIDS Prevention Project in Bangsue District, Bangkok, Thailand . Key interventions were capacit
Prevention HIV's sexual transmision among drug users and sexual partners.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11918); Lalinde GG;;; GrupoGid, Madrid, Spain; ISSUE: In Spain HIV s sexual transmision has increased during the last years, specially in sexual couples of inyected drugs users. Most of de times prevention has been limited to give condoms free. Other strategies, such as attitude s workshops and persons who live with HIV working as agent of public health, have showe
Capacity building for sustiainable community based peer education project in Mong Shu (Gem Mine), Myanmar.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11919); Kyaw MM;;; HIV AIDS Project UNDP, Yangon, Myanmar; BACKGROUND: The UNDP funded HIV/AIDS project has embarked on a Community Based Peer Education Project in famous gem mine of Mong Shu in Myanmar . Many migrants such as truck drivers, mine workers, traders, brokers, beauty parlor tenders, workers at restaurants and hotels, teenage village girls visit there in search of
It put me off sex! A case study of a sexual health peer education project with young mothers in Great Yarmouth.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11920); Desira CM;;; City College, Norwich, United Kingdom; ISSUES: This paper explores the use of young mothers as peer educators in sexual health delivery in schools. The question of what defines effective peer education is addressed using a case study approach focused on the Great Yarmouth Young Women s Project Sexual Health Team. DESCRIPTION: Great Yarmouth is a seaside tow
Steady increase of abstinence and involvement of mothers instructing youth on sexuality.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11921); Rogers EW;;; Jesuit AIDS Project, Harare, Zimbabwe; ISSUE. Are groups of youth in Zimbabwe now more interested in maintaining abstinence? Youth obtain most information on sexual intercourse from their contemporaries, but are the mothers now more involved? DESCRIPTION. The Jesuit AIDS Project in Zimbabwe runs two training weeks per year for training Peer educators from v
Awareness generation about STD HIV/AIDS is necessary among the street children.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11922); Mukherjee S;;; Emmanuel Ministries Calcutta, Kolkata, India; ISSUE: To Provide Promote andDisseminate information about STD HIV/AIDS targeting street children . DESCRIPTION: Street children are a special group who live on the streets with their families or alone.A survey by the community and social workers of Emmanuel Ministries Calcutta of the pavements of Ripon street,Entally,
Why friends? Because they also do it!.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11923); Tan SM;;; NGO, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Sexual health education is not taught in Malaysian schools. The education system is so exam-oriented (academic-performance) without much regard to the raging-hormones that stimulate us sexually. The typical family atmosphere embody a moderate & liberal mother and a firm & conservative father, where sexuality is
Women in sex work collectivise to successfully challenge police violence.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11924); Mohan H, Saroja C, Saroja S, Chinnaponnu B, Rani C, Nanmozhi VR;;; Institution(siaap), Chennai, India; ISSUE: An attack by the police on women in sex work in Vellore District in Tamil Nadu in 1997 shocked the women, into challenging the action in court with the support of the South India AIDS Action Programme. We won the case and went on to form a community based initiative called Vellore Women s Development and AIDS Pr
School children drawing and creative writing competition.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11925); Nagys Z, Stoniene L, Chaplinskas S;;; Lithuanian AIDS Centre, Vilnius, Lithuania; ISSUES: The project involves school children into preventive activity through drawing and creative writing, it stimulates them to ponder over one s own and their friends behavior, to present the information in a form comprehensible to their peers, to learn more about HIV/AIDS, communicate and share information. Thus, c
Arrangement of methodological material for educational institutions.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11926); Stoniene L;;; Lithuanian AIDS Centre, Vilnius, Lithuania; ISSUES: Involvement of teachers in AIDS prevention is relative to effective educational materials arranged by specialists that allow involvement of youth into solution of AIDS and drug use problems. Thus not only knowledge is acquired, but also skills/attitudes are formed. Publication How to Protect the Dream School Fr
Challenges in sti and vct referrals under Family Planning Association of Kenya impact Project: The way forward.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11927); Mzenge GM, Ettyang LE;;; NGO, Nairobi, Kenya; Option 2 tracks F-G) ISSUES: One of the key intervention strategies implemented by FPAK under IMPACT project has been the use of trained Peer Educators to refer their peers for STI syndromic management (which is also approved by WHO) as well as Voluntary Counselling and Testing for HIV (VCT). DESCRIPTION: This paper an
Assessment of Vietnam national HIV prevention peer education program.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11928); Dang KV, Chu AQ, Nguyen TV, Pham HT, Chung A, West GR, Luu CM, Kamb ML;;; MOH/National AIDS Standing Bureau, Hanoi, Vietnam; BACKGROUND: All 61 provinces throughout Vietnam have reported HIV/AIDS infections, with cases predominantly in injection drug users (IDU) and, less frequently, commercial sex workers (CSW). HIV prevention peer education was initiated in Vietnam in 1993, targeting persons with high-risk behaviors. This first systematic
Working with youth to prevent hiv/aids and promote safer sexual and reproductive health practices in Romania.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F11929); Paleru GP;;; Usaid/Romania, Bucharest, Romania; ISSUES: A range of risk and protective factors influences the health behaviors of young people. Ensuring that health services are trusted, available, and meet the needs of youth is often overlooked. DESCRIPTION: Activities funded by USAID/ Romania in Cluj, Iasi, and Constanta provide excellent examples of comprehensive
Role of peer education in HIV/AIDS prevention at the workplace.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F11930); Hyderi JH;;; Progoti Samaj Kallyan Protishthan, Dhaka, Bangladesh; ISSUES: Peer education is an effective strategy to reach out factory workers in support and prevention of HIV/AIDS. It can positively affect HIV/AIDS education and promotion activities. The presence of an appropriate peer education module can help developing lasting partnership and collaboration activities at the workp
The contribution of slides to the perception and acceptance of AIDS in rural zones of Cameroon.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F11931); Tagne SE, Kaptue B, Deffo M, Kaptue L, Atangana HF;;; Sidalerte Cameroon, Yaounde, Cameroon; Issue(s): HIV/AIDS is perceived as a city town disease. As a result, HIV/AIDS education prevention is mostly implemented in city town. AIDS prevention manager usually paid little attention to rural populations. The number of people living, in 2000, with HIV was estimated to be more than 937 000 and 1 out of every 9 Cam
Aids prevention by long distance driver peer-educator along the migration roads in Togo.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F11932); Aremu AA;;; ONG arc-en-ciel, LOME, Togo; Body of the abstract: ISSUES: In the sub-region, populations frequently move around for long stretches of time, namely long-distance-drvers and traders; thus, the equaly frequent risks of having extra-marital sexual encounters. Hence the importance of bringing migrants to adopt responsable / safe sexual behevior throug
Rehabilitation programme for HIV/AIDS afflicted street children in a district of south India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11933); Chennupati V, Seetharaman H, Gunturu KK;;; Vasavya Mahila Mandali, vijayawada-520010, India; ISSUES: Due to extreme poverty and deprivation of social security, many children in India are neglected by the parents and/or run away from home, and become street children. They get involved in social crimes as well as sexual abuse and consequently develop HIV infection. DESCRIPTION: It is a sad truth that at least 40
HIV/AIDS prevention and control - the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society story.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11934); Scober O, Gabba AE;;; Sierra Leone Red Cross Society, Freetown, Sierra Leone; ISSUES: Sierra Leone has gone through a bloody civil war over the last 10 years, resulting in loss of thousands of lives as well as increased vulnerability of the population to diseases such as HIV/AIDS, and particularly among women and children. The community based health programme of the Sierra Leone Red Cross Societ
Involving youth to prevent HIV/STIs and improve sexual and reproductive health practices in Romania.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11935); Paleru G, Patel S;;; USAID, Bucharest, Romania; ISSUES: Designing comprehensive programs that address multiple youth needs are critical to prevent HIV/AIDS and promote safer sexual and reproductive health practices. A range of risk and protective factors influences the health behaviors of young people. Ensuring that health services are trusted, available, and meet t
Knowledge on HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention helps to increase use of safer sex practices.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11936); Golam T, Rahman H, Zaman S, Gomes J, Goni O, Haque M, Gopal dey N;;; CARE-Rangpur, Rangpur, Bangladesh; ISSUE: Effective targeted intervention among the transport workers populations helps to reduce the transmission of STD/HIV/AIDS. DESCRIPTION: CARE- Bangladesh has been operating STD/HIV/AIDS program for the transport workers (male) populations including truckers and Rickshaw Pullers (three wheel cycle) in different are
HIV/AIDS incitentive measures of prevention among taxi moto drivers in urban area of Togo.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11937); Mathey-Apossan MD, Avokoe AK;;; Save the Life, Lome, Togo; ISSUES: To bestly prevent HIV/AIDS in most of African and third world Countries, a basic targed group, mobile is Taxi Moto Drivers which is important means of transport. DESCRIPTION: In Togo mainly in Lome they are almost 20.000 (18-30 years old). Over a total population of 900.000, carried each one 50 clients per day
Feasibility training program for the peer educators and resource persons in rural area in messondo division.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11938); Odette NE;;; Yaounde, Cameroon; ISSUES: The training of peers educators processes seems today in Cameroon like an efficient strategy in the prevention and global care of youths in the HIV problem. Before, the process was not well known by the community as well parents. But now several groups of peers educators are identified as trainers and take care
Community response to HIV / AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11939); Mouafo M, Yougam S, Taiom, Awono L;;; Yaounde, Cameroon; Marginalized communities do not have enough information on HIV / AIDS. Many people are therefore infected because ignorance. ISSUES: To increase community awareness about HIV / AIDS DESCRIPTION: Our approach involved the training of peer educators on the AIDS pandemic in the centre province. Thirty three young voluntee
Risk of occupational exposure of health care workers to Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Hong Kong.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11940); Tse IC, Wong KH;;; Special Preventive Programme, Department of Health, Hong Kong; BACKGROUND: Although HBV, HCV and HIV are rare occupationally acquired infections for health care workers (HCW), prevention of these infections is important. We report the risk of these infections for HCW in Hong Kong .METHOD: All clients with documented exposure were referred to us for
Reduction in the risk of HIV transmission through - A 3 year Public hospital experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11941); Karnad SR, Shastri JS, Gulhane S;;; Hospital, Mumbai, India; ISSUES: Needle Stick Injuries are by far the commonest cause of occupational transmission of HIV in a health care setting. Nonavailability of antiretroviral drugs for postexposure prophylaxis can aggravate the risk .The situation being an occupational hazard can be detrimental to any Employee Health safety programme. D
Program of control and prevention of the vertical transmission of HIV/AIDS in Cuba.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11942); Nunez IG, Jidy MD, Avila JP;;; Instituto Pedro Kouri, Ciudad Habana, Cuba; BACKGROUND: A controlled program has been implemented at the primary health care level in Cuba since 1986 aimed at reducing the perinatal transmission of the HIV virus. METHODS: The program includes the administration of antiretroviral drugs to every woman who decides to continue her pregnancy.
MTCT Training for Healthcare Workers (HCW) in Hong Kong.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11943); Ho WS;;; The Society for AIDS Care, Hong Kong, Hong Kong; ISSUES: HIV Universal Screening for Pregnant Women was implemented in all maternity settings in HK public sector by the Government in September 2001. Due to relatively low prevalence rate in HK, most HCWs have limited knowledge and experience with HIV and MTCT issues. Immediate concerns were raised among HCWs, thus, tr
Implementation of PMTCT (Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission) programs in Abidjan-Cote d'Ivoire: Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) strategies in health centers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11944); Doumatey LI, Boka-yao AA, Bessah MM;;; Unicef, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; ISSUES: In Cote.d Ivoire, PMTCT was identified like effective way of HIV prevention. The government has started MTCT program implementation since 2000 and many health centers in Abidjan have integrated PMTCT packtage in their antenatal consultation (ANC) activities. Because of their own preoccupations, women who attend
PERIKAM/ANRS1205: A Study To Assess The Acceptability Of An Intervention To Prevent Mother-To-Child Transmission Of HIV In Phnom Penh, Cambodia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11945); Kruy LS;;; Maternity of Calmette hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; BACKGROUND: A study to assess the acceptability of a strategy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV was implemented in Calmette Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia . METHODS: The strategy combines: Counseling and HIV testing for women in the antenatal clinic; late counseling and HIV testing in the maternity for wom
Antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy - The German/Austrian recommendations to optimise prevention of vertical transmission of HIV and to minimise adverse drug effects.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11946); Buchholz B, Beichert M, Marcus U, Grubert T, Gingelmaier A, Grosch-Woerner I, Brockmeyer NH;;; Universitatskinderklinik, Mannheim, Germany; BACKGROUND: In Germany during the last few years about 200 HIV-infected pregnant women delivered a baby each year, a number that is currently increasing. To determine the HIV-status early in pregnancy voluntary HIV-testing of all pregnant women is recommended in Germany and Austria as par
Lessons learnt from implementation of PMTCT in South Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11947); Makakole-Nene S, Simelela N;;; Department of Health, Pretoria, South Africa; ISSUES: The HIV epidemic started later in South Africa than most of central and Southern Africa, but has progressed rapidly over the years. The antenatal HIV sero-prevalence Survey indicates that the national prevalence rate in pregnant women is 24.5%. We have therefore embarked on a pilot programme aiming at reducing
Epidemiology of perinatal transmission in Argentina, 31 december 2001.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11948); Basombrio AM, Procupet AS, Kaufmann RN;;; M.D. Infectologist, Buenos Aires, Argentina; BACKGROUND: The total number of notified AIDS cases since 1982 was 21117 The 1st child with AIDS was diagnosed in 1986. Until now the accumulated number of children with AIDS was 1483 Perinatal transmission was the cause for 96% of ill children and represents 6.8% of all AIDS cases. METHODS: A study of all reported AID
HIV and infant feeding - lessons learned during 3 years project implementation in eastern and southern Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11949); Yambi O, de Wagt A;;; UNICEF ESARO, Nairobi, Kenya; UNICEF supports interventions for reducing MTCT through breastfeeding in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) since 1998. About half the ESA countries in ESA now have interventions in place. The paper presents the most important lessons learned so far. Over12 formative studies assessing feasibility, acceptability, safety,
Is exclusive breastfeeding really a feasible infant feeding option?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11950); Mtshali NC, Bland RM, Rollins NC, Goga AE, Coovadia HM;;; Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies, Mtubatuba, South Africa; BACKGROUND: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for 6 months is not considered a realistic infant feeding option by most policy makers and health professionals. Worldwide, EBF is practised by only a minority of mothers. Determinants of EBF practice include mothers choice and influence by the child s father. However, practica
F16 preventing maternal-to-child-transmission of HIV.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11951); Olughor VO;;; Christian Health Association of Nigeria, Ibadan, Nigeria; ISSUES: Maternal - to- child- transmission (MTCT) rate of HIV remains high in Africa estimated at 25-40% when compared to less than 2% in developed countries. In year 2000 alone, 600,000 children became infected, 90% of whom were in Africa. With more than 15 million women estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS and over 6
Policy development in the prevention of mother to child transmission (MTCT) of HIV in a low prevalence area.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11952); Tso H, Ho KM, Lau YL, Fan S, Lee SS;;; HK Advisory Council on AIDS, Hong Kong, Hong Kong; ISSUES: Hong Kong is a low prevalence area for HIV and AIDS wherein both the community and health care profession may not recognise the pressing need of early HIV prevention. DESCRIPTION: Spearheaded by the Government-appointed Advisory Council on AIDS (ACA), programmes on the prevention of MTCT was advocated in 1995.
Social-anthropological isues in prevention of mother to child transmission in Uganda.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11953); Angulo JE, Okong P;;; Nsambya Hospital, Kampala, Uganda; ISSUES: To determine the gender implications of mothers enrolled on the PMTCT programme and secondly to offer the necessary psychosocial supportive counseling to the enrolled sero-positive pregnant women beyond birth period and the walls of the hospital. DESCRIPTION: Nsambya Hospital is a pilot site for the PMTCT Progr
Articulate the Institutions to garantee the children's right for the vertical transmission prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11954); Villela MR, Reis MC, Neves FR, Neves LA;;; Bellizzi, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil; ISSUES: Recent studies show the existence of effective methods to decrease vertical transmisson. Although, in practice, health s services must be articulated. This study gives an account of the integration betwen an HIV s reference hospital and an Health s Basic Net (SMS) in Ribeirao Preto city, in according to materna
Blodless cesarean with an ultrasonically activated scapel in Porto Alegre -- Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11955); Kreitchmann R, Noronha R;;; STD/AIDS Municipal Program, Porto Alegre, Brazil; BACKGROUND: Elective cesarean section is an efficient strategy to prevent HIV perinatal transmission and its use is increasing worldwide. It could be life saving when performed in women with a high risk for transmission, a high viral load and using no ARV treatment or failure. Conventional elective cesarean, could not
HIV/Aids: Mother-to child-transmission Prevention Strategy. Cuba: 1986-2001.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11956); Abreu MI, Santin Pena M, Torres Pena R, Fiol JJ, Alonso Gomez ME;;; Ministry of Public Health, Ciudad Habana, Cuba; Interventions to prevent perinatal transmission have always been a priority of Cuban comprehensive prevention and control Aids program since 1986. These actions have had a strong support from Mother and Infant health Cuban program which ensures pregnant woman follow-up until the termination of pregnancy. Every pregnant
Analysis of sons of HIV positive mother who received more than one antiretroviral drug during pregnancy.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11957); Quian J, Martin J, Gutierrez S, Galli A;;; 6062, montevideo, Uruguay; BACKGROUND: We ananlysed the evolution of sons of HIV positive mothers who received more than one antiretroviral (ARV) drug during pregnancy. METHODS: Medical records of HIV infected women who received more than one ARV drug for over a month before birth were analysed. Way of birth was analysed as vaginal delivery, eme
The impact of interventions to reduce maternal-infant transmission of HIV in a Brazilian reference maternity.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11958); Amaral E, Gomes FA, Milanez H, Vilela MM;;; CAISM/UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil; BACKGROUND: Clinical protocols for prevention of maternal-infant transmission of HIV (MIT-HIV) were implemented over time at CAISM/UNICAMP, according to literature suggestions. This retrospective cohort describes the results on MIT-HIV. METHODS: From Jan/1990-Dec/2000, 262 HIV-1 infected pregnant women were identified
Integrating healthy pregnant women with HIV into community care.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11959); Miller NL, Mandelman N, Dohrn J;;; Morris Heights Health Center, Womens Health &Birthing Pavillion, Bronx, New York City, United States; ISSUES: With the advent of HAART, HIV+ women have the possibility of normal lives including being well to bear and raise uninfected children. Most HIV + women, who are healthy, will have normal pregnancies. In the past, specialized programs, often involving research studies, focused on MTCT, considered pregnancy for an
A positive pregnancy experience: A resource manual for HIV-positive women who are considering having a baby or who are already mothers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11960); McDonald KM, Walsh J, Moore S;;; Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health &Society, Melbourne, Australia; ISSUES: The use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) antepartum and postpartum by the mother and giving zidovudine ( AZT ) monotherapy to the infant for a brief period has lowered the rates of vertical transmission from HIV-positive women to their babies in
Challenges encountered during a clinical trial to prevent mother to child transmission (MTCT) of HIV in urban Zimbabwe: A nurse's perspective.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11961); Munhenga A, Chiwara S, Jena S, Chirwa J, Wells J, Shetty AK, Bassett MT, Maldonado YA;;; Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project, Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe; ISSUES: Core problems must be addressed prior to the expansion of MTCT prevention programs in Zimbabwe . DESCRIPTION: HIV-positive pregnant women at 2 antenatal clinics in Zimbabwe were enrolled to receive either AZT or nevirapine
A pilot study of prevention mother to child transmission in China.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11962); Jiang Y, Wang Z, Xiao Y, Sun DY, Cui ZL, Nie Y, Chen SG, Yu FB, Zhang XQ, Song YY, Liu Z;;; national center for AIDS prenvention and control, Beijing, China; ISSUES: To intervene and prevent the mother to child transmission in Henan province, and establish an applicable project for further practice in other areas of China , Chinese NCAIDS startup a trial in A and B county of Henan,which aimed to train doctors, nurses and health workers on PMCT. The total population of A is
Antenatal screening and management of HIV-positive pregnant women in the north east of England.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11963); Price D, Thaker H, Snow MH, Ong EL, McCarron B, Clark J, Flood T, Flynn P, Michael E, Schmid ML;;; Dept. of Infection &Tropical Medicine, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom; ISSUES: Antenatal HIV screening in pregnancy is advocated and was introduced in the North East in 2000. Nationally, centres implementing such a policy have had an increase in HIV+ve pregnant women with implications for health care providers. Management of locally identified cases of HIV+ve pregnancies was reviewed. DES
If a pregnant woman is sick and has a sick, premature baby which dies before three months, then we know she is affected and turn away from her. This is our test: Mother-to-child transmission as the core narrative of HIV/AIDS in rural Zambia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11964); Bond VA, Ndubani E;;; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Lusaka, Zambia; ISSUES: The core narrative of HIV infection in a rural area in Zambia , where the first author has done anthropological fieldwork intermittently since 1991, has within the last year become an image of a sick, pregnant woman, with a past history of sex work and/or trading centres, whose baby dies soon after birth, follo
Challenges identified in the integration and implementation of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV services within mother - child health programmes: Uganda.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11965); Nakyanzi T, Achom M, Matovu J, Musoke PM, Nakabiito C, Guay L, Onyango S, Mmiiro F;;; MU-JHU Research Collaboration, Kampala, Uganda; ISSUES: There are approximately 150,000 to 200,000 HIV infected women giving birth per year in Uganda . PMTCT affordable short ARV regimens are however offered in 6 out of 45 medical districts. Majority of women in Uganda do not have access to PMTCT services. To reach HIV positive women, government plans to integrate P
Mother to child HIV transmission in Ethiopian immigrants in Israel.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11966); Kedem E, Bergman H, Baskin L, Maor C, Kra-oz Z;;; Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel; BACKGROUND: The reported rate of vertical tramsmission (VT) in Ethiopia is 29-47%. Factors increasing VT include high maternal viral load (VL)(>log5), low CD4+ count (
Training strategies for PMTCT (Prevention of mother to child transmission) national program: The experience of health centers in Abidjan-Cote d'Ivoire.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11967); Doumatey LI, Kaba F, Boka-Yao BA;;; Unicef, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; ISSUES: For more than a year, seven health centers have started PMTCT programs in Abidjan. The first step implementing MTCT activities is the medical staff training. This training must be organized by taking into account the local context and the needs of the people to train. That is why the MTCT training is organized
Implementantions of the strategie about Vertical Transmission Prevention of Sao Vicente City - Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F11968); Filho JK, El IM, Sanchez MS, Sarmento WC, Findlay CG, Gomes RB;;; Health Secretariat, Sao Vicente, Brazil; ISSUES: Sao Vicente is the 20th city in Brazil of reported AIDS cases. It s urgent an intervention to reduce vertical transmission rate because the local hospital realizes almost 50% of the childbirth without previous HIV test therefore protocol 076 can t be done. These 50% cases come mainly from patients that don t do
They didn't say nothing about me, just the baby. Are the rights of women compromised in prenatal HIV counselling and testing programmes?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F11969); Leonard LE, Gahagan J, Doherty M, Navarro C, Rehman L, Hankins C;;; Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; ISSUE: In the context of compelling evidence that transmission of HIV from an infected woman to her unborn child can be significantly interrupted through prophylactic treatment and medical interventions where available, mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV has become a priority for early detection, operationalise
Use of prenatal care among low-income pregnant women with HIV.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11970); Crystal S, McSpiritt E, Sambamoorthi U;;; Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, United States; BACKGROUND. This paper estimates prenatal care utilization among HIV-infected women enrolled in Medicaid and compares utilization across sociodemographic subgroups and provider specialties. METHODS. NJ Medicaid eligibility files and paid Medicaid claims were matched with the NJ AIDS/HIV Registry. Prenatal care use for
AFASO-CHE: A case of partnership between an N.G.O and a health care centre in the fight against AIDS through the reduction of mother to child transmission of HIV.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11971); Tchokokam H;;; AFASO, Yaounde, Cameroon; ISSUES: In Cameroon , a program in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV has been put in place since the year 2000. This program is going on in ESSOS health care centre (CHE) in Yaounde. The aim of this program is to encourage a great number of pregnant women to undergo voluntary testing with the help of AF
Prevention of maternal to child transmission through early HIV testing antenatally and Neverapine intervention during labor for HIV positive moms in rural Zimbabwe.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11972); McCarty KA;;; Chidamoyo Christian Hospital, Karoi, Zimbabwe; ISSUES: Short dose Neverapine has been proven effective in decreasing the transmission rate from HIV positive moms and their newborns in countries unable to afford the cost of full anti-viral drug therapy for HIV positive antenatal clients. Although Zimbabwe has refused to support such a program, private funding was ob
Youth community program on sexual health and HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11973); Hurtado J, Trevino Z;;; Lic., Monterrey, Mexico; ISSUES: In our country there have been a turn for the worse in the crisis of HIV/AIDS, a non planned pregnancies between single adolescents and the grow of sexual transmission diseases cases. Human sexuality continues generating biases, anxiety and fear in the younger ones, with immediate consequences to their life pro
Intervention with Migrants (Hotel Boys) the most vulnerable group to prevent &control the spread of HIV/AIDS in the Mega City of Mumbai India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11974); Vaswani DV, Gogate AS, Bamne AR, Karnik RG, Sapre SS;;; Mumbai Districts AIDS Control Society, Mumbai, India; ISSUES: Mumbai with a population of >12 Million has > 1200 restaurants and bars. The staff of these bars & restaurants are mainly from the rural areas of India . The high cost of living in the city being prohibitive, makes them stay alone away from their family in cramped rooms provided by their employers.
Partnership with NGOs for various interventions with different groups on HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11975); Khaire R;;; MDACS, Ackworth Complex, Kidwai marg, Wadala(W), Mumbai, India; ISSUE: Mumbai is a cosmopolitan city with large number of population migrated from various parts of India . A well identified sex industry accompanied by high turnover of Transport workers causes high-risk behaviour in different communities. As National policy collaboration with NGO s is the most appropriate strategy t
Proximate cause : Addressing financial vulnerability among mobile populations of West Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11976); Kambou SB;;; Care International, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; ISSUE: In order to design interventions that support individuals in adopting and consistently practicing low-risk behavior relating to HIV prevention, it is critical to understand how certain non-health factors influence decisions relating to sex. DESCRIPTION: In the second half of 2001, Care conducted a study explorin
Picnic Program - The effective way of Intervention for BCC program among FSWs.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11977); Bartaula KK;;; General Welfare Pratisthan, Kathmandu, Nepal; ISSUE: Traditional cultural as well as conservative society and the discrimination of the communities towards sex works that are the causes for sex workers do not have confidant to change their risk behavior. A picnic program, which is different from other intervention tools, has provided a means to concur this situati
STD/HIV/AIDS Intervention Amongst Tribal SexworkersA Community Approch by ARPAN.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11978); Dave A;;; India; Issues-ARPAN as an NGO putting more concentration on STD/HIV /AIDS prevantion and Condom Promotion activities amongst tribal population of Gujarat, India . This Program is sponcered by NACO.Bhill tribal who obtain a poor living from their arid drought prone land. The overall health status of Bhill tribal is poor and is
Bottle feeding intervention in asylum seekers in the UK.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11979); Kumalo PV;;; North Middlesex Hospital, London, United Kingdom; ISSUES: It is well documented that breast feeding increases the risk of mother to child transmission(MTCT) of HIV. The WHO recommends that women in deveped countries should bottle feed their infants to reduce MTCT. In the UK current immigration legislation states that asylum seekers have no recouse to public funds and
Support for PLHAs in prisons - A collaborative project of the private and government sectors.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11981); Wonglue P;;; Central Corrections Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand; ISSUE: There are needs for HIV/AIDS services, care, and support among People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs) in Thai prisons. Collaboration between private organizations and concerned government offices is needed to successfully serve this hard-to-reach group. DESCRIPTION: Starting in 1998, private organizations have work
Carceral AIDS helpline.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11982); Robert HR, Velter AV, Lefranc ML;;; National Coordination, Paris, France; ISSUES: Line 6 is a confidential, anonymous and free telephone helpline for prisoners in the prison hospital of Fresnes. It gives prisoners the chance to speak to a listener from the Sida Info Service (AIDS Information Service) regarding questions on his own health and also that of his loved ones (HIV, hepatitis, STDs,
Campaign for prevention of ITS/HIV/AIDS in trailer drivers and sex worker women in ports and border zones of Guatemala.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11983); Manuel SM, Cano Flores Fernando CF, Carlos IC, Angelica AM;;; Asociacion Salud Integral, Guatemala, Guatemala; In ports and border zones of the Republic of Guatemala exists an increase of people infected with AIDS. Because of this problem, La Asociacion de Salud Integral, ONUSIDA and FNUAP worked, in the campaign for prevention of ITS/HIV/AIDS, lead to trailer drivers and sex worker women (SWW), establishing an integral strateg
Looking out from the inside: male sexualites, gender identities, HIV/AIDS and dance in Bangladesh.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11984); Hero AI, Hauqe A, Ahmed S, Dowsett G;;; Bandhu Social Welfare Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh; A Kothi is a self-identity term for a male whose self-perception is feminised and takes the feminised sexual role in male to male sexual encounters. His partner is known as a panthi, and takes the manly role. In our culture, marriage is central and usually arranged by family. In kothi/panthi relationships, panthi will
Comparing counselling strategies in migrant workers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11985); Godse SV, Mora J, Shah RM, Shah SC, Trikmani RK, Dodiya VJ;;; Counselor, FXB India Society, Mumbai, India; BACKGROUND: Counselling plays a vital role in the prevention of HIV/AIDS. There are two principal ways in which a person can be counselled. Counselling can be done individually or in a group. Yet no approach is perfect and/or suitable to all migrant communities. METHOD: Randomly selected Rajasthani migrants were expose
Dacar 10.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11986); Silva EG, Lopes EZ, Tellini RM, Guimaraes RC, Rossi C, Freitas MA;;; Praia Grande STD/AIDS Program, Praia Grande, Brazil; ISSUES: Most prison systems do not have a healthcare service; and even those which do, their prevention and assistance activities are not enough to attend the demand facing the lack of human resources and work material. The difficulties of transporting the prisoner to outside the prison make the prisoners access to the
Future challenges in HIV/AIDS and migration across Europe: Results of an evaluation study.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11987); Gray KA, Erwin J, del Amo J, Fenton K, Broring G;;; King's College London, St Thomas' Hospital Site, London, United Kingdom; ISSUES: The past decade has seen dramatic changes with respect to HIV and migration in Europe with changes in the populations involved, nature of the epidemic and national policies relating to immigration. In this context, and in view of the new European Public Health Programme, the European Project AIDS and Mobility r
Transferring science-based behavioral interventions to HIV prevention programs.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11988); Eke AN, Collins C, Neumann MS;;; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, United States; ISSUES: For effective, science-based, behavioral and social HIV prevention interventions to have an impact on the epidemic, they must be implemented by HIV prevention programs. Program providers need detailed descriptions of the interventions, training on how to conduct them, and assistance in beginning implementation.
Linking improved curative and preventive services for sexually transmitted infections (STI) in partnership with female sex workers (SWs) in Diego-Suarez, Madagascar.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11989); Burkhardt G, Behets F, Kruse N, Vaovola G, Razanamanana E, Amida A, Barivelo T, Dallabetta G, Rasamilalao D;;; Family Health International, Arlington, VA, United States; ISSUES: Sex work, inadequate condom use, STIs, resource-deprived health care, underutilized health services and poverty are widespread in Madagascar . Targeted interventions are needed to improve the sexual health of sex workers (SWs) and to help curb STI and HIV transmission. DESCRIPTION: Serologic testing for syphili
Participatory approaches in action research on mobility and HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11990); Quesada AT;;; Achieve, Inc., quezon city, Philippines; ISSUE: Action research initiatives on HIV/AIDS and mobility must involve and include migrant workers directly affected by and infected with HIV/AIDS. Participatory approaches are more empowering and enabling for migrant workers and these result to more thought-out recommendations and interventions. DESCRIPTION: The res
STD Training and education for prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11991); Phouthalath V;;; CARE International in Lao PDR, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic; ISSUES: The prevalence of STDs is relatively unknown in the Lao PDR. Equally scarce is understanding of the signs and symptoms among the general population. Services available for diagnosis and treatment are poor. Drug supply is uneven and often STDs are treated ineffectively. General awareness of the importance of con
Practice standards for the provision of health promotion services to male sex workers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11992); Wright MT;;; Free University of Berlin; BACKGROUND: Non-professional male sex workers often do not use the usual service structures due to discrimination and a lack of fit between services and target group needs. The international working group known as AKSD has worked to address this problem by coordinating projects for male sex workers in
Increase the condom useage among commercial sex workers(csw) with all kinds of sexual partners - an effort.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11993); Vadivel V, Susila P;;; Apac - vhs, Tirunelveli, India; issues: 100% condom useage among csw with all type of sexual partners important for hiv prevention. discription the csw in tourist location in tamilnadu are not organised. it was the big challange for the ngo cast to indentified the csw and reinforce safe sexual practice. the csw were empowered with the knowledge on st
Effective outreach strategies targeting disenfranchised Latino MSM.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11994); Garcia M;;; Columbia University, New York, United States; ISSUES: HIV prevalence rates among Latino populations in the U.S. are increasing and stronger initiatives need to be taken in addressing specific target populations. Latino MSM s are generalized into broad categories and marginalized populations are not receiving effective services addressing their needs. Initiatives t
HIV/AIDS prevention programme for the Gay community in Portugal.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11995); Martingo CM, Fernandes JM, Serzedelo A, Avillez F, Ventura FA;;; National AIDS Commission, Lisbon, Portugal; ISSUE: Involvement of GO s and NGO s in common activities, producing specific prevention materials, with active NGO s intervention in defining the messages and the strategy to convey them. DESCRIPTION: The paper will describe how the governmental organisation for the fight against AIDS in
Children vulnerable to HIV infection in Dakar and St-Louis.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11996); Fall A;;; ANCS, Dakar, Senegal; The situation of children at risk for HIV infection in the Senegalese society is real but misunderstood at present. The precocious sexuality of children combined with the development of prostitution of minors and paedophilia provide an environment where children are exposed to the risk of HIV infection. A research acti
The transgender resource and neighborhood space (TRANS): the community living space as a model for HIV prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11997); Keatley JG, Nemoto T, Operario D, Soma T, Eleneke M, Arista P, Fernandez A, Adao C, McCree B;;; Center for AIDS Prevention Studies UCSF, San Francisco, United States; ISSUES: Male-to-female transgenders (MTF TG) in San Francisco are at high risk for HIV infection because of their unique social context. Many engage in sex work and have unprotected sex while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Exacerbating their risk behaviors are a variety of psychosocial stressors, including i
The motivation of volunteer inmates in assisting the medical staff in caring for fellow inmates infected by HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11998); Harnsomskul R;;; Central Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand; Because of financial and security limitations in the running of the corrections Department Central Hospital, patients and volunteer inmates, are selected by nursing staff to help them provide adequate care for patients, many of whom are PLWHA s. The helpers and patients are from similar social backgrounds and have expe
An official webpage for broad information about HIV/AIDS, STDs, hepatitis, tuberculosis and drug use in the penitentiary system of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F11999); Junior SA, Bauer PG, Biondi EJ, Santos JL, Veiga LP, Santos AJ, Silva L, Souza AA;;; Superintendencia de Saude - SEDHUSP, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; ISSUE: At Spring 2001, the Superintendencia de Saude (Prison Health Department) of Rio de Janeiro State Secretary of Human Rights and Penitentiary System (SEDHUSP) created a webpage (www.supersaude.rj.gov.br) about its activities. This site was developed to inform health and security staff of the system and other inter
HIV/STD awareness work amongst transvestite (male dancer) in a conservative muslim setting.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12000); Muhammad AY;;; Worker in ORA International, Peshawar, Pakistan; ISSUES: The community of male dancer, locally called HIJRA, have been part of our society for several hundred years, but are not accepted or spoken about in public. This group has not only been professional dancer but is also involved in prostitution that opens the risk for HIV/STDs transmission. STDs and STIs common a
One decade: Prevalence for HIV in a Psychiatric Hospital in Mexico.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12001); Loo-Mendez E, Magis C, Santarriaga M, Rivera P, Cisneros L, Castaneda C;;; LOME, Distrito Federal, Mexico; BACKGROUND: Investigate prevalence and risks factors to contract HIV in patients entered in a psychiatric hospital of Mexico City. METHOD: A study was carried out in acute psychiatric patients, with the purpose of knowing the prevalence and secular tendency of HIV infection and risks. The results were compared with a s
Brazil-Japan Cooperation in the fight against HIV/Aids.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12002); Barbosa EL, Martins TJ, Lima JA;;; Group for Life Incentive (GIV), Sao Paulo, Brazil; ISSUES: a great number of Brazilian citizens migrate to Japan looking for jobs. There is also a big number of PWHIV/AIDS in this population. This population faces many difficulties: among them language skills and access to treatment. DESCRIPTION: Since 1994, Group for Life Incentive (GIV), a Brazilian non governmental
Predictors of HIV risk among severely mentally ill adults.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12003); Martinez L, Lucenko BA, Devieux JG, Malow RM, Kalichman S;;; University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States; BACKGROUND: Persons with severe mental illness (SMI) and substance dependence present with high levels of risk for HIV infection. The high level of seroprevalence in this group has been linked to multiple factors including characteristics associated with SMI (e.g. sexual impulsivity, alcohol and other drug use, deficit
The aging pandemic: HIV/AIDS and seniors, A study of Uganda, East Africa and Florida, USA.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12004); Mullins JM, Agate LL;;; Broward County Health Department, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States; ISSUES: The HIV/AIDS pandemic has impacted all age groups. However, the vast majority of prevention and early intervention programs target teens, young adults and adults aged 30-49. DESCRIPTION: This paper compares HIV/AIDS in the senior population of Florida, USA and Uganda , East Africa. In Florida, the Senior HIV In
Reaching hard-to- reach Rajasthani Migrants in Mumbai: Reducing STI and HIV/AIDS in them.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12005); Shah RM, Purohit A, Haag A, Dodiya V, Trikmani R, Shah S;;; FXB India Society-MUMBAI branch, Mumbai, India; ISSUE: Mumbai is termed the AIDS capital of India . Out of the 12 million people living in Mumbai, nearly 3 million (25%) are migrant workers coming from different parts of India. To educate all of them on HIV/AIDS related issues is extremely difficult. DESCRIPTION: The scope of this presentation is to discuss how the
Towards specific interventions to reduce transmission of HIV infection among IVDUs (intravenous drug users) in a harm reduction programme in Chennai, India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12006); Sankaran L;;; TTK Hospital, Chennai, India; ISSUES: In Chennai, India , the HIV sero-positivity among IVDUs has shot up to 30% in 1999 (Kumar et al, 1999) with the threat of HIV spreading from the IVDUs population to the general population. Yet, too little cost-effective, short term harm reduction strategies have been incorporated by addiction treatment centres.
Stress-generated sexual dysfunctions as a potential risk to HIV/AIDS infections &role of counseling. Case study.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12007); Mohanty SK;;; Drishtikon, Delhi, India; Objectives To demonstrate the link between poor male sexual performance and the increased threat to HIV/AIDS to them and their sexual partners. METHODOLOGY: Through analyzing the data obtained as a result of counseling the male clientele of a community based program Model Reproductive Health Centre providing comprehens
Sex work reality into dialogue: one brasilian experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12008); Oliveira MW, Pereira LF, Moreno J, Silva CP, Ferreira FC, Zoppi ME;;; Federal University of Sao Carlos, Sao Carlos, Brazil; This project has been running since 1998 by a team of Federal University of Sao Carlos (Southeast Brazil ), with sex worker women who work in brothels. The objective is to amplify the understanding of the sex work reality by the academic community and the sex work community, together. Each semester one flexible theme c
Creating Knowledge: A University-based sexuality clinic partners with community organizations serving bisexually-active women to conduct primary prevention in the U.S.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12009); Robinson BE, Bockting W, Shane K;;; University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States; ISSUES: Women who have sex with both women and men include heterosexually-, bisexually-, and lesbian-identified women. Research indicates that these women are at higher risk for HIV than originally believed because they may have unprotected sex with men who have sex with men and/or use injecting drugs. DESCRIPTION: Bas
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) care and prevention services for sex workers: Addressing challenges in Bangladesh.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12010); Begum H;;; STD/AIDS Network, Dhaka, Bangladesh; ISSUES: Bangladesh is an HIV low prevalence country according to the National Sero Surveillance for HIV and Syphilis Report that reports an average 0.02% HIV prevalence among all high-risk populations. However, syphilis prevalence among those who test HIV negative in this survey was high. In the same survey, more than
HIV/AIDS prevention policies for prisons: experiences from Thailand.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12011); Ngamtrairi NI;;; department of corrections, Bangkok, Thailand; ISSUE: HIV/AIDS has been found among prisons is higher level than general population. These are wide evidence of high risk behavior and lack of knowledge of it. The policies and strategies has been applied in Thai prisons for HIV/AIDS prevention. For seven years, inadequate of medical and health facilities in prisons m
The promdan project and AIDS prevention for mobile population.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12012); Talawat MS;;; PATH, Bangkok, Thailand; ISSUES: The innovative pilot project addresses AIDS prevention and care for mobile population through development activities in both source and destination communities. The project has been implemented by cooperative approach between the two countries, Thailand and Cambodia . DESCRIPTION: The AID
HIV survey among migrant populations and their communities in Rural Rajasthan.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12013); Nair RV, Purohit A, Mora CJ, Shah S, Shah RM;;; FXB Rajasthan Society, Sumerpur, India; BACKGROUND: Epidemiological information regarding HIV risk factors is still needed in most parts of India , especially in rural areas. This information is necessary to understand and target those who are most at risk of getting infected with HIV. Based on this need, FXB conducted a baseline survey to find out about the
Peer support - men who have sex with men.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12014); Martins dos Reis AL, Harrad DI, Cerqueira M, Mendes L, Nascimento C, Pedrosa F;;; Grupo Dignidade, Curitiba, Brazil; ISSUES: Before 1998 in Brazil there were only around 30 AIDS prevention programmes aimed at Men who have Sex with Men (MSM). In 1994 this category represented 37% of AIDS cases. The low number of projects was attributed to the lack of technical capacity of gay organisations and social exclusion of the gay population. I
Developing a strategy for 90,000 prisoners: HIV/AIDS prevention and assistance in the Sao Paulo prison system (Brazil).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12015); Pupo LR, Bruno ME, Caraciolo JM, Goncalves D, Camargo V, Bersani MA, Tayra A, Pacca J;;; STD/AIDS State Program of Sao Paulo (Brazil), Sao Paulo, Brazil; ISSUES: The State of Sao Paulo (SP) has a population of 87,625 people in jail, the largest one in Brazil , and a rate of 174.4 prisoners per 1,000,000 inhabitants. There is also a high serum prevalence in this group (12-17% among men and 18.2% among women) and an increased social vulnerability. In this context, the SP
Effective peer education program to address migration and HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12016); Morshed SM, Mahbub G, Mahbub A;;; SHISUK (NGO), Dhaka, Bangladesh; ISSUES: Migrant workers in Bangladesh have little access to information and can be hardly reached for HIV/AIDS prevention. This study is based on SHISUK s community based Peer Program experience in different communities and it reflects the effectiveness of different peer groups in HIV intervention for migrant workers.
Preventive program of HIV/AIDS and other diseases of sexual transmission in prostitutes who work in the regions of Valles oriental and occidental.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12017); Monistrol OM, Olive CO, Artgas EA;;; institution, Sabadell, Spain; ISSUES: There has been an increase in the number of prostitutes from foreign countries in the regions of Valles Oriental and Occidental. Generally, this group (undocumented immigrants) does not have access to regular health services. Prostitutes are a group at risk of HIV infection and other diseases of sexual transmis
Prevention program for prison interns.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12018); Cueto AC;;; FASUR(Southern Federation of Anti-AIDS Associations), Malaga, Spain; ISSUES: The number of HIV-AIDS infections produced in Andulisia s penitentiary centers follows a rising and progressive evolution. The type of official information that reaches the interns is designed on a code alien to their reality; therefore they do not feel involved in the message that s propossed to them. As an an
Intervention orientated to the reduction in the vulnerability of women belonging to aboriginal communities that migrated to the City of Rosario.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12019); Torres CV, Carabajal JJ, Chaillou MC, Essaya MA, Frenzi MS, Gianotti EM, Gomez RE, Smud ML;;; Integrante - Cinsida- Centro de investigacion en SIDA, Rosario, Argentina; Issue In ROSARIO resides 7 aboriginal communities integrated by, TOBAS, MOCOVIES, QOM, WICHIS, MACA and MATACOS among these people about 3500 are women in reproductive age. These aboriginal communities may be considered vulnerable due to a low level of education and a severe lack of information. When these people trave
HIV infection in michoacan,Mexico. a prevalence study between migrant and non migrant population towards the United States of America.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12020); Mendoza P;;; Institution, Morelia, Mexico; issues michoacan is after jalisco and zacatecas states, one of the biggest labor force expellers towards the united states of america. with the purpose of identifying the contribution of the migrant population to the increase of the total of cases of aids in the state, this study was undertaken to identify the presence
Understanding the middle and upper tiers of the Malaysian female sex work Industry: challenges in information dissemination.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12021); Khalib AM;;; Malaysian AIDS Council, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; ISSUES: Sex work in Malaysia has many legal obstacles & has become underground. A lot of outreach work has been done at the lower end of the market at brothels & with streetwalkers. However, the workers at the middle & upper tiers suffer from the lack of any outreach or information dissemination programs du
Prevention strategies of HIV/AIDS in male prisions in the city of Rosario.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12022); Lomonaco DM, Inchaurraga SS;;; Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Drogadependencias y VIH/SIDA de la Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Rosario, Argentina; ISSUES: Our country s hard reality of a 40% of drug-addicts infected with HIV/AIDS due to their sharing of needles and syringes and the scarce information of low-economic resources sectors, have made up our minds to work in the AIDS and Drug-addictions Advanced Centre of the National University of Rosario with men depr
An international HIV research model: Brazil HIV prevention for the severely mentally Ill.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12023); Wainberg ML, Terto V, Mattos P, Cournos F, McKinnon KM, Remien R, Parker R, Susser E, Collins P, Otto-Salaj L, Oliveira-Broxado S, Mann-Gruber C;;; Columbia University, New York, United States; ISSUES: Through an international partnership, we will present a model for adapting effective US HIV prevention interventions for the severely mentally ill (SMI) to develop a Brazilian intervention while building local Brazil capacity for further prevention work. DESCRIPTION: People with SMI have been found to be at ext
The combination of culturally-relevant prevention case management, community building activities and OraSure testing proves effective for Native Hawaiian transgenders.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12024); Odo CF;;; Ke Ola Mamo, Honolulu, United States; ISSUES: A major barrier encountered in the beginning of the program was AIDSphobia manifested in lack of client participation, especially in HIV testing.. DESCRIPTION: During the first year (1998) of the three-year project, prevention case management services included general health assessment, HIV risk assessment, pee
Special vulnerability for HIV for women in zones of conflict.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12025); Krishnamoorthy S;;; University of Illinois, hicago, United States; ISSUE: An insidious aspect of AIDS epidemic which is only now beginning to receive international recognition is violence against women and its impact on the spread of the HIV infection. According to the World Health Organisation, 16% to 25% of the refugee women in the age group of 15 and 44 age have been sexually assau
HIV/AIDS prevention for confined adolescents.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12026); Leme B, da Silveira F, Roman MD;;; Associacao Fique Vivo, Sao Paulo, Brazil; ISSUES: Developing a model for HIV/AIDS prevention has shown itself not an easy task for most Brazilian governmental facilities for confined teenagers. Several projects had already tried to do it, but most of them did not succeed because of two major reasons: the characteristics of this special population and the chara
HIV/AIDS prevention for immigrants in Portugal.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12027); Martingo CM, Costa L, Avillez F, Ventura FA;;; Comissao Nacional de Luta Contra a SIDA, Lisbon, Portugal; ISSUE: From a country of emigration, Portugal became, in the last decade, a country of immigration. Ukraine , Brazil , Moldavia, Romania and Russia provide the most significant number of citizens, s
To prevent migrant workers and their families from the spread of AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12028); Rafeeq MR;;; PRWSWOP, Bahawalpur, Pakistan; ISSUE: The factor mainly responsible for the introduction and spread of HIV/AIDS is shifting of young labourers to other Countries. The youth being in their prime were not cautious in developing unhealthy sexual relations. These youth were responsible for transmission of HIV to women of their country after their marria
Reduce the incidence of man to youth sexual relationship to prevent the spread of HIV /AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12029); Farhat SF;;; Apsop, Bahawalpur, Pakistan; BACKGROUND: AND ISSUES: This paper describes the experiences of AIDS Prevention Society of Pakistan (APSOP), the social workers/volunteer of which have invested their potentials and capacities, adopting multidimensional approaches to prevent HIV spreading in Pakistan, especially among young unmarried soldiers, staying
Sexuality and HIV/AIDS, STI workshop model to young homosexuals aged 15 to 19.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12030); pez F, Velasco V;;; Center of Training and Humanist Sexual Support, Mexico, Mexico; ISSUES. Several cognitive models have been designed to influence through a cognitive-affective model in the change of mind and knowledge of sexuality, STI, HIV/AIDS prevention attitudes and practices of young homosexuals aged 15-19; however, these have not been successful due to a lack of affective elements. DESCRIPTIO
Vietnamese seafarers partakes in the combat with AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12031); Bui KH, Nguyen AT;;; CARE in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; ISSUES: This project addresses the issues concerning HIV/AIDS/Sexually transmitted diseases transmission among seafarers and their sex partners. Apart from sex workers and drug injectors, seafarers are considered to be at high risk. DESCRIPTION: The project aimed to lower the HIV/AIDS infection among seafarers and thei
Break the silence- workplace awareness for unorganised sector.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12032); Rane GP;;; Rotary-UNAIDS Coop. Prog. on HIV/AIDS, Rotary International District 3140, Mumbai, India; ISSUES: Unorganized sector is ignorance, illiterate and inactive on HIV/AIDS and are Silence , facing a great social threat and economic disorder. Out of over one billion population in India , some about 40 million people are from Central, State and Organsied Private Sector are aware of HIV/AIDS but are silent .
Prevention of HIV transmission amongst the youths in Kenya.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12033); Lubanga SN, Dimba RO, Okich JA, Awour MA;;; TAPWAK, Nairobi, Kenya; ISSUE: In Kenya the prevalence of HIV in the general population is increasing rapidly despite the increase in the use of condoms as prevention measures. DESCRIPTION: Education and awareness about the condom, being the third alternative for prevention in HIV transmission has been met with opposition from some sections o
Problems faced by immigrant women in Europe and vertical transmission of HIV.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12034); Ssunderland J;;; Hospital, London, United Kingdom; ISSUES: Mother to child transmission of HIV can be reduced significantly by interventions during pregnancy, delivery and the avoidance of breast feeding. To benefit from this, pregnant women need to be informed, aware of their status and in agreement with the interventions. DESCRIPTION: The aim of the study was to asce
The association of integral health a not for profit NGO, has developed a project to work with sex workers and other minorities.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12035); Escobar ML, Borrayo IB, Prieto CR, Frieschman A, Sagastume RM;;; ASI OASIS, Guatemala, Guatemala; Issue)The Association of Integral Health a not for profit NGO, has developed a project to work with sex workers and other minorities. The program is divided into two main components. LA SALA project is for female sex workers and RODALIDA, an outreach program for SW, MSM and transvestites working on the streets at night
An educative intervention for the controlled female sexual workers customers in Callao - Peru.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12036); Caballero PC, Quijano EQ;;; National Institute of Health, Lima, Peru; ISSUES: The clinic Alberto Barton is a health establishment that offers its services to specific populations, such as female sexual workers (FSW) and men who have sex with men (MSM).It is considered a Reference Center and is situated in Callao on the west side of Lima. DESCRIPTION: The clinic activities were traditiona
Rural Communities: out of sight, out of mind.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12037); Bravo LG, Harvey J;;; CDC National Prevention Information Network, Silver Spring, MD, United States; ISSUES: The HIV/AIDS epidemic has given a new challenge to scientists in all disciplines and accentuates the notion of prevention through education and community empowerment. While some highly urbanized communities received more attention and resources for combating the prevalence of HIV/AIDS, the rural communities hav
External intervention of the HIV test center with drug users in Sao Vicente City - Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12038); Maerrawi IE, Araujo PJ, Andreazzi RC, Silva C, Higa MA, Sanchez MS, Khater JF, Lima JR;;; Health Secretariat, Sao Vicente, Brazil; ISSUE: Sao Vicente - ( Sao Paulo State - Brazil ) counts on a public instituion that offers anonymous and free HIV and syphilis test named CTA to their inhabitants. Injecting Drug Users ( IDUs) and other Drug Users ( UDs) are a population that requires alternative interventions even for the offering of these tests beca
Behaviour change intervention and IEC in prevention STI/VIH/AIDS program for female sex workers group in Ouagadougou, Burkina Fasso.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12039); Garcia-Orad C, Penalvate D, Estebanez PE, Salamata P, Pascal I;;; Medicos del Mundo, Spain, Spain; ISSUES: HIV prevalence is on the rise throughout West African contries. HIV prevalence rate in adults is 7%, it is the second country in West Africa after Ivory Coast . In Burkina Fasso HIV prevalence in female sex workers (FSW) has being found to be higher than 40%. Peers educational programs has proved to be really u
Incorporating men who have sex with men into mainstream HIV/AIDS organizations.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12040); Griffin BC, Myint OM, Martin SC;;; John Snow, Inc., Arlington, Virginia, United States; ISSUES: In contexts where men who have sex with men (MSM) are unable to organize to provide HIV/AIDS services to their peers, mainstream HIV/AIDS organizations can offer these services by hiring MSM to work on program design and implementation. In doing so, program designers should be sensitive to the different occupat
Morocco-Spain cooperation programme: HIV prevention with inmigrants.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12041); MorenoFrancisca RM, HaddadFatima HF;;; southen federation anti aids associations, malaga, Spain; ISSUES: A joint venture beetween North African and European NGO s found that the North African inmigrant population in Europe had deep misconceptions about HIV/AIDS transmission. The South of Spain is one of the main entrances of North African inmigrants in Europe, being an ideal place to implement prevention and healt
Bionic Woman - Transgender Poster.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12042); Blaza J, Berris R;;; Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team, Los Angeles, United States; ISSUES: Data from risk assessments conducted by the Transgender (TG) Program of the Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team (APAIT) indicate that TG s are at great risk for HIV/AIDS. However, HIV/AIDS is not always their priority; many other basic life issues outweigh it. To effectively reach this community, HIV/AIDS Prev
Intervention at hill top!.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12043); Muthiah PM, Devi PP, Judestphens EJ, Maheswaran BU;;; Centre for Social Education and Development (CSED), Madurai - 625 018, India; ISSUE: Reaching - up with a message on STD/HIV/AIDS to the tribal community near popular hill tourist areas first in the lifetime in Western Ghats of Kodaikanal. DESCRIBTION: The tribal community like paliyars, Pulaiyers, Thodas and Lambadies come down to buffer zone once in three months. They spent very little time du
Monitoring as a tool,Enhances HIV/AIDS intervention Project.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12044); Meloot JJ;;; State Management Agency, Kerala, India; Introduction State Management Agency (SMA) is a management and consultancy agency formed by Kerala State AIDS control society (KSACS) which facilitates focussed interventions, which are implemented by partner organizations, formed my Non-governmental organizations, community based organizations and local self-governmen
An effective HIV/AIDS communication campaign through partnerships and innovative use of local media.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12045); Dutta P;;; Sonata Foundation Calcutta, Calcutta, India; ISSUE: Communicating HIV/AIDS messages through infotainment - an experience of making innovative use of local artistic expressions and promoting partnerships. DESCRIPTION: For the last 6 years, Sonata Foundation has been working for raising awareness on STD/HIV. In 2001, a communication campaign was initiated to reach
Bank of voluntary human resource of PLWAs for atention of PLWAs.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12046); Lobos LA;;; 652, Guatemala, Guatemala; Qualification of voluntary personnel of people living with VIH/SIDA (PVVS) to offer to direction and patient support who attends consultation to the different centers that take care of PVVS in the city of Guatemala , through a workshop of one week of duration, that includes basic education on ITS/VIH/SIDA, secondary pr
Sensibilzation to the Professionals of the Services of Health in the Norhern Metropolitan Area, Santiago - Chile.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12047); Vera Reyes NV;;; Vida Optima, Santiago, Chile; ISSUES: Most of the personnel and professionals that work in the area of public and private health discriminate against people who live with HIV/AIDS for the stigmatization and prejudices. To sensitize them through testifies of experience of life of to seropositive person demonstrating that we are willing to collaborat
Mobilisation of HIV/AIDS infected and affected women for a great respond to the epidemy.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12048); Kitsitsabi CL, Imafidon J, Outiama P, Guessa T;;; RECAPEV, Bangui, Central African Republic; BACKGROUND: Seeing the rate of the epidemy in C.A.R. Every social group must be mobilised, the women are a patent exemple contribute to the reduction of the spread of disease through the present exprience. The objective are: -To insolve the women in the community response. -To develope the spirit of partnership to take
Collaboration of NGOs with PHAs networks.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12049); Huiningsumbam HR;;; lifelinefoundation, Imphal, India; ISSUE: Most of the PHAs in the State of Manipur in North-East India are illetrate and do not have the right skills and capacity required to manage and expand the Networks to address the needs of PHAs. DESCRIPTION: Manipur which lies in the North- eastern states of India on the border of
The role of people living with HIV/AIDS in the Prevention and prevention programmes. Experience of the association of women living with HIV/AIDS (AFASO) Cameroon.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12050); MountonMouliom PA;;; Yaounde, Cameroon; ISSUE: Stigma is one of the major factors which have rapidly contributed to the spread of AIDS in Africa. Many Africans and Cameroonians in particular are people who believe in things they see rather than what they do not see. So, for Cameroonians to see AIDS in its true nature, the presence and role of persons living
Psycho socila support: Experience of the association of women living with HIV/AIDS (AFASO) Cameroon.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12051); MountonMouliom PA;;; Yaounde, Cameroon; ISSUES: The era when people living with AIDS were despised has passed. The people living with HIV/AIDS are just like you and me. They are victims today, who knows, tomorrow may be you. These people never invited the virus nor did they deliberately go out to contract it. These people need our support, comfort, and care.
Positive but Confident PLWA's support group making a difference.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12052); Katjitako M;;; P O Box 7243, Walvis Bay, Namibia; ISSUES: The Greater Involvement of PLWA s is being applied in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay which is a previously historically disadvantaged community comprising of approximately 30 000 inhabitants. DESCRIPTION: A group of PLWA s decided to initiate a support group during July 2001. This group has grown to a membership of sev
Women young VIH+ mobilization against the VIH in Central African Republic.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12053); Outiama P, Mebri JK, Yonaki B, Kitsitsabi CL;;; RECAPEV, Bangui, Central African Republic; BACKGROUND: The Youth ladies members of Central African Republic Network for People with HIV/AIDS (CANPLWAHA), the Central African Republic branch of RAP+ created in 1994, organized themselves within a structure called: The national Congress oh AIV positive Young ladies (NCHPYL), whose branch in Central African Republi
Mobilization of women and orphans infected/affected by HIV/AIDS in CAR.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12054); Guessa T, Kaine LC, Imafidon J, Outiama P;;; Mairie de Bangui, Bnagui, Central African Republic; BACKGROUND: seeing the rate of the epidemy in Central African Republic . Every social group must be mobilized, the women are a patent example contribute to the reduction of the spread of disease through the present experience. METHODS: Training of pair educators and HIV affected and infected women and orphans; creation
Challenges of solidarity and effectiveness amongst people living with HIV/AIDS in Malaysia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12055); Low CF;;; PT Foundation, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; ISSUES: There is a visible gap among PLWHA with regards to solidarity and their effectiveness in problem-solving at the policy level. This is based on their limited involvement at policy decisions and development meetings, discussions at peer group level and informal conversations with PLWHAs, who come from various lev
How to improve society perspective towards PHA as a solution, not a problem.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12056); Chainam L;;; Chaingrai PHA Network, Chiangrai, Thailand; DESCRIPTION: Since the Network of PHA in Chiangrai has been established in 1996. It seems that PHA gained more acceptance from society. However, PHA are seen as they are sympathy, and only waiting for social support. Hence, one of Chaingrai PHA Network strategy is trying to communicate to society that PHAs have fully c
Mission impossible made possible by positive speakers for prevention, care &support.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12057); Shirke RA;;; Network of Maharashtra by People Living with HIV/AIDS (NMP+), Mumbai, India; ISSUE: A group of HIV+ve people preventing STD clients from getting an HIV/AIDS infection. DESCRIPTION: We are positive people discussing issues of PLWHA at a weekly workshop for STD patients as part of a research study based in Sion hospital. A full day workshop concludes the information on STD, HIV & AIDS to prev
Creating enabling environment to remove stigma and discrimination.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12058); Raval P, Meena L, Seth R, Bhattacharya RD;;; GAP-ISRCDE B 01 Siddhachakra Apts, Ahmedabad 380006, India; ISSUES: The major challenge in India in the field of HIV/AIDS is stigma and discrimination against People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and their families. DESCRIPTION: It is interesting to see that this discrimination is at all levels, right from home to workplace to educational institutions to hospitals and medical se
Educational project designed by People living with HIV/AIDS, to increase the perception of risk of acquiring the HIV, in 20.000 youths, of Bogota and Barranquilla.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12059); Sandoval R, Sarmiento OM;;; NGOs, Bogota, Colombia; ISSUES: The youths possess something of information about the HIV/AIDS, however they continue being infected, for what is necessary that they identify the individual and social factors of risk of acquiring the infection and assume of agreement with this, behaviors that protect them. The involvement of People living wit
People living with HIV begin work in HIV-service on Ukraine.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12060); Gurevych SA;;; NGO, Kyiv, Ukraine; ISSUES: There are few organisations in Ukraine that have prepared counsellors who are HIV positive. People living with HIV do not have specialist knowledge and skills to work in the area of HIV services and in self-help groups. Social work in Ukraine is not powerment for clients. Social work has the big culturally rupt
Perspectives in the development of direct services for PLWH/As in the Russian Federation: barriers and solutions.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12061); Ptcheline IV;;; AIDS infoshare, NGO, Moscow, Russian Federation; ISSUES: Despite Russia s rapidly growing community of PLWH/As, strategies in Russian policy and program planning focus primarily on prevention . Nascent care and support efforts have begun in city centers however, numerous factors continue to daunt their development and sustainability, including: legislation which furt
The response of state policy child protection systems to commercial sexual exploitation in children and youth.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12062); Sen R;;; Institution, Kolkata, India; BACKGROUND: The issue of Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Children has assumed serious dimensions in South Asia, particularly In India , which harbours the largest receiving points in brothels in Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi. Child Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation is a lucrative dry-dollar business with 80 percent of
The role of positive women in promoting HIV prevention in Uganda.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12063); Nakawunde G;;; Kampala, Uganda; ISSUE: Many positive women in Taso, Uganda play a big role in prevention behaviour change. They are also responsible for the transfer of positive living among the women affected and infected because of their couping experience. Project: TASO Positive women s group through Taso Community initiative programme, are involv
The contribution and involvement of the community in the fight against AIDS: the example of an NGO, Lumiere Action.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12064); Bengre R, Mboa L, Bambana A;;; Lumiere Action, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; ISSUES: Cote d Ivoire is a country situated in West Africa with an HIV seroprevalence rate of approximately 12%. Lumiere Action is an association of persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA), with one of its major activities being the training on communication for behaviour change to members of the NGO. DESCRIPTION: The over
Peer education towards AIDS prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12065); Samajpati AC;;; Parivartan, Gandhinagar, India; While introducing AIDS prevention campaign in the schools, we were fully aware that sex education in the schools is generally expected to meet with stiff opposition from the parents and community in India , out of fear that such education would encourage increased sexual activities in young people. Though studies indic
HIV/AIDS Prevention Program in School: Experience from Nepal.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12066); Simkhada BD, Simkhada PP, Silwal RC;;; MOGA /Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal; ISSUES: The number of children and adolescents who have contracted the HIV infection has increased to alarming levels. School personnel represent a significant population at risk for potential transmission of blood-borne diseases including HIV/AIDS. Teachers, students, staff, first aid provider and clinic volunteers ca
Integrating HIV/AIDS prevention into university alcohol and other drug prevention programs.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12067); Ritter M, Angelo A, Auleb A, Shooshani B, McNair T, Ong M, Kiriaze I, Cowley S, DuVal D;;; San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, United States; ISSUE: for U.S. college students, the problem-use of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) presents a high vulnerability for STD and HIV infection. In the 2001 CORE Alcohol & Drug Survey, 80% of the U.S. college students who reported unwanted and unplanned intercourse, also reported being under the influence of alcohol at
Reduction HIV/AIDS risk among teenagers by peer education and participation in competition activities.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12068); Song XJ, Hu WX, Lu HY, Zhang J, Zhang JX;;; Education Bureau, Shuangliu,Chengdu, China; In rural area of Sichuan, hundreds and thousands adolescents participate in the mobile population flowing into cities for seeking opportunity of employment after graduating from middle school, primary school and even stopping studying in school. Lack of HIV/AIDS prevention knowledge and skill, high activity in sex and
Level of knowledge of the physiotherapy students about the handling of HIV/AIDS patients.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12069); Avila SN, Dexheimer LF;;; Brazilian Lutheran University, Canoas, Brazil; BACKGROUND: Professionals of health care area run many risks and a high possibility to make direct contact with HIV/AIDS patients in the days of their professional life. Then, a complete knowledge of the risks by the physiotherapy students in relation to prevention is crucial for a safe treatment of patients. METHODS:
Promoting sexual health awareness programme among underprivileged young adults though educational classes.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12070); Basu SB;;; Sanlaap, Calcutta, India; ISSUE: Young adults, especially those who live in the red light areas are most vulnerable to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Globally it was proved through different studies that HIV and other STD s due to their sexual practices and the sexually charged environment are infecting this group. DESCRIPTION: We are working in the re
Experiment of the fight against the AIDS in educational and university circle with Bangui.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12071); Mamadou RB, Mbeko S, Hoza M;;; AEECLS, Bangui, Central African Republic; BACKGROUND: the Association of the Pupils and Students of Central Africa for the fight against VIH/SIDA (AEECLS), is the body which coordinates the activities of fight against the AIDS in educational and university circle; its total objective is to reduce the propagation of the VIH among the Pupils and Students especia
Promote the participation of the youth in the battle against HIV/AIDS and others STDs in the education institutions in Togo.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12072); Mensah KA;;; AIDES MEDICALES &CHARITE (AMC), LOME, Togo; ISSUES: To integrate sex education especially on STDs and HIV/AIDS in the school curriculum. To solicit the voluntary participation of students to serve as peer educators. DESCRIPTION: In Togo , the youth either deny or reject the reality of HIV/AIDS. This situation has driven students into a state of total ignorance a
College student's knowledge and perceptions of HIV/AIDS in Peshawar, Pakistan.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12073); Durrani AK;;; All Pakistan Women Association, Peshawar, Pakistan; BACKGROUND: To find out the knowledge and perceptions of young college students in Peshawar, Pakistan METHOD: 520 college students (300 boys 220 girls) were interviewed in the North Western border town of Peshawar, Pakistan to know about their knowledge and perceptions of HIV/AIDS. They were interviewed through semistr
Prevention strategies at schools.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12074); Gonzalez EG, Viegas HJ, Lascares GD, Colonna SM;;; O.F.E.S. (Organizacion Familiares Enfrentando al Sida), Rosario, Argentina; ISSUES: The importance of schools in the construction of social and individual identity, make them key spaces in sexual health promotion and HIV/AIDS and addiction prevention, implying every different actor of the educative community. Since 1990 our institution, O.F.E.S. (Families Confronting AIDS Organisation) has coo
Paramedical students' kowledge related to AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12075); Ghorbanian NM;;; Faculty of Paramedical, Tabriz, Islamic Republic of Iran; BACKGROUND: With the increasing incidence of aids,it is probably inevitable that most health professional working in hospital settings will at some time come in contact with apatient who has aids. Health professionals must be prepared to give safe,competent,and compassionate care to patients with aids. METHODS: This re
A study on the availability and accessibility of HIV/AIDS information and level of awareness among students in plantation schools - Peninsular Malaysia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12076); Periyapayyan P;;; Malaysian AIDS Council, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; ISSUE: A study to assess levels of HIV/AIDS information availability and awareness was conducted in a plantation school involving secondary students and teachers . Descriptions A HIV/AIDS seminar was held in a school based in a plantation scheme, far from urban areas, and has students from 12 large plantations. Before
School based prevention interventions.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12077); Keita A;;; AIDES MEDICALES &CHARITE (AMC), Lome, Togo; ISSUES: An investigation was initiated to evaluate assess the HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) situation among students in the educational institutions in Togo . This has revealed that most of the students are HIV positive. It has also been established that the toll in some schools, especially, the sec
School-Based prevention intervention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12078); Sankaran S;;; DESH, Chennai, India; ISSUES: School-based prevention interventions use many strategies all over the world. However, even after two decades of AIDS control movement, sustainability and coverage are not ensured as most of the school authorities focus on coverage of school syllabus and no failures concept. Life skills and social skills are no
The impact of AIDS prevention education on knowledge and attitudes of junior high school students in China.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12079); Jingqi C;;; Institute of Child and Adolescent Health, Beijing, China; BACKGROUND: The aim of this project was to promote knowledge, positive attitudes and skills for the reduction of risk of HIV/AIDS among young Chinese people. A new school-based education program has been developed and the short-term impact was evaluated. METHODS: More than 3500 students (male 49%, female 51%) in grade
HIV/AIDS without a yawn. Project Blossom - Taking school education to scale in West Bengal.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12080); Bhattacharya P, Ojha SK, Bhoumik AK, Guria M;;; Project Advisor, B.S.Medical College, Bankura, India; ISSUES: Taking HIV/AIDS prevention and life skills education to schools is easier said than done. Project Blossom is the first such concerted and comprehensive effort in the state of West Bengal. It involves students of ninth, eleventh standards and first year of all schools and colleges of the district of Bankura. DES
School intervention in Jaipur using question bank scheme.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12081); Sharma U, Purohit A, Haag A, Mora C, Rajpurohit HS, Mital R, Saxena R, Rathore P;;; FXB-Rajasthan, Jaipur, India; ISSUES: Young people are especially vulnerable to the HIV epidemic, especially when they do not have enough information regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and risk factors associated with HIV. Some adolescents are confused with emerging moral values, which, along with peer pressure, make them modify their s
Reaching out to School/College going teenage girls regarding HIV/AIDS education.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12082); Mahendru R, Harsh J, Wadhwa R, Kumar R, Philip AS, Bengali G, Purohit A, Mora J;;; Institution, New Delhi, India; BACKGROUND: Adolescent girls and young women in the Indian context are vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, as their access to information regarding sex, sexuality and related issues is limited. METHODS: A questionnaire was designed to measure the HIV/AIDS awareness level among school girls. This questionnaire was developed through
Youth intervention on STDs/HIV/AIDS in tertiary institutions in Nigeria:A case study of Prevent AIDS Society (PAS).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12083); Benson T;;; Institution, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria; ISSUES: Youth in Nigeria show a much higher prevalence to HIV/AIDS (4.2-9.7%). If HIV prevention in the large young population fails, Nigeria, will have to face staggering costs of vast numbers of adults with AIDS. Yet, little or no intervention programmes have been developed for youths especially in tertiary instituti
science, literature, sex ed?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12084); Kujur S;;; TARSHI, New Delhi, India; ISSUES: Sexuality is a basic part of everyone s life. Adolescence has been widely recognised as an important time when issues of sexuality come to the forefront as many physical and psychological changes are experienced. The many changes, coupled with varying messages about sexuality received from different sources, ma
School-based AIDS education through the hand making ABC quilt (at RISK babies crib quilt) in Japan.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12085); Takahashi Y, Takahashi N, Tsutsumi K, Isii M, Narita T;;; ODATE MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL Department of Pediatrics, Odate, Japan; BACKGROUND: At the end of 2001, an estimated 40 million people lived with HIV/AIDS (PWHA) in many of parts of the developing world. In Japan , the number of PWHA has been increasing, yet the numbers are still relatively low: At the end of 2001, about 4500 and 2500 lived with HIV and AIDS respectively, that is about 3.1
AIDS Quilt becomes an HIV prevention success.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12086); Bosacki JB;;; The NAMES Project New York City, New York CIty, United States; BACKGROUND: The youth comprise of 50% of all new HIV infections in the world . A curriculum-based HIV/AIDS Prevention Program was developed using the AIDS Memorial Quilt to reach this group. It is believed that attitudes towards the disease need to be change in order to achieve or change behaviors of our youth. With th
Adolescent and youth RH/HIV/AIDS prevention school based program.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12087); Bilale C;;; Mozambique; ISSUE: HIV/AIDS is one of the biggest health problem in Mozambique , which is a Sub-Saharan country with 17,000,000 inhabitants, located among the most affected ( HIV prevalence rate of 13,5% ). Statistics of 2000, demonstrated that 2 million of the population were HIV + and 100,000 people were living with Aids. In ave
Rapport building amongs school students on untouchable issue like aids.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12088); Goswami A, Goswami P;;; Secretary I-India NGO, Jaipur, India; issue in the northern part of india, a state with high illiteracy rate, a low level of economic standards talking about hiv aids is a challenging task before students of secondary and sr. secondary classes. in such a society even talking to adults on sexual behaviour is a little different and difficult process. there i
The new generation of school-based curricula on HIV/AIDS prevention: What concepts and messages should we revise?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12089); Rosenberg H, Arie IG;;; Jerusalem AIDS project, Jerusalem, Israel; We are offering to organize this panel with the aim of atracting new comers to the conference, which has mostly seen by now professionals in public health, medicine and basic sciences, as well as activists. We think teachers, educators, educationalists should find the international conference atractive to them too. dev
Partnership development for HIV prevention and care for PWAS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12090); Bogere GB, Batusa R, Basirika SR, Mayanja J;;; TASO, Kampala, Uganda; ISSUES; Partnership between AIDS service orghanisations and the people at the grassroot is effetive in the truggle against HIV and care for the affected families. Due to increased sero positivityoeple sought care and supportg at TASO clinics. DESCRIPTION: This paper is about TASOmission to restore hope. The main activi
Life stories of people living with HIV. Social and cultural aspects of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12091); Gomes I, Aldeia A, Avillez F, Ventura FA;;; National AIDS Commission, Lisbon, Portugal; ISSUES: HIV/AIDS preventive materials targeting the public in general usually focus on the clinical aspects of the disease, namely ways of transmission and prevention. Social and cultural factors that increase people s vulnerability to the AIDS epidemic have been given less attention when HIV/AIDS informational prevent
Prevention by the way of interactive theatre.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12092); Wade WK;;; Aides, Marseille, France; ISSUE: Leading campains of prevention, we noticed that people were not interested anymore in information about HIV. We had to find another interactive way to pass on our messages, which make people actors of their own prevention. DESCRIPTION: First, there is no difference with another show. But in every scene, there is
Model of clubs Friends help friends in Lang Son province, Vietnam.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12093); Dao TH;;; Author, Hanoi, Vietnam; ISSUE: People living with HIV/AIDS (PHWA) are often discriminated and stigmatised. Therefore they feel lonely,sad, pessimistic, bored with living even they want to revenge the life. Thus it is very necessary to give them mental care to reduce their psychological crisis and inferiority complex. At the time, we can educa
Experiencie with prevention programs of HIV and AIDS with sexual workers from the street.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12094); pez Avendano JJ, Valencia R, Arboleda M, Rubiano LC;;; Asesor, Cali, Colombia; ISSUES: The sexual street workers of Latin America constitute a high frequency transmition group of the HIV infection. Where work and projects according to the characteristics and needs of this specific group are required. DESCRIPTION: The identification of risky facts in the transmition of infection by HIV and charact
Towards reduction of negative attitude of health workers for children infected and affected with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12095); Nanyonga NM;;; Nambya Home Care, Kampala, Uganda; ISSUE: The number of children affected and infected with HIV/AIDS that come to Nsambya Home Care is increasing daily. However, there is inadequate knowledge and skills on the part of the health workers in managing these children. Health workers and carers experience a lot of problems communicating with the children. DE
Knowledge and attitude related STIs, HIV/AIDS among CFSWs of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12096); Jagdish JA;;; Jyotisangh, Ahmedabad, India; ISSUES: Social stigma, lack of education and particularly sex education in STIs, HIV/AIDS. 3000 CFSWsin a city havung population of 40 lac, do not have exact knowledge of STIs symptom and vaginal discharge is consider as normal physiological disharge, treatment of STIs treated by unqualified persons, some treated self
Becoming an HIV/AIDS prevention advocate: Some life-changing experiences.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12097); Garcia-Esplana AT;;; University, Manila, Philippines; ISSUES: How has the experiences with the UP Manila-Brown University Program on HIV/AIDS and STD prevention opened my eyes to many realities and resulted in my being an HIV/AIDS prevention advocate, then as a student and research assistant, and now as a health journalist. DESCRIPTION: The collaboration program was forge
Palliative and family counseling: A holistic approach to care.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12098); Gomez DC;;; Hospital, Manila, Philippines; Approach to the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients both in the hospital and in the community. DESCRIPTION: One essential social mechanism that would aid in improving the self-worth of HIV/AIDS patients is the support of family members. This has been drawn from the observation that Filipino families are very closel
18 years HIV+ away from herbal concoctions, away from anti-retrovirals and defeated stigma and its atrtributes.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12099); Lenya RG, Aduwa PA, Dimba RO, Awandu NB;;; TAPWAK, Nairobi, Kenya; ISSUE: To document step by step 18 years positive and negative personal experience of living with HIV/AIDS in Africa. Africa is known for her constrained resources to support PLWHAs diverse needs in terms of treatment, nutrition, psychological care, stigma and more so illiteracy barriers. DESCRIPTION: I tested HIV+ in
Haitian experience as a plwha and young organization leader.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12100); Deriveau Jean Jonas MR;;; GIPA NETWORK-HAITI, Port au Prince, Haiti; ISSUES: In the industrialized world, AIDS is not treated differently than diabetes or high blood pressure. In the third world countries like Haiti , a diagnosis of AIDS is an automatic death verdict. This PWAS organization, members are in the Centre of the decision making to change that. This is the unique concept whic
Educational model on sexuality and homosexuality with public health teams: a contribution to AIDS prevention in Chile.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12101); Arranz XS, Escribano I, Ortega R, Hernandez H, Cartegena S, Arredondo A, Artigas F;;; Comision Nacional del SIDA, Ministerio de Salud, Santiago, Chile; ISSUES: Theoretical and experiential sexuality training program focalized at men who have sex with men, with on-line and direct methodology. DESCRIPTION: In year 2001 the National AIDS Commission realized a governmental initiative with national health care teams in order to get: training on sexuality and homosexuality,
Health personnel to get sensitised on ethics and aids.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12102); Talom, Tekam R, Kuate R, Tengpe GB, Lontouo AC, Kamgue JJ;;; Yaounde, Cameroon; ISSUE: stigmatised and discriminated People Living With Aids (PLWA) and relatives, a contradiction in our health centres. These practices pose a real problem as regard our legendary national solidarity and public health. These motivated us to organised an important campaign so as to sensitize along with partners health
Effective Cross Bonder Intervention for Transport Workers and Associated Sex Workers can Play Important Role in HIV/AIDS Prevention (A situation analysis of Benapole-Jessore, biggest land port in Bangladesh).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12103); Mahmud KF, Jana S, Sharifuzzaman M, Chatterjee A, Chowdhury SA, Jasimuddin M;;; Care-Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh; Introduction: In Benapole lot of trucks / lorrier are frequently crossing both Bangladesh and Indian border. On an average 700 truckers are crossing both the border and persons involved in this process are about 4000. As most of the trucks have to wait on an average 4/5 days to complete customs and other formalities, t
Developing a national behavior change intervention strategy for hiv/aids and sexual and reproductive health in malawi.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12104); Ducharme F, Hauya R;;; Family Health International, Lilongwe, Malawi; ISSUES: The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Malawi is one of the worst in Africa. While knowledge is almost universal, HIV prevalence continues to increase. Related to reproductive health, despite extremely good knowledge of family planning (DHS 2000) the TFR is 6.3 and use of modern contraceptive methods, while increasing, is on
Change gay men's behavior or change their environments? HIV prevention for gay men needs to target bathhouses, doctors, and jails.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12105); Wohlfeiler DA, Bingham T, Kerndt P;;; U.C. San Francisco, Berkeley, United States; ISSUES: Our toolkit of individual and community-level interventions appears inadequate to address increases in HIV infections among gay men. Yet many of the highest-risk individuals are easily found in bathhouses, jails, and HIV-care settings. Ignoring these environments will hamper prevention efforts. DESCRIPTION: Ind
The prevention capital of minority communities in the United States.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12106); Vega R, Mangione T, Nolan J, Perlmutter D, Roberts L, Mauch M, Molina L, Eluma F, Perez L;;; JSI Research &Training, Inc., Boston, United States; BACKGROUND: Multiple factors contribute to the etiology, trajectory, and impact of HIV/AIDS. Risk and protective factors related to HIV/AIDS are embedded in various socioecological life contexts that operate at meso- and macrosystemic levels. Thus, the implementation of effective prevention approaches calls for the inv
Delivery network condom in the City of Buenos Aires.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12107); Adaszko A, Carrizo E;;; AIDS Coordination, Health Secretary, Government of Buenos Aires city, Buenos Aires, Argentina; ISSUES: Description of the strategy developed by the AIDS Coordination of the Buenos Aires city to facilitate the acces of the population to condoms and another preventives materials and discuss some obstacles in the implementation of the proyect. DESCRIPTION: It was built a network of delivery centers of preservatives
Advocacy for increased prevention programs among gay men and men who have sex with men in Guatemala: OASIS' experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12108); Mayorga R;;; OASIS, Guatemala, Guatemala; ISSUE: OASIS is an NGO in Guatemala that works with HIV/AIDS prevention for gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM). AIDS prevention efforts and funds are seldom directed towards MSM, despite being described as the most affected group in Latin America. DESCRIPTION: Together with other nine NGOs in Latin Ameri
Improving condom demand, the case of a hybrid of traditional and non-traditional social marketing methods.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12109); Banful A, Lokko KA, Amekudzi K, Lokko R, Tsibu-Nyarko M;;; GSMF International, Accra, Ghana; ISSUE: Traditional social marketing techniques have been used in many countries to bring condoms to the doorsteps of people as well as lower the social barriers to its use. However, experience has it that just the promotion of condom brands can result in an initial growth in condom use after which there is stagnation.
Instituto para la salud femenina (institute for women's health): preliminary findings on a drug treatment and hiv/aids program for high risk latinas in East Los Angeles.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12110); Cervantes RC;;; Incorporation, Beverly Hills, United States; ISSUES: HIV/AIDS among Latinos in LA County According to the 1999 LA County, HIV Strategic Plan, Latinos account for an increasing percentage of AIDS cases. Among AIDS cases diagnosed in 1997, Latinos accounted for the largest percentage of all AIDS cases (39 percent) for the first time. DESCRIPTION: The project is des
Overview of evolving perception about HIV/AIDS amongst the population in city of Mumbai &the analysis of role-played by AIDS communication in perception building &changing it.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12111); Nigudkar PV, Gogate AS;;; Mumbai Districts AIDS Control Society., Mumbai, India; ISSUES: Generalized apathy, indifference & insensitiveness has been the characteristics of how a lay person views HIV/AIDS. Prevailing AIDS Communication play important role in peoples perception about HIV/AIDS hence, to prevent further retrogression in perception the issues enforcing such communication needs to be
Media can play vital rule for break the stigmatization and social barriers regarding sex worker.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12112); Romeo R, Rahaman J;;; Shabbir, Dhaka, Bangladesh; ISSUE: Sex worker are More Vulnerable and Stigmatize group in our society s,. media can play a positive attitude towards for sex worker community . DESCRIPTION: In our country context sex worker are neglected group in our society They have no honor They have no decision making power There voice are always silent They c
Use of tele-film on HIV/AIDS with multiple endings, to stimulate discussion of social norms among viewers in Tamilnadu, India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12113); Jeevanandham R, Balaji N, Kumar UB, Oyyavandan P, Sampath M, Raviraaj M;;; Nalamdana, Chennai, India; ISSUES: Many newly married women in Tamilnadu, India , are at high risk of their partner being HIV positive. Nalamdana s field experience and a study conducted by YRG Centre in Chennai showed 82% of the monogamous women in the sample with partners who were HIV positive. A prevalent practice of arranged marriages makes
Whose blame and shame? Addressing stigma in the media in Southern Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12114); Stally A, Ray S;;; Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe; In an anti-AIDS campaign that increasingly places emphasis on behaviour change within individuals, the mass media is a strategic resource. It has the capacity to more effectively influence societal attitudes and perceptions towards HIV. Innovative media can dispel widely-held myths and misconceptions that contribute to
High risk behaviours affects their innocent families.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12115); Sen S;;; Bhoruka Public Welfare Trust, Kolkata, India; ISSUE: Long distance truck driver & helpers are considered as vulnerable group, so many intervention program is running to reduce the risk of Sexually Transmitted Disease(STD) & HIV/AIDS.Villagers are considered as low risk group but mostly inhabitated by the truckers family can be identified as vulnerable grou
Impact of the media in implementation to Harm Reduction Project in Sao Paulo, Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12116); Souza CR, Bueno RC, Mesquita FC, Trigueiros DP, Abbate MC, Oliveira RN, Turienzo G;;; STD/AIDS Coordination of Sao Paulo City Health Department, Sao Paulo, Brazil; ISSUE: The implantation of the Harm Reduction Project (HRP) in the city of Sao Paulo among injecting drug users (IDU), in 2001, was recognized positively by the local and national media. The media showed to the society the urgency of prevention strategies in STD/AIDS that respect the drug users choice. The media was ab
HIV prevention: preliminary analysis focus on media attitudes and behaviours to identify modality of intervention among Chinese adolescents living in an hosting country.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12117); Martini M, Corso S, Tinacci --Mannelli G;;; consultant, Rome, Italy; ISSUE: The project s aim was to collect information on attitudes/ lifestyles/behaviours of Chinese communities living in Florence in order to identify tools to design an integrated communication strategy.DESCRIPTION:qualitative-quantitative survey:4 focus groups, two long interviews, cultural mediators and opinion lead
Mass-Media and harm reduction: problems, experience, prospect.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12118); Babaeva OP;;; Newspaper Mi-Molodie, editor-in-cheef, Astrakhan, Russian Federation; Society, doctors and police are reluctant to support the Program of Harm Reduction (HR) and surrogate therapy for drug-addicts. Passivity of public organizations and mass-media in this question. Obtaining of the grant by the project The Support of HR in Astrakhan and formation of the social viewpoint basing on the expe
Participation of target population in the production of prevention videos: An experiencewith MSM.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12119); Giovanetti M, Mello MB, Pacca JC, Silva CG, Prazeres JR, Ribeiro M, Forum MS;;; STD/AIDS State Programme of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil; ISSUES: Presentation of videos and description of process by which two short films and an educational video were produced specifically for the MSM population of the State of Sao Paulo with the aim of supporting prevention actions developed by health professionals, NGO activists and schools. DESCRIPTION: Short film The
Promoting HIV/AIDS behaviour change in low prevalence states of North India.: Int conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12120); [No authors listed];;;; Now well into its second decade, India s rapidly evolving epidemic continues to shift towards women and towards younger people with 25% of all HIV infections in India now estimated to be women. BBC World Service Trust, the NGO arm of the BBC has undertaken a major baseline study in three low prevalence states of Uttar
Gaps in hiv/aids reporting in nigeria: problems, and prospects for media-ngo partnership.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12121); Jimoh AK;;; Media Resource and Advocacy Centre, Lagos, Nigeria; The need to develop strategies for a more effective dissemination of HIV/AIDS information in the popular media prompted a study on HIV/AIDS reporting by journalists in Nigeria . The objective of the study was to understand the structure of the Nigerian mass media and avenues for a more effective reporting of HIV/AIDS,
Radial program Triangulo Abierto.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12122); ctor Nunez Gonzalez HN, Juan Pablo Poblete Sutherland JP;;; Movimiento Unificado de minorias Sexuales MUMS, santiago, Chile; ISSUE: The Radial Program has as aim deliver to the community GLBTT elements that allow him to recognize the conducts of risk, to acquire skills for the management of the risk and to face the situations of affective, social, cultural and human rights vulnerability opposite to the epidemic of the VIH / AIDS and the ETS,
Interactive CD-ROM: A strategy design toolbox for Latin American NGOs to prevent HIV-AIDS in MSM population - Lambda project.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12123); Liga contra el sida NG;;; NGO - Liga Colombiana de Lucha contra el Sida, Bogota, Colombia; ISSUES: Since 1994 the LCLCS has implemented a successful project in the design of strategies to prevent HIV-AIDS in the Colombian MSM community, including the sensibilization of the health team towards persons living with the virus. It included a CDROM, that would reinforce the importance of safe sex practice and a ch
Red Ribbon -- Connect to life social movilization campaign to diminish stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS infection.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12124); Garcia J, Egremy G, Caso LD, Uribe P;;; National Center for HIV/AIDS/Minestry of Health/UNICEF, Mexico City, Mexico; ISSUES: Since 1998 CENSIDA has held a permanent campaign, with the idea to acquaint the population with the subject and prevention activities as well as diminish the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS infection and how can other sectors enter and commit with this struggle. DESCRIPTION: It began with a n
Contribution of Myanmar Print Media towards prevention of HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12125); Nyo KL, Aung T;;; Population Services International, Yangon, Myanmar; ISSUES: Everyone would agree that print media is effective, inexpensive and durable in conveying the messages towards prevention of HIV/AIDS. There are accusations that Myanmar print media do not contain any message indicating this objective. Being a writer & a medical doctor who have written short stories, transla
Fighting hiv/aids in Nigeria: the performance of the media so far, what steps next?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12126); Adesemoye AO;;; Ondo State University, Akungba, Ondo State, Nigeria; ISSUES: In the midst of persecution, oppression and even when their life was at stake due to the military dictatorship, journalists in Nigeria promoted good governance, responsible leadership and the democratic interest of Nigerians. But how is the media attitude towards health issues especially HIV/AIDS mitigation? DE
Working with media to promote healthy behavioral changes among populations.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12127); Madina M;;; PASCA, Madrid, Spain; ISSUES: Recent studies prove that access to HIV/AIDS information and services are not enough to confront the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Media communication can play a key role in the process of strengthening peoples capacity to adopt healthy behavioral changes, by promoting a dialogue and exchange of experiences among all sect
STD national Brazilian prevention campaign.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12128); Izolan E, Teixeira BM, Siqueira M, Oliveira E, Silva G;;; National STD/AIDS programme office, Brasilia, Brazil; BACKGROUND: STDs are the main facilitators of sexual transmission of HIV. It has been estimated that in Brazil 12 million people are affected by such diseases. Worse still, the majority of the population is unaware of the gravity of the problem. By informing the population better about STD is to lessen its vulnerabiity
Preventing maternal to child transmission of HIV: Telephone service assistance reinforces media campaign and brings about the interest of men.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12129); Bellucci SB, Marquez DL, Peres VB, Olivi MS, Magalhaes J;;; Centro Corsini, Campinas, Brazil; Theme: It was performed a specific mass campaign about the way of maternal to child transmission of HIV, with the objective of reinforcing the activities of AIDS preventing performed by projects at Centro Corsini. DESCRIPTION: The campaign took one month an made use of mass media (TV, radio, newspaper) and direct commu
Prevention of Aids trough mass media among Mediterranean youth-PAMMY: case of Morocco.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12130); Hakima HH, Atiqa CA;;; Association marocaine de Lutte Contre le Sida - ALCS, Casablanca, Morocco; BACKGROUND: the research aims to help decision makers to identify the appropriate strategies to improve HIV/AIDS prevention programs dedicated to the youth in the Mediterranean countries. It builds a bridge over the North African reality, from wich most of the immigrant populations come. In this research,
Hiv/aids seen differently thanks to peers education through document hall ( cdis ) in Abidjan, Cote d'ivoire.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12131); Beugre AS;;; Ngo Ruban Rouge, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; BACKGROUND: The documents and information center on HIV/AIDS (CDIS) was opened since April 15th 1996. The project was aiming at fighting against the prejudices of the Ivorians on HIV/AIDS. The center offers many services: -Information -Listening -Counseling METHOD: Young voluntary members of the NGO RUBAN ROUGE animate
National HIV/AIDS poster campaign in Morocco.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12132); Marque Rose Marie MR, Aventin L, Chafik K, Eddibi A;;; Association marocaine de Lutte Contre le Sida, Essaouira, Morocco; ISSUES: In Essaouira province ( Morocco ), in the scope of an HIV/AIDS IEC activity run by ALCS** and funded by UNFPA* in secondary schools, a 30 student class in visual arts worked on AIDS prevention poster conception. This exercise led to a national campaign targeted at young Moroccans. DESCRIPTION: On first quarter
Recycling hiv prevention messages from the age of hysteria.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12133); Barnett M, Clifton CE, Wells-Crowley J;;; Test Positive Aware Network, Chicago, IL, United States; ISSUES: In the age of HAART, gay men are suffering from safer sex burnout and unfamiliar with the realities of living with HIV. In addition, curcuit party drugs and many media ads give many gay men a false sense of security. DESCRIPTION: This paper will examine the OZ (outreach zone) program, an effective HIV preventio
Towards popularizing voluntary counseling and testing facilities.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12134); Joshi S, Gogate A;;; Mumbai Districts AIDS Control Society, Mumbai, India; ISSUES: Voluntary Counseling and Testing plays a vital role in HIV prevention. It offers individuals an opportunity to learn and accept their HIV sero-status in a confidential environment with counseling and emotional support with proper medical care. Most developing countries face obstacles, like financial constraints
Missed partner notification at voluntary testing centre - I, Belasis Road.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12135); Keskar PS;;; Assistant Health Officer, Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Mumbai, India; ISSUES : - Establishing the System of Notification of Spouse of the HIV+ve with a backup of Testing & Counselling even for the Spouse at Voluntary Testing Centre (VTC) of ASHA Project at STD Clinic. Descriptions: - VTC is established at STD Clinic, Belasis Road, since November 1998, in the Red Light Area of Mumbai,
Comparative study of sexual behavior in the group of people asking for anti- HIV antibody testing for preventive reasons.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12136); Stanekova D, Habekova M, Wimmerova S, Wsolova S, Mayer V;;; ICPM, Bratislava, Slovakia; OBJECTIVES: To compare sexual behavior and risk factors in the relationship to HIV infection in the group of people voluntarily asking for HIV testing in NRC HIV/AIDS in the years 1996 and 2001. Design: Prospective study. METHODS: Participants were recruited in National Reference Center for HIV/AIDS /NRC/in Bratislava
Over coming barriers to voluntary cancelling and HIV testing.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12137); Kiwanuka AL;;; CASE WESTERN RESEARCH COLLABORATION, KAMPALA, Uganda; ISSUES: Voluntary cancellling and testing (VCT) has been taken up as a strategy for HIV AIDS prevention in Uganda . DESCRIPTION: Women from the assesment centre Mulago Hospital Uganda and the surrounding communities reported some of themajor fears they had (January 2001 - January 2002). These included, fear of knowing
Establishing a voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) program for African Nationals in New York City--A replicable model.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12138); Sachs NS, Nichols K, Sylla A, Kouyate L;;; African Services Committee, New York, New York, United States; ISSUES: African nationals have immigrated to the US in large numbers during the 1990s, and many have resettled in New York City (NYC). Whereas NYC Department of Health (NYCDOH provides HIV, TB and STD testing services to the general public, it does not offer language-appropriate pre/post-test counseling or referrals to
Adolescence and pregnancy: a challenge to a Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centre.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12139); Fontenelle DS, Cabral SF, Silva M, Maganha ME, Rodrigues PR, Jaegger RC, Rodrigues AR, Barbosa LA;;; Counselling and Testing Centre of Madureira/Rio de Janeiro City Health Secretariat, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; BACKGROUND: Since 1996 brazilian health professionals were stimulated to offer universally HIV testing to pregnant women after counselling. Many pregnant women use to go to a Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) Centre to be tested. METHODS: Promptuaries analysis from pregnant users of the VCT Centre of Madureira (R
Experience of the first HIV-VCT center in a government health set up in Ethiopia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12140); Gebre Selassie Beyene G, Hassen F, Kebede T, Lulseged K, Getahun H, Assefa D;;; Principal investigator, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; ISSUES: Test anonymity and no certification, extent of demand for VCT service by the community, the advantage of integrating the service in a government health set up, and the issue of rapid test algorithm and same day result. DESCRIPTION: The VCT center is a joint collaboration between CARE Ethiopia and Ad
Adolescents and a voluntary counselling and testing centre: a chance to counselling and supporting.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12141); Cabral SF, Fontenelle DS, Maganha ME, Silva M, Soares PR, Jaegger RC, Rodrigues AR, Souza LO;;; Counselling and Testing Centre of Madureira/Rio de Janeiro City Health Secretariat, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; BACKGROUND: Adolescents are increasingly at risk for infection with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. In order to be HIV tested, many adolescents (12-19) go to a Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) Centre. It is a challenge to health care professionals to counsel and give support. METHODS: Promptuaries a
Developing a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan for a national voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT) network in Botswana.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12142); Alwano MG, MacGowan R, Molosiwa R, Mokomane M, Lloyd E, Kenyon TA;;; The BOTUSA Project/CDC, Gaborone, Botswana; ISSUES: A practical and functional plan for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of a national VCT network allows decision makers and implementers to track performance of VCT centers and improve quality of services. While many recognize the need for M&E, an M&E plan is rarely prioritized at the onset of the VCT
Rethinking HIV/AIDS counselling in South Africa: confronting tensions in theory and practice.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12143); Solomon VP;;; University, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa; ISSUES: HIV/AIDS counselling has a pivotal role in strategies to impact the epidemic. HIV/AIDS Counselling and voluntary testing and counselling (VCT) is situated across the entire continuum of prevention and care and is expected to fulfil primary, secondary and tertiary functions. Maximising the efficacy of the counse
HIV counselling and testing Promotion among displaced people.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12144); Barikanga E;;; GIPA Project, Bujumbura, Burundi; ISSUES: In Burundi , the war burst in 1993 and the virus of HIV/AIDS known in Burundi in 1983. The problem is that many persons was displaced by the war and were gathered in camps of displaced persons. So many persons has contracted HIV/AIDS rapidly because of the situation in which they live. But counseilling and test
Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing in Brazil -- Situation Diagnostic and Consolidated of Indicators.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12145); Risther C;;; Brazilian Program STD/AIDS Ministry of Heath, Brasilia, Brazil; ISSUES: The Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing in Brazil have been exercising important paper in the diagnosis and prevention of Sexually Diseases Transmission and AIDS. After 14 years from its appearance, there was a great progress in the number of implanted units, developed activities and embraced population. The p
sexual risk behaviour of hiv testers in cta-henfil in sao paulo, of january of 1997 to june of 2001.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12146); Santos EA, Brito VO;;; STD/AIDS Coordination of Sao Paulo City Health Department, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Introduction: CTA Henfil, was the first place to offer anonymous HIV test in Sao Paulo City, Brazil ; it began its activities in 1989. In 12 years about 55000 submitted users test, 65% men, 35% women. Since 1997 the data were entered into a database using Epi-Info 6.0 and facilitated the knowledge of the sociodemograph
Voluntary counselling and testing.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12147); Muga R;;; CDC/KEMRI, Kisumu, Kenya; ISSUES: Voluntary Counselling Test (VCT) has clearly showed communities the involvement in HIV/AIDS prevention in the developing world ( Kenya ) thus despite this it still appears so strange due to ignorance as some still take to it that once told to undergo the process (Pre-test, Testing, Post-test ) its an automatic
Access to care and treatment of HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12148); Jinja D;;; Chipata, Zambia; ISSUES: Many patients with HIV/AIDS related illnesses go untreated and have no access to simple Medical supplies and drugs. The most neglected issues of HIV/AIDS is Care and access to Treatment. DESCRIPTION: This paper will look at access to Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS related and the need to fill in the gap between
A role for microfinance communities in the fight against AIDS: Experiences in Cameroon.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12149); Lester TL, Lester BC;;; Peace Corps Volunteer, Batouri / Yaounde, Cameroon; ISSUES: The premise behind a community-based credit union is that the best way to manage one s finances is to do so with other like-minded members of the same community, forming a family unit in which there is mutual trust, respect and concern for fellow members. Not all members of a community will be members of the sm
Durable community intervention on awareness against HIV/AIDS AJED's experience in Senegal.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12150); Gueye G, Ka K;;; AJED, Dakar, Senegal; Experiences: The NGO AJED (Associations des Jeunes pour l Education et le Developpement) works mainly in urban and neighbours of urban areas. Studies conducted some years around Dakar capital city have reported that most of the people live in poverty and non-promotional social environment. . METHODS: In purchase of mak
HIV/AIDS : impact on productive population.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12151); Amin MH;;; Tabriz, Islamic Republic of Iran; AIDS is a severe disease which threatens young people and active labor force of the communities first and foremost. Its spread endangers the social and economic development of the countries. About 37.2 million adults are infected with the deadly HIV virus globally . HIV is now the forth biggest killer worldwide. In
Return-to-Work.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12152); Patch P, Obina CA;;; Employment Support Project-San Diego, San Diego, United States; Issues- Combination Drug Therapies has and is expanding the quality and length of persons living with HIV/AIDS. Because of these wonderful delelopements, thousands of those living with HIV/AIDS can now consider returning to the workplace. As people return to work it brings with it many unanswered questions. Description
Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS: Looking Beyond Awareness.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12154); Wilkins M, Vasani D, Sluijs-Doyle JF, Stibbard T;;; Consultant, Cape Town, South Africa; ISSUES: VSO is an international development agency supporting professionals in a volunteer capacity to achieve locally identified goals. RAISA is an innovative programme that recognises the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic on development. It has therefore made mainstreaming of HIV/AIDS one of its strategic aims. In
HIV/AIDS. Training for acting towards an interactive model.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12155); Cahn SI, Kobrinsky CF, Sassone A, Decaro J;;; Fundacion Huesped, Buenos Aires, Argentina; BACKGROUND: In order to improve the quality of information and considering the spontaneous demand of young people, training as health promotion was thought inserted in the frame of permanent education considering the educational action as a process, systematizing the demand and creating an integral project for interven
Strategies to mobilize women to fight against HIV/AIDS using local languages: experience of women club of health in Yaounde Cameroun.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12156); Mveng M;;; nurse, Yaounde, Cameroon; BACKGROUND: In Cameroon , women usually meet in group association of ethnic to promote their right and share ideas. In many of these associations they are informed of the woldwide pandemy and its consequences Women club, formed exclusivity of women well awared of the vunerability of women faced to the HIV decided to mo
mobilisation of persons who living with AIDS infection in the fight agains HIV/AIDS the case of AFSU Yaounde Cameroon.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12157); Ngo N;;; Social activities, Yaounde, Cameroon; Introduction: AFSU is a non-profit making association which assembles people infected by HIV/AIDS. It mobilizes patients by sensitising group using uncovered witnesses this is done in quarters around. Yaounde Cameroon . OBJECTIVES: - To reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS - To sensitize families, youths and communities so as
Sexual health for men having sex with other men.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12158); Costilla Castro Andres AC;;; 1971, San Luis Potosi, Mexico; ISSUE: Sex between men is a reality in all the societies; but there is also a societal rejection from certain social groups to this men between men sexual relationships , so the public vision to this relations may change from one coutry to another. Frecuently, in our community, the subject tends to be lessen due to mor
Harm reduction HIV/AIDS prevention in Argentina. History and perspectives of the Argentinean Harm Reduction Association (ARDA).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12159); Hurtado GH, Inchaurraga SS, zquez Acuna MV;;; Argentinean Harm Reduction Association, Buenos Aires, Argentina; ISSUE: Social and health harms related to drug use in Argentina seems to be increasing, specially on intravenous drug users. The low contact with the health system shows the failure of a drug police based on abstinence and repression. DESCRIPTION: Since several years the ARDA has been working hard trying to modify offi
Factors influencing participation for prevention of HIV/STDS in an urban community in Cairo-Egypt.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12160); Afifi AA;;; The Arab International Center for Fighting AIDS, Cairo, Egypt; ISSUES: Establishing a low-risk group at an urban secondary level hospital in Cairo- Egypt . Knowledge and attitudes regarding HIV/AIDS, experiences of research and willingness to participate was assessed among potential partcipants. DESCRIPTION: Participants were identified at the outpatient and family planning clinic
Social adaptation of released AIDS - infested prisoners.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12161); Chernyshev CA;;; Penitentiary Hospital, Omsk, Russian Federation; ISSUES. Social, medical, psychological adaptation of HIV infested prisoners, released from jail for a living and communicating in society. DESCRIPTION: Co-operation with international organisations Medicins Sans Frontier and AIDS Foundation East-West nudged state penitentiary system of Omsk Region to work with this pro
Intervention and Support to Inclination of a Solidary Dining Room.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12162); Solis MS;;; Vida Optima, Santiago, Chile; THE PROBLEMS: The main problem is the discrimination that one has with people with HIV, the lack of economic resources, they have taken to the creation of a Solidary Dining room. Organized by same seropositive people and supported by volunteers DESCRIPTION: The project Solidary Dining room. Which takes two years of ser
Implementing HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care in the workplace.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12163); Rana B, Timsina Y;;; BP Memorial Health Foundation, Kathmandu, Nepal; ISSUES: HIV/AIDS resources can be maximized by designing state-of-the-art prevention and care programs which will promote best practices, implement cost-effective approaches, leverage resources from both the public and private sectors and strengthen monitoring and evaluation. DESCRIPTION: The program will integrate som
HIV-prevention among sex-workers of Pervouralsk.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12164); Kozyakov SB;;; Institution, Pervouralsk, Russian Federation; For the last 3 years there has been a drastical increase of HIV-infected people among injection drug consumers (from 0 cases in 1999 to 926 in 2001).It is 3.5 times more than in Sverdlovsk region on average and many times more than in the republic on the whole. According to our assessment,there are 3000 injection drug
AIDS and the Military: A Kenyan Military Doctor's experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12165); Mbinda DM, Lenya RG, Gakuru CO;;; TAPWAK, Nairobi, Kenya; ISSUE: The first person was diagnosed as infected with HIV in Kenya in the year 1983 and the Kenyan Defense Department more or less did not respond accordingly and the virus caught up with many. DESCRIPTION: Kenyan Government declared AIDS a national disaster on 25th November 1999 and formed a National AIDS Control Cou
Investigation headland on the HIV/AIDS in middle learners in Senegal: A casual middle hitherto marginalizes.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12166); Gueye B, Ndiaye I, Kata L;;; Dakar, Senegal; In Senegal 30% of the population have a mean of age understood between 12 and 24 years, there is a place therefor that our investigation targeted young learners. Of the young victims of illiteracy otherwise the school dwindle living therefor for the most in the underprivileged surroundings to strong density of the popu
The caravan for Northen Mali for Aids prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12167); Fofana FO;;; AFESIM SWAA MALI, Bamako, Mali; ISSUES: To bring community of Northen Mali to be involved in Aids prevention. Northen Mali includes regions of Mopti, Timbuctu, Gao and Kidal. Community in these regions have little acces to information about Aids because of the war (rebellion) and the attacks that are frequent in these regions. Communication and acces
Promotion of Safe Behavioural Attitudes on HIV/AIDS Among The Petroleum Depot Community in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12168); Ogundare O;;; Ibadan, Nigeria; ISSUES: Workplace Intervention with the use of Participatory Program Approach (PPA) is a veritable strategy in the promotion of safe behaviours and attitudes on HIV/AIDS among a working community. This strategy allows for the participation of all stakeholders needed for the successful implementation of the project. It
Prevention and education HIV-AIDS in HSH.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12169); Quezada NA, Fernandez JC;;; Sancti Spiritu, Cuba; ISSUES: To promote behaviour changes and sexual attitudes in men who have sexual relations with other mens that diminish the risk of sexual transmission infections and AIDS. DESCRIPTION: In S.S. province a group of men who have sexual with other mens was formed, to this group interview, survey and focus groups studies
An evaluation of the Full Circle Project: The effects of a peer-driven theatre-based HIV prevention intervention on audience and actor/educator learning.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12170); MacIntosh JM;;; University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada; ISSUES: High-risk sexual behaviour (HRSB) persists among Canadian youth and is reflected in rising incidence of HIV and other STIs among this group. Many youth are engaging in HRSB and a recent report on chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis infections in Canada indicated that rates have risen by more than one-third in the
Peer Education and Youth Participation in HIV/AIDS-related Field.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12171); Kang KW;;; Federation of Family Planning Associations Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Malaysia; ISSUE: Ignorance and insensitivity among young people due to inadequate knowledge and essential lifeskills leads to a lack of participation in the HIV/AIDS-related field. Descriptions The KFPA started training young peer educators selected from different schools in the Kota Bharu region. Workshops are held to educate y
Children and Adolescents on HAART should know their diagnosis!.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12172); Namulema E, Seruyange H, Kyazze D, Kalanzi A;;; HIV Infected Children on HAART, Kampala, Uganda; ISSUES: With the increasing availability of Anti Retro virals in Africa, manychildren can now access treatment. The challenge is the non disclosure of the diagnosis to these children by their carers and the Health workers. BACKGROUND: Since the disease is transmitted vertically (perinatally) to children, parents often
Training secondary students as advisers in HIV/AIDS prevention, affectivity and sexuality workshop.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12173); Almeida RH;;; HAIN, Punta Arenas, Chile; ISSUES: Taking in consideration main groups affected are between 20 and 49 years old and concentrate 84.9% of the infections, and that is in high school period most young people start their active sexual life, we run a workshop to train secondary students as advisers in HIV/AIDS prevention, affectivity and sexuality, s
Stop HIV transmission and free drugs generation programs among youths in the communities in Jakarta, Indonesia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12174); Matulessy TG, Matulessy PF, Forina MP;;; PALMA Foundation, Jakarta, Indonesia; ISSUES: Young people and Youths are the high risk group for HIV transmission, because of their sexual behaviour and highly incidence of drugs user. On the other hand, they can also to become a very effective informer to prevent HIV infection and stop the drug distribution. To develop specific activities by - for - from
Sex/Health education as a means to prevent HIV/AIDS infection among children from the street in Cote d'Ivoire: a study case.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12175); Soura BD;;; Social Center of Koumassi, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; ISSUES: Over the last few years HIV/AIDS issues have become a deep concern for all ivoirians. The seroprevalence rate is around 10 to 12% and we have about 1 000 000 people living with HIV/AIDS. This situation has led to initiate prevention campaigns against the desease. In our day to day work with children from the st
Supervision sessions during the HIV/AIDS prevention and healthy sexuality promotion.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12176); Kaldmae P, Valjaots E, Raudsepp A, Priimagi L;;; Estonian Association Anti-AIDS, Tallinn, Estonia; ISSUES. The rapid epidemic spread of HIV infection in Estonia , mostly among injecting drug-users, began in September, 2000. Estonian Association Anti-AIDS has 11 years of experience in promotion of healthy sexuality and HIV/AIDS/STDs prevention among young people. The theoretical concept we based on, is empowerment ba
The Ghana Red Cross designs a gamed based approach to address adolescent behaviour and social issues.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12177); Clement S, Clement NF;;; Ghana Red Cross, Accra, Ghana; BACKGROUND: Peer education as a behaviour change strategy is based on both individual cognitive as well as group empowerment and collective action as well as action theories. Typically it involves training and supporting members of a given group to effect change among members of the same group. It is often used to effe
Youth involvement in HIV prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12178); Wong RT, Norman J;;; National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors, Washington, DC, United States; ISSUES: With one half of all new HIV infections in the U.S. occurring in youth under the age of 25, it is important to involve youth in HIV prevention and intervention planning. To ensure various community members, including youth, have an equal voice at the table, community planning is based on three principles: parit
The stir of desire in youth and its relation with VHS/AIDS/STD and non desired pregnancies.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12179); Romero EM;;; Brigada Callejera de Apoyo a la Mujer, Mexico, Mexico; Themes: Select prevention options against VHS/AIDS/STD and non desired pregnancies starting from the moral values of each young man.DESCRIPTION: In an experiential shop for youth is expected that adolescents purpose ethic values as: diversity, freedom, equity, tolerance, after that each adolescent choose a fundamental
The Future: Youth and HIV/AIDS in Cambodia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12180); Chuob SK, Pok P;;; Khana, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; ISSUES: The economic lure of Phnom Penh s garment and entertainment industries attracts youth-specifically young women-from a rural economy that leaves few opportunities. This influx of migrant youth from rural to urban areas increases their vulnerability to HIV infection in the country with the highest prevalence in S
Street youth as peer educators: commitment at what price?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12181); Mitchell KR, Oling J, Onen T, Nayake M, Manyindo-Kihuguru S;;; GOAL Uganda, Kampala, Uganda; ISSUES: Sustaining motivation is a challenge of peer-led interventions, particularly where peer educators are street youth with significant unmet needs that deter participation in work with no financial gain. Financial incentives can buy loyalty to the project but tend to negate the voluntary spirit and belief in the r
Brazilian teenagers movement in the prevention of the AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12182); Lucchino HC, Silva RC;;; Centro de Voluntariado de Rio Claro, Rio Claro/SP, Brazil; ISSUES: MAB-Brazilian Teenagers Movement is a group that works with Teenagers and youth, strengthening them and qualifying them to act with another Teenagers in social actions. The work is made through partner-educational workshops characterizing a model of participation of the and for the Teenagers, making possible to
Youth work and HIV/AIDS: Enabling young people to live life in an epidemic.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12183); Renkin LJ, Pedro TE;;; University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; ISSUES: HIV/AIDS in South Africa has prompted a merging of traditional health promotion practice with the basic tenants of youth work to form a new generation of outreach and prevention programs. Integrated youth work has become a hot topic: empowerment incorporating life skills, self-esteem building, vocational traini
Equals work for a responsible sexuality We listen to proposals phase 2 and 3.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12184); Cruz MR;;; ASSUR, Bogota D.C., Colombia; Issues Training and project design for HIV/AIDS prevention with adolescents. Description Coordination and execution of 68 Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), HIV/AIDS prevention projects made by and for teenagers in 68 educational institutions in Ibague and other 23 municipalities of Tolima department, in accord with t
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)/HIV/AIDS prevention intervention in the college of Kolkata to form a core peer group-an experience of CINI ASHA.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12185); Malaker S;;; CINI ASHA, Kolkata, India; ISSUE: No doubt STD/HIV/AIDS awareness is necessary among the college student, sex-education & life skill also needed. Keeping this in mind CINI ASHA started an intervention program among the college student. The main component of the program was to create awareness on STD/HIV/ AIDS & formation of a core peer g
Skills of management.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12186); Lakra RB;;; Emmanuel Ministries, Kolkata, India; BACKGROUND: St. Xavier s Evening School runs classes for the working boys. 58 boys range from 14 - 23 years are in class VIII according to their mental capacity to cope with academics. During the day, 90% work to supplement the family income. The boys have been either dropouts or were forced to leave school due to fina
Effective approach to HIV prevention in Novosibirsk youth community.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12187); Dioukarev IA, Petrova ON, Mikhailova AV, Kushner SR;;; Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation; ISSUES: Development and dissemination of effective preventive approach to HIV, STD and drugs consuming in the youth community of Novosibirsk and Siberian region. DESCRIPTION: Siberia is the largest regions in Russia . Novosibirsk is an industrial, scientific and cultural capital of Siberia (approximately population 1 5
An interactive approach to HIV/AIDS education for youth and adolscents: mobile awareness street plays and discussion groups.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12188); Rathore P, Purohit A, Mital R, Rajpurohit HS, Sharma U, Saxena R, Chouhan RR, Verma L;;; FXB-Rajasthan, Jaipur, India; ISSUES: India is predominantly a rural country with a largely illiterate population. In addition to this problem, factors like diversity in culture and language also add to barriers to the use of conventional IEC materials to inform people regarding HIV and AIDS. Therefore, a blend of cultural friendliness, educational
Checklist for reviewing HIV/Aids prevention projects for youth.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12189); Vermeer V, Goot K, de Groot K;;; NIGZ, Woerden, The Netherlands; This checklist is developed as a guide in reviewing existing HIV/ Aids prevention projects for youth. This checklist might be of help to review different projects. It is based on a list of criteria, which was composed during a meeting of NCPs (National Contact Persons) of the EIC (European Information Centre Aids
Youth outposted HIV testing events: approaches to increasing access.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12190); Peralta L, Brierley A, Deeds BG, Aaronson A, Gorigoitia C, Young K;;; University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, United States; ISSUES: Every minute five youths between the ages of 10-24 are infected with HIV. Worldwide, youths of this age account for one-third of those living with HIV or AIDS. Due to this population s particular vulnerability to HIV infection, it is important to develop cutting edge early identification approaches to promoting
Ideal (and practical) youth friendly health services in eastern and southern Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12191); Ng'ang'a LW;;; ANNEA- AIDS Ngo Network in East Africa, Arusha, Tanzania; BACKGROUND: Documented evidence so far has shown that young people start sexual activities as early as 11 years. In most cases they practice unprotected sexual intercourse resulting in sexual reproductive health (SRH) related problems and they have no where to seek for advise or counseling. Who wants to listen to a 12
Prevention strategy with young school leaders.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12192); Bustamante LB, Cifuentes MC;;; REOSS Organizaton, Santiago, Chile; ISSUES: Primary Prevention, communicational network identification, assertive development. DESCRIPTION: They were chosen two poor setting educational institutions of the north area of Santiago, each one with approximately a population of 800 students. In one of them a socio-metric test was implemented, in order to iden
Visualization of People Living With vih/sida.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12193); Herrera Gomez CH;;; Vida Optima, Santiago, Chile; OBJECTIVE: That seropositive people learn how to put on a good face and come to terms with their condition of seropositive by means of workshops dealing with the sensitivity of this issue, and other activities like talks aiming to get the knowlege on selfcare nutrition treatment Another objective is to learn self advoc
Talking to pals, AIDS and prevention project.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12194); Matheus AT;;; CEDAP, Campinas, Brazil; ISSUES: In 1995 CEDAP (Popular Education and Assistance Center) started the AIDS and Youth project - winner of Julio Barrios Award during the I Forum and II Conference for Horizontal Technical Cooperation in Latin America and Caribe - in partnership with the Health Ministry, with the proposal of helping reduce the numb
Save Marriage - Save Youth.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12195); Chablani P, Garg V;;; Save Marriage, Mumbai, India; ISSUES: Save Marriage - Save Youth is the motto & belief of the project. It is focused on the strong bondage among the family members. The project is involved with counselling of all the family members as a preventive measure of Drug addiction, Alcoholism & HIV infection. The project is aimed at the Social
Have more sexual parners,avoid infection.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12196); Nganga KG;;; Community Based Organisation, Nairobi, Kenya; ISSUE: It is a well known fact that those of us who have multiple sexual partners are at a higher risk of contracting hiv/aids than those with less. But have you ever thought that the ones with less partners are at the same if not higher risk of contracion and that multiple partners engaging in safer sex will avoid con
Lebanon family planning assocition hotline.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12197); Essghairi R;;; IPPF, Tunis, Tunisia; ISSUES: Studies conducted by the Lebanon Family Planning Association (LFPA) indicated that the general population, particularly young people, lack information on sexual and reproductive health and often misunderstand the little information that they do have. Discussing sexual issues is taboo in Lebanese society.
Anti-Stds/Aids Youth International code as advocacy tool in adolescent/ Hiv/Aids reproduction health intervention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12198); Mbewe C;;; asayi, kitwe, Zambia; ISSUE: Asayi which is a scienfic,philophical youth support movement has been challenged on how to introduce the message about sexuality and Hiv/Aids among young people/adolesecent in the community. DESCRIPTION: Asayi code method is a rapid particpatory ned assessment to carry out in youth/adolescent pre-internvention.
Creative self-expression as a way of improvement of life of people with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12199); Buyadgie O;;; Social Youth AIDS-service organization New Names, Odessa, Ukraine; ISSUES: About 5 years ago in a city of Odessa a necessity arose in creation of self-support groups and application of psychological correction methods for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs). Despite of high share of people living with HIV/AIDS accordingly to the population of Odessa, the attitude to them is not alway
Communicating to young people on HIV/AIDS in Uganda.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12200); Ndyomugyenyi LK;;; Uganda AIDS Commission, Kampala, Uganda; ISSUES: a) Young people s knowledge and attitude about AIDS Almost all young people in Uganda have heard about HIV/AIDS as revealed secondary data. Many of them reported parental neglect as a major issue making contributing to vulnerability to HIV/AIDS. Myths and misconceptions about sex were reported as some of the fa
Literate youths are often ignored since attention are too much diverted on high-risk populations.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12201); Dey NG, Rahman H, Hossain T, Golam T, Miha A;;; CARE-Rangpur, Rangpur, Bangladesh; ISSUE: Rapid Situation Assessment (RSA) on knowledge on STD / HIV / AIDS of a college students at the Rangpur city, the north west part of Bangladesh . DESCRIPTION: While working with the transport/truckers populations on STD/ HIV / AIDS it was observed that they are not only the high-risk group. But the literate perso
Supporting the return of trafficked Nigerian women exploited as sex workers to their communities.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12202); Volpicelli S, Albano T, Okala C, Rossi R, Sala C;;; LILA CEDIUS, Milan, Italy; ISSUES: LILA/CEDIUS has been entrusted by the International Organisation of Migration (Rome office) to train health care providers and NGO activists as well as psychosocial rehab staff involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Benin City - Nigeria . It is one of the major components of the IOM project Measures to cou
Domestic Violence link to HIV/AIDS: A Prevention programme in Vietnam.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12203); Le HA, Nguyen AN, Do TA;;; Mobility Research and Support Centre, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam; ISSUE: Domestic violence has only recently been recognized in Vietnam as a social issue. It has been left for centuries because of culture attitudes towards women stemming from patriarchal feudalism. Domestic violence includes sexual violence and it subjects women in Vietnam to HIV/AIDS virus. DESCRIPTION: The preventi
Cultural myths and sexual abuse in Vietnam: a suggestions for appropriate programmes.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12204); Le HA, Nguyen AN, Do TA;;; Mobility Research and Support Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; ISSUE: For centuries Vietnam has held myths which have become traditional attitudes and beliefs that support gender inequality against government laws proclaimed over more than 50 years. These myths also sustain the community perception the men are invincible and that women and girls are of lower value and must be cont
Project Name: Life Quality Author: Valdemar Alves Ferreira Oganisation: Associacao Vida Positiva/Prevencao &Cidadania - AVP Positive Life Association Prevention and Citizenship.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12205); Ferreira VA;;; Associacao Vida Positiva/Prevencao &Cidadania, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Sao Paulo has The biggest concentration of PWAs in Latin America. It was the first city to demand antiretroviral drugs through the courts and guarantee the Human Rights of PWAs. This Project forsees the construction of a democratic forum that promotes positive attitudes for PWAs, giving them the means to access health
Psychosocial assistance to people with HIV through Reorganizing Life After Diagnosis Workshops.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12206); Silva JC;;; Corporacion Chilena de Prevencion del SIDA, Santiago, Chile; ISSUES: Psychosocial assistance to people with HIV through Reorganizing Life After Diagnosis Workshops. DESCRIPTION: Between 1999-2001, the Chilean AIDS Prevention Council has developed and implemented workshops aimed to people who have been recently diagnosed with HIV. These workshops help people to deal with the emot
Sensitization and capacitating program on HIV/AIDS address to volunteers from NGOs of support for PWA's.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12207); Cristi DC, Trigo RT;;; Juntos por la Vida Organization, Arica, Chile; ISSUES: Sensitization and capacitating on primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of HIV/AIDS, especially self care, antiretroviral treatments and support for compliance. DESCRIPTION: The aim of this project was to sensitize and capacitate 15 female volunteers from NGO Solensi , a catholic organization which support
An evaluation of an adherence program in producing long-term suppression of HIV.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12208); Levin IR, Diggs C, Butcher DL, Richie E;;; Chase Brexton Health Services, Baltimore, United States; ISSUES: The effectiveness of Adherence Programs in producing long-term suppression of HIV is of great importance in clinical settings. An evaluation of the Adherence to Anti-Retroviral Therapies (ART) Program has been conducted at Chase Brexton Health Services since October 1999. The Adherence Program was instituted in
The psychlogical impacact of HIV related lipodystropy.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12209); Evans AJ, Bor R, Johnson MA;;; Royal Free Hospital Centre for HIV Medicine, London, United Kingdom; ISSUES: since the late 1990 s new drug combinations for the treatment of hiv emerged. highly active anti-retroviral therapy (haart) is associated with a range of side effects that alter the way fats are distributed in the body, known as hiv related lipodystrophy (hivld). hivld can result in changes in body shape that a
Adherence to HIV medications: the use of individualized counseling to achieve success.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12210); Sall M;;; Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA, United States; ISSUES. Many studies have documented a strong association between adherence to treatment and viral loads that are below detection limits. Poor compliance is also the cause of the emergence of drug resistant strains of the virus, strains that may prove cross-resistant to one or more drugs. This increases the probability
Empowering People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) For Counselling Works.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12211); Wong B, Khoo S;;; Kuala Lumpur AIDS Support Services Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; ISSUES: With the increase of infected persons in the greater Kuala Lumpur area, the clinic/hospital are desperately looking for trained counselors to help give sound advice to PLWHAs. As of today, there are none such program in existence. Thus, there is a sense of urgency to mobilize and equipped PLWHAs to help others.
Adherence to the treatment for patients with low literacy rate.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12212); Costa C, Araujo ML;;; Moreira, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; We selected 48 patients under treatment in a public hospital unit of the city of Rio de Janeiro with low literacy rate that are taking antiretroviral drugs. During the preliminary interviews the patients reported difficulties for not being able to distinguish among the medicines. In Brazil , the Ministry of Health s
The importance of adhesion interview for patients with AIDS and therapeutic fail to antiretroviral therapy because of irregular use of the drugs.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12213); Rodrigues AC, Ribeiro JE, Pilotto JH, Pires ML, Santos NA;;; STD/AIDS-Nova Iguacu General Hospital(HGNI), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; BACKGROUND: Evaluate the results of the adhesion study at the AIDS Service of the Nova Iguacu General Hospital, in patients who had their antiretroviral therapy(ARV) changed, after therapeutic fail to the previous ARV because of lack of adherence to these drugs. METHODS: The results were evaluated throught an specific
The Nurse Role in an Antiretroviral Therapy (ARVT) Adherence Program.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12214); Buisac D, Comas D, Faz C, Izquierdo M, Lazaro M, Mora D, Salut F, Vila A;;; Hospital de Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain; ISSUES: The use of HAART since 1996 has substantially changed the evolution of HIV infection, with a dramatic reduction in morbidity and death rate. This advantages have to be counterbalanced by important limitations such as the complexity of regimens and considerable short and long term toxicity. The lack of adherence
Psychological intervention in HIV-infected haemophiliac patients receiving antiretroviral treatment: a description of the protocol &an analisys of the initial data.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12215); Balcells M, Grases S, Ruiz I;;; Associacio Catalana de l'Hemofilia, Barcelona, Spain; Justification: We start from the idea that patients confront antiretroviral treatment in the same way that they confront the fact of being seropositive. To a greater or lesser extent, neglecting the subjective aspects that come into play when faced with the illness interferes with adherence to the treatment. OBJECTIVES
Positive nutrition - a community based approach.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12216); McIntosh J, McKevith B;;; The Food Chain, London, United Kingdom; ISSUES: The Food Chain (TFC) is a London-based charity that began in 1989, providing a unique meal delivery service every Sunday to those housebound with HIV and AIDS related illness, their dependants and carers. As the requirements of TFC s service users have diversified, the service has progressed from a traditional
Multicentre cohort of hiv patients: food preferences, dislikes, symbolism and motivation.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12217); Castro DC;;; Spain; BACKGROUND: Good feeding habits are essential to retain HIV infection progression. Des-nutrition of these patients increases their morbid-mortality and diminish their life quality. Because of Nutrition is involuntary and un conscious we have to modify patien s feeding (voluntary and conscious) that is supposed to be a
HIV snack packs.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12218); Sutton L, McIntosh J, McKevith B;;; The Food Chain, London, United Kingdom; ISSUES: It has come to our attention that the nutritional considerations of the various drugs used to treat HIV and AIDS may present some problems to individuals on combination therapy regimes. If these requirements are not properly met, the drugs are often not properly absorbed and drug resistance can occur. The Snack
Increasing access to care for PHAs in prison, Thailand.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12219); Kasisedapan S;;; Ngo, Bangkok, Thailand; ISSUES: Prisoners with HIV in The Central Prison, Thailand have been increasing while there is a little interest to assist them to cope with HIV/AIDS. The morbidity and mortality rate is high even there is healthcare service available for all sick prisoners. It was revealed that in 2001, 1 PHA died every day. DESCRIPTI
HIV infection and visual oral self examination.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12220); Tami-Maury I;;; Universidad Santa Maria, Caracas, Venezuela; Since its initial description in 1981, oral manifestations have been an integral component of HIV infection. Teaching the HIV patients to give themself a quick oral exam when they brush their teeth is an excellent way to look for unusual signs or symptoms that could be associated with this viral infection. Our objectiv
Nutritional care: an important component of community home based care.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12221); Dimba RO, Aduwa PA, Gombe VO, Lenya RG;;; TAPWAK, Nairobi, Kenya; OBJECTIVE: To establish the role of nutritional care in the management of opportunistic infections for persons living with AIDS during community Home Based Care Services. Project: TAPWAK initiated an in house training programme to members within family units of 50 selected PLWHAs within Mumias Division. This training b
Medical taking care of people living with HIV.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12222); Sagna F, Santos P, Diouf G, Sambou D, Angono MZ, Ndiaye A;;; SIDA Service, Dakar, Senegal; BACKGROUND: The setting- up of SIDA-SERVICE quickly incited people living with HIV to formulate a probleme of medical taking care after which an idea of contributing to improve their state of health was born with others healthy or social structures . Methodologies: In prospect, a strategy had been adopted to the link o
Cotrimoxazole available at professional's and plwa association.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12223); Talom, Zoper PB, Kalameu DK, Kuate R, Yomgne CT;;; Yaounde, Cameroon; ISSUES: although exhortation on AIDS were made to use Cotrimoxazole as prophylactic measures, only a handful of professionals (rural zones) and few PLWA use it. Lack of information trained prescribers and wrong distribution. That s why we published a guide in view of improving the access to the medicament. DESCRIPTION:
Living with yoga: exploring the physical and psycho-spiritual benefits of yoga.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12224); Erez P, McColly M;;; Test Positive Aware Network, Chicago, United States; ISSUES: Yoga has proven to be an effective complementary therapy in helping PLWA s respond to the physical and psycho-spiritual challenges of living with HIV/AIDS. As researchers have documented, stress greatly affects the immune system s ability to counteract infections. By changing ones relationship to the body, Yoga
Consequences of disclosure of diagnosis to long-term survivors of perinatally acquired HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12225); Desai N, Mathur M, Rahabi S;;; Brooklyn Pediatric AIDS Network, Children's Hospital at Downstate, State University of New York, Brooklyn, NY, United States; ISSUES: Advances in therapy have led to an aging pediatric population, with curiosity about multiple meds & clinic visits. Puberty brings potential for sexual activity with legal & public health implications. This is a follow-up of our previous work describing disclosure presented at the Durban conference. DESC
Back to life: The stage that follows being a long-term survivor.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12226); Levy P, Rubinstein E;;; Israel AIDS Task Force, Tel Aviv, Israel; ISSUES: Until only a few years ago, people living with AIDS were told that being a long- term survivor was the last and ultimate stage in the PWA s attempt to cope and live with AIDS. With the new drugs, many people who have lived with the virus for years have reached the point where they are no longer simply surviving
The Poetry Connection: Using poetry therapy to enhance the quality of life of persons living with HIV.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12227); Brown-Favrot KR;;; Family Service Agency, Sacramento, United States; ISSUE: The social stigma attached to people infected with HIV and the emotional, psychological and physical debilitation caused by the disease itself lead to such problems as depression, malaise, poor self-esteem, and the inability to cope. DESCRIPTION: In June 1999 8 HIV positive men began meeting in a poetry therapy
Despite the poverty the comunity of basis makes followed it by persons living with the HIV virus.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12228); Ditekemena JD;;; Organisation pour une vie excellente au Congo/ Amo-Congo, Kinshasa, Congo, the Democratic Republic of fhe; ISSUES: with the number of the PLWAs that is past from 1000000(in 2000) to 284000(in 2001) the RD Congo is among most vulnerable countries of the world because of the war and the poverty. This project aimed the implication of the community of basis in followed it by PLWAs. Descriptions: To the end of 1999, AMO CONGO(NG
The Sentry project, a strategy of unit support facing the HIV/AIDS. Asociacion Gente Nueva, an auto-support team.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12229); Avila BE;;; Asociacion Gente Nueva, Guatemala, Guatemala; ISSUES: The Sentry Project, has a fundamental purpose, to act as a consultant to persons who s livin with HIV/AIDS, friends or family, who come to the familiar clinic Luis Angel Garcia , into the National hospital San Juan de Dios , in Guatemala city. DESCRIPTION: It has three phases; the first, consist the training an
Adidogome Health Centre Staff listeninf in women living with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12230); Parkoo DE;;; Administrator, Lome Adidogome, Togo; BACKGROUND: - Help women living with HIV/AIDS to manage better their marital home life. METHODS: - Training of social psychology advisers as regards HIV/AIDS - Cencus of women living with HIV/AIDS during official visiting hours - Planning of weekly listening sessions - Organisation of visit at home - Involvement of oth
Volunteer caring people of patients with HIV/AIDS: An assistance proposal.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12231); Bernardes LM, Cruz GE;;; Santos, Brazil; ISSUES: The HIV/AIDS patient service requests an individual and qualified assistance. The great demand and the economical difficulties in Health Department, it demands alternative assistance so we believe that the accomplished work with the No-Governmental Organizations through community appeal possibilities the integr
Familiar caring people of patients with HIV/AIDS: Experience and perception.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12232); Bernardes LM, Cruz GE, Silva WV;;; Universidade Catolica de Santos, Santos, Brazil; Institution: Universidade Catolica de Santos Authors: Luzana Mackevicius Bernardes, Waldine Viana da Silva and Gylce Eloisa C. Panitz Cruz ISSUE: The domicilliary assistance is growing in Brazil mainly in patients with HIV/AIDS, so there is a necessity of understanding how the familiar caring person takes care of patie
Community and homebased care.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12233); Doherty OK;;; Society for women and AIDS in Africa, Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria; ISSUES: Providing care at home for PLWHA in view of prevailing poverty; sensitising and building community support for the infected and affected with a view to reducing stigma and promoting acceptance in the community. DESCRIPTION: Identified a local government area and carried out advocacy, sensitisation activities wi
Psychosocial problems, stigma and attitudes towards people living with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12234); Barungi G, Kahima M, Binkwija E, Kasozi C;;; Kampala, Uganda; ISSUES: Family members play an important role in providing care and support to people living with HIV/AIDS. In this endeavour they are faced with psychosocial problems and their attitudes towards the people living with HIV/AIDS are fluctuating. This increases stigma and lowers the quality of support the People living w
Community care centre for PLW HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12235); Rayapu RB, Ayodhya RK, Anand R, Ramaiah JV, Babu PS, Kumar SC, Ramola S;;; TirupatiI, India; ISSUE: To extend a human treatment and ensure a peaceful atmosphere for PLW HIV/AIDS in the region. DESCRIPTION: The BOSS & CIPCA a unique community based and non-govt. organisation having 350 doctors and 6250 blood donors as its members working on AIDS since 1987, started a Community Care Centre for PLW HIV/AIDS f
Community based care and support programme, experiences and lessons.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12236); Bharavi K;;; Vasavya mahila mandali, Vijayawada, India; ISSUES: Strengthen the communities to have the capacity to mitigate the personal and social impact of the people living with HIV/AIDS. Improve the life status of women and children affected in the communities. DESCRIPTION: The project contains home based care and support program in the communities to eliminate the stig
Enhancing sustainability of community based care and support programme for plha/caa through women self help group- a unique experience of pwds alliance project India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12237); Sankaraswaminathan S;;; Amuthasurabi Women's Development Society, Theni, India; ISSUES: Adequate funding is a major problem for any programmes for most of the NGOs. There is absolute donor dependency. In order to overcome this problem, Seva Nilayam is trying to promote a sustainable model care and support project through its community based integrated programme with effective management of CBOs. D
Community based care and support for the people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWAs).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12238); Selvaramkumar T, Johnsonraj S, Kenedy JD;;; Centre for Social Reconstruction, Nagercoil, India; ISSUE: Lack of Acceptance of the People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWAs) by the community Project: CSR is working with PLWA in 25 villages in Kanyakumari District, the southern most part of Tamil Nadu, India . Through counselling, CSR motivated the members of the family to accept PLWAs and their own conditions.
Use of Highly Active Anti-Retrovirals in Resource Poor Slum Home- Care Settings: The Slum Doctor Programme Model.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12239); Obwogo SB;;; Chief Investigator, Nairobi, Kenya; ISSUE: Use of HAART in resource poor settings is often discouraged due to lack of laboratory monitoring facilities, cost of drugs and fear of poor compliance due to pill burden, side effects, poor dosing and eating schedules, and illetracy. The Slum Doctor Home Care Project incorporated HAART, among others, with good r
AIDS Care Program, Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo -- Program implementation in the context of chronic war and a failing healthcare system.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12240); Sodhi S, Tu D, Kik C, Mambuyi CK;;; Medecins Sans Frontieres, Goma, Congo, the Democratic Republic of fhe; ISSUES: The town of Bukavu (population 450 000) is in a state of chronic conflict and recurrent episodes of humanitarian crisis, resulting in the near collapse of the healthcare system in a country with an estimated HIV prevalence of 10 to 40%. Stigmatization of this group remains strong both from medical and non-medic
Instituting effective community advocacy spearheaded by the community.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12241); Sibanda TS;;; Personal, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe; ISSUES: Community members have grouped to spearhead HIV and AIDS prevention and mitigation interventions in the wake of an HIV prevalence of 25% in ZImbabwe. Winning effective support and commitment from community and leadership in order to influence social and behaviour change has been hampered by the stigma. DESCRIPT
Care for one self without ART.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12242); Chaimongkol S;;; Saisamphan club, Chiangrai, Thailand; DESCRIPTION: The establishment of Chiangrai PHA peer support group was in 1994. It aims to provide both mental support and information sharing among their members. At that period, access to ART was not available. Hence, traditional medicine is needed for care because cheaper, available and has less side effects. After
The holistic out -- of hospital approach for PWAs with HIV volunteers in Saraburi.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12243); Sripeng. DO;;; saraburi aids education centre, saraburi, Thailand; ISSUE: People,once infected with HIV need certain phycollgical,physical and economical supports to maintain their social status and lives. They require strategies and prefer to deal with those. In particular,they receive supporting and caring from PWA volunteers,They have understand them,Really. Project: Realising the
Sensitization of care workers who are PLWHA.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12244); Angom A;;; Care Group, Imphal, India; ISSUES: Most of the care workers/providers are lack of basic knowledge on how to provide care and how to take precautionary measures. The need to sensitize on post exposure prophylaxis is also very much necessary. There is also lack of co-ordination between the caregivers and the care receivers and thus causes hindranc
Home based care in Sri Lanka.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12245); Vinayagamoorthy VS;;; The Salvation Army, colombo, Sri Lanka; ISSUES: Estimated number of HIV positives in Sri Lanka amounts to 8500 Of which 378 are reported cases. Many of these people are of theLower income stratum of society, and are unemployed and unable To find employment due to their medical condition. The Salvation Army has designed a Home Based Care programmeTo suit the
Program of Voluntary Companion Service.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12246); Ferrer R;;; Actua Association, Barcelona, Spain; ISSUES: Paraprofessional companionship and social support to people affected by VIH DESCRIPTION: This Programme is developed within the community of people who live with HIV. It is made up of a technical co-ordinator, a supervisor of support and a group of between 30 and 45 volunteers on average throughout the year. Th
The Insight Initiative Project: Home and community care and electronic networking.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12247); Jackson CR, Laphimon M;;; Health &Development Networks, Pretoria, South Africa; ISSUES: Home and Community Care (HCC) as a means of providing acceptable essential, quality care & support has a vital role to play in the provision of care to PLHA. Limited attention has been given to HCC in the past at all levels, but especially internationally. Grass-roots workers seldom have a voice at the inte
Community and home based care.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12248); Nayek A;;; Bhoruka Public Welfare Trust, Kolkata, India; Issue -Care must be provided through all stages of HIV infection . People needing care can be provided at the - Community through non government organisation and government organisation and other health care facilities Home care by the families and support groups Self help groups and Voluntary testing and counseling Di
Participatory home based caresupport and mentoring.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12249); Wainwright A;;; Regional Government, Kempton Park, South Africa; ISSUES: Within a South African context, home-based caregivers largely provide medical care for AIDS ill people. At the same time, home-based caregivers often have little training and are rarely professionals. This situation is exasperated in that few clear guidelines exist for appropriate mentoring and support programm
Home based visit and care for people living with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12250); Amouzou AB;;; Aides Medicales &Charite AMC, Lome, Togo; ISSUES: We have realised, that as a result of the socio-economic and financial constraints, most people living with HIV/AIDS are no longer able to seek medical treatment when they are sick. Of ten these people drive themselves in to very difficult and unfortunate situations only hoping that death should come for them.
Community caring with passion: the TAPWAK experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12251); Gombe EA, Waswa FO, Lubanga SM, Omondi TL;;; TAPWAK, Nairobi, Kenya; ISSUE: To recognize community potential and capacity care; facilitate wholeness, healing, hope, and development and examine home of clients. DESCRIPTION: Communities have capacity and potential to provide holistic care except in most cases this potential is overlooked. Scheduled home care visits have most often undermi
Home-Based Care : A Strategy and Programme to scale.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12252); Molefe P;;; Gauteng Health Department, Johannesburg, South Africa; ISSUES: Government led a strategy to implement home-based care (HBC) services to scale through NGOs on a costed model. DESCRIPTION: The province now funds 57 home-care services with about 80 % coverage, supported by 200 hospice beds for a population of 8 million. The model of care was developed from local and internati
Adolescence and AIDS in Romania: intervention from a bio-psycho-social and community approach.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12253); nchez Perucho JL, Nanu MI, Radulescu T, De la Mano Prat ME;;; Fundacio Salut i Comunitat, Barcelona, Spain; ISSUES: Presentation of the project Viure i Conviure ( Live and Share Life ), medical, psycho-social and prevention out-patient care service for HIV+ adolescents and their families, that is being carried out in Romania since 1998. DESCRIPTION: It is a programme of primary health care, psychological care and social care
Community home based care.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12254); Mouafo M, Kuate R, Mamboli L, Mounton P;;; Yaounde, Cameroon; Care and treatment is a critical issue for persons living with HIV in our community with poor resources. ISSUES: To enable persons with HIV/ AIDS receive comfortable health care at home and hope. DESCRIPTION: Goals of our project in the west province are to promote good quality health care and support for HIV positive
Lanna tradeditional medicine as a dimensional response to AIDS A case study in northern Thailand.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12255); Taopraseart Y, Tantisak B;;; AIDS Division, Communicable Disease Control Department, MOPH, Tivanond Rd.,, Nonthaburi, Thailand; ISSUES: Thailand has been recognized for its success in reducing the magnitude and severity of AIDS problems to a certain extent. This documentation is a compilation of Thailand s experience in this regard, particularly those related to the use of Lanna traditional medicine in the upper North. It is supported by the Jo
The use of helper drug. A Nigerian herbal preparation in the management of HIV/AIDS infection.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12256); Matthew D, Peters O;;; Abuja, Nigeria; BACKGROUND: To study the efficacy of Helper drug in the management of HIV/AIDS infection in Nigeria . The CD4 level and PCV numbers were used to determine this since they are good detectors of immune status. METHOD: Traditional method of extraction (Boiling) was used for extraction. Microbiological and Phytochemical sc
The impact of complementary therapy service on Municipal Ambulatory of STD/AIDS (AMDA) patients and employees.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12257); Medeiros L, Gussi FA;;; Municipal Ambulatory of STD/AIDS (AMDA), Campinas, Brazil; BACKGROUND: This work presents some results of a research project that has been developed at the municipal ambulatory of reference of STD/HIV/AIDS (AMDA), in Campinas, Brazil , to evaluate the impact of complementary therapy service, mainly homeophaty and acupunture, on this ambulatory patients and employees. METHODS:
Recognizing and dealing with sexual trauma experienced by HIV-infected individuals.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12258); Gethner J;;; Licensed Massage Therapist, Portland, Oregon, United States; ISSUES: Sexual trauma often characterizes sexual transmission of HIV, a major factor in the countries most affected by the epidemic. Complexities related to the trauma, many shame focused, impede testing, treatment and psychological healing. DESCRIPTION: Understanding and addressing sexual trauma issues needs to accomp
women traditional healers, sustainable care and support system for hiv aids victims.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12259); Bitwari EK;;; Prometra ngo, Kampala, Uganda; Traditional medicine is a major health system for care, support and prevention of HIV/AIDS in most developing countries where there is absence of drugs or prohibitive costs. Traditional healers have realized important issues and problems faced by HIV/AIDS victims. Yet after several years of traditional medicine utiliza
Exercise as therapy for metabolic complications associated with HIV.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12260); Detroyer MJ;;; Nutritionists In AIDS Care (NIAC), New York, United States; ISSUES: Metabolic complications, such as glucose intolerance, lipid abnormalities and reduced bone mass are creating increased risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis for people living with HIV. There is no consensus on what causes these metabolic complications and exercise, accepted as a complement
Northern thai traditional medicine as a dimensional response to HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12261); Pultajuk U;;; Mae on Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand; The current socio-economic and environmental crisis has caused people to search for health care alternatives that are more in harmony with their way of life. Since 1995 Mae-On hospital has undertaken a holistic health care scheme with the application of both modern and traditional medicine available for PHAs. The holis
Traditional Chinese medicine as complementary therapy in HIV/AIDS management increasing in utilization due to government support and funding.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12262); Wilson CJ, Cohen MR;;; Quan Yin Healing Arts Center, San Francisco, California, United States; ISSUE: Prior to Ryan White CARE funding in San Francisco, California (US) indigent and low-income HIV+ people had little access to complementary medicine treatment through public or private means. DESCRIPTION: In 1996, Quan Yin Healing Arts Center--a community-based complementary medicine clinic providing Chinese medic
Complementary therapies used in treating HIV and their effects on antiretroviral therapy.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12263); Cropper ND;;; Health Resources and Services Administration HIV/AIDS Bureau, Rockville, United States; ISSUES: Many approaches outside of traditional western medicine have been explored for the treatment of HIV disease and its associated symptoms. Complimentary therapies have had wide acceptance among patients with HIV infection due to the belief that herbal and plant products offer a less toxic alternative to conventio
Exploring alternative and complementary care therapy services for home based community care and support service for PHAs.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12264); Ortega NL, Sescon JN, Santos L, Cubero MT;;; Remedios AIDS Foundation, Manila, Philippines; ISSUE: Antiretroviral therapies is still not readily accessible, available and affordable in the Philippines . Various therapeutic modalities are needed to be explored to help contribute in addressing the issue of quality of life among PHAs especially in low prevalence countries with resource limited settings. METHODOL
Implementation of Policy against deceptive treatment being administered to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) by medical quacks in Nigeria.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12265); Okafor A, Ogbonna C;;; Nigeria; ISSUES: The nefarious attitude of some medical quacks (Traditional Healers, Herbal healers, Homeopathic doctors etc) who claim that they have found drugs which are capable of curing HIV/AIDS have claimed more lives of PLWHA than the virus itself. In Anambra State, a State located in South-East, Nigeria . A
HIV meds for Guatemala program, an alternative of medicament access for PLWA (People Living whit HIV/AIDS) in a developing country.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12266); Muralles D, De la Rosa E, Paz L, Latham B, Anderson M, Arathoon E, Samayoa B;;; Asociacion de Salud Integral, Guatemala, Guatemala; ISSUES: Access to any type of medicament is the principal problem of PLWA in developing countries. DESCRIPTION: HIV meds for Guatemala program, starts in 1996. This program recollect medicaments from developed country and send them through voluntaries that are traveling to Guatemala. These medicaments are received and
Needing of a bank of drugs in a no government organization.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12267); Maulen S, Amer A, Marone R, Chamorro M, Duranti R;;; Nexo Asociacion civil, Buenos Aires, Argentina; ISSUES: The periodical lack of drugs because of bad management and economical trouble by the government, the health care worker system and the private medicine set at risk all the people living with HIV in Argentine. Nexo, a gay NGO, begun three years ago taking drugs from persons who didn t use anymore to persons who
Improving care for women with HIV.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12268); Gass RN, Agins BD, Feldman IS, Sharp M, Kulpa B, Weinberg P, Heiner KW, Bagley A;;; NYSDOH AIDS Institute, New York, United States; BACKGROUND: Routine pelvic exams with PAP smears and screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) will increase detection of cervical cancer and STIs that occur with increased frequency among women with HIV. Performance measurement with reporting is conducted routinely by the New York State (NYS) Department of
Dialoging with healt services in Brazil: the matter of serodiscordance.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12269); Maksud I, Terto Jr. V, Parker R, Raxach JC, Murchison L, Passarelli C;;; Brazilian Interdisciplinary AIDS Association, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Topics:The purpose of this work is to sensitize public health professionals to the relationships of HIV serodiscordant couples. DESCRIPTION: Focal groups were formed and interviews held with health professionals from the public health network (doctors, psychologists, nurses and social workers). LESSONS LEARNED: The the
Improving laboratory capacity in support of HIV care and treatment; the experience of the joint clinical research center (JCRC), in Uganda.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12270); Enzama RA, Mugyenyi P, Tugume S, Kityo C;;; Joint ClinicL Research Center, Kamapala, Uganda; ISSUES: In 1991 JCRC started as a clinical care center for HIV infected Military personnel, with a lab that had only 4 technologists, 2 functional microscopes, 1 safety hood, 1 centrifuge, 1 fridge and 1 freezer as the core facilities. Hence its scope of diagnosis, care and treatment of HIV was limited. DESCRIPTION: Af
HIV test kit quantification: skills and methods.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12271); Alt D, Amenyah J, Bates J, Chandani Y, Durgavich J, Hessler-Radelet C;;; John Snow, Inc., Arlington, United States; ISSUES: Uses of HIV test kits include ensuring blood safety, VCT, preventing MTCT, clinical diagnosis and post exposure prophylaxis , and sentinel surveillance. There are also many different programs and governments using these tests, protocols for the use of tests, a variety of test kits available currently, and new t
Logistics considerations for scaling up of HIV/AIDS control programs.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12272); Amenyah J, Alt D, Bates J, Chandani Y, Durgavich J, Hessler-Radelet C, Gallabeta G, Keane D, Zake F;;; John Snow, Inc., Arlington, United States; ISSUE: Many public health interventions begin as small scale pilot programs and once success is demonstrated, the program is often scaled-up to meet the needs of the wider population. Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) technologies in HIV/AIDS programs are following a similar evolution. DESCRIPTION: This paper look
Voluntary counseling and testing.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12273); Nana NY, Yamdji F;;; COUSINE, Douala, Cameroon; ISSUES: In Cameroon during the year 2000, 937000 persons were living with the disease. This means one cameroonian over 9 is living with AIDS. To reduce the level of unbelief, the government and N.G.Os and even some development agencies gathered to fight against HIV/AIDS that s how the hopital du jour is born; it is b
A model for providing effective laboratory support for hiv/aids prevention and care in resource limited environments.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12274); Kitson-Piggott W, Wilson V, Labastide W;;; Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC/PAHO/WHO), Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago; ISSUE: Laboratory services are key to HIV/AIDS prevention and to the monitoring of HIV/AIDS infected persons, whether receiving anti-retroviral treatment or not. High costs for laboratory tests have significantly impacted access by HIV/AIDS infected persons to effective care in resource limited environments. The Caribb
Co-operative development of accurate HIV testing in Indonesia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12275); Kumalawati J, Sukartini N, Aziz AS, Wignall FS, Donegan E;;; National HIV Reference Laboratory, Jakarta, Indonesia; ISSUES: Developing countries need accurate HIV results for counseling/treatment and blood screening/surveillance. Often, these countries lack adequate licensing and quality control programs for laboratory test kits. DESCRIPTION: In Indonesia , many reports of HIV testing problems prompted government support/policy chan
Establishment of a programme of external quality control in the public viral load laboratories in Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12276); Barcellos FP, Vilela WT, Souza MR, Dantas MC, Goncalves JC, Girade R, Gribosi JR, Lima JN, Teixeira PR;;; National STD and Aids programme, Brazilian Ministry of Health, Brasilia, Brazil; ISSUES: In 1996, the Brazilian Government began distributing free of charge retroviral drugs for Aids patients and soropositive individuals. This policy called for the creation of a network of laboratories to carry out viral load tests and TCD4+ cell counting. Since 1997, the National STD and Aids Programme Office has
A structured programme against opportunistic parasitic infections in AIDS in South Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12277); Conway S, Dini L, Simelela N, Sachs JA;;; IAPAC, Johannesburg, South Africa; ISSUES: The rapid increase in AIDS in South Africa since 1994 has highlighted the disparate availability of Health Care Services and led to tensions in determining the correct and most appropriate approaches. There is no disagreement on the need to treat opportunistic infections in AIDS and this programme is concerned
Liver transplantation in patients with chronic liver failure and HIV infection.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12278); Kloser P, Koneru B;;; UMDNJ New Jersey Medical SChool, Newark, United States; Issues- Liver transplantation in HIV positive patients with chronic liver failure Decription- A demonstration project has been approved by our IRB to determine the success of liver transplantation in stable well controlled HIV patients. Our multidiscipline team at the liver center at UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School has
The integration of HIV, mental health and substance abuse services.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12279); Schowalter L, Davis MD;;; National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors, Washington, DC, United States; ISSUES: Mental health and substance abuse are issues of concern for populations that are at risk for or infected with HIV. Most providers, advocates and health care officials agree that the integration of HIV, mental health and substance abuse services is critical to HIV prevention and care. However, many public health
Meeting the challenges.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12280); Lakra RB;;; Emmanuel Ministries, Kolkata, India; Background - Banderpatti, as the name suggests, is an area where the community occupation is street entertainers of Monkeys. 83 families of minimum five children per family have their house of shanties in the Park Circus area of Kolkata. Their shanties provide no ventilation and lack toilet facilities is the breeding g
Integrating HIV prevention into reproductive health programmes: experience and lessons from IPPF.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12281); Senanayake IP, Oodit G, John TM;;; IPPF, London, United Kingdom; ISSUE: Building and sustaining a strong capacity for action on HIV/AIDS will result in a significant worldwide increase in the overall coverage and impact of interventions but requires long-term commitment and investment of resources. With a network of 156 national Family Planning Associations (FPAs), IPPF is uniquely
Raceclass and ethnicity: impact HIV services delivery.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12282); Mandla T, Graves M, Murray J, Mayfield PB;;; Arizona African American Health Information System, Phoenix, United States; ISSUES: Politically and economically weak, African Americans face challenges in accessing healthcare services. The prevailing socio-cultural milieu is a barrier in receiving quality HIV/AIDS services. Particularly, race, class and ethnicity impact issues in healthcare delivery, such as: (1) integration of HIV/AIDS, STD
Integration of HIV services into post miscarriage care programs and south - south partnerships.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12283); Peter N, Nakazibwe G, Pai A;;; ACT HEALTH, Dodoma, Tanzania; ISSUES: Dissemination of information, best practice and lessons learned is a key output of any training or policy formation activity. South-south partnerships are an important strata of information networking and continuous improvement strategies. Programs that address issues of post miscarriage or abortion care offer
Translating experiences in sexual and reproductive health to HIV/AIDS: The role of Family Planning Associations.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12284); Kapoor I, Britton A, Burton S;;; IPPF, London, United Kingdom; ISSUES: South Asia has one of the fastest growing HIV/AIDS epidemics in the world, and predictions are that HIV prevalence will exceed that already witnessed elsewhere. Although infection rates are recognised as relatively low, risk behaviours that fuel the epidemic are present throughout the Region. In response, South
Aspects of TB/HIV co-infection in Brazil: proposal for an integrated action in the public health system.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12285); Silva G, Vitoria MA;;; STD/AIDS Program - Ministry of Health (MOH), Brasilia, Brazil; ISSUES: TB still constitutes at our country a disconcerting endemics. In spite of the effective and available treatment, a relatively simple and cheap diagnosis, and a traditional and decentralized structure of the National TB Program, the disease is still far from control. The AIDS epidemic has appeared in early 80 s
University and community partnerships to extend HIV care in an area of high epidemiology and predominant African-American population in a small city: Richmond, Virginia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12286); Zeh JE, Kaatz J, Weir-Wiggins C, Kaplowitz LG, MacKenzie S, Johnson-Threat Y;;; Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States; ISSUES: In Richmond Virginia,60% of population is African-Amercian. New cases of HIV are disproportionaltely found in the east end of the city, in African-Americans, in the underinsured or uninsured. Community Health Center located in affected area has no infectious disease specialist and a limited budget to add to ser
Integrating HIV/AIDS into reproductive health programmes; A capacity building strategy.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12287); Kairu MW;;; IPPF Africa region, Nairobi, Kenya; ISSUES: Integration of HIV/AIDS into reproductive health appears to be a natural way for National NGOs if they have to contribute to the challenges of AIDS epidemic. However the process of integration has not bee systematic that we can have good models for Hiv/AIDs interventions. Considering the important roles that Re
Working with youth in Romania to prevent HIV/STIs and promote safer sexual and reproductive health practices.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12288); Paleru G;;; USAID, Bucharest, Romania; ISSUES: Designing comprehensive programs that address multiple youth needs are critical to prevent HIV/AIDS and promote safer sexual and reproductive health practices. A range of risk and protective factors influences the health behaviors of young people. Ensuring that health services are trusted, available, and meet t
An endline evaluation of the Mother NGO (MNGO) Project.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12289); Yogaraj N;;; DESH, Chennai, India; BACKGROUND: The purpose of the evaluation was to assess the knowledge gained by the target group on HIV/AIDS through a Reproductive and Child Health project by DESH, an NGO. Target group of the study included rural populace, of the project, which was a one-year project. Men and women in the reproductive age group and u
Community empowerment of women and the youths on HIV/AIDS prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12290); Osuje RM, Kulume RO, Okwana N, Basangwa D;;; Kampala, Uganda; DESCRIPTION: This paper will bring out the strategies used to mobilise the community in order to address the problems of income and sensitisation of risks of certain practises eg. unprotected sex practices, abuse of psychoactive substances, early marriages and reproductive health including sexually transmitted infectio
Tuberculosis control in the penitentiary centers in Honduras.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12291); Paz N;;; Programa Nacionanl de Tuberculosis.Depto. ITS/SIDA/B, egucigalpa, Honduras; Descripcion. To establish Tuberculosis preventive and control program in 16 penitentiary centers in the cities with higher incidence of Tuberculosis. With 8 penitentiary centers strategies;inter-institutional coordination, information, education, communication, strength in the diagnosis method, implementation of dots,
The family doctors participation in life quality improvement of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12292); Kovalevskii AL, Bukhtoyarov OV, Nikitina TN;;; Regional anti-AIDS Center, Kaliningrad, Russian Federation; ISSUES: Kaliningrad has become the first city of Russian Federation were the HIV infection has started in the year of 1996 among intravenous drug users. So, Kaliningrad may be considered as the indicator of HIV epidemic development in Russian federation. It is expected that in upcoming 2-3 years Kaliningrad is going to
Comprehensive, geographic-focused approach in Kenya promotes behavior change.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12293); McWilliam JA, Mwarogo P, Nyanjom G, Odindo R, Eshuchi R;;; Family Health International, Nairobi, Kenya; ISSUES: Implementing a continuum of prevention to care and support services in geographically focused areas for high risk groups - CSWs, men in the workplace, low income women, coupled with a youth program, STD services, VCT services, condom distribution, a communications program, and support services such as PMCT, ref
Late presentation of HIV positive persons in the US, despite knowing of their condition for a very long time.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12294); Ailani RK, Winans K;;; Detroit Community Health Connection, Detroit, United States; Issues- There are persons who have known that they are HIV+ for years but, have never ever sought medical care for the disease. We present a series of 8 such cases. We will look into the reasons for this and also implications of this. Description- Case 1: HIV+ since 1996 presented in August 00 with
Vietnam against HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12295); Tran Thi Le Tam MS;;; Researcher, Hanoi, Vietnam; ISSUES: So far, up to November 2001, in nationwide, there are 41,622 HIV infected people have been reported via testing, including 6,251 AIDS patients and 3,426 cases have died. In fact, according to statistic data of the AIDS Division, Ministry of Health, the number is five time higher than statistic. Forecasting to 2
A Clinical training program for treatment advocates: a model program for advocates, peer counselors and other community health workers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12296); Lemme SA, Alexander D, Meza E;;; Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center, Los Angeles, United States; ISSUES: Patients often discuss concerns about their HIV disease process, HIV medications, side effects, and other lifestyle and adherence issues with a treatment advocate, peer counselor or other healthcare worker. Treatment advocates are expected to help HIV patients communicate their concerns with the medical provide
A simple inexpensive skin test that gives lots of information in immune competence.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12297); Margulis SB, Epstein WL;;; Cellular Immunity Foundatioin @ San Francisco, CA, Sausalito, United States; ISSUE: Immune competence epicutaneous skin tests by contact sensitization results from stimulation of delayed type hypersensitivi (DTH), both innate and adaptive immunity, a simple clinical marker for the presence of Cell-Mediated-Immunity (CMI). DESCRIPTION: HIV infected and non-HIV infected at-risk populations, are o
Integrating care and support activities into prevention projects.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12298); Keo S, McLean A;;; Khana, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; ISSUES: No welfare system exists in Cambodia and the health system is among the least developed in the world. Low government health expenditure combined with the social stigma connected to PLHA leads to a grim existence for the 169,000 infected and the countless others affected. DESCRIPTION: A number of NGOs with estab
Integrating prevention with a systems based case management model.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12299); Berchak MN;;; North County Health Services, Vista, United States; ISSUES: Southern California has the third highest rate of HIV infected individuals in the western United States . This is due to the fact that it is the methamphetimine-producing capital of the nation, where drug usage is rampant. In addition, the area s proximity to Mexico creates an influx of non-Eng
Comprehensive integrated support and prevention at the Johannesburg prison.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12300); Wessenaar DJ;;; HOPE worldwide, Gauteng, South Africa; ISSUES:- Integration of support and prevention presents challenges in prison settings, such as confidentiality and stigmatization. How can these challenges be overcome and integrated programs established? DESCRIPTION:- Counselling, medical care and support groups were established in Johannesburg prison in 1997. Prevent
Community response to Counselling Services. The case of Nyanza Province, Kenya.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12301); Manono G, Menya P, Rachier C, Gikundi E;;; KAPC, Nairobi, Kenya; ISSUES: In the past there has been a conspiracy of silence on HIV/AIDS among community members seeking health care in public health facilities. This could be attributed to stigma and inadequate communication skills on the part of health care providers. DESCRIPTION: Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors (KAPC) h
Action in solidarity: Medication bank.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12302); Gonzalez EG, Viegas HJ, Di E, Colonna SM;;; O.F.E.S. (Organizacion Familiares Enfrentando al Sida), Rosario, Argentina; ISSUES: In the begining, still without a national HIV/AIDS program, AZT payed treatments were for a few people. Attending to this, O.F.E.S. (Families Confronting AIDS Organisation) proposed a medication bank through self resources, as an equitative humanitary helping net enriched now with community contributions.
Reaching women in prostitution in tourist plase - a successful experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12303); Velaiah V, Susila P, Seetharaji R;;; Apac-vhs, Tirunelveli, India; ISSUE: Tourist places are identified as priority areas for HIV prevention. Tourist places have large floating population and a Concentration of Women in Prostitution(WIPs). DESCRIPTION: APAC is supporting six NGO s implement HIV prevention programme in Tourist places of Tamilnadu. The present paper describes the effort
Integrating preventive aspects of HIV/AIDS in the care &support program: an initial step.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12304); Sakhuja A, Kole SK, Panwar M;;; MAMTA, New Delhi, India; ISSUES: There has been a dramatic increase in the number of PLHAs in India in last decade. Since inception, the entire approach to tackle HIV/AIDS was prevention based overlooking the social stigma & discrimination & the needs of PLHAs. The Community Based Care & Support Program (CBCS) becomes a viable opti
Towards replicable and scalable AIDS treatment models for resource-constrained settings.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12305); Opul D, Chang HE, Bukare BO, Opio A, Masters H, Weinstein M;;; Uganda Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (UBC), Kampala, Uganda; ISSUES: The ever-increasing numbers of people living with HIV/AIDS in the worst hit regions of the world calls for broader and bolder responses to the epidemic. The traditional imbalance of stronger investment towards prevention with limited consideration for treatment seem indefensible in the face of growing AIDS cris
Strategies to mainstream HIV/AIDS in reproductive health organizations.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12306); Quevedo M, Tello S;;; Kimirina, Quito, Ecuador; How can an AIDS NGO help a Reproductive Health Organization (RHO) to integrate HIV/AIDS activities into their programs? Corporacion Kimirina successfully supported CEMOPLAF, Ecuador s largest RHO, to mainstream HIV/AIDS into their 24 clinic network. Kimirina started by persuading CEMOPLAF s Management that because the
Counselling and company between peers inside of service health.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12307); Aguero AP, Mesina Rubinstein Marcela MR;;; Hospital, Santiago, Chile; ISSUES: The increase of notifications of people with HIV/AIDS is constant. This comes in a very complex emotional state, which makes them need orientation and information above their condition. The international experience proves that the counselling and the company between peers, opens a space of trust in the patient
Social work and people infected by HIV/AIDS: example of Ambulatory treatment Center (A.T.C) of Dakar.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12308); Ba S, Diouf LM, Kanoute S, Angono MZ;;; CTA, Dakar, Senegal; BACKGROUND: The HIV/AIDS infected people are rejected and they have no possibility to share their problems and to receive support. OBJECTIVES: to inform PLWA the importance of the treatment and where the can find the best information. To follow a social through PLWA inner hospital and at home. METHODOLOGY: to provide s
Drug-dependences-AIDS: Social work and health care at home (1999-2001).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12309); Montero M, Rivera A, Tato J, Baig G, Rivas I, Saborido T, Lacasta S, Rodriguez N, Canadell G;;; Drug-addiction/AIDS, Red Cross Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; This study evaluates the task concerning the Home Health Care Program for patients affected by AIDS who are addicted to opium derivatives carried out during (1999-2001). This is an integrated and multidisciplinary program intended to help the group of people affected by AIDS in its terminal stage. Since 1999, 413 termi
HIV/AIDS care in faith-based institutions.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12310); Murray JE, Lanier MA;;; Philadelphia FIGHT, Philadelphia, United States; ISSUES: Are faith-based institutions responding to the challenges of HIV/AIDS and disseminating related information and resources? Can these institutions begin or continue to de-stigmatize HIV/AIDS within their communities? DESCRIPTION: We will explore the faith-based initiative begun at Philadelphia FIGHT this past sp
Care for PWAs in an HIV epicenter, northern Thailand: Components, directions, and the ultimate goals.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12311); Supawitkul S, Supawitkul B, Pintatum U, Saejeo S;;; Chiang Rai Provincial Health Office, Chiang Rai, Thailand; ISSUES: Care for PWAs utilizes high resources. In resource-poor setting, the appropriate direction and long-term goal should be developed to avoid community competition and conflicts. DESCRIPTION: At the end of 2001, the official reported cumulative AIDS cases in Chiang Rai, AIDS related deaths, and AIDS affected child
Coping with the challenges of inadequate funding in running an effective care program for people living with Hiv/Aids.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12312); Akinfolayan O, Igbinoba I, Akpulonu SA;;; Hope worldwide, Lagos, Nigeria; ISSUES: The problem faced by individuals and NGOs in giving care and support to PLWAs is that of limited funds, access to drugs, food, and in some cases, cost of recruiting required personnel. It is important to design effective approaches that can help combat these major humps. DESCRIPTION: HOPE worldwide
Verbal Narration: An effective tool in the integrated attention of people who live with HIV/AIDS in Mexico City.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12313); Clemades Perez de Corcho T;;; Mexican Foundation for Combat Against AIDS, A.C., Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico; ISSUES: Incorporating Verbal Narration into the framework of integrated medical attention of people who live with HIV/AIDS has contributed to improving their quality of life. DESCRIPTION: The use of Verbal Narration helps the physician to integrate biological, psychological and social elements into medical attention. T
Social adaptation of Kaliningrad region inhabitants living with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12314); Nikitina TN, Kovalevskii AL;;; Regional anti-AIDS Center, Kaliningrad, Russian Federation; ISSUES: Kaliningrad region HIV-infection epidemic is five years old. There is 3545 people living with HIV are registered on 01.12.2001. Totally 370 HIV-infected are died, including 26 with AIDS by today. The experience on social adaptation (SA) of HIV-infected is gained in the region. This experience is build on defere
The impact of antiretroviral therapy for HIV/AIDS patients on health service delivery in Thailand.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12315); Satasit P, Kuaikiatkul P, Onnorm J;;; AIDS Division, Communicable Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Tivanonth Road, Amphur Maung, Nonthaburi, Thailand; Issues The Ministry of Public Health policy 2000 supports antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients,to improve health system and service deliverly of antiretroviral therapy for HIV/AIDS patients. This project aims to improve medical care and to support HAART therapy as part of care,psychosocial support,social service
A solution-oriented relationship group for HIV+gay men.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12316); Finlon C;;; Center for Special Studies, NewYork Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, United States; ISSUE: HIV+ individuals may avoid intimate relationships because they fear rejection, even violence, if they disclose their sero-status. This leads to isolation & may, paradoxically, lead to incidents of unsafe sex & poor adherence as ways of avoiding disclosure. DESCRIPTION: A solution-focussed support group c
AIDS can be treated in St. Clare Hospice, Lamlookka District, Pratumtanee Province, THAILAND.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12317); Wichai C;;; NGO, Bangkok, Thailand; Issues What did you feel after you were told HIV positive? A lot of words were used to explain the feeling and most of them said I thought I m gonna die soon because AIDS cannot be treated . Descriptions: Patients are sent to St. Clare Hospice to die. They are suffering from Tuberculosis(TB), MDR-TB, Cryptococcosis, My
HIV special needs plans: New York State's unique Medicaid managed care model.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12318); Feldman IS, Cruz H, DeLorenzo JP, Sharp MJ;;; New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute, Albany, United States; ISSUES. Managed care plans for persons with HIV/AIDS, known as HIV Special Needs Plans (HIV SNPs) have been developed in New York State, with initial enrollment expected during the first quarter of 2002. These are designed to meet the health care needs of the State s 50,000 to 70,000 Medicaid recipients with HIV. Devel
HIV/ AIDS Treatments, medical, care and supportive services: Home and local community cares.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12319); Lorca JL;;; Corporacion Chilena de Prevencion del SIDA, Santiago, Chile; ISSUES: Positive Life Home and hospital company Program for people living with HIV. DESCRIPTION: Positive Life is a program from the HIV area of the Chilean AIDS Prevention Council. This program was created in 1994, as a choice that could provide emotional company for those people living with HIV that don t have a fami
Total joint replacement and HIV: a prospective study.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12320); Swan K, Kloser P, Drucker D;;; UMDNJ New Jersey Medical SChool, Newark, United States; Issues- 1)to assess the possibility for succesful prosthetic joint replacement in hiv positive patients with degenerative joint disease. 2)to develop a protocol for safe operative procedure in known HIV positive patients who are at high risk for perioperative infection. 3) to advocate for suitable patients to allow for
Implementation of an HIV treatment and management programme for health care workers at a South African Hospital.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12321); Uebel KE, Holst H, Patton V, Friedland G;;; McCords Hospital, Durban, South Africa; ISSUES: South Africa has the fastest growing HIV epidemic and largest number of people with HIV in the world. The highest rates in South Africa are in KwaZuluNatal. At McCord s Hospital, (staff of 500); an active ministry of counselling and support groups has developed which has been of great benefit to HIV positive pe
Home and community care for HIV/AIDS patients in Thailand.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12322); Chadbunchachai S, Jiaviriyabunya I, Laohasiriwong W, Soparat P, Mungtui W, Utid P, Sanchaisuriya P, Mahaweerawat U, Yachompoo J;;; Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand; The aim of this study was to explore the situation of home and community care for HIV/AIDS patients in Thailand . Four communities one each in north, south, north-east and central Thailand were purposively selected. HIV/AIDS patients and the people living with them were interviewed in-depth separately and voluntarily.
Psychological dimensions related to adherence to antiretroviral treatments by HIV-infected children.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12323); Aka Dago-Akribi LH, Cacou MC;;; Department of Psychology, Universite de Cocody, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; ISSUES: Of the HIV-infected children, ninety percent live in Africa where care lacks the most. Since October 2000, a project aimed at reducing this lack has been initiated in Cote d Ivoire that currently benefits to one hundred-fifty children. fifty of these children receive treatment by antiretroviral, while all are o
Responding to HIV in rural communities in the United States.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12324); Aldridge JC;;; National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors, Washington D.C., United States; ISSUES: In responding to the AIDS epidemic, rural communities face many unique challenges. Geographic and cultural barriers influence the provision of services: providers may cover vast distances, little transportation exists, inclement weather interrupts services, and stigma may make clients refuse services in their c
Teaching HIV risk assessment: use of standardized patients for specific provider and patient populations.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12325); Lemme SA, Gates JD;;; Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States; ISSUES: Making HIV risk assessment training relevant for different healthcare professionals is a challenge since most providers are uncomfortable with taking sexual histories. Standardized patients (actors trained to represent a real patient case) have been used successfully to teach HIV risk assessment and test counse
Caring for the care giver.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12326); Tavares S, Souza T;;; Center for References and Training for STD/Aids, Sao Paulo, Brazil; The Center for References and Training for STD/ AIDS is proposing a series of initiatives such as training the helper such a health aids as professionals. These are everyday people like every other worker in our society. When speaking of Helpers in a Health Institution, we are considering all the professionals that hav
Comprehensive and continuum care guideline for persons living with HIV/AIDS in Thailand, the year 2002.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12327); Yachompoo C, Chiawiriyabunya I, Yarnwaidsakul P;;; AIDS Division, Department of Communicable Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand; ISSUES: Since 1997, Thailand developed Comprehensive and Continuum Care for PLHA (CCC) by introducing concept of development and improvement of health care system including bio-medical care, psychological care, socio-economical care and human right at all levels in order to cover all aspects of problem and impacts rela
The effects of a community based case management system on the care and treatment of people with aids.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12328); Berchak MN;;; North County Health Services, Vista, United States; ISSUES: Individuals infected with HIV/AIDS are subject to a myriad of problems caused by their disease, including the necessity for specialized medical treatment, adherence to a medical regime, and concurrent difficulties regarding the loss of health, work, income, insurance, as well as family problems and the often ac
Replication of the Siyawela model for urban childcare and mobilization at 5 regional sites in South Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12329); Phillips EK;;; HOPE Worldwide, Gauteng, South Africa; ISSUES:- Broader coverage in resource limited settings requires replication of Better Practice models. How can these models be replicated in different settings and what are the challenges to overcome in replication? DESCRIPTION:- The Siyawela Model for community childcare and mobilization in Soweto was developed in 199
Changing times: Addressing the psychosocial needs of people living with HIV/AIDS in Southeast Minnesota.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12330); Knappe-Langworthy JE, St. Marie MM, Wise MJ, Temesgen Z;;; Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States; ISSUES: Changing demographics in Southeast Minnesota and among people living with HIV/AIDS, as well as advances in HIV/AIDS treatment, have created new psychosocial concerns and barriers to care for people living with HIV/AIDS and placed new demands on HIV/AIDS service providers. DESCRIPTION: Access to care and mitigat
Development of care system in northeast region of Thailand.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12331); Chiawiriyabunya I, Thaiwong D;;; CDC Region 6, Thailand, Khon Kaen, Thailand; ISSUES: Communicable Disease Control Region 6, northeast Thailand , empowered all hospital officials related to PLWHA to develop PLWHA care system. The comprehensive and continuum cares, covered a period of patient time living with their families in the community from asymptomatic to dead, include medical care, psychol
Sustaining rehabilitative care for people with HIV/AIDS in resource poor settings.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12332); Illickal BK, Sebastian S;;; Snehadaan, Bangalore, India; ISSUES: India faces a major HIV/AIDS epidemic that threatens to consume the country s achievements in health and development. Having the world s highest number of people living with HIV, need for health care facilities are ever increasing. Current scenario shows that there is a deficiency in access to health care for p
Implementing an HIV positive consumer advocate program within a care setting.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12333); Brown ML, Puga AM, Widmayer SM;;; Children's Diagnostic &Treatment Center, Comprehensive Family AIDS Program, Fort Lauderdale, United States; ISSUES: Involving HIV + peers as Consumer Advocates (CA s) is benefical for clients, programs and advocates. The implementation requires a time commitment and staff dedication to its development process and success. DESCRIPTION: The Comprehensive Family AIDS Program (CFAP) has used HIV + peers to provide services for c
Com-Vivencia Project/University of Brasilia/Brazil: Integrated actions of research and assistance to people that lives with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12334); Silva MA, Seidl EM, Polejack LS, Carvalho WE, Guirao L;;; University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil; ISSUES. The Com-Vivencia Project was developed by teachers and students from the Psychology Institute and from the Social Service Department of the University of Brasilia and it is placed at the University Hospital. Since 1996 the Com-Vivencia seeks to articulate actions of teaching, researching and providing psychosoc
Why are you here: implementation barriers to a prison release program for HIV-positive ex-offenders.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12335); Holmes L, Rich J, Drainoni M, Davis D;;; The Miriam Hospital, Providence RI, United States; ISSUES: In the United States it is estimated that 6% of the inmate population is HIV-positive. Each year thousands of HIV-positive ex-offenders are released to the community. There is growing recognition by public health and corrections officials of the need to assure medical continuity of care to sustain HIV-related h
Faith and medicine, partners in care.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12336); Caraballo RJ;;; Bruised Reed Ministry/ Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, United States; ISSUES: It is important to recognize that people living with AIDS have deep spiritual roots. Clergy and churches have been accused of silence and not responding to the AIDS epidemic. Some of the issues that pastoral care is consulted on are reconciliation with their faith/God, forgiveness/guilt, estranged family relati
Identifying complex issues and increased need in people with HIV/AIDS, with or without HAART.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12337); Ditzell PM, Cole G, Grealis A, Childs E;;; ADAHPT, Sydney, Australia; ISSUES: Many people with HIV/AIDS have been identified by our service (ADAHPT*) as having complex issues and a high level of need. It is not uncommon for clients to have dual and [increasingly] multiple diagnoses and a wide range of complex needs. These clients present different expectations and realities for managing
Control of opportunistic infections is key to improving quality of life for the PLWAs.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12338); Osoo GO;;; CCF affiliated Kendu Bay CHild and Family Programme, Kisumu, Kenya; BACKGROUND; This study was done in Kendu Bay, Nyanza province, Rachuonyo District of Kenya . The objective of the study was to establish the relationship between access to quality medical care and the rate of hospitalization. Poor people living with AIDS were targetted in the study since they have very low access to qu
A different week-end - training for treatments.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12339); Pinto J, Rodrigues A, Machado G;;; Abraco - ngo, Lisbon, Portugal; ISSUES: The well being of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and the improvement of their daily lives depend on access to information on different aspects on HIV and HIV treatments and friendly contacts with professionals such as doctors, social workers, lawyers and professionals in alternative medicines. The members
The comprehensive HIV primary care clinic model -- one stop shop.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12340); Corales RB, Fine SM, Mang KM, Valenti WM, Christie ML;;; Community Health Network, Rochester, United States; ISSUES: With emerging new data, more attention is being given to a multi-disciplinary approach to HIV health care. There is a growing trend toward a group of unified HIV-trained clinical and ancillary providers comprising a primary care consortium geared to provide the state-of -the-art service to patients living with
The comprehensive nursing care project of patients with HIV infection and AIDS from hospital to community in Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12341); Janepanish P;;; Department of Nursing, Ramathibodi hospital, Bangkok, Thailand; There were approximately 200 HIV/AIDS patients were admitted in medicine wards, Ramathibodi Hospital in the year 2000. These patients had a lot of complicated problems such as physical based on clinical manifestation and immune response change, emotional, social and economic problems. They need comprehensive nursing ca
Dental attention program for HIV patients in Venezuela.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12342); Tami-Maury I, Zamora MA;;; Universidad Santa Maria-School of Dentistry, Caracas, Venezuela; Oral health in HIV+ patients, represents a problem with social character for the venezuelan population. Every day increase the number of people infected with HIV or having AIDS. For this reason, the dental professionals should be formed in a theoretical and practical points of view to offer a wide knowledge in an integ
Role of nursing in prevention of mother to child transmssion of HIV in government hospital at Namakkal --South India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12343); Udayakumari S, Vijayakumari R, Samuel NM;;; TN Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India; BACKGROUND: A Nurse is a key person in the health care team in all health care settings. Education about the disease plays a major role in treatment of HIV positive mothers. The Nurse is the regular point of contact with the patient, she is encouraged to discuss any side effects or other difficulties during pregnancy a
Belated, but powerful: the response of the Catholic church to HIV/Aids in five southern African countries.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12344); Munro AM, Modikwane E, Mangwane-Bok T, Viljoen J;;; Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference, Pretoria, South Africa; ISSUES: The Catholi Church s response to HIV/AIDS got off to a slow start in southern Africa, influenced by the socio-political realities of the eighties and nineties, by ethical dilemmas, and by an inability on the part of church and community leadership to recognize signs of impending calamity, so blatantly obvious n
Enhancing the acceptance of health facility-based HIV/AIDS diagnosis through NGO support services.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12345); Bassey-Duke N, Etim E;;; TACO, Calabar, Nigeria; ISSUES: In many African countries diagnosis of HIV infection and AIDS occurs in health care settings where providers are either too busy or untrained to disclose test results, give proper counseling and care, and promote confidentiality. Because of this many patients are either not told of their HIV diagnosis or if cou
Building structured care and support to prevent counsellor burnout.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12346); Benno AT, Paranthaman N, Nanmozhi VR, Magdalene J;;; Institution(siaap), Chennai, India; ISSUE: Structured supervision for counselling is new in India ; owing to workload and emotional drain, counsellors get burnt out. Providing ongoing support and establishing a cadre of trained supervisors is essential for quality and sustainability of VCTCs. DESCRIPTION: Â· Affiliation with international counselling t
Implantation of the consultation of nursing in the clinic of reference in HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12347); Lana FC, Freitas MI, Tavares MC, Abjaud MA, Rodrigues FG, Mendonca LA;;; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil; ISSUES: One is about the story of experience of implantation of the consultation of nursing in a clinic of reference for attention to the carriers of HIV/Aids of the city of Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil . The nurses evaluate about their work, mainly with the function shunting line, took them it the accomplishment of an a
Lessons learned in a Public Hospital STD Outpatients Unit in Porto Alegre, Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12348); Minuzzi L, Vidal J, Silva JV, Germany C, Silva M, Ritter MC, Vissoky J, Zanatto A;;; Hospital Materno-Infantil Presidente Vargas, Porto Alegre, Brazil; ISSUES: The Hospital Materno Infantil Presidente Vargas outpatient unit has a comprehensive approach in the management of patients with STD, as recommended by the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The care starts at the waiting room where occupational therapists provide group counseling and education. After being seen by a
Community care and support for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC): the example of CEPROFET.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12349); Sawadogo R, Some PA, Renterghem HL;;; CEPROFET, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; ISSUES: Due to increased poverty, crumbling of family ties, loss of social values and occurrence of AIDS, care & support for orphans, widows or vulnerable children is synonymous with bringing additional problems to the community. To address this situation CEPROFET implements with the support of an HIV/AIDS communit
Rwandan hiv standard of care: a guide for expansion of medical care for hiv.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12350); Goosby E, Rwabuhihi E, Karita E, Kagame A, Binagwaho A, von Zinkernagel D, Bouey P, Christen P;;; Pangaea Global AIDS Foundation, San Francisco, California, United States; ISSUE: The Government of Rwanda has defined HIV as a priority issue. To guide rational expansion and quality of services, the MOH has embarked on a country-wide process that defines a standard of care (SOC) for STDs, OI s and introduction of antiretroviral therapy for HIV. DESCRIPTION: The MOH created a national HIV St
Care and support service delivery using the infrastructure of community development organisations- experiences from a national level community based care and support programme.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12351); Shinde KL, Rao A, Kurup A;;; India HIV/AIDS Alliance, New Delhi,, India; ISSUE: With an estimated 4 million people living with HIV infection and already loaded health system, lack of access to counselling services and emotional support, compounded by an attitude of stigma, there is an urgent need in India to create simple, non-complicated and sustainable models of delivering services cateri
Ethical and political praxis of the social service of The Rio de Janeiro State University Hospital in coping with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12352); Couto MH;;; University of State of Rio de Janeiro / Hospital University Pedro Ernesto, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; ISSUES: The social service offers counselling and social support to people living with HIV/AIDS, thus creating the possibility of reflections out being HIV positive. By offering this service it becomes possible to stimulate the participation of the patients in their own treatment and help them fight against their passi
Professional youth exchange on HIV/AIDS care &support.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12353); Naqati BA;;; Society for Promotion of Youth &Masses, New Delhi, India; ISSUES: 1. How in the cross cultural conditions young professionals can work on HIV/AIDS? 2. How to transfer skills and experience in a short span of time to local AIDS service organisations and Community Based Organisations? 3. How to Transfer knowledge, skills and different models from the developed countries to the
The Power of Women.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12354); Altaf PS;;; Network of Maharashtra by People Living with HIV/AIDS (NMP+), Mumbai, India; ISSUE: Peer support to strengthen women & child forum. DESCRIPTION: I am the Vice President of Network of Maharashtra by PeopleLiving With HIV/AIDS (NMP+) and the director of women & child forum. Working at the grass root level as a peer counselor to strengthen our forum activity. Being the forum of, for and ru
Improving people living with HIV/AIDS life's, through quality of Life Booklet.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12355); Gomez IG, Diaz MD;;; Por la Vida Organization, Santiago, Chile; ISSUES: self care for people living with HIV/AIDS (PWAs), nutrition, gender and vulnerability, treatment, and care plus (orientation of care sites), self help groups and their roll, human rights, learning how to live with HIV/AIDS, Sexually transmitted disease (STD) and reinfection, prevention. DESCRIPTION: through the
Peer's support to HIV people in health crisis.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12356); Palacios TF, Munoz SF, Lazo M;;; Forjadores por la Vida - VIVO POSITIVO, Rengo, Chile; ISSUES: We work in a healthcare project helping people in health crisis. We live in Rengo, a small city, which does not have a specialized healthcare service in HIV. So, most of people affected by HIV have to travel to Santiago, the capital of Chile , to be taken in care. DESCRIPTION: We help people in health crisis to
Emotional stress-reduction workshop for people with HIV/AIDS (pwa).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12357); Oropeza IJ;;; Asociacion Luchemos por la Vida (ALVI), Valencia, Venezuela; ISSUES: The PWA are subject directly or indirectly to suffer from high levels of emotional stress due to their inherent condition, psychosocial factors, based on false beliefs or misconceptions, such as inadequately coping with the incertitude of becoming infected with related diseases, physical deterioration, fear of
Supporting newly HIV diagnosed gay men: health promotion lessons from the 'Genesis' workshops.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12358); Kane WM, Wallace D, Riches M, Turner V;;; AIDS Council of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; ISSUES: Diagnosis with HIV infection continues to present a range of psycho-social difficulties despite the more optimistic climate engendered by the introduction of combination anti-retroviral therapy. These include guilt and anger at the self, a need to express and understand anxieties, a need for a range of informat
Kuala Lumpur AIDS support services (KLASS) society cell support groups for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12359); Khoo S;;; Kuala Lumpur AIDS Support Services Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; ISSUES: With the increasing number of HIV-infected individuals in Malaysia , the need for community-based support services is increasingly being felt. Kuala Lumpur has a large and heterogeneous cohort of HIV-infected persons. Support services, thus has to be tailored to meet the different needs of these communities. KL
Self support stays for people living with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12360); Ruiz RT;;; Aides, Marseille, France; ISSUE: It s particulary important, for people living with aids, to take care of themselves. But many people don t: they have no social support, no social life, no desire of nursing. This situation can be increased by health or psychological problems. DESCRIPTION: The principal objective is to help participants to regai
Personal experience in the formation of Self-supporting group of persons living with HIV in Panama.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12361); Lagrotta DL;;; PROBIDSIDA, PANAMA, Panama; ISSUE: In 1995 begins the self-supporting group as a group of persons with similar needs, histories and lesson to share. Our principal goal is the empowerment of persons living with HIV and made them consciences of the need it to participate in the prevention and treatment acquirement and to live with dignity and self-
Interdisciplinarity creates unity of purpose in health care teams serving disadvantaged populations.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12362); Fuselier LF, NorrisPA J, Brock LC, McJimsey B, Norman C, RelucioMD K, Steadman M, StraussPA L, IsraelskiMD D;;; Stanford AIDS Clinical Trials Unit, Stanford, CA, United States; ISSUES: During an annual retreat our team of HIV care providers wanted cross cultural dialogue on a regular basis. Our hope was to grow in understanding and respect for the diversity of expertise, ethnicity, race, gender, socioeconomic and lifestyle differences that each team member brings to the Willow Clinic. DESCRIP
The importance of empowering plwha and encouraging them to play an active role within their community.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12363); Gray G;;; APN+, Bangkok, Thailand; Just how effective and practical is the GIPA principle? Without a solid and participatory commitment from all players the vast majority of PLWHA will never have the opportunity to become sufficiently empowered to play a positive role within their community. Despite huge amount of funding going into various education pr
Support groups for HIV-infected people in Latvia and their role in the process of coping with HIV infection.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12364); Sauka M;;; Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia; BACKGROUND: Retrospective exploration of HIV-positive persons experience with social support groups of HIV infected people. METHOD: A qualitative study using the grounded theory approach, purposeful sampling method and semi-structured in-depth interviews. 13 HIV-positive individuals over 18 years diagnosticed HIV-posit
Framework of dialogue, experience exchanging and mutual counselling for persons living with HIV /AIDS in offices : case of Burundi National Bank.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12365); Barahwahura D;;; GIPA Project, Bujumbura, Burundi; ISSUES: The Burundi National Bank (BRB) is among institutions highly affected by HIV/AIDS due to the lack of a clear policy of prevention and support of employees who are affected by such disease. No program of information, sensitisation and communication existed and financial means allocated to health care by the Bank
People living with HIV organized self-help group for supporting PLWH on Ukraine.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12366); Panfilova ON;;; NGO, Kyiv, Ukraine; ISSUE: I am the facilitator of the group New life and a member of coordination council of All-Ukrainian Network of People Living with HIV (PLWH). Members of our group are also in this organization. DESCRIPTION: Group of mutual aid New life for people living with HIV/AIDS and people refused the drug use started its acti
My research visit: a personal account of the Women's Interagency HIV Study.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12367); Santiago-Castillo ME, Kim AH, Cohen M, Shansky A, Godwin C;;; The Core Center/Cook County Hospital, Chicago, United States; Option 2 (track F) ISSUES: A research visit in the Women s Interagency HIV Study (WIHS), the largest US multi-site longitudinal study of HIV disease in women, can be an intense experience for participants. The visit can impact a participant in ways that are not always immediately apparent. DESCRIPTION: This abstract is
Autopsies and the Women's Interagency HIV Study: a participant-driven priority.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12368); Carter J, Santiago-Castillo ME, Sanchez-Jenkins E, Kelsey K, Haggerty D, Waleed A;;; State University of New York Health Science Center, Brooklyn, United States; Option 2 (track F) ISSUES: The National Community Advisory Board (NCAB) of the Women s Interagency HIV Study (WIHS), the largest US multi-site longitudinal study of women s HIV disease, raised the issue of providing support and information for participants about autopsies. The NCAB felt that the issue of participants p
Initiation of activities for self-supporting of women living AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12369); Barema I;;; swaabdi@usan-bu.net, Bujumbura, Burundi; BACKGROUND: - to train women living with AIDS to undertake the activities which help them to improve their social and economical conditions. - to strengthen the sprit of work group to people assisted by SWAA-BURUNDI and the struggling committee against AIDS so that they can discover the necessity of a work group and a
Sex, drugs and rockin' roll: supporting hiv and hcv+ youth.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12370); Fremont RM;;; YouthCO AIDS Society, Vancouver, Canada; Workshop Outline -Introduction Check-in -How to set up a Support Program for youth that works! -Peer Model/Support -Activities & Retreats -Resources -Partnership/Networking -Drug situation in Vancouver -Youth Issues (financial, employment, health, negotiating safer sex...) -Harm reduction techniques -Sharing circle
The resignificance of a love relationship in present day times of HIV and AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12371); Abadi A, Messina OG;;; Inter-Aid, Buenos Aires, Argentina; ISSUES: Expectations of a better quality of life and the chronic condition of HIV+ patients using HAART, an increase in self-esteem, and a decrease in secondary effects from drugs; modified the initial necessity of participation in Support Groups for HIV+ patients to share their fears and doubts concerning the disease
The consulting and support for people living with HIV/AIDS in Kyiv, Ukraine.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12372); Lukyanova NL, Pidlisna NB, Gurevych SA;;; NGO, Kyiv, Ukraine; ISSUES: The first Day Center for people living with HIV/AIDS was opened in Kyiv in 2001. The psychological and social help is provided as by professional psychologist and social workers as by their peers also. DESCRIPTION: This program operates in 3 areas: - Work with self-help groups; - Providing consultations to peop
Methodology for comprehensive model of behavior change.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12373); Shrestha B;;; Women Acting Together for Change (WATCH), Kathmandu, Nepal; Although, there is no specific and clear legal provision, sex work is taken as illegal and social crime. However most of the women and men from the different parts of the country are involved in sex work mostly to solve hand to mouth problems. Due to lack of specific and clear legal provision, rules and regulations sex
AIDS awareness and prevention program for general public (Both male and female).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12374); Shah AA, Saleh F;;; Legal and Medical Aid Trust, Abbottabad, Pakistan; (I)To know about the existing knowledge about HIV/AIDS attitudes, beliefs, religious taboos and practices. (II)To provide AIDS/HIV, STD information to general public of Hazara Division in general and District Abbottabad (NWFP) in particular through telephone hot lines and through counselling peer centre. (III) To provi
Child and family counselling.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12375); Nanteza NC, Sharpe U, Nabbosa G, Ssenyonga A;;; Kitovu Mobile AIDS Home Care, Orphans and Education Programme, Masaka, Uganda; ISSUE: In this era of AIDS many orphaned children are traumatised due to the psychosocial effects of the pandamic. Children especially those living on their own, usually suffer from trauma, grief and depression. Many programme attend to the child s psychological needs. Helping orphaned children to cope positively deman
Ergo Therapeutic approach of the people living with HIV in the association (AEV) Benin.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12376); Akoffodsi FC, Corea M, Abatti L, Akanni R, d'Oliveira D, Kounou F;;; AEV, Cotonou, Benin; ISSUE: Professional reintegration adapted to the health state in order to regain hope in future. Struggle for professional rights of people living with HIV. Creation of income generating activities and finding of market to sell products. DESCRIPTION: Identify with the women living with HIV an activity she can do accord
Psychosocial Support.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12377); Melo FX;;; Delhi Network for Positive People, New Delhi, India; ISSUES: Emotional, psychological and social issues. DESCRIPTION: We have tried several times to start a support group for PLHAs in Delhi but have been unsucessful each time. The main reason for this is a lack of leadership and facilitation skills in PLHAs, and also health issues often prevent some PLHAs from taking on
Vuurvlinder center: a care model.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12378); Griffin R;;; Vuurvlinder Foundation, Heerewaarden, The Netherlands; ISSUES: The Vuurvlinder Foundation & Center, for consious living and dying, is a model of service offering a highly specialized program of physical, psychosocial and spiritual care uniquely located in the Center. Integrating various aspects of wellness constituting quality of life. Complementary to conventional hea
HIV Hotline for PWA/H and the Commitment by NGO.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12379); Gotoh M, Hiramatsu S, Imai B, Takahashi R, Stronell C, Kinoshita Y, Shinsho F;;; Japan HIV Center, Tokyo, Japan; BACKGROUND: The hotline service by Japan HIV Center (NGO) Tokyo Branch is provided from 9:00 am to 21:00 on every weekday. Within all the 12,679 calls in 2001, there were 253 calls from PHA/H or their family members. METHODS: To identify emotional, social and economical problem of PWA/H and to improve educational plan
Positive test results.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12380); Rupa SL;;; Apsop, Clearwater, United States; ISSUES: People with HIV need psychological and social support counselling to help them cope with the adverse circumstances like shock of learning about the illness,the burden it places on members of family,the social stigma and in some cases the loss of the member of the family to the illness. Psycosocial support gives
Using reflecting teams with families affected by HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12381); Diaz IF, Can G, Gonzalez O, Morales HT, Reyes A;;; Fundacion Mexicana Para la Lucha Contra el Sida,A.C., Mexico D.F, Mexico; ISSUE: The reflecting team has been useful as a way to generate new ideas and expand therapeutic possibilities for both the family afffected by AIDS and therapists. It offers an opportunity to connect and collaborate in ways that remove hierarchical barriers and open the communication for co-constructing new meanings a
The influence of interventions to prevent HIV MTCT on the Social Support received by mothers seeking MCH services at a Kenyan Hospital.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12382); Kalibala S, Nduati R, Rutenberg N, Ngacha D, Muita J, Mwai C, Muthami L, Geibel S, Gotink M, Oyieke J;;; Population Council, Nairobi, Kenya; BACKGROUND: This paper aims to explore whether women participating in programs to prevent mother to child transmission (PMCT) of HIV have better social support than those who do not participate. METHODOLOGY: At Homa Bay district hospital in Kenya women were recruited at the antenatal clinic and provided with pre-test c
HIV/AIDS: An effective psychotherapy.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12383); Dobry RD;;; Divorced, Capital Federal, Argentina; ISSUES: There is a connection between depression and a decrease of the defensive capacity in the inmune system of people living with HIV/AIDS. The early diagnosis of depression and the medical psychotherapeutic approach have a favorable influence during the course of the illness. DESCRIPTION: The self-assistance techni
Saber Viver, a Brazilian magazine which aims to help people living with HIV/Aids by providing information that could effectively improve the quality of their lives.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12384); Costa Carvalho Chalub SR, Pinto AG;;; Saber Viver magazine, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil; ISSUES: Despite the free distribution of antiretroviral drugs in Brazil , the lack of information about the illness and its treatment, the collateral effects of the drugs and the prejudice make positive people avoid treatment and keep apart from others. DESCRIPTION: Saber Viver is a magazine that gives information abou
Group of information and counseling referred to recent HIV/AIDS diagnostic. The group is engaged to the development of service's informations and counseling for the HIV/AIDS patients recent diagnosed.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12385); Calaza R, Santos E;;; Santos DST/AIDS Program, Santos, Brazil; ISSUES: Our program consists in 7 independents modules . The modules are the following:1.Presentation of the Service ;General Informations of HIV/AIDS; Approaching of a better quality of life. 2.Supporting patientsto a better compliance.3.Bucal Health.4.Harm Reduction.5.Emotional Aspects. 6.Sexuality. 7. Work/ Human Ri
Contribution of persons living with HIV in the activities of counselling in the MIFI Heath District (West-Cameroon).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12386); Kopguep JK;;; Colibri, Bafoussam, Cameroon; ISSUE: Up to 1999,counselling was done by health personnel had inadequate time and sometimes education in counselling. This lacuna must have contributed to limiting number of voluntary testing. Also, our Association(COLIBRI) has been committed in counselling in health units. DESCRIPTION: -sensitisation of health educat
Self support workshops for people living with HIV/AIDS (PWAs).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12387); Leiva AL, Pena MP, Necochea MN, Briceno CB;;; Unidos por la Vida Organization, Santiago, Chile; ISSUES: orientation to people just notified about their HIV status and direct family if wanted, with emotional support, information related to HIV and self care, promotion of self awareness, empowerment and information about disease related to HIV and Sexually transmitted disease. DESCRIPTION: this activity is run thro
Model for psychosocial support for HIV infected pregnant women/mothers and their families.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12388); Origo D, Serima E, Hoff E;;; ZAPSO, Harare, Zimbabwe; ISSUES: Ongoing MTCT programs have exposed the need for further support beyond assistance to have a healthy baby for women who test HIV positive. Women need support to address difficult issues such as stigma, disclosure, involvement of partners in sharing reponsibilities, child care, lack of resources, home care, plann
Impacts of HIV/AIDS on linkages between children/youth and older persons in the community in Northern Thailand.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12389); Duongsaa U, Duangsa D, Wanarat S, Rojanawaranon M;;; Dr., Chiangmai, Thailand; ISSUE: A research supported by UNICEF and Help Age International to study the linkages between children/youth and older persons in the community in northern Thailand also found that HIV/AIDS had severe impacts on linkages between children/youth and older persons in the community. Descriptions In families affected by HI
Issues: Psychosocial support required for Women in Prostitution (WIP).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12390); Chikhalkar SS;;; ASHA Project, Mumbai, India; DESCRIPTION :- The AIDS STD & Health Action (ASHA) is a Project of Mumbai Muncipal Corporation functioning since 1995 with different Target Groups in Red Light Area of Mumbai city. The Project has identified WIP as Psycho-Socially vulnerable groups with facing multiple problems. The Project provided to ease their p
How PLHAs rate importance of NGO care and support services.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12391); Praneeta V, Daly C, Prasad R, Solomon S, Brown L, Castle C, Sripriya P;;; YRG CARE, CHENNAI, India; BACKGROUND: NGO care and support programs provide services to PLHA, often without knowing which services are viewed as most essential by their clientele. This study identifies the perceived needs and priorities of PLHA clients of YRG CARE, a Chennai-based NGO that provides an integrated continuum of prevention, care, a
Psychological support to HIV-infected pre-teens and teenagers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12392); Aka Dago-Akribi LH, Dossou R;;; Department of Psychology, Universite de Cocody, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; ISSUES: Of the HIV-infected children, ninety percent live in Africa where care lacks the most. Since October 2000, a project aimed at reducing this lack has been initiated in Cote d Ivoire that currently benefits to one hundred-fifty children ; twenty of them are between 12 and 15 years old. These pre-adolescents and t
The potential of community based organizations in HIV/AIDS prevention and social support activities in Ethiopia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12393); Gebre Selassie Beyene G, Lulseged K, Hassen F, Nadew E, Damtei A, Birhanu A, Damtew Y, Asnake M;;; Principal investigator, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; ISSUES: Deep rooted nature of CBOs (community based organizations) and the culture of CBOs in addressing social crisis seems to make them appropriate in dealing the issue of HIV/AIDS. Acceptability with in their community and the potential they have in community mobilization gives them a comparative advantage. However
Meeting psychosocial needs of orphans and vulnerable children.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12394); Kalala TJ, Yamba B, Simasiku M;;; Care International, Lusaka, Zambia; ISSUE: When psychosocial needs of children are not meet, all the material provision have little impact on the welfare of the OVC. Without the psychosocial needs being met, the OVC cannot eat, learn and relate well. DESCRIPTION: Provision of Psychosocial support to OVC is a key focus area for SCOPE Project. Most program
Psycho-Legal Counseling - two services join forces.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12395); Tebet NN, Monteiro AC, Rios PD, Farias RF, Mitidieri JS;;; Grupo Pela VIDDA/Niteroi, Niteroi RJ, Brazil; ISSUE: The Grupo Pela VIDDA/Niteroi Legal Advice Service offers legal counselling to an average of 300 people a year. However, it soon became clear that most of these people did not actually need a lawyer, but essential information and guidance, such as access to treatment, general assistance and explanations about the
A multifaceted model of care for marginalized HIV clients.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12396); Littlejohn D;;; Vancouver Native Health Positive Outlook Program, Vancouver, Canada; ISSUES: HIV infection rates among Aboriginal people in Vancouver accelerated dramatically in the mid-1990s. Hepatitis B and C, TB and numerous other physical and mental illnesses exacerbated the crisis. Persistent poverty and marginalization, immense barriers to health care and widespread access to addictive substances
Anger, mood and therapy adherence in HIV infected patients.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12397); Leombruni P, Orofino G, Piero A, Novelli A, Lavagnino L, Carosella S, Fassino S;;; Dept Neurosciences, Univ. of Turin, Turin, Italy; BACKGROUND: Coping with HIV infection is a complex phenomenon involving multiple and interacting variables. Research has shown that many psychosocial and psychopathological factors can be associated with adjustment to this stressful condition. However the data are still inadequate, particularly for the correlation amon
Psycho-SOCIAL intervention of families and children afted by HIV and AIDS virus in the Valencia community.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12398); Nebot SS;;; Comite Ciudadano Antisida de la Comunidad Valenciana, Valencia, Spain; ISSUES: The social and psychological reprecusions, of HIV in families with young children is great. Pilot studies in 1997, was done, based on the necessities and psycho-social assistance of HIV children and families affected by the disease ( financed by the DGV of the Commission of the European Community). We have lear
Developing psychosocial support groups for people living with HIV in an urban African setting.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12399); Schorn MC, Eland E, Khunou N, McIntyre J, Gray G;;; Perinatal HIV Research Unit, Johannesburg, South Africa; ISSUES: HIV-1 infected pregnant women are usually the first members of the family unit to access voluntary counseling and testing(VCT) and become the index cases for HIV-1 in the family. Therefore they often bear the blame for infecting the family. Post test support is an essential component in the care of HIV affected
From rags to retroviral treatment.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12400); Montpas L, Rousseau MH;;; Uhress Chum St-Luc, Montreal, Canada; ISSUES: The Clinique ambulatoire toxicomanie-immuno-deficience de l UHRESS du CHUM St-LUC was born from a two-year pilot-project in which it supervised antiretroviral treatment to marginalized injection drug users. We wish to present an expose of the services and explain the psychosocial approaches developed. Descritpt
Psychological care of patients by Japanese doctors at AIDS related departments in Kinki District, Japan.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12401); Urao M;;; Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan; ISSUES: Generally speaking, doctors specializing in HIV/AIDS are much better qualified to deal with the psychological problems of patients and are used to working in cooperation with other co-medicals such as counselors and the MSW, compared with doctors who do not handle AIDS patients. In Japan however, even th
Voluntary counseling and testing in kinshasa, th experience of ovec/amo-congo.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12402); Ditekemena J;;; Congo, the Democratic Republic of fhe; ISSUES: VCT is not developped in Democratic Republic of Congo; a country troubled by the war and the poverty. This program aimed to evaluate the impact of VCT on the behaviour. Descriptions: ovec/amo-congo program has followed 915 clients during more of a year. A questionnaire has been used before and after. * in june
HIV, childbirth and deliberate self harm.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12403); Stranix LJ, Wells JA, Maldonado YA, Karemba M, Bassett MT, Shetty AK;;; University of Zimbabwe, Department of Pediatrics, Harare, Zimbabwe; ISSUES: Routine antenatal HIV testing is likely to have significant benefits in terms of reducing perinatal transmission. However, the psychological impact of a positive HIV test during pregnancy must not be ignored. Pregnant women who are also HIV positive may be at higher risk of deliberate self harm (DSH). DESCRIPTI
Therapeutic group at the day-care facility.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12404); Estrada P, Strauss R, Cahn R;;; Hospital Fernandez, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Topic: Psychotherapeutic group with people who go to a day-care hospital in a reference centre in Buenos Aires, to receive their intravenous medication daily for the treatment of CMV , Sarcoma of Kaposi. DESCRIPTION: The group provides psychological and emotional support while people receive their intravenous medicatio
An intervention of occupacional therapy in a pacient painting group aiming to rescue the citizenship.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12405); Vidal CL;;; STD/AIDSCoordination of Sao Paulo City Health Department- Sao Paulo- Brazil, Sao Paulo, Brazil; ISSUES: HIV infected pacients that frequent biweekly classes of painting in screen, in the clinic, since 1998 supervised by a plastic art teacher and a health educator professional. description: It was contracted four meetings inserted between the painting classes with technical support of an occupacional therapist. In
Support groups of HIV+ adolescents and family members, a psychosocial approach in education and crisis management.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12406); Niculescu G, Grosanu S, Nanu M, Sanchez JL, Sanchez JL, de la Mano E;;; Adolescent Association, Bucharest, Romania; The authors are presenting the support group as an integrated approach in the frame of the multidisciplinary psychosocial and medical outpatient intervention for the benefit of HIV+ adolescents and family members. Part of the project VIURE I CONVIURE developed in Bucharest is support group of parents which consists of
Resources in living with HIV.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12407); Kylma J, Kartano K, Hyvonen M;;; University of Kuopio, Kuopio, Finland; Resources and empowerment have become increasingly important in human care. However, no previous studies focusing on resources in living with HIV were found in literature searches. This study is a part of a larger project where resources in living with HIV are explored. The purpose of this study was to describe resourc
Social support and depressive symptomatology in HIV+ an HIV- men who have sex with men.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12408); Villagran-Vazquez VV;;; Facultad de Psicologia, UNAM, Mexico, D.F., Mexico; BACKGROUND. In Mexico HIV+ an HIV- MSM s (men who have sex with men) social support and depressive symptoms have been a little bit studied. Such data can be used to programs support of therapeutic adherence, to prevent new infections, re-infections and counseling. METHODS: To describe relation betwee social support and
Evolution of social and health care for patients with HIV/AIDS in Catalonia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12409); Salva A, Gimenez A, Martinez F, Miro M, Valles E, Llevadot D, Martinez-Alonso JL;;; Programa Vida als Anys. Catsalut., Barcelona, Spain; ISSUES: One of the aims of the Prevention and Assistance Program is to provide global, integrated attention for HIV/AIDS patients. In 1991, because of the need for medium and long term medical care, the Vida als anys program, included patients with HIV among the patients entitled to use socio-health services. Because o
Learning to prevent hiv and std (sexually transmitted diseases) in girls and adolescent women victims of commercial sexual exploitation. Experience in San Jose, Costa Rica.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12410); Fernandez M;;; Fundesida, Costa Rica, Costa Rica; ISSUES: Two modules were established, one about HIV and the other one about STD, both subjects to be developed in two sessions. Each module contained general and specific objectives for each session, methodology, material to be used and an explanation of the activity to be developed. At the end, a glossary of terms was
Therapeutic group with man who have sex with man ( msm): human development and meaning of life.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12411); Alvares NP;;; STD/AIDS Cordination of Sao Paulo city health departament, Sao Paulo, Brazil; ISSUES: To expand the participants consciousness in relation to their own process of personal development and their way of contacting other people end giving meaning to the interpersonal relations, optimizing their choices and capacity of giving meaning to their lives and experiences, raising their level of health and
Are Indonesian children vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12412); Asa S;;; University of Nusa Cendana, Kupang, Indonesia; ISSUES: To avoid losing nations generation, HIV/AIDS infected children, especially the orphans are focused to receive special assistance. This is highlighted in the declaration of the United Nations General Assembly Session on HIV/AIDS (June 2001), Chapter VII, points 65 - 67. To date the threat of death caused by HIV/
Organisation of counselling activities in Bafoussam.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12413); Kouette Epouse Lontouo AC, Ngasseu A, Tita I, Lousjom E;;; Bafoussam, Cameroon; ISSUE: till 1999 there wee no counselling structures in the west province. Yet, almost all of health centres perform HIV tests. Not only this was done customers unaware, but the results remained secret. That is why we have decided to implement counselling structures in Bafoussam. DESCRIPTION: in this regard, we targete
Difficulties faced as a PLHA within the family and as an activist bbbb.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12414); Kumar MV;;; Maharashtra, India; ISSUE: It is difficult for a person to come out as +ve person to himself and to his family members. Most of the time a person may be open to his/her friends who are also PLHAs, but not to the family members due to the fear of stigma and discrimination within the family. After realising my status, I approached other pos
Look and listen to some PVVIHS by the PVVIHS in Benin.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12415); Abatti BL, d'Oliveira D, Akanni R, Nouatin R, Kounou F;;; AEV, Cotonou, Benin; ISSUE: It s a place, a space of welcome (accommodation) or the time and the availability of the object of meeting of the PVVIH is guaranteed .To give an attention to the PVVIH or the groups; especially to let touch it self/themselves globally by the voice, the speech, the look, the appearance. To orient the interlocuto
HIV+ pregnant women: providing comprehensive care.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12416); Paul J, Jacobs J, Lytton J;;; New York Presbyterian Hospital, Center for Special Studies, New York, United States; ISSUES: With a dramatic reduction in prenatal and perinatal transmission of HIV in the U.S. combined with HIV infected individuals living longer, one can see an increase in a new population emerging among women. This new population being pregnant women already aware of their HIV status, receiving HIV medical care and i
This is not the way it was supposed to be: Disrupted narratives of motherhood among HIV-positive women in Australia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12417); McDonald KM;;; Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health &Society, Melbourne, Australia; BACKGROUND: For many women who are diagnosed HIV-positive during their childbearing years it often appears that the option of having a(nother) baby is no longer available. Given that so many HIV-positive women are diagnosed during their 20s and 30s this diagnosis not only disrupts the plot of their lives but disrupts t
10 Experience years of assisted reproduction in HIV-discordant couples in Germany -- new challenges.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12418); Sonnenberg-Schwan U, Weigel MM, Jaeger H;;; KIS-Curatorium for Immunedeficiency, Munich, Germany; BACKGROUND: For many HIV-afflicted couples parenthood is a major issue in planning of life. During the last years, a growing number of programmes has been established to offer reproductive support. Reproductive assistance (ART) and counselling in couples with a male seropositive partner were established in
Positive Women: Voices and Choices project - Zimbabwe.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12419); Maposhere C;;; Voices and Choices Project -Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe; ISSUES: There is no information that women living with HIV and AIDS service organisations can use for advocacy on policy change to improve sexual and reproductive health of HIV positive women. Usually, women living with HIV are not involved in research on issues concerning their lives. DESCRIPTION: HIV psitive women we
AIDS and gastrointestinal diseases. A pre and post antiretroviral therapy comparative study.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12420); Lima DB, Silva EJ;;; State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; BACKGROUND: To determine the profile of opportunistic diseases in AIDS patients pre and post highly active antiretroviral therapy ( HAART ). METHODS: Retrospectively, the diagnostic profile of digestive diseases in two groups of AIDS patients was determined through digestive tract endoscopy with biopsy and histological
Problems and difficulties in conjunction with combination antiretroviral therapy, as experienced by HIV positive Swedes and Africans in Sweden and also Physicians, Nurses and Pharmacy Staff.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12421); Jallow AJ, Kalvemark S, Persson P, Hellgren U, Ericsson O;;; The National Board of Health and Welfare, Stockholm, Sweden; OBJECTIVE: To identify the major problems and difficulties associated with antiretroviral combination therapy as experienced by patients, Physicians, Nurses and Pharmacy staff in Sweden . METHODS: Based on the results from in-depth interviews with 15 representatives from patient organisations, we conducted a problem de
Treatment decision making in the setting of a community health forum.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12422); Rosenes RH;;; AIDS Committee of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; ISSUES: At a time of increasing complexity in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, there is a growing need to find innovative ways to enable PLWAs to make informed treatment decisions. DESCRIPTION: An annual series of Community Health Forums organized by The AIDS Committee of Toronto is designed to teach participants what questi
The possible role of Moringa oleifera in HIV/AIDS supportive treatment.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12423); Burger DJ, Fuglie L, Herzig JW;;; University, Stellenbosch, South Africa; Aims: To present Moringa powder supplementation as an immune stimulant for HIV+ people, particularly those who cannot afford good nutrition and medicines in Africa. Introduction: 70% of all HIV positive people live in sub-Saharan Africa where malnutrition is rife. The collapse of the immune system in an HIV+ individual
Syndromic case management of STD treatment among truckers in India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12424); Kumaresan G;;; Cat, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; ISSUES: To strengthen STD treatment services among truckers along the nationl highways in india. DESCRIPTION: The following activities were undertaken * Identification of doctors along the highways. * shortlisting of the doctors. This is supplemented with inpeth interviews with the shortlisted doctors about the treatme
A useful tool for the clinical management of antirretroviral drug interations.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12425); Tuset M, Miro JM, Codina C, Martin MT, Cacho ED, Clares M, Ribas J;;; Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain; ISSUES: Drug interactions with antirretroviral drugs are common and sometimes difficult to manage. Pharmacokinetic interactions are frequent due to the hepatic enzymes induction or inhibition by some antirretrovirals as well as other drugs and their effect on drug transporters like P-glycoprotein. Non-nucleoside revers
HIV service provider hiv/aids training program model: California statewide treatment education program (cstep).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12426); Wingfield CR, Leahy JL, Dalton PS;;; Asian &Pacific Islander Wellnes Center, San Francisco, United States; The California Statewide Treatment Education Program (CSTEP) and its predecessor theTreatment Education Certification Program (TECP) was designed to provide training on medical and behavioral aspects of HIV disease to non-medical service providers. The goal of this training program is to improve effectiveness in operat
Women-specific HIV treatment information produced by women.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12427); Kremer H, de Clercq K, Halima Y, Gray K;;; EATG, Dusseldorf, Germany; ISSUES: Treatment advocacy for women with HIV through the XX group of the European AIDS Treatment Group (EATG). DESCRIPTION: The XX group was set up as a sub-group of EATG s European Community Advisory Board (ECAB) in January 2000 to provide a focus on HIV treatment issues affecting women. The group s mission is to dev
Impact of awareness of available treatment in HIV/AIDS patients and Physicians.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12428); Pandey VP, Vaidya S, Saple DG;;; Associate Professor-Department of Medicine,Incharge Physician- HIV/AIDS,MGMMCollege and MY Group of Hospitals, Indore, India; ISSUE: AIDS treatment is expensive in India but gradually being brought to approachable levels by production of drugs within the country. Large number of patients are not aware of availability and affordability of these drugs. Many Physicians treating them are also not aware of effectiveness of these drugs.
Integral support for people living with HIV from La Pintana.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12429); Cifuentes MC, Ramos XR;;; Re-Vivir Organization, Santiago, Chile; ISSUES: psychosocial support for people living with HIV (PWA s) from La Pintana, Technical support for PWA s organization in La Pintana, activities of sensitization aimed to La Pintana community. DESCRIPTION: La Pinatana is the poorest and more marginalized commune within Santiago. The Town Council of La Pintana perfor
Public job program impact on employment and housing prospects for HIV+ clients.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12430); Wait HA, Bibb SL;;; HIV Positive Action Coalition, Chicago, IL, United States; ISSUES: It is widely reported that homeless persons are at risk of contracting HIV and HIV+ persons are at high risk of homelessness. 36% of people with AIDS have been homeless since learning that they had HIV or AIDS (Robbins et al 96).1 Employment prospects present obstacles beyond the fear of disclosure or discrimin
HIV and Employment - support for People with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12431); Krone M;;; zukunft positiv, Berlin, Germany; DESCRIPTION: HIV and AIDS changed in the last years because of improved antretroviral therapies. Due to longer survival periods a self determined, solely responsible creation of perspectives and plans moves again into the focal point for many of those who are affected. In this connection work and occupation play again
Back to work: a new way for a new life.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12432); Pascucci R, Bonazzi L, Borrazzo A, Finocchio GC, Colombo E, Mattei D, Mollero L, Olivari A, Piano F, Trentin G;;; Associazione Gigi Ghirotti - Genova, Genoa, Italy; ISSUES: Helping people living with HIV/AIDS to have a job and giving them the opportunity to have control of their own lives is a challenge for us. We have organised a training course which has been financed by bank grants (Fondazione CARIGE of Genoa) and Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri . We think that the opport
Skills based training and employment opportunities.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12433); Johnson D, Baillie M, Moore A;;; Waverley Care Trust, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; ISSUES: The development of HAART has extended longevity for most people living with HIV/AIDS. Some people are now considering employment opportunities having not worked for several years. For many a significant skills gap has emerged as a result of being out of the labour market for the past 5 to 10 years. DESCRIPTION:
Young people in partnership with adults to fight HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12434); Tendo BF, Basirika SR, Samali M, Kiguli AR;;; Youth AIDS Program, Kampala, Uganda; ISSUES: Involving the youth in AIDS programs that target young people helps to benefit from these programs. Bulondo adults at first were the sole designers of AIDS programs. The youth always avoided these programs. The adults then accused the youth of being unappreciative and uncor-operative. DESCRIPTION: The writer is
Community support to HIV infected children and AIDS orphans. Experience of the non governmental organization CHIGATA, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12435); Dossou R;;; CHIGATA, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; ISSUES: HIV infected and affected children live in families which are often isolated and with a low economic status. Children and families need support to improve the day to day life of the children. DESCRIPTION: CHIGATA means as long there is life there is hope in a local language. It is a Non Gouvernemental Organisat
NAF activities (a coordinated group for activities with HIV+ adolescents and families in Spain).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12436); Sampol A, Garriga P, Collado S, Ochoa MJ, Sevilla S, Curell N, Fortuny C;;; ALAS, Mallorca, Spain; OBJECTIVES: To present the activities carried out by a group of professionals and volunteers (NAF) in support of HIV-infected adolescents and their families. DESCRIPTION: the group began its activities in 1999 and holds four meetings /year where the protocols for activities are discussed. Selection of the adolescents w
Gender issues affecting care for orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs) by elderly grandparents in Kenya.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12437); Odhiambo J, Ochieng S;;; The POLICY Project Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya; Gender issues affecting care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs) by elderly grandparents in Kenya ISSUES: Gender stereotypes hamper care for OVCs, while frustrating HIV prevention efforts. The burden of caring for OVCs is often shifted to retired elderly grandparents, worn out by advanced age and economic depriv
Psychosocial, school, food, and medical support of AIDS orphans and vulnerable children by REV+ group.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12438); Monne MD;;; REV+, BObo dioulasso, Burkina Faso; In Africa,the work of traditinal solidarity which was a source of reply to the need of orphans tend to disappear because of economical crise, the increase of HIVAIDS and AIDS orphans(15000 orphans in 1997 in Burkina Faso ).Rev+ communautary group wich takes care of persons living with HIV decided since November 2000 to
Intergrated community AIDS childcare and community mobilization.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12439); Ottenweller M;;; HOPE worldwide, Gauteng, South Africa; ISSUES:- Community childcare requires extensive community mobilization. How should these support services and mobilization efforts be integrated without breach of confidentiality, neglect of children and increased stigmatization? DESCRIPTION:- The Siyawela Program of HOPE worldwide in Soweto has done extensive communit
Strengthening community partnerships for the empwement of orphans and other vulnerable children - Zambia Experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12440); Yamba B, Simasiku M, Kalala T, Lufungulo M, Munkonze F, Greenaway K;;; Project, Lusaka, Zambia; ISSUES: A simultaneous capacity building program for district and community responses provides a holistic, cost effective and sustainable approach to caring and supporting Orphans and Vulnerable Children affected by HIV/AIDS. Project: Strengthening Community Partnerships for the Empowerment of Orphans & other Vulne
Momo - a multidisciplinary approach for helping families with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12441); Gallo AD, Gutzwiller N, Rudin C;;; University Clinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Basel, Switzerland; ISSUES: Most children who have HIV-positive parents are profoundly affected by the somatic, social and psychological consequences of the condition, irrespective of their own HIV status. Many of these families have additional problems (eg. single parent, drug abuse, language, cultural integration) and need long-term mul
Model of primary and secondary levels of STD in young men and women of Mexico's City.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12442); Porras MK;;; Fundacion Mexicana para la lucha contra el sida,a.c., Mexico D.F, Mexico; ISSUE: The health model is based in gender perspective and is oriented to primary and secondary prevention levels of STD in young men and wowen. DESCRIPTION: This model considers gender differences as a result of social construction and has been developped in a year. Primary prevention level includes communitary and ac
AIDS orphans: A model of intervention through community and family based participation.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12443); Ogara EA, Kocholla LA, Torres V;;; Repro-Health organization, Nairobi, Kenya; ISSUES: HIV and AIDS are major concern all over Kenya . According to National Aids Control Council AIDS is responsible for the deaths of 1.5 million Kenyans since early 1980s. Over 1 million children have been orphaned by AIDS. Approximately 700 Kenyans die everyday as a result of the AIDS scourage. The HIV/AIDS pandem
Evaluation on management of financial support for AIDS orphans.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12444); Rammasoota T, Chantcharas P, Kuptapa K, Keawdoknoi C;;; Raj Pracha Samasai Foundation under patronage, Nonthaburi, Thailand; BACKGROUND: Raj Pracha Samasai Foundation of H.M.The King launched the financial project to support 999 AIDS orphans on education in 24 provinces of Thailand . The project is to assess the mentioned project together with the view related management of system. METHODS: The evaluation chosen the descriptive and systemati
A hand up: Complementing youth enterprise with government HIV/AIDS policy changes in sub-Saharan Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12445); Maina RW;;; Youth Against AIDS, London, United Kingdom; ISSUES: In many of the worst-affected areas of sub-Saharan Africa young Africans are taking positive steps to deal with the devastating circumstances under which they find themselves. They are not just sitting around and waiting for their untimely deaths. But more support from other sectors of society like governments,
Circles of support- involving schools to support orphans and other vulnerable children in Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12446); Kinghorn AW, Coombe C, Mckay E, Rugeiyamu JK, Schierhout G, Johnson S;;; Abt Associates South Africa Inc., Johannesburg, South Africa; ISSUES: The huge number of AIDS orphans in sub-Saharan Africa threatens education outcomes and children s well-being. Daily contact with children means schools are uniquely placed to play three broad roles in support of (OVC): early identification of OVC; giving or mobilising support; and monitoring of OVC well-being .
The hiv positive child grows: awareness, social skills, planning skills.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12447); Barberi E, Liuni P;;; Associazione Arche, Rome, Italy; ISSUES: The growth of HIV positive children set the need of cares to the new emerging problems. The project is focused on: psychosocial, behaviour, assistance and prevention of the child and his/her family. DESCRIPTION: The project describes ways to take care of: To build an environment where the teenager can express n
Workshop of sexuality for adolescents in situation of risk and selfrisk (sexual abuse and exploration).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12448); Andreazzi RC;;; Institution Camara, Sao Vicente, Brazil; Subject: This paper is developed in the Camara Projetc, Centro de Pesquisa e Apoio a Infancia e Adolescencia, that is a Non-Governmental Organization located in the city of Sao Vicente, Sao Paulo, Brazil . We prioritized the adolescents with serious psychosocial problems. We consider the adolescent in risk situation wh
Towards another form of care and support for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC): psychosocial support at community level.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12449); Some PA, Renterghem HL;;; Initiative Privee et Communautaire de lutte contre le VIH/SIDA (IPC), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Introduction: The context of extreme poverty in which communities in Burkina Faso live brings them to identify a child s primary needs as a priority in OVC care and support. Orphans and children affected by HIV/AIDS have other specific needs, which can only be met with a psychosocial support network in place. DESCRIPTI
Harm and risk reduction strategies.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12450); Kibuuka JF;;; Kampala, Uganda; ISSUES: Married couples who are the pillars of the nations are still dying in big numbers despite the tireless efforts done world wide to warn about HIV/AIDS infection. The greater death toll and high rate of infection has been registered in homes particularly of the working couples, when both spouses are working. This
STD/AIDS prevention and the enchanted prince fantasy: exploratory study with sex commercial workers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12451); Gallinari N;;; pedro gallinari, maria dirce m. gallinari, SAO PAULO, Brazil; ISSUES: STD/AIDS prention with sex comercial worker. DESCRIPTION: The present work emerged in the prevention sector of the Referral Center on STD/AIDS in Vila Prudente in Municipal Secretary on Sao Paulo where we have been working along with sex professional women. Carried out a comparative exploratory study, to invest
f48 activities/programs addressing support for women.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12452); Parameswaran S;;; ccdtrust, mumbai, India; issues: A program in India must address the fact that women in the country are virtually powerless in their relationships with men. Consequently women in prostitution and women in marital relationships are largely blamed for the transmission of HIV. A vital strategy is to empower the community for physical, psychosocia
Empowerment and safer place of the spouses and widows of PLWHAs.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12453); Rajkumar T;;; IWCDC, Imphal, India; ISSUES: The spouses/widows of PLWHA are leading a life of living death. Strong stigmatization, discrimination, prejudice, fear and lack of support from their families have led them psychologically insecure. The multiple jeopardy of HIV/AIDS, poverty and dilemma of a helpless mother are the most heart felling issues of
Proactive activites that assist in the de-stigmatization of women with HIV in a diverse cultural setting.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12454); Miller RA;;; International AIDS Empowerment, El Paso Texas, United States; BACKGROUND: 97% of our peer-facilitated women s group is composed of women of color. Within the group,there are representatives of african,hispanic and native american, as well as caucasian communities. METHODS:issues of disclosure,resources,treatments,adherence,transmission,lipodystrophy and other side effects,family
The GAUI initiative: A small-business created by the Colombian Network of Women living with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12455); Cossio M, Gutierrez S, Rincon R, Vela C, Bernal RG;;; Proyecto Giraso, Bogota, Colombia; BACKGROUND: The Colombian Network of Women living with HIV/AIDS - also named the Sunflower Project - was created in 1998 by representative women from seven cities. Since then the network has offered help and support to HIV infected women in aspects related to empowerment, self-care, access and adherence to antiretrovir
Program of integral intervention designed and managed by and for HIV possitive women.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12456); Fuster MJ;;; Avacos, Valencia, Spain; ISSUES: To women s intrinsic biological vulnerability, which determines a higher probability of contracting the HIV than men, social, cultural, economical and political inequalities, which increase this vulnerability have to be added and commit the impact of women with the HIV. Co-dependence, vulnerability and taking o
Spatial decision support for an adaptive management response to the uncertainties of HIV/AIDS impact.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12457); Badcock-Walters P, Clark MJ;;; HEARD, University of Natal, Durban, South Africa; ISSUES: Temporal modelling has been widely applied to the risk and prevalence of HIV/AIDS, thus creating a basis for estimating future impact on individual social sectors or on the overall economy or demography. This provides valuable guidance for managers responding to the impact of HIV/AIDS, but raises three issues -
An innovative approach to combating HIV/AIDS in Ghana's education sector.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12458); Yanulis JD, Adu-Aryee S, Recupero CB;;; World Education/Ghana, Accra, Ghana; ISSUES: The critical impact of HIV/AIDS on education, in terms of both educational supply and demand, is becoming increasingly apparent in Ghana , where the Ministry of Education (MoE) and civil society are jointly working to safeguard the education sector. DESCRIPTION: World Education/Ghana s SHAPE (Strengthening HIV/
Calibrating HIV/AIDS programs within the broader poverty reduction framework: a case study on HIV/AIDS project development initiative in Zebediela Citrus Estates, Northern Province, South Arrica.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12459); Pinauin R;;; South Africa; ISSUES: Poverty in the rural areas in South Africa has caused migration of labor to urbanizing centers, increase in the vulnerability of women in engaging in informal/forced sex labor and disintegration of the family all of which contribute to the spread of HIV. At the same time, most of the HIV/AIDS programs hardly re
Florida's AIDS insurance continuation program (aicp) maximizes care access and minimizes costs.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12460); Albury SR;;; Health council of south Florida, Miami, United States; one of the public-sector s most persisting challenges in addressing hiv/aids is the cost-effective maximization and integration of private-sector resources in support of vital hiv/aids care and treatment services. for more than a decade, florida s aids insurance continuation program (aicp) has successfully preserved th
HIV/Aids education, sensitization and prevencao among financial workers (Brazil).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. F12461); Pinheiro VS, Bersani MA, Blanco MC, Motta C;;; Bankers and Financial Workers Trade Union of SaoPaulo, Osasco and Region, Sao Paulo, Brazil; ISSUES: The Bankers Trade Union of Sao Paulo, Osasco and Region, with the support of the Ministry of Health, Unesco, conducted trainings, sensitization workshops and the recycling on the HIV/Aids transmission to a large portion of professionals who work in the financial sector and their trade union representatives. DES
Ministry of transport and communications [HIV/AIDS CONTROL UNIT] mitigating HIV/AIDS at the work place.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12462); Kimeu DN;;; Nairobi, Kenya; BACKGROUND: To mainstream HIV/AIDS into the core functions of the Ministry and to target the Ministry staff with information, Education and Communication materials on prevention to those not infected and to give care and support to those infected and affected. METHODOLOGY: The Government of Kenya declared HIV/A
Child and family program for HIV impacted families.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12463); Marcus JD;;; Scott &White, Temple, United States; There are an ever-increasing number of children and families affected by HIV/AIDS. There are few programs to deal with their psychological and psychosocial needs. Uninfected children are vulnerable to separations, losses. Children in families where there is someone living with HIV/AIDS face adult issues: feelings of ab
The struggle for women's inheritance rights in Africa: A critical component in an expanded response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12464); John-Smith ME;;; International Human Rights Law Group, Washington, DC, United States; ISSUES: Women s rights NGOs in Africa have identified the HIV/AIDS epidemic as a critical factor in the exponential growth and devastating effects of the denial of women s inheritance rights. The number of young widows has increased drastically, staggering numbers of girl orphans are now household heads, and older wome
AIDS and economics: a cross-cutting approach in South Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12465); Sethna A, Mudungwe P, Garb G, Recupero CB;;; World Education Ntinga, Johannesburg, South Africa; ISSUES: In South Africa , where 1,500 people are infected daily and HIV prevalence is at 25%, the pandemic is ripping apart the economic and social fabric of society. For AIDS-riven communities, appropriate economic development and support are essential to survival. DESCRIPTION: World Education s USAID-funded NTINGA pr
An integrated approach of micro health insurance, microfinance and the fight against HIV/AIDS to reduce the spread of the disease among the poor in Western Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12466); Pirotte N, Compaore G, Renterghem HV, Nassouri J, Lievens T, Some P;;; NGO AQUADEV, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; ISSUES: A multidisciplinary approach integrating a micro health insurance scheme, a community based HIV/AIDS program, and a microfinance institution helps households affected by HIV/AIDS to lessen their exposure to the socio-economic consequences of the disease. DESCRIPTION: This paper presents the results of an operat
Targeting the poor affected by HIV/AIDS at community level for integrated socio-economic and psycho-social support.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12467); Pirotte N, Renterghem HV, Nassouri J, Compaore G, Lievens T;;; NGO AQUADEV, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; ISSUES: Programs supporting communities affected by AIDS suffer, at the one hand, from lack of targeting on those that are most affected and needy and, at the other hand, of over targeting on those that are capable to face stigma while seeking support. DESCRIPTION: We present results of an operational research on integ
Water station venture: A microfinance project for HIV(+).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12468); Piad JN;;; doh, Manila, Philippines; This is a microfinance project managed by the registered HIV(+) Filipinos. The seed capital was povided by the Philippine National AIDS Council (pnac) and its inital operation was managed by CCT (center for community transformation). HIV(+) who are members of the pinoy plus association, joined the venture by committing
Feasibility study to explore possibilities of starting a self help groups for women living with HIV/AIDS in Tamil Nadu, South India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12469); Periasamy K, Augustine MJ, Munniappan S, Gladston X;;; Positive Women Network of South India, Chennai, India; BACKGROUND: The pandemic HIV/AIDS has multiplied the sufferings of the infected women. . Oftentimes they are forced out of their families for no other reason than being infected. On being forced out of families and no one to defend them they are found to be hapless. Basic necessities becomes a struggle, hence they seek
Supporting the income and basic needs of hiv and aids affected households:Simba.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12470); Lindsey DL;;; Institution, Harare, Zimbabwe; ISSUES: There are over 140 AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs) in Zimbabwe . These local NGOs provide a range of services to families coping with HIV/AIDS. While these services are vital to curb the spread of the disease and provide social support to those affected, they do not address the economic dimensions of the prob
Social work for people of low financial support living with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12471); Silva JC, Teisaive G;;; Sao Paulo, Brazil; ISSUES: GAPA means Aids Prevention Base Group it is one of the biggest NGO in Brazil and Latin America. It was well founded in 1985, it has like target fight by a great quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS, prevention and health public political for people with HIV/AIDS. One of the principal plan of the inst
Family life education / sexuality education among in - school adolescents in Sagamu.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12472); Adetunji JO, Oduwole MD, Falola RO, Jaiyesimi EO, Akindele GA;;; Sagamu Community Centre, Sagamu, Nigeria; ISSUES:- The use of Family Life Education strategy among secondary school Adolescents has served as a good medium to reach the group in order to reduce adolescent reproductive health problems including HIV/AIDS. At present trained peer educators among the secondary schools in Sagamu are using this strategy to reach the
Reaching sex workers for HIV prevention: lessons learnt from four STI clinics in Cambodia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12473); Ir P;;; Cambodia; ISSUES: Although the adult HIV prevalence in Cambodia is still now the highest among the Asia Pacific countries. The predominant mode of transmission is sexual contact, often during commercial sex. To focus brothel-based sex workers to reduce HIV transmission thus seems effective, but it also is difficult. DESCRIPTION:
School-based interventions for youth and adolescents in Busia District (Kenya).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12474); Selassie SB;;; Medicos Sin Fronteras, Busia, Kenya; ISSUES: Busia District in Kenya presents a HIV prevalence of 33%. The results of a KAP survey in May 2001 showed, among other issues, that 23% of primary students (10-14 year old) had had sexual intercourse. Risk perception was high although only 9% used condoms. Based on the results of the KAP several interventions we
Mobile HIV/AIDS awareness in Kenyan communities.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12475); Nyawiri VA, Okich RO, Dimba JA, Aduwa PA;;; TAPWAK, Nairobi, Kenya; ISSUE: AIDS awareness campaigns in Kenya both by the government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) concentrated mainly on mobilizing the community to a common venue for the various activities. This approach has seen many people failing to attend citing transport costs, simply feeling ashamed of being seen attend
Effective intervention with Trucker's Project for prevention of HIV/AIDS in North East India - a success story.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12476); Parvez I;;; AIDS Prevention Society, Monaliv Clinic &AIDS Research Centre, Guwahati, India; BACKGROUND: Transmission of HIV/AIDS through risky behaviours of vulnerable Truckers and Sex workers are alarmingly increasing with increase incidence of STD s in North East India . APS initiated and lunched the trucker s project in 1996 first time in India on NH-37 for prevention of STD/HIV/AIDS among the truckers and
Finnish Red Cross HIV/AIDS prevention: Summer campaign for youth (kesakumikampanja).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12477); Ikonen E;;; Red Cross, Finland; The Finnish Red Cross (FRC) HIV/AIDS programme is part of the comprehensive public health work of the FRC. The programme consists of (1) promoting sexual health, (2) preventing the spread of HIV infections and other sexually transmitted infections (STI) and (3) supporting the HIV-infected and their near ones. One visib
OSI-R program on HIV prevention among IDUs in the Russian Federation.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12478); Vasilieva N, Bobrik A, Zhumagaliev V;;; Public Health program, Moscow, Russian Federation; An enormous increase in drug-abuse in the Russian Federation (RF) has created the conditions for the rapid spread of viral hepatitis and explosive rise in HIV infection. High STI rates, an important marker of unprotected sex, indicate a great potential for heterosexual spread of HIV as well. In 1998 Open Society Instit
FACEAIDS - Zambia's emerging HIV/AIDS workplace program.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. F12479); Mwaba C, Nyumbu M, Bharat U;;; Zambia; Project: FACEAIDS, was designed by the Society for Family Health, the social marketing component with 3 other components of the Zambia Integrated Health Program, to cater for HIV/AIDS needs in the workplace in Zambia. The negative impact of HIV/AIDS on the productive workforce in Zambia is enormous. A survey among 71 w

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14th International AIDS Conference

Barcelona, Spain - July 7-12, 2002

Track F: Interventions and Program ImplementationAbstract Numbering & Table of Contents

Track F: Interventions and Program Implementation
Abstract Numbering & Table of Contents