AEGiS-10IAC: An ancient Indian approach to HIV/AIDS prevention.

10th International AIDS Conference


Yokohama, Japan — Aug 7-12, 1994

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An ancient Indian approach to HIV/AIDS prevention.

Int Conf AIDS 1994 Aug 7-12; 10:393 (abstract no. PD0753)
Bagalkote SG, Dharmadhikary V; Zoology Department, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.

OBJECTIVE: Attempts were made to co-relate an ancient Indian philosophy and related practices which can be used to change attitude positive and behaviorally skilled person, generally be motivated to initiate and maintain HIV/AIDS preventing behavior. MATERIALS &

METHODS: Various ancient Hindu scriptures and Religious instructions e.g. Yoga were used in this exercise in groups, both HIV infected and uninfected volunteers & observations were made.

RESULTS: It has been observed that 80% of total volunteers which were divided into five sub-groups were showing positive approach to our hypothesis depending on socio-economic status. 20% misbehaved due to the exposure to the other cultural influences as a result of cosmopolitan living style in Kenya.

CONCLUSION: Above foregoing paper explains how an ancient Indian philosophy will be beneficial for the sub-saharan populace in general to prevent HIV/AIDS spread.

Keywords: AEGIS, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV Infections, Ethnic Groups, Attitude, Kenya, prevention & control, ICA10KWDaegis,acquiredimmunodeficiencysyndrome,hivinfections,ethnicgroups,attitude,kenya,prevention&control,ica10
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