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11th International AIDS ConferenceVancouver, British Columbia — July 7-12, 1996 |
Table of Contents - Published Abstracts, Track C: Epidemiology and Public HealthMo = Monday, Tu = Tuesday, We = Wednesday, Th = Thursday, Lb = Late-Breaker Cite as: Int Conf AIDS. 1996 Jul 7-12;11:Abstract No. xx |
| Pub.C.1051 | Favorable and adverse effects with low doses treatment IL2 in VIH+ patients controlled with combined antivirals. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:446 (abstract no. Pub.C.1051) Mireles-Vieyra MP, Feregrino -Goyos M, Gomez-Caro WH, Alvarado-Diez R, Conde-Mercado JM, Eid-Lidt G; Copilco, Coyoacan, Mexico. Fax: 6 11-54-91. Introduction: It has been reported both benefit immunology, antineuplasic effects by the application of IL2 in high doses: 5 - 22 millions of Ul SC or IV, and adverse effects: mielotoxic, respiratory, cardiovascular and renal ones. Objectives: It is intended to evaluate if the low doses application of about 1.5 to 2.0 |
| Pub.C.1099 | Prevalence of HIV among IDUs in Santos - Brazil: analysis of HIV risk factors and gender differences in behavior. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:454 (abstract no. Pub.C.1099) Carvalho HB, Burattini MN, Massad E, Mesquita F, Bueno RC, Lopes GT, Ruiz MA; NUPAIDS, University of Sao Paulo, Medical Informatics Discipline, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Objectives: To analyse the risk factors related to HIV transmission and the gender differences in sexual behavior among IDUs of the city of Santos, Brazil . Methods: We interviewed 220 IDUs (125 male and 89 female), sampled by snowballing. Risk behavior related to HIV were assessed by a questionnaire. Seroprevalence of |
| Pub.C.1100 | Annual population profile and seroprevalence for HIV infection in the principal risk behaviors in an Argentine population. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:454 (abstract no. Pub.C.1100) Canizal AM, Vazquez A, Deluchi G, Castro R, Wainstein C, Benetucci J; Laboratorio de Retrovirus y Virus Asociados FUNDAI, Hospital Muniz, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fax: (541) 811-5697. Objetives: To compare the annual population profile and the seroprevalence according to the principal risk behaviors that consults for the HIV infection status in a population of Buenos Aires, Argentina . Methods: From 1987 to 1995 we tested the HIV serology of 18458 serum samples patients who assist spontaneously to t |
| Pub.C.1101 | Consumption of illegal drugs and condoms use in habitings of Rosario's suburbs/Argentina. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:454 (abstract no. Pub.C.1101) Pedrola MA, Sala R, Galindez J, Ramos P, Giagnorio J, Aused J, Battagliotti C; Rosario, Argentina. Fax: 462-21654. Objectives: To determine if the relationship exists between people who live in suburbs and consume illegal drugs with the condom s use.Material And Methods: We made a voluntary, anonymous, aleatory, multiple choices survey to people attends in primary public health services at Rosario s suburbs/ Argentina |
| Pub.C.1102 | AIDS & women: metropolitan area and inner cities Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:454 (abstract no. Pub.C.1102) Matida AH; Matida AH Objective: 1)To compare trends of AIDS epidemics among heterosexual women in three areas in the State of Rio de Janeiro; 2) To provide information for the evaluation of the programs interventions in these regions. Methods: Female heterosexual cases were selected and analyzed by period and residence at the diagnosis. Ac |
| Pub.C.1103 | Histoplasmosis in HIV patients at a non endemic zone in Brazil. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:454 (abstract no. Pub.C.1103) Wagon BB, Alves KS, Santos NJ; Centro de Medicina Preventiva, Sao Paulo, Brazil. High prevalence of histoplasmosis in AIDS patients in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil , a non endemic zone . Project: Survey all histoplasmosis (HP) cases from Sao Paulo notified in the Epidemiologic Bulletin of the Ministry of Health in Brazil (EBMHB), AIDS/STD National Program that controls notification of AIDS |
| Pub.C.1104 | Serological markers of HBV, HCV and HIV in IDU and global new seropositives between 1990 and 1995 in Leganes (Spain). Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:455 (abstract no. Pub.C.1104) Arribi A, Delgado-Iribarren A, Perez A, Canedo T, Paez M, Wilhelmi I; Severo Ochoa Hospital, Madrid, Spain. Fax: 34-1-6936921. Objectives: 1.- Evaluation of serological markers of 265 Intravenous Drug Users IDU studied in 1990 and followed up to 1995.2.- Evaluation of total new seropositives detected between 1990 and 1995. Methods: Serological markers done by commercial methods. 265 IDU studied in 1990 and followed up to 1995 and the global se |
| Pub.C.1105 | Problems of AIDS prophylactics in Ukraine. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:455 (abstract no. Pub.C.1105) Ilchenko OI, Bakbardin D, Strumenskaya H; Ukrainian National A. Bogomolets Medical University, Kiev, Ukraine. The fundamentals of struggle against the HIV have to determine the main goal - to achieve positive results. For such strategy the main principles aimed at prevention of this disease spreading should be worked out. During the period of observation (1987-1995) in Ukraine were registered 1127 HIV-infected and sick persons |
| Pub.C.1106 | AIDS education and its impact on people of Kanchanpur, Nepal. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:455 (abstract no. Pub.C.1106) Pradhan C, Bhatt LR, Jairu AB; NNSWA, AIDS Education and Prevention Project-Kanchanpur, FW Nepal. Fax: 977-99-22220. Objective: To investigate the impact of AIDS on people of high risk behaviour and community people. Methods: In survey two hundred twenty five people of high risk behaviour like transportation workers (eg. drivers, ticketers etc), police, sexworkers and migrant labours (168 male & 67 female) has been followed since |
| Pub.C.1107 | Women, HIV/ARC/AIDS. A socio-economic profile of female patients admitted in a medical ward. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:455 (abstract no. Pub.C.1107) Lukusa AK; Mansa Hospital, Mansa, Luapula/Zambia. Fax: 821545. Objective: To determine the socio-economic profile of women admitted for ARC/AIDS in a medical ward. Methods: One hundred and thirty five (135) women were enrolled in a prospective study in female medical ward in Mansa Hospital, from 16/08/1994 to 15/11/1994 when complaining of, at least, one of the major signs of ARC( |
| Pub.C.1108 | KONDOM KAPERS: the streetplay: an AIDS information/prevention project for lower income communities in the Philippines. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:455 (abstract no. Pub.C.1108) Llapitan AB, Darden C; DKT International, Inc., Makati City, Philippines. Fax: 632-812-3240. Issue/Objective: The earlier trend of focusing on specific target groups for HIV/AIDS intervention program has left the majority of the population bereft of correct information and facts about HIV/AIDS. Though surveys have shown high level of awareness on HIV/AIDS among Filipinos, myths and misconception in the areas o |
| Pub.C.1109 | Clinico-epidemiologic profile of HIV infection at a tertiary care center in North India. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:455 (abstract no. Pub.C.1109) Wali JP, Wig N, AggarwalL P, Handa R; All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. Fax: 91-11-6862663. E-mail: jpwali@Medinst.ernet.in. India being a vast country, regional differences in the spectrum of HIV infection exist. However, the presently available data is scant.Objective: To study the clinico-epidemiologic profile of HIV-positive cases seen at a large teaching hospital in North India. Methods and Results: Retrospective analysis of 164 |
| Pub.C.1110 | Trends of HIV infection in Guangdong Province, Southern China. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:456 (abstract no. Pub.C.1110) Jiang L, Lin P, Zeng C, Zhou H, Zhao X, Lin K, Yan J; HIV/AIDS Control Center, Health and Epidemic Prevention Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, China. Fax: (020) 4451502. Objective: To determine the HIV prevalence and monitor the trends of HIV infection in general and various high risk populations. Methods: HIV/AIDS data was from a 9-year (1986-1995) HIV routine surveillance in general hospitals, blood banks, STD clinics and drug withdrawal centers. HIV sentinal surveillance programs we |
| Pub.C.1111 | An HIV point prevalence study among truck drivers at Uluberia, West Bengal. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:456 (abstract no. Pub.C.1111) Mistry S, Misra K, Rao A, Dey A, Verma K, Islam A; Bhoruka Public Welfare Trust, Calcutta, India. Fax: 033-225-2421. Objective: To determine the HIV Point Prevalence rate among truck drivers at Uluberia checkpost in West Bengal. Methods: About 2ml of blood was collected from 500 truck drivers & helpers (Oct 94 - Dec 94) at the centre. About 525 truckers were approached, out of which 500 agreed. Blood was screened for HIV antibody |
| Pub.C.1112 | Profiles of CD4 cell status, HIV subtype prevalence and other viral coinfections in a study population of Bombay, India. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:456 (abstract no. Pub.C.1112) Joshi PJ, Bhave GG, Maniar JK, Mukhopadhyaya R; Virology Laboratory, Cancer Research Institute, Parel, Bombay, India. Fax: 91-22-4146089. E-mail: cri3@soochak.ncst.ernet.in. Objective: To determine the CD4 (and CD8) cell percentage in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and PCR based evaluation of HIV-1 and HIV-2 prevalence along with co-infection with HHV-6, HTLV-1 and II in the HIV-positive population. Methods: PBMC were derived from a total of 126 HIV ELISA positive cases eith |
| Pub.C.1113 | Prevalence of HIV-positive status among blood donors in urban India. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:456 (abstract no. Pub.C.1113) Prabhakar K; Apollo Blood Centre, Apollo Hospital Madras, India. Fax: 00 91 44 8268446. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of HIV-positive cases among urban blood donors in India . Methods: 44,488 consecutive blood donors at Apollo Hospital, Madras, during 1992-95 were screened for HIV 1&2 using ABBOTT HIV-1/HIV-2, 3rd generation plus EIA (Enzyme Immuno Assay)Results: 90% of donors were male. 47% o |
| Pub.C.1115 | Cohort of men who have sex with men in Belo Horizonte, Brazil: some characteristics of the initial study group. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:456 (abstract no. Pub.C.1115) Oliveira EL, Greco MJ, Fonseca JJ, Oliveira MR, Domingues RC, Greco DB, Antunes CM; Minas Gerais AIDS Vaccine Center, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Fax: 55-31-224.8801. Objective: Recruitment for an open cohort of 500 male homo/bisexual participants, 18-59 years, was initiated in October/94 to (1) estimate HIV incidence; (2) evaluate preventive intervention strategies and (3) prepare for future vaccine trials. Methods: Participants are followed through psycho-social interviews, clinic |
| Pub.C.1116 | Prevention strategies and the resignification of common sense theories about the risk of HIV infection: the Bela Vista cohort study, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:456 (abstract no. Pub.C.1116) Grangeiro A, Spink MJ; Pontificial Catholic University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fax: 00-55-11-6052772. Objective: To determine change patterns on sexual practices in a cohort of men who have sex with men in Sao Paulo, Brazil , with emphasis on three issues specially open to the construction of common sense theories: a) use of condoms with steady partners; b) oral sex and HIV infection; c) transmission of HIV in sexual i |
| Pub.C.1117 | Spreading of HIV-infection in Russia: comparative study of homo and heterosexual population. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:457 (abstract no. Pub.C.1117) Frolova OP, Yassinsky AA, Saukhat SP; State Committee of Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia. Fax: 978-44-97. Objective: Evaluate the perspective of spreading of HIV-infection among Russian homosexuals in comparison with population in whole. Methods: Epidemiological analysis of situation from 1987 to 1995 and sociological studies in South of Russia. It was analyzed 824 cases with determined cause of infection and interrogated |
| Pub.C.1118 | Prevalence and incidence of hepatitis B and C among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Sao Paulo, Brazil: the Bela Vista cohort study. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:457 (abstract no. Pub.C.1118) Figueiredo GM, Veras MA, Luna EJ; Institute of Health, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fax: 00-55-11-6052772. Objective: To determine the prevalence and incidence of hepatitis B and C through their serologic markers in a cohort of MSM in Sao Paulo, Brazil . Methods: The Bela Vista Cohort Study is a 3 year follow up of MSM. Eligibility criteria are: 1) age between 18 and 59 years; 2) negative HIV serology; 3) non users of intra |
| Pub.C.1119 | Willingness of participants in an HIV seroincidence study in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to participate in future vaccine trials. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:457 (abstract no. Pub.C.1119) Lago RF, Harrison LH, Schechter M; Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Objective: We recently initiated Projeto Praca Onze, a HIVNET-sponsored HIV seroincidence study among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Rio de Janeiro. We interviewed volunteers at enrollment to determine their willingness to participate in future HIV intervention studies. Methods: Ninety-eight potentially eligible 18 |
| Pub.C.1120 | Volunteer recruitment strategies in a male homo/bisexual open cohort in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:457 (abstract no. Pub.C.1120) Andrade J, Greco M, Machado A, Antunes CM, Oliveira EI; Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Fax: 55-31-224.88.01. One of the key points in implementing cohort studies is the development of efficacious strategies to recruit volunteers for the investigation. Project: An open cohort aimed at 500 male homo/bisexual participants, HIV negative, age 18-59 years, was initiated in October/94 to estimate HIV infection incidence, to e |
| Pub.C.1121 | The men's survey: HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors of 1406 gay and bisexual men in the Philadelphia region. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:457 (abstract no. Pub.C.1121) Whyte J, Green E, Bartlett C; AIDS Information Network, Philadelphia, PA, USA. E-mail: bartlett@critpath.org. Fax: (215) 575-1122. Objectives: To determine the factors which contribute to these men s continuing behaviors which put them at risk for HIV transmission; and, to find out the factors behind a decision to receive an HIV antibody test. Methods: 1406 gay and bisexual men were surveyed in English and Spanish language surveys through gay comm |
| Pub.C.1122 | Seroprevalence of HIV infection in men with homosexual and bisexual practices in the city of Tijuana, B.C. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:457 (abstract no. Pub.C.1122) Rangel G, Izazola-Licea JA, Del Rio C; El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, Chula Vista, CA, USA. Objective: To determine prevalence of HIV infection and risk practices in the homosexual population in the City of Tijuana, B.C. Methods: A bi-dimensional multi-step sampling framework for mobile populations was built. Each step had selection units of place, time (day and hour) that have a given probability of being se |
| Pub.C.1123 | Are STD's primordial factors of HIV seroconversion among discordant couples. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:457 (abstract no. Pub.C.1123) Jingu MS, Ndilu M, Kashamuka, Nzila N; Projet SIDA, Kinshasa, Zaire. Objective: To determine STD s place in HIV seroconversion among discordant couplesMethodology: 151 discordant couples followed for 4 years. - Gynecologic exam and HIV serology each 6 months to determine STD. Results: (table: see text) Conclusion: It appears that STD among discordant couples in Zaire are no |
| Pub.C.1124 | Association among AIDS-related perceived risk, sexual risk behaviors and knowledge in a sample of cocaine addicts. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:458 (abstract no. Pub.C.1124) Mesquita A, Ribeiro CM, Razzouk D, Xavier da Silveira D; PROAD, Department of Psychiatry, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brasil. Fax: (0055)(11)570.1543. Objective: To describe AIDS-related sexual risk behaviors, risk perception and knowledge and study the association among knowledge, high and low risk perception and risk behaviors. Methods: Seventy-six male cocaine dependent patients (DSM-IV Criteria) were administered a structured questionnaire collecting data on soci |
| Pub.C.1125 | Prostitutes: their HIV/AIDS knowledge and condom use. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:458 (abstract no. Pub.C.1125) Smith CD, Lockett G, Bala M; California Prevention & Education Project (Cal-PEP), Oakland, CA. Fax: (510) 839-6775. E-mail: maur102@wonder.em.cdc.gov. Objective: This presentation reports the findings of a knowledge, attitudes, and behavior survey among street prostitutes. The survey was conducted in two San Francisco Bay Area Counties: Alameda and San Francisco. Methods: The survey was administered to street prostitutes in San Francisco and Oakland. Street Outreach |
| Pub.C.1126 | Relation between sexual promiscuity, drugs abuse and HIV infection in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:458 (abstract no. Pub.C.1126) Ortega G, Garcia Messina O, Maranzana A, Oliva SM, Redini L; Santucho E and Benetucci J Hospital Muniz, FUNDAI, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Objective: To demonstrate that use of inhalatory drugs increases HIV infection frequency in promiscuous heterosexual patients and that sexual promiscuity doesn t change the HIV infection frequency in intravenous drugs abusers. Materials and methods: We studied 14.825 patients between 1987 and 1995. They were divided in |
| Pub.C.1127 | Knowledge and behaviour of clients of sex-workers in Kathmandu. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:458 (abstract no. Pub.C.1127) Gurubacharya VL; STD/AIDS counselling and training service, Kathmandu, Nepal. Objective: To study the knowledge and behaviours of male migrant wokers. Method: As there is no red - light area in Kathmandu, clients of female sex workers were interviewed through private clinics and counselling service by trained interviewers for knowledge of STD/AIDS. And a questionnaire was used after pre-test. Th |
| Pub.C.1128 | Gender related factors that put women at risk of HIV infection in Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:458 (abstract no. Pub.C.1128) Kavuma L; Universities Talk AIDS Project, TOC, Institute For Devt. and Communication, Cchandigarh, India. Fax: 0091-172-547727. Gender roles and relations in the Ugandan society have made women, especially between the age group of 15 and 30 years, more susceptible to HIV infection, as compared to their male counterparts in the same age group. Project: Through counselling of young women in hospital outpatient clinics, hospital wards, pris |
| Pub.C.1129 | Seroprevalence of HIV-1 and HTLV-I/II in labour women and their neonates in a government maternity in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:458 (abstract no. Pub.C.1129) Andrade CA, Soares ES, Lima-Martins MV, Andrade AM, Goncalves RC, Costa JO, Santos JC, Carneiro-Proietti AB; Fundacao Hemominas and Maternidade Odete Valadares, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Fax: 5531-2262002. Introduction: AIDS cases are increasing in Minas Gerais State, with accumulated numbers above 2,600. HIV-1 seroprevalence in blood donors (mostly males) in Fundacao Hemominas (State Blood Center) is 0.064% and HTLV-I/II is 0.42%, but they do not reflect the numbers in the general population, especially women.Objective: |
| Pub.C.1130 | Socio demographic profile of women attending an anonymous testing centre (ATC) in Bombay. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:459 (abstract no. Pub.C.1130) Gupte PD, Shastri S; Dept. of Skin & STD, Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, India. Objective: To determine the social and demographic characteristics of women visiting and ATC. Method: Persons visiting an ATC situated in a business locality of Bombay, established since Sept. 1994 were interviewed & tested for HIV- & VDRL. The Socio-demographic characterstics of the women attending ATC from Ap |
| Pub.C.1131 | Reasons for condom use among female callers in the remedios AIDS hotline. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:459 (abstract no. Pub.C.1131) Lucino EJ, Lozano J; Balquiedra M. Remedios AIDS Foundation, Malate, Manila, Phillipines. Fax: (632) 522-3431. E-mail: raf@phil.gn.apc.org. Objective: To determine the reasons for condom use among female callers in the Remedios AIDS Hotline. Methods: Data from the Hotline Call Report was used. The subject was limited to all female callers of the Hotline from January to December 1995. Results: A total of 1555 female callers was recorded from January to Dece |
| Pub.C.1132 | Human retrovirus in a Brazilian city with a population predominantly of African origin: evidences for high prevalence of HTLV and HIV-1 among injection drug users (IDU) Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:459 (abstract no. Pub.C.1132) Dourado I, Andrade T, Montes JC, Azevedo C, Gallo D, Galvao-Castro B; Federal University of Bahia, Brazil. Fax: 071-237-5856. E-mail: maines@ufba.br. Objective: To study the seroprevalence of HTLV and HIV among IDU in Northern Brazil . Methods: This study is part of an ongoing Multicenter Project on seroprevalence of HIV among IDU in Brazil (Projeto Brazil). The study group was identified from among individuals who reside in or frequent the Historical District of Sa |
| Pub.C.1134 | Factors associated to AIDS risk behavior in a population of drug dependents. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:459 (abstract no. Pub.C.1134) Doering Silveira E, Xavier da Silveira D; PROAD, Department of Psychiatry, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fax: (55-11) 570.1543. Objective: to study variables associated with AIDS risk behavior in a sample of drug dependents. Methods: Five hundred and thirteen drug addicts were interviewed in 1995 in an outpatient health care unit in Sao Paulo, Brazil . We examined correlation between risk behavior and other variables (demographic, pattern of dr |
| Pub.C.1135 | Evolution of HIV seroprevalence among blood donors in cameroon from 1990 to 1994. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:459 (abstract no. Pub.C.1135) Tapko JB, Kouinche A, Guiffo L, Kaptue L; General Hospital/Faculty of Medecine, Yaounde, Cameroon. Fax: (237) 22 66 71. Objective: To evaluate the evolution of HIV Seroprevalence in Cameroon Blood Banks from January 1990 to December 1994. Methods: 33, 450 Blood donors, 27, 443 (82 %) males, 6, 007 (8 %) females. Age 18 to 65 years ; mean age 32 years, from three mains towns (Douala, Ebolowa, Yaounde) were tested for HIV 1 and 2: ELISA a |
| Pub.C.1136 | HIV contamination of injecting solutions as important factor for activating HIV transmission at nosocomial foci. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:460 (abstract no. Pub.C.1136) Sauhat SR, Pokrovsky VV, Rindich AA, Rabinovich VD, Vorontsov DV; Regional AIDS Center, Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Fax: (8632) 34-30-33, 64-45-50. The mechanism of activation of HIV transmission at nosocomial foci in South Russia is not clear yet.Objective: To explore the reasons of HIV transmissions at the Shakhty municipal children hospital to concretize the prevention measures. Methods: Analysis of space and time relations and medical invasive manipulations do |
| Pub.C.1137 | Prevalence of antibodies to HIV-1/HIV-2 in child abuse and neglected in Guadalajara, Mexico. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:460 (abstract no. Pub.C.1137) Sierra-Quevedo JJ, De la Garza L, Lopez-Marquez F, Gonzalez-Luna A, Zuniga-Gonzalez L, Garcia de Quevedo G, Campos-Lopez P, Vazquez-Valls E; Centro de Investigacion Biomedica de Occidente IMSS, Guadalajara, Mexico. Objective: To detect the prevalence of HIV-1/HIV-2 antibodies in children with maltreating. Methods: From July 1995 to January 1996, 160 serum samples of abused and maltreated children under 13 years old were analyzed. These children lived in Guadalajara, Mexico in an Social Assistance Institute: Hospicio Cabanas . Ac |
| Pub.C.1138 | A kabpe to ascertain whether HIV/AIDS is an occupational risk to traditional healers. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:460 (abstract no. Pub.C.1138) Goodwell CV; Bobonong, Botswana. Fax: (267) 819271/296. Are Africa traditional healers who see approximately 70% of Africa patients not exposed to HIV by their profession?Objective: To determine risk behaviour among traditional healers during their day-to-day work. Method: KABPE survey 81 randomly traditional healers selected from 17 villages surveyedin Bobirwa, |
| Pub.C.1139 | HIV and safe blood transfusion. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:460 (abstract no. Pub.C.1139) Shrestha SC, Shrestha S; Dept. of Clinical Lab. Service, Nepal & Red Cross Blood Bank, Dharan, Nepal. Fax: 977 025 20251. Objectives: To test blood donors in order to prevent blood related HIV transmission. Methods: Voluntary donors and replacement donors were screened for HIV antibody by serodia method in addition to VDRL and HBSAg. Results: 3695 blood donors were screened during May 1992 to Dec. 1995 (3.5 years). Voluntary donors 34% an |
| Pub.C.1140 | Needlesticks and sharps injuries in health care personnel at the University Hospital. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:460 (abstract no. Pub.C.1140) Sangkard K, Danchaivijitr S, Kachintorn K; Faculty of Nursing, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University Bangkoknoy, Bangkok, Thailand. Objective: To find out the risk factors that can be reduced by proper practices. Methods: Questionnaires were sent to all health care personnel (3,600 persons) in Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand in March 1994. Results: Two thousand nine hundred and ten of the three thousand and six hundred questionnaires were respo |
| Pub.C.1141 | HIV seroconversion after a work place accident and treated with zidovudine-pol.i.carrasco-Rosario-Argentina. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:460 (abstract no. Pub.C.1141) Weisburd G, Biglione J, Arbulu MM, Terrazzino JC, Pesiri A; Infectious Diseases, Pol.I.Carrasco, Rosario, Argentina. Introduction:The possibility of infection with HIV in accidental form is very little and infrequent in the world experience. We are interested in to communicate a seroconversion happening in our service as a consequence of an accident suffered by a nurse. Previous to this episode,8 more happened, fortunately without co |
| Pub.C.1142 | AIDS in Africa: implications in its control in Islam dominated northern Nigeria. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:460 (abstract no. Pub.C.1142) Hardev G; Faculty of Medicine, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria. Objective: To determine the factors compelling girls to become prostitutes, attitude of society towards them, their clients, their sexual activities, their knowledge about AIDS and condoms, and their expectations for leaving their profession. Methods: The study was conducted over 287 prostitutes. Results: Only 4.2% joi |
| Pub.C.1143 | City and prostitution. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:460 (abstract no. Pub.C.1143) Bettin G, Donadel C, Covre P, Corso C, Zampieri L, Gallo, Turchetto A; Assessorato Politiche Sociali, Comune di Venezia. Fax: 0039 - 41 - 5339503. Issues: Information about and reduction of HIV-STD infection among the sex-workers of the Comune di Venezia, to develop community care policy. Project: Outreach work accompaniment and cultural mediation, training of peer educators, information on AIDS and prevention work, networking with social and health services, cou |
| Pub.C.1144 | Survival after AIDS among outcasts in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Importance of housing homeless AIDS patients. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:461 (abstract no. Pub.C.1144) Linhares-Carvalho MI, Pontes M, Souza CR, Castello-Branco LR; Ambultorio da Providencia da Arquidocese do Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: 5521-55244 97. Introduction: Homelessness has been recognised as an important public health problem. Homeless persons have an increased risk of HIV infection because of a high prevalence of HIV-related risk behaviours. Some 65% of all patients (11,000) that attend our outpatient clinic are homeless. Some of these subjects, when found |
| Pub.C.1145 | Prevalence of HIV infection amongst prostitutes attending an outpatient clinic for social outcasts in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 1985 to 1995. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:461 (abstract no. Pub.C.1145) Linhares-Carvalho MI, Galvao-Castro B, Berro O, Parseghian M, Costa SR, Castello-Branco LR; Ambulatorio da Providencia da Arquidiocese do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: 5521-280-1589. Objectives: To investigate the changing prevalence of HIV infection amongst male and female prostitutes between 1985-1995. Methods: All prostitutes were volunteers attending a Charitable outpatient medical clinic in Rio de Janeiro. The group consisted of female prostitutes and homosexual male prostitutes, and transvest |
| Pub.C.1146 | The prevalence of HIV and risk-taking behaviors among disadvantaged youth in Sao Paulo - Brazil. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:461 (abstract no. Pub.C.1146) Massad E, Burattini MN, Azevedo-Neto RS, Strazza L, Menezes RX, Carvalho HB, Medeiros M, Petrescu CS, Almeida LN, Castrignano SB, Meneghin P, Neitzert E; Medical Informatics Discipline, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of HIV infection and risk-taking behaviors among street children and other disadvantaged youth of Sao Paulo, Brazil . Methods: We interviewed 1111 male delinquent youth, aged 12-18 (median age was 16) years old, that were arrested and sent to FEBEM - a major institution in Sao Paulo |
| Pub.C.1147 | HIV/AIDS pose silent threat to migrant labourers. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:461 (abstract no. Pub.C.1147) Pant CR, Kandel R, Malla S; Institute of Community Health, Kathmandu, Nepal. Fax: 977-1-224055. Objective: To determine the existing knowledge of migrant labourers in regards to HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention and to an appropriate intervention strategy for them. Methods: One thousand five hundred seventy-five Nepalese labourers who migrate temporarily to Indian cities in search of seasonal jobs were intervi |
| Pub.C.1148 | The prostitutes education project. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:461 (abstract no. Pub.C.1148) Lockett GJ, Jackson R, Adisa J; California Prevention Education Project (Cal-PEP), Oakland, CA. Fax: (510) 839-6775. E-mail: maur102@wonder.em.cdc.gov. To reduce the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases among hard-to-reach and underserved persons at risk for infection, especially female adult and adolescent prostitutes. Project: Peer Education program targeting African-American prostitutes, crack users, IDU s and their partners. Using a staff o |
| Pub.C.1149 | Sexual behavior, HIV serostatus, condom acceptability and use among performing artists in Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:462 (abstract no. Pub.C.1149) Miiro-Nassanga H; I.S.A.E., Dept. Of Demography, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 530756. Objective: To investigate HIV sero status and the effect of working conditions of performing artists on sexual behavior, knowledge, condom acceptability and use. Methods: Five hundred respondents (250 performing artists - PA, 250 control group - CG from the general population) were interviewed using structured pre-code |
| Pub.C.1150 | Personality disorders and AIDS sexual risk behaviors among cocaine addicts. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:462 (abstract no. Pub.C.1150) Razzouk D, Xavier da Silveira D, Jorge MR; PROAD, Departament of Psychiatry, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fax: 55-11-570.1543. E-mail: razzouk.dpsi@epm.br. Objective: To study the association between personality disorders (DSM IV Criteria) and variables related to knowledge and risk behavior for AIDS. Methods: Thirty-eight non intravenous male cocaine dependents or abusers (DSM-IV Criteria) were administered a personality diagnostic interview (SIDP) as well as a structure |
| Pub.C.1151 | HIV in women in Sri Lanka. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:462 (abstract no. Pub.C.1151) Abeyewickreme I; National STD/AIDS Control Programme, Sri Lanka. Fax: 94-1-573080. Objective: To describe epidemiological characteristics of women with HIV in Sri Lanka . Methods: Data available on notification forms and clinical records of 44 HIV +ve women from 1989 to 1995 were analysed for socio-demographic and clinical variables. Results: From 1989 to 1995, a cumulative total of 44 women were fou |
| Pub.C.1152 | HIV-infected couples in Bombay: a prospective study. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:462 (abstract no. Pub.C.1152) Kohli M, Purswani K, Raval D, Hira S; AIDS Research and Control Centre, J.J. Hospital, Bombay, India. Fax: 91-22-4440378. Objective: To study conjugal transmission of HIV infection in both discordant and concordant couples. Methods: DISCORDANT COUPLES: a) Repeat ELISA on fresh blood sample every three months for the non-reactive partner. Western Blot for HIV-1 & HIV-2 used for confirmation; b) Coital log; c) Clinical progression follo |
| Pub.C.1153 | Impact of health care utilization among HIV-infected individuals in Brazil. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:462 (abstract no. Pub.C.1153) Acurcio FA, Guimaraes MD; Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Fax: 55-31-2220300. E-mail: drew@jhuhyg.sph.jhu.edu. Objective: To analyse the relationship between the utilization of health services and the outcome of the disease in HIV-infected individuals in Brazil , 1989-1994. Methods: A historical cohort study was carried out in a public self-referral AIDS clinic in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. HIV-infected individuals seeking care in |
| Pub.C.1154 | Prolonged clinical and immunologic recovery after a diagnosis of AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:462 (abstract no. Pub.C.1154) Eyer-Silva WA, Morais de Sa CA, Pinto JF; Hospital Universitario Gaffree e Guinle, Universidade do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: 55 21 2640025. The natural history of HIV infection is characterized by a progressive loss of CD4 lymphocytes ultimately leading to clinical manifestations of a predominantly cellular immunodeficiency. An atypical course of long-term non progression can be observed in a minority of patients. Nevertheless, different disease progressio |
| Pub.C.1155 | An external quality control program of HIV screening in russia: four years of experience. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:463 (abstract no. Pub.C.1155) Verevochkin S, Skadova V, Kurbatova T, Kozlova O, Kozlov A; Biomedical Center for AIDS, Cancer and Related Problems, Research Institute of Pure Biochemicals, St. Petersburg, Russia. Fax: 7-(812)-230-4948. E-mail: HIVAIDS@mod.hpb.spb ru. Objectives:To establish an external quality control program for HIV screening in Russia and the other NIS. Methods: Several hundred coded sera panels were prepared. They included high-positive, weakly-positive, seroconversion and negative samples. Sera panels were distributed among screening labs and/or regional AIDS c |
| Pub.C.1156 | Seroepidemiology of HIV infection in Calcutta. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:463 (abstract no. Pub.C.1156) Neogi DK, Chakrabarti T, Paul S, Bhattacyarya N, Mukherjee KK, Chakrabarti MS; Department of Virology, School of Tropical, Calcutta, India. Fax: 91-033-554-5741. Objective: To ascertain the emerging trends of HIV infection in Calcutta, India . Methods: Samples from individuals having risk factors such as haemophiliacs, I.V. drug abusers, promiscuous persons, S.T.D. clinic attenders, sex workers, truck drivers and blood donors both professional and voluntary as a part of sentine |
| Pub.C.1157 | Evaluation of AIDS cases notified as no identified risk in the state of Sao Paulo, Brasil. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:463 (abstract no. Pub.C.1157) Santos NJ, Domingues CS, Polon M, Ruiz EA; Sao Paulo State Health Department AIDS Program, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fax: 55 11 833 9439. Objective: Evaluate reporting of AIDS cases with no identified risk in order to implement a risk investigation routine in the State disease surveillance system. Methods: 600 epidemiological records (20% of cases notified as no identified risk), 462 of men and 138 of women, of cases notified as no identified risk from 1 |
| Pub.C.1158 | HIV 1 infection surveillance among STD patients in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:463 (abstract no. Pub.C.1158) Sole Pla MA, Sanches KR, Matida AH, Ramalho CM, Queroz MF, Sicora R; Secretariat of Health of Rio de Janeiro State, RJ, Brazil. Fax: 021-240 9493f. Objectives: To assess trends of HIV infection among patients from one STD clinic in central area in the capital city of Rio de Janeiro, through periodic cross sectional studies - Sentinel Surveillance. Methods: During a 10 weeks period, two hundred serum samples from male and 115 from female patients from a traditional |
| Pub.C.1159 | Sentinel serosurveys in Mexico: 1990-1994. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:463 (abstract no. Pub.C.1159) Loo E, Magis RC, Santarriaga SM, del Rio-Chiriboga C; CONASIDA (National AIDS Council), Mexico. Fax: (525) 528.4220. Objective: To describe the Sentinel Surveillance done in Mexico from 1990 to 1994. Methods: Since 1990 sentinel surveillance has been done in Mexico according to WHO recommendations. Voluntary, confidential and linked serological screening for HIV with pre and post test counseling has been done. Since then these type o |
| Pub.C.1160 | A profile of individuals visiting anonymous testing centre (ATC) in Bombay for HIV & VDRL antibodies. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:463 (abstract no. Pub.C.1160) Chaudhary AS; STD Consultant & Counsellor At Anonymous Testing Centre, Sion, Bombay, India. Fax: 91-22-4076005. Objective: To determine and analyse the profile of the individuals visiting the ATC for the purpose of improvement of the existing services. Methods: ATC for HIV and VDRL was established in September 1994. The individuals visiting the ATC are interviewed and counselled pre and post HIV test. The data from 1034 individu |
| Pub.C.1161 | Dissemination of AIDS information through the newspaper media in India: an informetrical analysis. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:463 (abstract no. Pub.C.1161) Gan SK; National Sample Survey Organisation, Field Operations Division, Ministry of Planning & Programme Implementation, Government of India, Calcutta, India. Fax: 91-033-475-1413. Objective: Newspaper media has a great role to play to eradicate misconception, fear, lack of awareness etc. to prevent the dreaded disease, in general and in a country like India , in particular where twenty thousand people are reported to be seropositive. An effort has been made to have an overview regarding the role |
| Pub.C.1162 | Video: safer sex for men who have sexual relationships with other men. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:464 (abstract no. Pub.C.1162) Leal LF, Ardila HA, Stanton J; Bogota, Colombia. E-mail: fleal@uniandes.edu.co. Objective: This video pretends to: 1. Bring both basic knowledge of the HIV virus and the AIDS disease in the homosexual community. 2. Show the real risks involved in the practice or oral and anal sex. 3. Explain the proper way of putting on condoms. 4. Show crossing situations of latin gay community in Bogota. 5. Make |
| Pub.C.1163 | Gay men at high risk. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:464 (abstract no. Pub.C.1163) Godoy S, Vega MA; Las Palmas, Valparaiso, Chile. Motivation: To get gay men, non-carriers to come together to carry out prevention and avoid the propagation of the HIV virus. The lack of unity among our partners and ourselves, and the need for more dignity among us urged us to form a group of prevention and spread the idea of respect and dignity between all. Project: |
| Pub.C.1164 | Latino gay males prevention project in Puerto Rico. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:464 (abstract no. Pub.C.1164) Toro-Alfonso J; Fundacion SIDA de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Fax: (809) 782-1411. Latino gay males have been a hard-to-reach population in prevention efforts mainly due to cultural and religious beliefs. Same sex behavior had been understudied and now becomes a major issue in the prevention of HIV and AIDS. Puertorrican gay male population can be used as a model to develop prevention programs |
| Pub.C.1165 | HIV- and STD- prevention for male prostitutes and male street-kids-how to reach the unreachables - "kiss" - a place for the homeless. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:464 (abstract no. Pub.C.1165) Schlich HP; AIDS-Hilfe Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany. In our social system there is not enough public assistance for male prostitutes. AIDS and the deterioration of the social and economic situation result in an escalation of their psychological and physical burdens. Drugs, indebtedness, no health care are some of their problems. The conventional organisations are |
| Pub.C.1166 | Enabling female sexworkers to create a milieu of negotiation. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:464 (abstract no. Pub.C.1166) Sardar N, Singh S, Moulik R, Brahma S, Jana S, Basu I; Sonagachi Project, AIIH & PH, Calcutta, India. Fax: 33-241-2539. How to initiate a process of empowering female sexworkers to increase the practice of safer sex. Project: As a part of an ongoing STD/HIV Intervention Programme in a red-light area, having a sexworker population of 5000, a project was undertaken to enhance the milieu of negotiation as a step towards the propagat |
| Pub.C.1167 | Sex, games and videotapes: an intervention to reduce HIV risk behaviors among homeless men with mental illness. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:464 (abstract no. Pub.C.1167) Valencia ES, Susser E, Berkman A; Critical Time Intervention Mental Health Program, Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA. Fax: (212) 927-0816/0742. E-mail: esvl@columbia.edu. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of an HIV risk reduction intervention -Sex, Games and Videotapes (SGV). This 15 session intervention is designed to reduce high- risk sexual behaviors of homeless men with mental illness in New York City (NYC) shelters. Previously, we documented a 19% HIV prevalence and risky se |
| Pub.C.1168 | AIDS prevention in low condition women in Cameroon. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:465 (abstract no. Pub.C.1168) Affana G, Mpoudi NE, Tchuppo JP, Mimbiang R; National AIDS Control Program, Yaounde, Cameroun. Fax: (237) 22 67 19. Objective: To explore the experience of low condition Cameroonian women s in HIV/AIDS and describe the impact of their dependance on their sexual life. To prevent HIV transmission.Mehods: Focus group discussions were conducted with participants selected in a non random multistage sampling procedure. The study sample co |
| Pub.C.1169 | Adapting an HIV prevention intervention for Latino men who are homeless and mentally ill. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:465 (abstract no. Pub.C.1169) Torres J, Valencia E; Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA. Fax: (212) 927-0742. Homeless men in New York City are at risk for HIV. The majority of them are African American and Latino. A shelter based survey showed that the prevalence of HIV infection among homeless men with mental illness is 19%, with sexual behaviors and drug use practices being main factors in the transmission. There is |
| Pub.C.1170 | HIV risk behaviors of Latino homeless men with mental illness. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:465 (abstract no. Pub.C.1170) Saez H, Valencia E, Conover S, Gheith A, Susser E; Columbia University, New York, NY, USA. Fax: (212) 927-0742. E-mail: hsv1@columbia.edu. Objective: To assess HIV risk behaviors among Latino men with mental illness in a New York City shelter. Previously we reported a high 26% HIV prevalence among Latinos in a sample of mentally ill men in this shelter (Susser, Valencia, Conover, AJPH 1993, 83: 568-570). There are no published data on HIV risk behaviors i |
| Pub.C.1171 | The need for law enforcers to support HIV/AIDS prevention programme. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:465 (abstract no. Pub.C.1171) Natanasabapathy V; PRAKRITI, Tamilnadu, India. HIV/AIDS prevention programs targeted at sex workers and clients face harassment from law enforcers. Project: An HIV/AIDS/STD intervention program targetting commercial sex-workers and clients has been largely dependent on the use of 20 to 30 peerleaders who distribute condoms, increase awareness and promote saf |
| Pub.C.1172 | Creating awareness and training programme to migrant workers against AIDS and STD in mid-west Nepal. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:465 (abstract no. Pub.C.1172) Shakya GR, Guerma T, Karki NB; SARC-Nepal, Nepalganj, Nepal. Fax: 230406. Migrant workers are at high risk for HIV/AIDS and STD because of lack of AIDS education program, illiteracy, economic impact, ignorance and frequent migration for wage. Project: AIDS/STD awareness, training and counselling program was initiated for persons involved in migration for wage by means of especially tr |
| Pub.C.1173 | Sexuality and healing. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:465 (abstract no. Pub.C.1173) Huston R; Womens Wellness Fund, PA, USA. Fax: 215-862-6858. To supplement safer sex messages that are rapidly becoming obsolete with a frank, and comprehensive discussion about sexuality and sexual healing. Project: As a regular sex columnist for POZ magazine and a women living with HIV, I have been asked on many occasions to address the formally taboo coupling of HIV an |
| Pub.C.1174 | Drug users under treatment as outreach workers: a challenge. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:465 (abstract no. Pub.C.1174) Oliveira M, Paula MT, Da Ros V; PROAD - Program of Orientation and Assistance to Dependents of the Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fax: 55(11)5701543. Drug users are at high risk for HIV/AIDS and they need a special approach for successful prevention interventions. Project: An AIDS/HIV training program has been developed to prepare drug users under treatment to adopt preventive habits and to work as outreach workers in their own community. The patients receive |
| Pub.C.1175 | Injecting drug use and HIV risks in Churachandpur town, Manipur State, north-east India. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:466 (abstract no. Pub.C.1175) Eicher AD; Emmannel Hospital Association, New Delhi. India. Fax: (91-135) 631-934. Objective: To determine why IDUs in Churachandpur. Manipur, N.E. India . continue to expose themselves and others with risky injecting practices despite knowledge about HIV, and to further detail HIV risks of local IDUs. Methods: A focussed ethnography using in-depth interviews and participant observation was conducted |
| Pub.C.1176 | Validity and cost-effectiveness of critical donor selection by intensive questionnaire. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:466 (abstract no. Pub.C.1176) Dhingra-Kumar N, Madan N; University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, Delhi, India. Fax: +91-11-688 1099. Objective: Critical donor selection increases the safety of blood transfusion by excluding donors at risk of transmitting infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B and C. The present study was done to assess the validity and cost effectiveness of donor questionnaire for careful donor selection. Methods: A comprehensive quest |
| Pub.C.1177 | The importance of counselling in promotion of an adequate and safe blood supply. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:466 (abstract no. Pub.C.1177) Chipala G, Muyinda G, Kongwa PN; Ministry of Health, Zambia National Blood Transfusion Service, Lusaka, Zambia. Objectives: To evaluate the importance of integrating counselling into donor service programmes in ensuring an adequate supply of safe blood at the University Teaching Hospital, Blood Bank. Method: Routinely collected data was used to evaluate the impact of counselling blood donors in the period between 1991 and 1996. |
| Pub.C.1178 | New exclusion criteria for blood donor deferral at the state institute of hematology, Rio de Janeiro City, Brazil. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:466 (abstract no. Pub.C.1178) Valente JG, Vlahov D, Nelson K, Motta K; Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: (5521) 264.1142/270.6772. Objective: To select new questions to be added to the current clinical screening for blood donors at the State Institute of Hematology (SIH) in Rio de Janeiro City ( Brazil ), to decrease to present HIV-seroprevalence of 450 per 100.000 blood donations. Methods: Blood donors (83,017) who donated blood at the SIH from O |
| Pub.C.1180 | Observation of children having a HIV-infected father. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:466 (abstract no. Pub.C.1180) Narkeviciute I, Griskevicius A, Caplinskas S, Rakickiene J; Lithuanian AIDS Centre, Vilnius, Lithuania. Fax: 370-2-720283. E-mail: algis@lac.ktl.mii.lt. The risk of being infected posed to the children by their HIV-positive fathers and the observation of such families. Project: 40 HIV cases were registered in Lithuania from 1988 till 1 December, 1995. 39 of the registered cases were males and only one was a female. 23 HIV-infected men had families and there were |
| Pub.C.1181 | Vertical transmission of HIV: obstacles to its prevention. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:467 (abstract no. Pub.C.1181) Souza EP, Abreu T, Oliveira R, Frota A, Nogueira S; Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: 021-2953326. E-mail: edpernambuco@ax.ibase.org.br. Objective: To describe variables that can affect the applicability of interventions to reduce vertical transmission of HIVMethods: A questionnaire was prospectively applied to parents or relatives of all children born to HIV-infected women and followed in 1995 at a reference center for Pediatric AIDS in Rio de Janeiro. |
| Pub.C.1182 | Perinatal data collection system. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:467 (abstract no. Pub.C.1182) Lowell P, Dulin S, Strickland B, Silva G, Warr A; State of Florida, Health and Rehabilitative Services, Tallahassee, FL. Fax: (904) 487-1521. Objective: To create and implement a low-cost, user friendly data collection system to track and compile services offered to women at increased risk of HIV infection in over 600 substance abuse and mental health service providers throughout the state of Florida. Project: Using the public software package, Epi Info, dev |
| Pub.C.1183 | The role of operational research in needle-stick prevention at the health care workplace. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:467 (abstract no. Pub.C.1183) Chanda DO; Dept of Community Medicine, Lusaka. Objective: Sharp Injuries have always been a source of great concern in health institutions. The HICC conducted a snap-survey to measure the magnitude of this problem at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka and to evaluate its role towards needle-stick prevention. Sharp injuries are circumspect to HIV infection. Me |
| Pub.C.1184 | Modelling safe-sex practices among medical students through peer education. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:467 (abstract no. Pub.C.1184) Obwogo BS; University of Nairobi Medical School, Kenyatta Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. Fax: 254-2-726130. E-mail: Bobwogo@ken.healthnet.org. Medical students being representative of an educated cohort of the youthful population and equally destined to be future health-providers formed an important target for peer education. Project: This AIDS survey targeting medical students tested their Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviour and Practice (KABP) towards AI |
| Pub.C.1185 | Role of herd immunity and social medicine in mudalating HIV infection in Eastern India. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:467 (abstract no. Pub.C.1185) Chattopadhyay UK, Pal D; Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Hygiene & Public Health, Calcutta, India. Objective: To study the possible reasons for relatively low prevalence of HIV infection in Eastern India . Methods: The present seropositivity rate of HIV infection in India is 7.71 per thousand. The rate of Eastern India is 2.34 while in Southern India the rate is 8.79. Heterosexual promiscuity accounts for the bulk o |
| Pub.C.1187 | AIDS/STDs prevention program focussing on male responsibility for their own health and the health of women. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:467 (abstract no. Pub.C.1187) Nalini S, Upadhaya R; Training Organisation for Research and Counselling in Health, New Delhi. Fax: 6828383. Males in Urban Slums are lacking in information about AIDS/STDs and are ignorant of the importance of their role in sexual decision making which can affect their health and health of women. Project: An AIDS/STD Prevention Programme targeting males in an urban slum (90,000 population) was initiated. Males who wer |
| Pub.C.1188 | Investigation of KAB towards AIDS of hospital staffs and research on intervenient strategy. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:467 (abstract no. Pub.C.1188) Huang J, Ran Z; Shanghai Medical University, Shanghai, China. Fax: 086-21-4038931. KAB towards AIDS of hospital staffs is one of the important factors to prevent AIDS and to control its effects. Project: All the subdistrict hospital staffs on duty in investigating day, Luwan District Shanghai, were investigated about their knowledge, attitude, belief and preventive practice towards AIDS. And t |
| Pub.C.1189 | AIDS prevention strategies for rural families in Northeastern Thailand. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:468 (abstract no. Pub.C.1189) Sakondhavat C; Department of OB-GYN, Khon Kaen University, Bangkok, Thailand. Fax:(66-43) 348375. Objectives: The project AIDS Prevention Strategies for Rural Families in Northeastern Thailand aimed to find effective strategies for AIDS education for rural families to promote non-risk behaviors, non-discrimination while supporting care for individuals with HIV/AIDS in their families and in the community; To provide |
| Pub.C.1190 | KAP study and prevalence of STD/AIDS in the red light area. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:468 (abstract no. Pub.C.1190) Tazammal Haque SM; Tazammal Haque SM Subject: KAP study has been conducted among the prostitutes in the brothel in Dhaka & Jessore City in Banglades. Basic knowledge and practices of the prostitutes in regard to prevention of AIDS. A statistical average was done out of which conclution was made.This study was also about the measurement of the condom u |
| Pub.C.1192 | Creation of AIDS awareness to the youth including street kids through education fora. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:468 (abstract no. Pub.C.1192) Nassali M; Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. The exposure of Youths to AIDS awareness through education to protect them. Project: The Roteract Club of Kabowa in Kampala district was formed in 1992 by the Youth of that area to educate fellow youths about AIDS - related complex (ARC) to reduce its spread. This followed the public s realisation of the youths |
| Pub.C.1193 | The vulnerability of youth girls to HIV in developing countries. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:468 (abstract no. Pub.C.1193) Jessica C, Major R, Ruranga, Canon E; Kataweire Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 256-41-242632. Youth girls are increasingly becoming the most affected with HIV in the developing countries. Poverty, peer influence, the desire for educating, sends youth girls to men already infected with HIV. This is a personal testimony of how I became a victim.Subject: I had just finished senior four when I was approached |
| Pub.C.1194 | "Get with it and get it on" - condom use and attitude of the youth: the case of AIDS in Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:468 (abstract no. Pub.C.1194) Namaganda J; Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. Objective: A study sought to determine the attitude of Secondary School Students towards the use of condoms and their distribution. The purpose being to design interventional measures in view of such attitude for behavioural change. Methods: Focus group discussions, interviews with the youth and questionnaires were fil |
| Pub.C.1195 | A study on necessity of sexual health and AIDS preventive education in junior middle school in China. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:468 (abstract no. Pub.C.1195) Qi Z, Libo Z, Zhenlei X; National Health Education Institute, Beijing, China. Fax: 8610-421-0288. Objective: China has no sexual and AIDS education curriculum for middle school. Up to now sexual education is still refused by most of the schools principals and teachers. Most youngsters will leave school after finishing their nine years of compulsory education, and then they may lose the best opportunity to learn AID |
| Pub.C.1196 | STD/AIDS related knowledge belive and practise among college level students in Kathmandu. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:468 (abstract no. Pub.C.1196) Shrestha J, Gurubacharya VL; SACTS, Kathmandu, Nepal. Objective: To determine STD/AIDS related knowledge, beliefs and behavior of young students. Method: 134 students, 74 male and 60 female, were interviewed by administration of a standard questionaire developed after pretest. 69% of the students are in the age group of 15-24 years and 22 are married. Only 40% of the stud |
| Pub.C.1197 | Teenagers and HIV-infection in Kinshasa: a low seroprevalence rate but high potential risk factors. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:469 (abstract no. Pub.C.1197) Mandala K, Mayala M, Kashamuka M, Bafende A, Matela B, Kaseka G; Clinique Kinoise, Antwerpen, Belgium. Objectives: To assess HIV seroprevalence rate among teenagers in Kinshasa; to evaluate associated risk factors to their sexual behavior and their knowledge on HIV infection. Methods: 623 teenagers (12 to 22 years old and single) were submitted to an anonymous questionnaire checking their sexual behaviors and evaluating |
| Pub.C.1198 | Inadequacy of the French ministry of public education's AIDS prevention work - ACT UP- Paris's demands and ongoing project. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:469 (abstract no. Pub.C.1198) Gravelet A, Legrand J, Fleutelot E, Duplay M, Lauquin JM; Act Up-Paris, Paris, France. Fax: 33+1+48-06-16-74. A- No effort has been made to coordinate AIDS prevention throughout the French public education system on a nation-wide basis as part of a comprehensive plan covering several academic years and explicitly addressing the specific needs of clearly identified target populations. F. Bayrou, the minister in charge of |
| Pub.C.1199 | A woman-centred research survey to develop IEC materials on STDs and HIV/AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:469 (abstract no. Pub.C.1199) Villar MG, Santos AF; WEDPRO, Inc., Teacher's Village, Quezon City, Philippines. Fax: (632)9217053. E-mail: wedpro@phil.gn.apc. Objective: To determine the level of awareness of the respondents on the issues of HIV/AIDS and other related topics such as STDs, sexuality, sexual practices, contraception, etc. Findings of the research will serve as inputs for the IEC materials (posters, docu-drama, comics, peer educators training manual) to be deve |
| Pub.C.1200 | AIDS education and prevention program for high risk behavior population at grassroots areas of far western region (FWR), Nepal. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:469 (abstract no. Pub.C.1200) Dhungana RR; NAPI - Nepal AIDS Prevention Institute, Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal. Fax: 977-1-770686. Introduction: AIDS is becoming a dangerous threat among the Grassroots Communities (GCs) in FWR of Nepal due to high risk behavior activity in the sex business. A report states it is observed due to an open border movement from both sides of India and Nepal.Objectives: To find out the effe |
| Pub.C.1201 | Brazilian adolescents, sexuality/DST's/AIDS: let's talk about it! Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:469 (abstract no. Pub.C.1201) Neto LC, Pinto J, Ribeiro S, Batista MF; Gaffree & Guinle University Hospital, University of Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Fax: + 55 021- 2749727. Adolescents are sexually active, they don t have opportunity to talk seriously about sexuality and are seldom in a stable relationship, making them a high risk group for DST s/HIV infection. Project: A doctor, a psychologist and a social worker make 01:30 hr lecture, once a week in different schools to adolescen |
| Pub.C.1202 | An outreach youth specific AIDS education programme targeting young people in Uganda: the young people's initiative. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:470 (abstract no. Pub.C.1202) Ntege BK, Musasizi M, Mutumba R; The AIDS Challenge Youth Club, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 256-41-251982. E-mail: TASO@mukla.gn.apc.org. Big numbers of young people who are not themselves infected with HIV/AIDS but have an infected parent or sibling, often grow up in socially disadvantaged circumstances - forcing them adopt bahaviours that put them at risks of getting infected with HIV/AIDS. Project: Under the umbrella of The AIDS support Organis |
| Pub.C.1203 | Role of youth in AIDS education. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:470 (abstract no. Pub.C.1203) Otieno PA; Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya. Fax: 254 037 64412. Issues: Reasons why AIDS is still spreading among the youth in developing countries despite various campaign strategies (a case study of various provinces of Kenya ). Project: An HIV/AIDS project targeting the youth at Egerton University, with an external phase targeting youth in schools and colleges in Nakuru District |
| Pub.C.1204 | Poor sensitivity and predictive value of diagnostic tests for pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) among HIV patients in a highly TB prevalent setting. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:470 (abstract no. Pub.C.1204) de Lourdes GG, Valdespino JL, Mayar ME, Palacios M, Garcia-Sancho C, Balandrano S, Sepulveda J; National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Mor. Fax: 9173112218. Objective: To measure the value of tests usually available for diagnosis of pulmonary Tb in primary care centers providing care for groups at risk for HIV infection. Methods: Ambulatory patients attending HIV screening centers were examined for active pulmonary Tb (clinical history, Rx, PPD, AFB smear and culture) and |
| Pub.C.1205 | STI and AIDS prevention among out of school girls. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:470 (abstract no. Pub.C.1205) Oloo EM, Oti B; All Kenya Society For People With AIDS (Kespa), Kisumu, Kenya. Objectives: To determine risk factors and practices that predispose girls into the contraction of STI/HIV. To reduce the transmission of STI/HIV among the girls. Methods: Five out of school girls (14-20 yrs) welfare groups need arose, when KESPA and NGO realised during its counselling sessions that there were many comp |
| Pub.C.1206 | Organised and sustained AIDS education for students through disciplined sectors. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:470 (abstract no. Pub.C.1206) Thaker NB, Chahel I, Gilada I; National Cadet Corps, Indian Health Organisation, J.J. Hospital, Bombay. Objectives: To launch a cost-efficient, sustainable and replicable model to create AIDS awareness/education among the students using the disciplined sector like the National Cadet Corp (NCC), in a community which has a growing HIV infection rate, mainly taking toll of youth. Methods: Using an umbrella of NCC; which is |
| Pub.C.1207 | Health behavior change for HIV/AIDS prevention among the youth in Gulu Municipality- Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:470 (abstract no. Pub.C.1207) Ananocan CO, Okeny S, Oola D, Willy O; Patuda Community Base Health Care/AIDS, Church of Uganda, LWO Progressive Youth Club, Gulu, Uganda. Objective: To encourage the youth to change their behaviors towards HIV/AIDS Infection and STD. The The population of youth in Gulu Municipality overweigh the population of the adult. And the rate of HIV/AIDS infection is higher in them (youth) than in adult. This is so because these youth have their sexual debu |
| Pub.C.1208 | Prevention of STD/AIDS among students: experience of six universities in Cameroon. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:470 (abstract no. Pub.C.1208) Boupda A, Ella M, Fouda A, Mpoudi NE, De Buysscher R; AIDSCAP, Arlington, VA, USA. Fax: (703) 516-9781. Objective: To improve STD/HIV prevention among students in the six University campuses in Cameroon . Methods: - Training of PHEs among students in all the six University campuses- Opening of 6 information centers in all the 6 universities coordinated by project staff, university health center staff and student PHEs - E |
| Pub.C.1209 | Adolescents and the spread of HIV/AIDS : a prevention policy issue. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:471 (abstract no. Pub.C.1209) Odutolo O, Oyediran K, Odutolo B; Centre For Health Planning And Management, Keele University, Keele Staffs, U.K.. Fax: 44-1782-711737. E-mail: hmd27cc@keele.ac.uk. AIDS Prevention strategies were initially directed toward identified risk groups such as homosexuals, IVUs and commercial sex workers. However, the current global strategy explicity identified three major tactics which clearly represents a policy diffusion from strict targeting of risk groups to paying attention |
| Pub.C.1210 | Evaluation of sexual knowledge and behavior of adolescents of Santa Cruz. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:471 (abstract no. Pub.C.1210) Patel Balmukund N, Cavalcanti J de S; Projecto UNI, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil. Fax: 5571 235 7664. E-mail: fiocruz@ufba.br. Objective: Worldwide adolescents commence sexual activities earlier than during the sixties. This fact puts sexually active adolescents into a high risk group for HIV-infections. It is important to access their basic knowledge about HIV/AIDS, and to analyze the sexual practices and attitudes so that health authorities |
| Pub.C.1211 | Distribution, accessibility and use of condoms in the context of AIDS prevention in Mpigi district, Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:471 (abstract no. Pub.C.1211) Senvewo R, Busulwa W, Kivumbi G, Daba G; Joint Clinical Research Centre, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 256-41-242632. E-mail: Jcrc@ Mukla.gn apc.org. Objective: To find out the influence of condom distribution and accessibility on condom use in Mpigi district. Methods: 479 males and females of age 14 and 49 yrs from six villages were surveyed from a randomly selected sample of household respondents. Results: Suppliers of condoms both free and commercial were identif |
| Pub.C.1212 | Dimensions and predictors of condom use beliefs among Ethiopian high school adolescents. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:471 (abstract no. Pub.C.1212) Haile DN, Mulatu MS; Dept of Psychology, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada. Fax: 613-738-4202. E-mail: samuelm@qucdn.queensu.ca. Objective: To determine the dimensions and predictors of condom use beliefs among high school adolescents in Ethiopia . Methods: A sample of 1,616 high school students (mean age=16.60; 50.6%=male) from 10 towns across Ethiopia was surveyed with a questionnaire about sexual and preventive behaviours, reproductive health |
| Pub.C.1214 | "We had no sex, but still the STD rates are skyrocketing".. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:471 (abstract no. Pub.C.1214) Olga T; Ekaterinburg, Russia. Fax: 011-7-3432-427282. E-mail: psieburg@glas.apc.org. For the last several years, the government of the Sverdlovsk Oblast has actively promoted the threat of HIV/AIDS, but nevertheless during this time STD rates have increased dramatically, suggesting a potential for catastrophic incidence of HIV/AIDS. Project: Focus groups among young people (aged 15-25) on the to |
| Pub.C.1215 | Novel condom distribution method among medical students. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:471 (abstract no. Pub.C.1215) Kinyota SM; University of Nairobi, Medical School, Kenyatta Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. Fax: 254-2-726130. E-mail: Bobwogo@Ken.Healthnet.Org. The role of Condoms in HIV/AIDS Protection has remained low among the youth owing to stigmatization, association with promiscuity, religious connotations and incongruous distribution modes. Project: This three months HIV/AIDS survey targeting medical students gauged their condom-use practices through anonymous v |
| Pub.C.1216 | Factors affecting condom usage among the individual attending anonymous testing centre in Bombay. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:472 (abstract no. Pub.C.1216) Hemangi RJ; Dept. Of Dermatology, L.T.M. Medical College & L.T.M.G. Hospital, Sion, Bombay. Objective: To determine whether factors like level of knowledge regarding HIV & STD transmission age, education, per capita income, marital status, have any bearing on condom usage. Method: 1034 individuals who visited ATC during the period April 95 to Dec. 95 were interviewed and counselled pre and post HIV test. |
| Pub.C.1217 | Determinants of condom use among women in Madurai City, Tamilnadu, India. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:472 (abstract no. Pub.C.1217) Shanmuganandan S, Subramanian T, Saravanabavan V; Sri Meenakshi Clinic, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India. Objectives: To analyse the attitudes of women on condom use as safer sexual behaviour; To identify the psychosocial dimensions associated with condom use among women attending STD clinic; To study the perceptual variation among different socioeconomic groups and age structure in the wake of HIV/AIDS. Methods: The study |
| Pub.C.1218 | Increase in condom use between 1990-1995 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:472 (abstract no. Pub.C.1218) Wainstein C, Fridman V, Rodriguez Rios E, Macias J; Programa SIDA, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fax: (541) 807-0428. Objective: To describe the knowledge and attitude about condom use in Buenos Aires city, where population and goverment are predominantly Roman Apostolic Catholics and its use is not strengthened through official mass media. Methods: A group of individuals, aged 16 -50 years, sexually active, has been selected, and the |
| Pub.C.1219 | Acceptability of the female condom in Uganda. Major obstacles encountered. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:472 (abstract no. Pub.C.1219) Dithan K, Lugada E, Siagi M, Musoke D; Mulago Hospital, Uganda. Objectives: To determine the acceptability of the female condom and describe the leading problems experienced with the female condom among adults in Uganda . Methods: We conducted baseline interviews, two follow up interviews and focus group discussions for the acceptability study of the female condom among 100 commerc |
| Pub.C.1220 | Acceptability of female condom in Senegal. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:472 (abstract no. Pub.C.1220) Niang C, Nguer R, Camara AD, Ouattara A, Ndoye I, Mane P; Faculte Des Sciences Universite C.A.D Dakar, Senegal. Fax: 221 24 37 14. Objectives: To assess the acceptability of the female condom in two cities in Senegal (Kolda and Kaolack) ; to analyze the negotiation process for use of the female condom and the impact of female condom in sexual relations between men and women. Methods:15 group discussions were conducted to gather base-line informati |
| Pub.C.1221 | AIDS education program. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:472 (abstract no. Pub.C.1221) Sattar SM; Shastha-O-Kalyan Sangstha, Goshairhat, Shariatpur, Bangladesh. Rural community peoples in many developing countries like Bangladesh are ignorant about AIDS and hence susceptible to the danger posed by it. Project: The AIDS education project is designed to improve public access to vital prevention information and to develop and deliver effective educational resources. The pr |
| Pub.C.1222 | Community initiatives against HIV, care for PWA and care for AIDS affected ones: a multi- cultural response. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:472 (abstract no. Pub.C.1222) Kiguli AR; The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO). Fax: 256-41-251-982. E-mail: TASO@Mukla.gn.apc.Org. Issues: Community attitudes towards PWA/PLWHIV, involvement in prevention of spread of HIV, positive living with HIV, achievement of behavioural change and how to address the cultural, socio-economic AIDS related problems. Project: An individual, Local leaders and Community s identification and internalisation of the e |
| Pub.C.1224 | Peer education as a means of behaviour change among grassroot women and youth in rural area. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:473 (abstract no. Pub.C.1224) Kahwa R, Kasoma J, Naluyima V, Katooko B, Sentongo S; Kampala City Council, Kampala, Uganda. Women in the rural area are at high risk due poverty, lack of knowledge on HIV/AIDS and health issues in general. Project: Nalwewuba zone women s club was initiated. We have cultural activities such as dancing, singing and drama on AIDS in view to increase their knowledge. During such activities education on HIV |
| Pub.C.1225 | AIDS awareness & education through resource person, community volunteer & out-reach workers in Afghan refugees. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:473 (abstract no. Pub.C.1225) Gohar A; Afghan Refugees Commissionarate, Phase-V, Hayatabad, Peshawar, Pakistan. Fax: 92-91-42424. Objective: To create awareness about AIDS in the rural and urban Afghan population with low literacy rate and scattered family members. Methods: Initially 25 Pakistanis were trained. With the help 80 Afghan animators were given training. They reached the roots of the population. 40 journalists were trained to educate t |
| Pub.C.1226 | HIV/AIDS educational programme targeting migrants/refugees in rural area: the migrants/refugees NGO Programme. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:473 (abstract no. Pub.C.1226) Sode BK, Asem EK, Atakora JM, Ahiakonu JK, Kukah TK; Friends of the Poor, Koloenu, V/R Ghana. Migrants/Refugees are at high risk for HIV/AIDS; the Educational Programme wasn t really reaching the rural area well. For that matter a high percentage of people at the grassroot level weren t receiving enough information about AIDS thus knowing very little about the disease. Project: HIV/AIDS programme targeti |
| Pub.C.1227 | AIDS and the military: implications of demobilisation. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:473 (abstract no. Pub.C.1227) Ogen JK, Loy N; The Monitor, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 256-41-251352. E-mail: TheMonitor@Mukla.gn.apr.org. About 50,000 UPDF ( Uganda Peoples Defence Forces) soldiers have been demobilised-some of them because they are people living with HIV/AIDS. What are the implications in terms of the spread of HIV/AIDS?Project: Soldiers. many of them people living with HIV/AIDS, have been retrenched from the army over the last t |
| Pub.C.1228 | Initial awareness building on HIV/AIDS in Tugbok District. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:473 (abstract no. Pub.C.1228) Morales AR, Mahinay MJ, Santander A; METSA Foundation Inc., Davao City, Philippines. Km. 20, Los Amigos, Tugbok District, Davao City, PhilippinesPoor rural areas have limited information, misconceptions or no informations about STD, HIV & AIDS; that s why they re vulnerable to the same. Project: A one-year program for initial awareness building for CBO s in the district. Strategies includes: |
| Pub.C.1229 | AIDS sensitization program targeting traditional healers: the peer group leaders program. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:473 (abstract no. Pub.C.1229) Ssali KA; Bukoggolwa Widows and Orphans' Care Centre, (BWOCC), Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 256-041-245580 OR 256-041-250668. STD Patients attending Traditional Healers; clinics are at risk of being infected with HIV/AIDS because of the crude methods used by traditional to treat the disease. Project: In Uganda , traditional healers have formed up an organised Association under the National Association of Traditional Healers and Herbali |
| Pub.C.1230 | Community HIV/AIDS educator initiative. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:473 (abstract no. Pub.C.1230) Pruden M, Virginia B; NYS Department of Health, AIDS Institute, Albany, NY. Fax: (518) 486-5693. E-mail: MAP01@health.state.ny.us. HIV/AIDS education is offered through myriad providers, programs, organizations and individuals. There are no comprehensive education or training programs to assure that clear, correct and consistent information is being delivered. Project: The Community HIV/AIDS Educator Initiative was developed by the New York |
| Pub.C.1231 | Reliability of assessment of attitudes about HIV/AIDS and its correlation with knowledge among senior medical students. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:474 (abstract no. Pub.C.1231) Sircar AR, Gupta SC, Sharma M, Sialy S, Nityanand S; K.G. Medical College, India. Fax: (0522)-266025. Issues: The young doctors in this country are still very scared to handle cases with HIV/AIDS. However, previous studies have revealed a positive attitude towards the disease. Hence, we tried to assess the reliability of answers to the attitude questionnaire and it s correlation with the knowledge score. Project: A pre |
| Pub.C.1232 | STD/HIV/AIDS education, condom promotion/distribution, and STD services for truckers in Bali, Indonesia. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:474 (abstract no. Pub.C.1232) Muliawan P, Wirawan DN, Sutakertya IB; Kerti Praja Foundation, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Fax: (0361)236021. Objectives: (1) to increase the level of STD/HIV/AIDS awareness and knowledge among truckers traveling between Bali and Java, (2) to increase condom use among truckers to minimize STD/HIV/AIDS transmission. Methods: IEC materials were developed from a needs assessment conducted by outreach workers to identify STD/HIV/A |
| Pub.C.1233 | HIV/AIDS: prevention and health care for deaf people. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:474 (abstract no. Pub.C.1233) Pozzobon EX, Lima D, Fernandes E, Jordao L, Cunha M, Almeira R, Valladares T, Jacob C, Bulhoes J; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: +55-21-2203465. E-mail: pozzobon@centroin.com.br. Deaf people are at risk for HIV/AIDS but do not access traditional health and educational programs because, in general, display poor command of the Portuguese Language. Project: This project is an interdisciplinary work that uses educational technology in the health care area. The work privileges communications |
| Pub.C.1234 | The computer information multimedia knowledge base on the HIV/AIDS prevention among teenagers. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:474 (abstract no. Pub.C.1234) Koudriavdsev V, Safyannikov N, Safyannikov I, Davydova A, Kouziakova T; JSE ILIP (Innovations of Leningrad Institutions and Enterprises), Russia. Fax: (812) 234-98-59. The sexual education experience showed that traditional methods of early HIV/AIDS prevention are not always effective. Project: The Information System of the Knowledge Base (ISKB) is created for the raising of the sexual education level of teenagers with the aim of the early AIDS prophylactic. Three problems are |
| Pub.C.1235 | Building rapport with transvestite sex workers: enabling easy access to health information. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:474 (abstract no. Pub.C.1235) Raymundo TT, Fleras JM, Resurreccion P; ReachOut AIDS Education Foundation, Philippines. Fax: (632) 895-1369. Transvestite sex workers (TSWs) have poor access to HIV/AIDS/STD information because there is a lack of rapport with health providers. Project: Male outreach worker dresses-up like one of the transvestite and interacts with the TSWs at their working place and distributes condoms, provides HIV/AIDS/STD education |
| Pub.C.1236 | Functional illiteracy and HIV/AIDS spread in LDCS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:474 (abstract no. Pub.C.1236) Gulere CW; Uganda Orthodox Church Youth Association and SYNDESMOS Africa Representative 1995-99, Jinja, Uganda. Fax: 256 43 22050. Low functional literacy rates in Uganda especially among women & girls is largely responsible for the spread of HIV/AIDS. Project: A survey among men and women in Uganda was initiated among rural and urban women and men by the Uganda Orthodox Church Youth Assocation to find out why the Church was increasingl |
| Pub.C.1239 | HIV/AIDS among Dalit women in the rural villages: education and action program. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:474 (abstract no. Pub.C.1239) Selvaraj JA; Venkatapuram, Saidapet, Madras. Fax: 091 044 235 2178. Dalit ethnic women are at high risk for HIV/AIDS in the rural villages. They do not have education, awareness and action program. Project: An action program was initiated among the Dalit women for education, awareness and action using trained community animators. The volunteers in all the 110 villages helped to |
| Pub.C.1240 | Prevalence of HIV, HCV and HBV among Iranian dentists. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:475 (abstract no. Pub.C.1240) Aminzadeh M, Sanei A, Dalai J, Dezfoulian H, Rafii RK; Pasteur Institute of Iran, Hepatitis and AIDS Unit, Tehran. Fax: (0098-21) 6465132. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of HIV, HCV and HBV among dentists working in the various cities of Iran . Methods: 1573 sera were collected between 1991 - 1994 with 69% male and 31% female and mean age of 38 years . All sera were tested for anti-HIV, anti-HCV and HBS antigen by the Enz |
| Pub.C.1241 | Applying rule- and case-based reasoning to AIDS initial assessment. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:475 (abstract no. Pub.C.1241) Xu L, Li N; Department of Epidemiology, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Ministry of Public Health, Beijing, China. AIDS initial assessment (AIA) deals with identifying those who are AIDS-risky and could be targeted for intervention. Most knowledge-based systems (KBS) dealing with AIA incorporate knowledge that is based upon rules of thumb that an AIA specialist has accumulated over many years of experience. However, when mak |
| Pub.C.1242 | Predictors of HIV positivity among urban Indian population. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:475 (abstract no. Pub.C.1242) Patil S, Shastri S; P.D.Y. Patil Medical College, Rajawadi Hosp, Naupada, Thane. Issue:To develop variables which may be used as predictors of HIV transmission among urban Indian population. Methods: 1034 Individuals who visited Anonymous Testing and Counselling Centre during the period April 1995 to December 1995 were interviewed for certain suspected variables. Results: (table: see text) Conclusi |
| Pub.C.1243 | Widespread availability of free HIV testing and awareness about individual HIV test result does not influence safer sex behavior of the injecting drug users in Manipur, India. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:475 (abstract no. Pub.C.1243) Sarkar S, Panda S, Sarkar K, Vijaya L, Singh Y, Hangzo C, Agrawal A, Detels R, Deb BC; ICMR Unit for Research on AIDS for North Eastern States of India, Calcutta, India. Fax: 3591722. Following sharp rise of prevalence of HIV from 0% to 54% within 6 months widespread voluntary and free HIV testing was actively offered to all IDUs during 1990-92. The present seroprevalence still went up to 87% and prevalence among hospital attending pregnant women reached 1% within two more years. The followin |
| Pub.C.1244 | Failure to return for HIV post-test counseling (PTC) among HIV-positive Baltimore STD clinic patients: risk factors and trends. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:475 (abstract no. Pub.C.1244) Golden MR, Rompalo AM, Zenilman JM; University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. Objective: Identify risk factors trends of HIV+ patients who do not return for HIV test results in an STD clinic. Methods: We compared two cohorts of HIV+ patients who had confidential HIV testing in 1988-89 and in 1991-93. Outcome measure was failure to return for PTC within 1 month of confidential HIV testing. Indepe |
| Pub.C.1245 | Anonymous, voluntary and free testing for the HIV infection in the Celje region. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:475 (abstract no. Pub.C.1245) Skaza AS, Erzen I; Institute of Public Health, Celje, Slovenia. Fax: +38 63 33 407. To enable everyone to get an anonymous, voluntary and free HIV-test and to offer everybody free medical advice. Project: In the region of 300,000 thousand inhabitants there is one testing point located at the Public Health Institute in Celje. Anyone that wants to can get a free and anonymous test every day betwe |
| Pub.C.1246 | Anonymous testing and counselling centre (ATC) in Bombay: an intervention strategy. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:476 (abstract no. Pub.C.1246) Malkani RH, Chhaya G; Convenor, I.A.D.V.L. (Maharashtra). Objectives:1) To conduct anonymous testing for HIV & VDRL on individuals who perceive themselves at high risk, 2) To study the knowledge of the above individuals with reference to STD/HIV transmission and prevention; 3) To counsel them regarding condom usage and sex partner reduction. Methods: ATC facilities and Ac |
| Pub.C.1247 | Anonymity: an issue for clients at the anonymous testing center/UFRJ. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:476 (abstract no. Pub.C.1247) Telles S, Silva S, Rodrigues M, Santos C, Dantas M, Silva T; Anonymous Testing Centre, Sao Fransisco De Assis University Hospital, Federal University Of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: (021)2931042. Objective: Evaluate the importance of anonymity to the clients of a Testing Center (ATC/UFRJ) in Rio de Janeiro and its influence on the access to these services. Methods: From January to June 1995, questionnaires have been distributed to clients at the Testing Center and responded to by 1371 men and women, after a gen |
| Pub.C.1248 | From concepts to action: penetrating Indian villages. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:476 (abstract no. Pub.C.1248) Vaishnav NM; AIDS Cell, Blood Bank, Diamond Chawk, Bhavnagar, India. Issues: 68% of Indian population lives in villages and sometime mass media fails to reach the targeted audience. The group meeting in the village only can spread the message. Projects: We have selected 20 villages whose population is less than 5000 and organised AIDS Awareness and educational programme to hard reach gr |
| Pub.C.1249 | AIDS interventions, sensitized police, an important nexus. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:476 (abstract no. Pub.C.1249) Goud RR; Sos Medical & Educational Foundation, Nasik, India. Fax: 91 (253) 579984. Sensitization of Police for Self Protection and their involvement for support and better implementation of AIDS intervention projects in Maharashtra state, India . Project: Experience of NGOs running intervention projects and also of the target populations like CSWs/Truckers/IVSUs/MSM is not so pleasant when tal |
| Pub.C.1250 | Working with (Eunuch) trans-sexuals. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:476 (abstract no. Pub.C.1250) Shroff S; STD and Health Action (ASHA) Project, Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay, India. Intervention with (Eunuch) Trans-sexuals in the suburban area of Bombay. Project: While working on the Intervention Project in the red light areas in the city of Bombay, the needs emerged for intervention activities in Bhandup Sonapur area of Bombay which has a predominance of transsexuals. This distinctly isola |
| Pub.C.1251 | Decentralisation of integrated AIDS care and prevention services at community level: "it works" project. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:476 (abstract no. Pub.C.1251) Katende MP, Nyule-Musoke R, Byateesa D, Meya RS, Muiri M; The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO), Kampala, Uganda, East Africa. Fax: 256-41-251982. E-mail: Taso@Mukla.gn.apc.org. HIV+ clients registered with various AIDS Service Organisations do not receive adequate care and support from their families and other community members. Project: PLWHIV/A are used as entry points to communities in the provision of integrated AIDS-related services. Findings of TASO participatory evaluation revea |
| Pub.C.1252 | AIDS parks outreach program targeting male commercial sex workers, men who have sex with men, and their clients. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:476 (abstract no. Pub.C.1252) Kumar VR; The Naz Foundation (India) Trust, New Delhi, India. Fax: + 91 11 685 9113. Men who have sex with men are prevalent in India , but have been made invisible by existing HIV/AIDS prevention programmes which focus on heterosexual sex (ie. vaginal sex). Thus MSM do not identify their sexual practices as being high risk. Project: Naz conducts an HIV/STD outreach program in a Delhi park known |
| Pub.C.1253 | Using volunteer university students to initiate AIDS educational programmes in rural areas of developing countries: the "zero cost" programme. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:476 (abstract no. Pub.C.1253) Okumu PV, Lekolol WO; College of Health and Social Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya. Fax: 254-02-503845. |