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11th International AIDS ConferenceVancouver, British Columbia — July 7-12, 1996 |
Table of Contents - Published Abstracts - Track D: Social Science, Research, Policy and ActionMo = Monday, Tu = Tuesday, We = Wednesday, Th = Thursday, Lb = Late-Breaker Cite as: Int Conf AIDS. 1996 Jul 7-12;11:Abstract No. xx |
| Pub.D.1290 | Caregiving and children in the lives of current and former injection drug users. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:482 (abstract no. Pub.D.1290) Knowlton AR; Baltimore, MD, USA. Fax: (410) 955-9088. E-mail: aknowto@phnet.sph.jhu.edu. Objectives: The SAIL (Social Affiliates in Injectors Lives) study examines the processes of change in PWHAs support and caregiving in the course of HIV disease progression. Methods: Subjects are recruited from the ALIVE study who have a history of injection drug use are interview biannually. Results: Of the participant |
| Pub.D.1291 | AIDS-related risk behaviors and beliefs: a study in a sample of cocaine dependent patients from Brazil. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:483 (abstract no. Pub.D.1291) da Silveira X, DaRos VL, Razzouk D, Mesquita A; PROAD, Department of Psychiatry, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brasil. Fax: (55-11) 570.1543. E-mail: dartiu.dpsi@epm.br. Objective: to determine AIDS-related sexual risk behaviors and knowledge in a sample of male addicts and to study the association between condom use and variables related to knowledge, beliefs and alcohol consumption. Methods: seventy-six male cocaine dependent patients (DSM-IV Criteria) were administered a structured |
| Pub.D.1292 | Socio-economic status and sexual networks in a high HIV prevalence population in rural Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:483 (abstract no. Pub.D.1292) Ssengonzi R, Morris M, Sewankambo N, Serwadda D, Wawer W, Konde-Lule J; Uganda Virus Research Institute (U.V.R.I.), Entebbe, Uganda. Fax: 256-42-20279/20483. Objective: To examine the effect of socio-economic status on sexual networks and behaviors of Rakai residents and the implications for HIV transmission dynamics. Methods: A cross-sectional survey nested within a larger longitudinal cohort study of HIV, sexual behavior and fertility was conducted in Rakai District, |
| Pub.D.1293 | HIV/AIDS in the Mexico-US border: specific risk factors. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:483 (abstract no. Pub.D.1293) Montiel-Hernandez AM, Muniz M, Baez-Villasenor J, del Rio CC; CONASIDA (National AIDS Council), Deleg. Tlalpan Mexico City, Mexico. Fax: (525) 528-4220. The Mexico /US border is not only one of the worlds largest but the Tijuana-San Diego crossing is the place where more border crossing take place in the world. Multiple cultural and identity factors interact in this area, sharing characteristics of both contries but never totally blending. The 6 Mexican border s |
| Pub.D.1294 | Religion, behaviours, and circumcision as determinants of HIV dynamics in rural Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:483 (abstract no. Pub.D.1294) Kiwanuka N, Gray R, Sewankambo NK, Serwadda D, Wawer M, Li C; Rakai Project, Entebbe, Uganda. Objectives: To determine the association between religion and HIV infection, and to assess the behaviours and characteristics that might explain differentials in HIV between religious denominations in rural Uganda . Methods: As part of the baseline visit in a randomized community STD mass treatment for HIV prevention, |
| Pub.D.1295 | Factors for change: a comparative study of AIDS interventions among sexworkers in an organised setting with an unorganised stigmatised setting. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:483 (abstract no. Pub.D.1295) Kumar MS, Pradeep K, Uma S; Valasaravakkam, Madras, India. Fax: 91.44.4827263. What are the socio economic and environmental factors that bring about sustained behavior change for AIDS prevention among sex workers? Does the attitude of the women themselves and that of the society towards them and towards sex and sexuality play a role in determining behavior? How can these factors be modifi |
| Pub.D.1296 | Feelings and experiences of single HIV-positive women about their children. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:484 (abstract no. Pub.D.1296) Anyango OM, Momanyi KJ, Muriuki J; Kenya AIDS Society, Nairobi, Kenya. Fax: 254-02-447967. Concerns and worries of HIV-positive women about their children when they have no avenue or source of help. Project: During the mid term evaluation and strategic planning on the women and AIDS project in Kenya AIDS Society, we interviewed 10 single mothers about their worries, fears and feelings about the presen |
| Pub.D.1297 | Psychosocial issues in living with HIV/AIDS & healing art of psychosocial therapeutic interventions. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:484 (abstract no. Pub.D.1297) Das S, Hira S; Department of MPSW, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar, Bombay, India. Fax: 91-22-5562912. Objectives:(i.) To evolve psychosocial conceptualization of HIV/AIDS & its consequences for human beings. (ii.) To formulate effective therapeutic approaches for psychosocial interventions. Methodology: 20 concordant & 20 discordant couples were selected through simple random sampling. The data was collected th |
| Pub.D.1298 | Behaviour change among TASO clients: an impact of counselling. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:484 (abstract no. Pub.D.1298) Otolok-Tanga E; The AIDS Support Organization (TASO), Kampala, Uganda. Objective: To determine and describe factors associated with behavior change and other coping mechanisms adopted by TASO clients on receiving counselling services. Methods: A cohort of 493 sexual active TASO clients, 15 - 65 years of age, registered between Oct. to Dec. 1993, were sampled and followed for a period of s |
| Pub.D.1300 | Evaluation of an education intervention for specific populations in Mexico. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:484 (abstract no. Pub.D.1300) Loya-Sepulveda M, Soto CC, Aguilar RF, Basanez AR, Bronfman PM; CONASIDA (National AIDS Council), Deleg. Tlalpan Mexico City, Mexico. Fax: (525) 528.4220. Objective: To design, apply and evaluate an educational intervention for specific populations. Method: An educational intervention was developed nationwide during six months using three videos addressed to teenagers, adult women and bisexual men. The intervention was carried out through regional workshops and was direc |
| Pub.D.1301 | Coping with consequences of AIDS in the community. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:484 (abstract no. Pub.D.1301) Kamanya H; Swaa Uganda, Kampala, Uganda. Objective: Share the magnitude of the problem, sensitization, capacity building improvement of quality of human life. Method: Education, awareness; involvement, delegation, monitoring, analysis, evaluation adjustment. Results: Community response was reflected in the following areas: - Family and caretaker adjustment - |
| Pub.D.1302 | The impact of HIV/AIDS on Nepalese women: contributing factors and lessons learned from community based interventions. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:484 (abstract no. Pub.D.1302) Shrestha A; WATCH (Women Acting Together for Change), Kathmandu, Nepal. Fax: 977-1-473-224. E-mail: watchftp@mos.com.np. Issues: AIDS has become a major world concern for its impact on individuals and larger groupings such as families, communities and economies. But in Nepal , where the epidemic is still in its early stage, numerous issues, problems and facets of the pandemic, and how to address it have only begun to emerge. |
| Pub.D.1303 | Local anti-AIDS committee. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:485 (abstract no. Pub.D.1303) Cobos S; FASE (Spanish Anti-AIDS Foundation), Madrid, Spain. Volunteer-based organisation with no benefit aim where social workers, nurses, etc. collaborate in order to fight AIDS. Project: The anti-AIDS committee works on a program -basis which is primarily aimed at affected communities and population in general. The problem includes: a) Informing people about AIDS and i |
| Pub.D.1304 | Evaluation of the mid- and long-term impact of the holistic model for AIDS prevention in gay/bisexual men in Guatemala City: a dynamic model. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:485 (abstract no. Pub.D.1304) Mayorga R, Flores B, Castillo M, Rodas AM, Melendez G; Asociacion de Talleres Holisticos (ATH), Guatemala City, Guatemala. Fax: (502-2) 516531. To date, 280 gay/bisexual men in Guatemala City have taken a holistic workshops for AIDS prevention. It is necessary to determine the mid- and long-term impact of this model in order to improve the work methodologies and detect issues that need reinforcement. Follow-up support activities for AIDS prevention need |
| Pub.D.1305 | Short-term impact of the holistic model for AIDS prevention in 180 gay/bisexual men in Guatemala City. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:485 (abstract no. Pub.D.1305) Flores B, Mayorga R, Martinez LF; Asociacion de Talleres Holisticos (ATH), Guatemala City, Guatemala. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the holistic model for AIDS prevention in gay/bisexual men in Guatemala City, detect its strengths and shortcomings in order to make necessary changes and define new strategies for prevention, improving program effectivenes. Methods: The holistic model for AIDS prevention wa |
| Pub.D.1306 | Household empowerment for health care of persons living with AIDS in the Dominican Republic. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:485 (abstract no. Pub.D.1306) Garcia R, Fadul R, Khoury S, Medina DE, Esteves F, Castellanos C, Freites A, Garris I, Espinal M, De Moya EA; Institute of Human Sexuality, Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. To compare the impact of two approaches to health care on health behavior, health status, and psychological well-being of persons living with AIDS. Project: Two approaches were compared. The Ambulatory mode included patients AIDS education, monthly medical checkups and group therapy. The Household mode included |
| Pub.D.1307 | HIV/AIDS amongst immigrant communities in Britain. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:485 (abstract no. Pub.D.1307) Luyombya G, Poultney M, Galukande J; Uganda AIDS Action Fund, London, UK. Objective: To examine the political and socio-economic issues/problems associated with living with HIV/AIDS in a foreign country. Project: This project will examine the problems faced by immigrant communities, in particular African communities which, according to epidemiological evidence, are the second largest group i |
| Pub.D.1308 | Thuthuzela Abantwana: a model for community based paediatric AIDS care in South Africa. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:485 (abstract no. Pub.D.1308) Fransman DC, Hussey G, Jwambi M; Cape Town, South Africa. Fax: 7-21-689 5403. E-mail: des@rmh.uct.ac.za. Paediatric HIV/AIDS is a growing problem in Southern Africa. Of the total number of South African AIDS cases reported up to December 1994, 10.7% were children. The numbers are increasing rapidly with a doubling time of about a year, while the doubling time for population growth is 13 years. The care of children |
| Pub.D.1309 | AIDS education among adolescents in Uganda: an evaluation of the "straight talk" media program. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:485 (abstract no. Pub.D.1309) Proscovia S, Tamwesigire E, Meinert L; Uganda Red Cross Society, Kampala, Uganda. STRAIGHT TALK (ST) a media program to Safeguard Youth From AIDS (SYFA) was initiated in 1993 as a strategy to develop and stimulate dialogue on AIDS, health and growing up among young people, their parents and teachers. An appraisal of the fourteen month program was commissioned by UNICEF in January 1995.Objective: To |
| Pub.D.1310 | National response towards HIV/AIDS awareness and testing campaign. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:486 (abstract no. Pub.D.1310) Garcia R, Cespedes JE, Klaskala W, Baum M; Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Miami, FL, USA. Fax: (305) 243-4687. Objective: To determine the level of national awareness and perception related to prevention of HIV infection. At the same time promote nationwide campaign on confidential HIV testing and counseling. Methods: During a period of two months in 1994, the Colombian Ministry of Health conducted an information campaign on HI |
| Pub.D.1311 | An outreach programme targeting fishermen and fish mongers in the beaches of Mbita, Karungu, Sindo in Kenya. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:486 (abstract no. Pub.D.1311) Ouko M, Angiro R, Ouma D, Onyango M, Ngesa A; Nairobi, Kenya. Fax: 254-2-243164. Project: An AIDS awareness programme targeting fishermen and women who dry and sell fish along the beaches of Mbita, Karungu and Sindo was organized by community based workers who had been trained by Women Fighting AIDS in Kenya , (WOFAK) counsellors. This direction was taken after a request from the local chiefs, coun |
| Pub.D.1312 | Creating awareness and promotion of HIV/STD preventive behaviour among semi-literates through print media. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:486 (abstract no. Pub.D.1312) Kathiravan V, Malarmangai V; Society for AIDS Awareness and Prevention, Ooty, Tamilnadu, India. Fax: 91-44-8256842. Objective: To prevent HIV infection by providing accurate and adequate information among low literacy level and high risk behaviour. Methods: Through publishing the magazine to provide a platform for expression towards creating a conducive climate for prevention and support to occur there by enabling quality of life fo |
| Pub.D.1313 | Focusing AIDS information programs in an advancing epidemic: an experience in Soroti District, rural Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:486 (abstract no. Pub.D.1313) Ssali A, Nkangabwa J, Kwamya L, Kyeyune P, King R; THETA, Kampala, Uganda. Issues: As a result of war and displacement Soroti has a long history of high STD prevalence and a recent history of increasing HIV seroprevalence. In 1992 estimated HIV seroprevalence among women antenatal clinic users was 10%. Project: THETA is an indigenous non-governmental organisation working with aims of involvin |
| Pub.D.1314 | Community approach in assessing HIV/STD risk factors using participatory learning action methods in S.W. Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:486 (abstract no. Pub.D.1314) Ssembatya JL, Coghlan A, Lumala R, Mireego E; District Medical Office, MOH, Uganda. Objectives: To help community members in identification and interpretation of risky practices for HIV/STDs.To design a community action plan based on the missing gaps (risk factors). Methods: Programme implementors with community actors used PRA/PLA methods in 7 communities using social-demographic maps; annual events, |
| Pub.D.1316 | Sexual behaviour and HIV seroprevalence in unmarried females attending MTP/ANC clinic in Pune, India. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:486 (abstract no. Pub.D.1315) Subramanian T, Bharucha KE, Manelkar RK, Risbud AR, Sukumaran K, Surve B, Gadkari DA; National AIDS Research Institute, Pune, Maharashta, India. Objective: To study the behavioural pattern related to sexuality of unmarried females attending MTP/ANC clinics and to know their perception towards HIV/AIDS and HIV seroprevalence in them. Method: 100 unmarried females attending MTP/ANC clinics of Sassoon General Hospital, Pune, are being taken for this study. In-dept |
| Pub.D.1317 | Qualitative research on high-risk behavior groups in Nicaragua. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:487 (abstract no. Pub.D.1317) Arauz R, Ortells P, Morales A, Guevara M, Shedlin M; Fundacion Nimehuatzin, Managua, Nicaragua. Fax: (505-2) 786534. Objective: To obtain information on the attitudes and behaviors of the country s high risk behavior groups to develop AIDS prevention education and communication strategies for the country. Methods: Fifteen focus groups and sixty six in-depth interviews were carried out with female sex workers, clients of sex workers, |
| Pub.D.1318 | Methodology for identification of risky behavior among young adults in Sri Lanka. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:487 (abstract no. Pub.D.1318) De Silva NW, Schensul JJ, Eisenberg M, Lewis J; University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Fax: 94-8-32517. Understanding sexual behavior, particularly among adolescents and young adults, is a key element in the development of culturally-relevant and effective intervention and prevention programs. However, there has not been a field-tested methodology for describing sexual behavior cross-nationally to identify risky b |
| Pub.D.1319 | Focus group discussions with female commercial sex workers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: diversity in the perception of sexuality and sex work. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:487 (abstract no. Pub.D.1319) Szterenfeld C, Fonseca Z, Alonso L, Vieira EM, Fernandes ME; PIM-Programa Integrado de Marginalidade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: 55-11-205-4796. Objectives: To obtain in depth information on HIV/AIDS related risk behavior and to learn about current concerns and perceptions of preventive practices among CSWs working in five different prostitution sites in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil . Methods: Focus group discussion were conducted in five areas of R.J.: downtown |
| Pub.D.1320 | A baseline study for AIDS intervention among target population groups in Upper West Region, Ghana. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:487 (abstract no. Pub.D.1320) Appiah-Denkyira E, Tetteh CN; Regional Health Directorate, Upper West Region, Ghana. Objective: To ascertain target groups awareness, knowledge and attitude about AIDS. To assess target groups perception of behavioural change needed in response to HIV/AIDS. Method: The study was carried out in all five districts in the region between 20th May and 2nd June, 1993. 1100 respondents of five target groupssc |
| Pub.D.1321 | Reproductive health seeking behaviour and preference status of contraceptive and health care provider among adolescent in South Western Nigeria. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:487 (abstract no. Pub.D.1321) Chouwen CO; Centre For Health Sciences Training, Research And Development, Ibadan, Oyo-State, Nigeria. There is a dearth of information on the reproductive health seeking behaviour of youth (youth in the markets and motor parks) in South West Nigeria . This has resulted in total neglect of this population in the national health care services, and where intervention programmes have been targeted at them they have proved |
| Pub.D.1322 | A conceptual framework to analyze contextual variables associated with HIV/AIDS and to develop a comprehensive intervention strategy in developing countries. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:488 (abstract no. Pub.D.1322) Thomas J, Britto GA, Charles M, Nair KS; Bhardawadi Hospital, Andheri, Bombay, India. Fax: 6249388. E-mail: narc@soochak.ncst.ernet.in. This paper presents a conceptual framework for analyzing the contextual and behavioral factors that influence the spread of HIV infection and its social and economic impact and to develop a comprehensive intervention strategy. This framework was developed by reviewing the existing literature on contextual and behaviora |
| Pub.D.1323 | Mentally ill inpatients: assesment of sexual behavior, knowledge and attttudes about AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:488 (abstract no. Pub.D.1323) Oliveira SB, Tostes MA, Mota MP; Psychiatry Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: 55-21-2952549. Objective: We aim to investigate aspects of the sexual behavior and AIDS knowledge from mentally ill patients. Methodology All patients hospitalized in October/1995 in the Psychiatric Institute were interviewed. We used a structured interview to obtain socio-demographic data and information about sexual behavior and AI |
| Pub.D.1324 | Youth and AIDS: peer educators' sexuality in context of AIDS/HIV. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:488 (abstract no. Pub.D.1324) Mawar N, Bagul R, Rajendran K, John J, Rodrigues J; National AIDS Research Institute (ICMR), Pune, India. Fax: 791071. E-mail: root@nar.ernet.in. Objectives: To study sexuality from peer-educators perspective focusing on gender interactions in youth in context of HIV/AIDS. Research Design: This study focuses on 76 Peer-educators representing six colleges of Pune during their AIDS/HIV training workshop(47 boys & 29 girls). A self-administered anonymous questi |
| Pub.D.1325 | Gender meanings and sexual behavior as key aspects for understanding the negotiation of safer sex practices among heterosexual couples. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:488 (abstract no. Pub.D.1325) Barbosa RM, Parker RG, Carvalho JA, Uziel AP; University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: 5521-2289526. E-mail: reginamb@vmesa.uerj.br. Objective: To study the relationship between sexual behavior and gender meanings in relation to the negotiation of safer sex practices among women in two different urban areas of Brazil . Methodology: A qualitative, comparative study was carried out in 1995, between two different regions, Southeast and Northeast, of Br |
| Pub.D.1326 | Female adolescents attitudes, behaviors and HIV/AIDS risk perception in Argentina. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:488 (abstract no. Pub.D.1326) Re MI, Pagani L, Bianco M; Fundacion para Estudio e Investigacion de la Mujer, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fax: (54 1) 476 2763. Adolescents in Argentina do not have formal sexual education at schools. The only information they have is mainly due to mass media and peers. Female adolescents are less informed than males about sexuality and HIV/AIDS prevention, and their cultural patterns are an obstacle to promote safer sex practices. Proje |
| Pub.D.1327 | Sexual testimonies from a call-in, write-in radio show in Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:488 (abstract no. Pub.D.1327) Nakku E, Watson C, Meinert L, Mukisa E, Kabatesi D, Tumwesige E, Lugada E, Tifft S; Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 256-41-232-905. Objective: To study sexual practices and perceptions among radio listeners who write or call in to Capital Doctor, a popular weekly radio show on sexual health in central Uganda , an area of high HIV prevalence. Methods: Eight hundred letters(487 English; 313 Luganda) and 200 phone calls in 1994-1995 were analysed usin |
| Pub.D.1328 | Italian national survey on sexual behaviour in young adults. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:489 (abstract no. Pub.D.1328) Signorelli C, Zantedeschi E, Cattaruzza MS, Bossi A, Renzi C, Fara GM; Institute of Hygiene, Faculty of Medicine, University "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy. Fax: +39-6-4454845. E-mail: SignorelliC@axrma.uniroma1.it. Objective: To collect systematic information on knowledge, attitudes and sexual behaviour of Italian young heterosexual population in relation to the risk of HIV infection and its methods of prevention. Methods: A postal questionnaire was used to reach 1% of the Italian population aged 19-24 (total sample of 52,000). T |
| Pub.D.1329 | Male sexual values and behaviour with risk of exposure to HIV infection. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:489 (abstract no. Pub.D.1329) Ray CS, Mbizvo M, Katzenstein D; Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project, University of Zimbabwe Medical School (ZAPP-UZ). Fax: 44 1785 250684. Recent calls have been made for men to become the focus and priority in HIV/AIDS research and education, to study male perceptions of risk, and behaviour which exposes them to infection. The authors argue that education efforts have been aimed at men in Africa, but qualitative research which identifies those perception |
| Pub.D.1330 | Behaviors and attitudes among male gays in the city of Fortaleza (northeastern Brazil) towards the HIV/AIDS infection. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:489 (abstract no. Pub.D.1330) Kerr-Pontes LS, Mota R, Martins T, Gondim R; Universidade Federal do Ceara, Ceara, Brazil. Fax: 55 85 267-4986. E-mail: ligia@ufc.br. Objective: To analyse behaviors and attitudes of male homo/bisexuals that can influence the dissemination of the infection by HIV/AIDS in the city of Fortaleza. Methods: Four-hundred-and-one men that make sex with other men (MSM) from the city of Fortaleza, were recruited through the snow-ball technique (pals-web, gay |
| Pub.D.1331 | Sero status disclosure - a strategy for enlisting care & support. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:489 (abstract no. Pub.D.1331) Muzigo N; TASO Mulago, Kampala, Uganda. Sero status disclosure can lead to reduction of HIV/AIDS associated fears and stigma and can be a good strategy to enlist care and support from family members and friends. Methods: Through counselling empowerment, 120 HIV+ women were followed from May 1994 to November 1995 at counsellor-client level at The AIDS |
| Pub.D.1332 | Assessment of psychosocial care for HIV-infected patients by in-depth interviewing. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:489 (abstract no. Pub.D.1332) Sukhawarn C, Virochsiri K, Meesiri S, Kitsiripornchai S, Chanbuncherd P; Armed Forces Research Institute Of Medical Sciences, Tungpayathai, Rajdhevi, Bangkok, Thailand. Fax: 662-2476232. Objective: To assess psychosocial care provided by the Army Hospitals. Method: In-depth interviewing of HIV-infected patients was carried out in 28 Army hospitals. Questions probed psychosocial and behavioral effects on these patients. A total of 8 male patients, one from each hospital unit, were available for the inte |
| Pub.D.1333 | Animation for active community participation for sustainable HIV/AIDS behaviour change. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:489 (abstract no. Pub.D.1333) Deen K, Redd W, Harris M; Society for Women and AIDS in Africa, Freetown, Sierra Leone. To determine needs of women and teenage girls for HIV/AIDS information using Animation. Project: A deprived urban community situated by the port of Freetown was selected in July 1992 for the intervention, following a four weeks listening survey by an Animator and some members of the community, codes depicting th |
| Pub.D.1334 | Women and HIV/AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:489 (abstract no. Pub.D.1334) Ekwau JI; The AIDS Support Organisation, TASO Mulago, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 251982. E-mail: TASO@mukla.gn.apc.org. Positive Living among women needs community support. Project: NACWOLA is the Network of the national community of women living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda . It was founded after the VIIIth International Conference on HIV/AIDS in Amsterdam in 1992. The primary mission of NACWOLA is to improve the situation of HIV-pos |
| Pub.D.1335 | Helping illiterate women to learn about HIV/AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:490 (abstract no. Pub.D.1335) Gallegos-Vazquez N, Plasencia G, Marquez A, Ponce de Leon R, Marmolejo R; ORAIN, Mexico City, Mexico. Psychological, biological, epidemiologic and social factors make women a vulnerable group to the HIV Infection. Taking in consideration that the house keeping wives are among those, the most vulnerable ones, because of the social role they play and due to the fact of lacking access to information, out to a high |
| Pub.D.1336 | Women, sexuality and HIV/AIDS prevention. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:490 (abstract no. Pub.D.1336) Laski M, Hofman S, Perkins H, Palma Z; Mental and Community Health Center, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fax: (54 1) 443-2888. Research on cultural issues (myths, beliefs, sexual customs) that difficult women s sexual health care. Women training programme aimed to improve conditions to negotiate the use of condoms with their sexual partners. Project: Workshops were made for women s, men s and mixed groups. They were developed in differe |
| Pub.D.1337 | HIV/AIDS awareness along Kenya Uganda border. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:490 (abstract no. Pub.D.1337) Matu J, Kidandy J, Okech M, Omollo M; Women Fighting AIDS In Kenya (WOFAK), Nairobi, Kenya. Fax: 254-2-243164. Business women along the the Kenya / Uganda border are at high risk of being infected with the HIV/AIDS virus. Project: An AIDS/HIV awareness campaign targeting women involved in business along the Kenya/Uganda border town of Busia. The people involved in discriminating this information along the border are cust |
| Pub.D.1338 | Life-guards project STDs/AIDS prevention among low income women and adolescents. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:490 (abstract no. Pub.D.1338) Pinho M, Dirce G, Correa LM, Araujo LC, Phillips MA, Roland E; GELEDES, Instituto da Mulher Negra, Programa de Saude, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fax: (55-11) 606-9901. Black women and youth that live in peripheral metropolitan regions are at high risk for STDs/AIDS but have less access to formal health and educational programs. Project: To develop specific culturally sensitive educational material and train low income women and adolescents as health agents through reproductive |
| Pub.D.1339 | Women as caretakers: for HIV/AIDS infected and affected people under Kitovu mobile AIDS programme. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:490 (abstract no. Pub.D.1339) Ssentongo RN, Sharpe U, Nantezza C, Muwonge A, Auma E; Mobile AIDS Home Care, Orphans and Education Programme (Kitovu Hospital), Masaka, Uganda. Fax: 0256 481 20514. To study the achievements and constraints as experienced by Women caring for HIV/AIDS infected and affected people in their homes. Project: The Mobile AIDS Home Care Programme cares for over 2000 AIDS patients in their homes, supports 6500 Orphans in schools and helps families of these people to cope during this |
| Pub.D.1340 | Community seminar on sexual health and HIV/AIDS for Shantytown women strengthens women's capacity to build prevention strategies and solidarity networks. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:490 (abstract no. Pub.D.1340) Opazo-Maturana XA; EPES (Popular Education for Health), Iglesia Evangelica Luterana en Chile, Santiago, Chile. Fax: 56-2-2743442. Experiences in the planning, development and implementation of results surrounding the first major women s jornada (seminar) on sexual health and HIV/AIDS carried out in a poor community of Santiago, Chile . Project: The Bosque Community Action Network on HIV/AIDS and the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Popu |
| Pub.D.1341 | HIV: an issue of class. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:491 (abstract no. Pub.D.1341) Young T; National Women & HIV/AIDS Project (NWAP), Washington, DC, USA. Fax: (202) 547-5080. E-mail: WomenAIDS@aol.com. To give an overview of the role of class in the Women and HIV/AIDS epidemic. Project: The National Women & HIV/AIDS Project (NWAP) conducted a survey of more than 100 women living with HIV/AIDS in the United States . This survey provided a vehicle for us to ask women living with HIV/AIDS questions and gain t |
| Pub.D.1342 | Mobilizing grassroots demand for expanded research into woman controlled HIV prevention options. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:491 (abstract no. Pub.D.1342) Forbes A; AIDS and Women's Health Policy Consultant, Ardmore, PA, USA. Fax: (610) 649-8113. E-mail: aforbes@critpath.org. Despite urgent need, the topic of woman controlled HIV prevention received less than 10% of available federal HIV/AIDS prevention research funding in FY 95. The Women and AIDS Research Act proposed in Congress last year would have addressed this need but died in Committee due to lack of legislative support. Proj |
| Pub.D.1343 | AIDS orphans in Kasama district. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:491 (abstract no. Pub.D.1343) Tibenderana RK; Tibenderana RK Objectives: 1. Magnitude and Impact on communities as examined by HBC and communities. 2. Analysing effects of forstering AIDS orphans. Methods: 1. Counselling by HBC offices, Hospital Wards and Clinios 2. During home visits, participation in Community Based Activities, counselling AIDS patients and their families. Maj |
| Pub.D.1344 | Socio economic aspects of children and their families with HIV infection. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:491 (abstract no. Pub.D.1344) Abreu TF, Souza EP, Evangelista LA, Goncalves VM, Oliveira RH, Garcia-Maria FL, Nogueira SA; IPPMG/HUCFF, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: 55 21 2854784. Objective: To describe socio-economic characteristics of HIV-infected children and their families. Methods: Interviews were carried out with family members of children with perinatally acquired HIV infection (age from 10 to 154 months, mean 56) who have been followed in a reference center for Pediatric AIDS in Rio de J |
| Pub.D.1345 | AIDS' orphans: evaluation of a life project along three years. Resolved and not yet resolved problems. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:491 (abstract no. Pub.D.1345) Parisi A, Ruggiero R, Rolon N, Rolon S, Vergara L; COR Foundation, San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fax: (541) 796-2316. Troubles: Enhancement of heterosexual transmission, difficulties in the accomplishment of social programs by the official spheres; rejection of the community with discriminatory patterns and the lack of job for HIV/AIDS parents are the reasons that require the experience of the NGO s to cover these deficiencies.Descrip |
| Pub.D.1346 | Self-reliance empowers kinship systems to more effectively raise orphans in east Africa. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:491 (abstract no. Pub.D.1346) Rutayuga JB, Mutakyahwa CF, Kidza M; UKIMWI Orphans Assistance-International, Washington, DC. Fax: (202) 332-2132. Objective: The number of AIDS orphans grows much faster than all the assistance available. Reports from Kagera, for example, show more than 12 community-based and international NGOs assist only 47 percent of the orphans. Many people are still waiting for foreign NGOs to come to their succor. A sample of empowered commu |
| Pub.D.1347 | A model of interdisciplinary and holistic assistance to families living with AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:492 (abstract no. Pub.D.1347) Mattos JM, Fernandes LF, Verissimo JR; GESTAR - Hospital Gaffree e Guinle, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Upon learning of his/her seropositive condition, the HIV+ individual finds him/herself in complete disarray. Supportive and interdisciplinary services that use a realistic approach aiming to restore the individual s biopsychosocial wholeness are absolutely necessary. Project: GESTAR, Support Group for Families L |
| Pub.D.1348 | The impact of children's effort on behaviour change. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:492 (abstract no. Pub.D.1348) Matsiko B, Twinomujuni NK; Rural Front Against AIDS, Mbarara, Uganda. Children in rural areas are at high risk of being infected with HIV and being orphaned by the risky behaviours of their parents and other family members. Yet they are innocent and parents do not talk to them (children) about AIDS and sexuality. Project: A child-to-adult programme targeting the family was initiat |
| Pub.D.1349 | Household and community response to AIDS in lower and higher impact areas in the Dominican Republic. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:492 (abstract no. Pub.D.1349) Garcia R, de Moya EA, Castellanos C, Fadul R, Freites A, Guerrero S; Institute of Human Sexuality, Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Objectives: To compare household and community responses in two areas that represent lower and higher impact of HIV/AIDS in Santo Domingo. Methods: Responses of 178 women and 67 men using ethnographic techniques that included: (1) observation and description; (2) reference to existing records and local studies; (3) key |
| Pub.D.1350 | Building bridges: life planning for HIV-affected families. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:492 (abstract no. Pub.D.1350) Neil KC; National Women & HIV/AIDS Project (NWAP), Washington, DC, USA. Fax: (202) 547-5090. E-mail: WomenAIDS@aol.com. The increasing numbers of HIV affected families with children mean that more and more parents are facing difficult custody planning decisions in a setting that currently provides limited suitable options for these parents. Project: Building Bridges aims to increase the availability of different guardianship opti |
| Pub.D.1351 | HIV/AIDS prevention program through family in Indonesia. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:492 (abstract no. Pub.D.1351) Pattiradjawane FM, Matulessy PF, Sahertian E, Mamoto B; Epidemiology Study Group for Nutrition Health (ESG. NH), UKI, Jakarta, Indonesia. Fax: 62-21-7192044. Family as the smallest unit in the community will base for a holistic target for prevention program, with specific targets are Youths and parents. Project: Educating families programs in five different religious in Indonesia , using the same methods based on a quasi experimental study for different approach of a |
| Pub.D.1352 | Review of demographic characteristics of patients of a home based care team. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:492 (abstract no. Pub.D.1352) Poulter C; Family Health Trust, Lusaka, Zambia. Fax: 00260 1 255385. E-mail: pjp@zamner.zm. Objective: To analyse data collected over a period of 6 years to determine demographic characteristics of patients of a home based care team. Method: The case notes of 1009 patients were examined. Data was available on the following: place of residence, age, marital status, number of children, children s schooling, emp |
| Pub.D.1353 | Children-headed households; vulnerability of the young orphaned girls in S.W. Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:493 (abstract no. Pub.D.1353) Nakuti J, Mukasa G, Sewankambo N, Willme D, Lwanga A; Lyantonde Behavioural Project, Lyantonde, Uganda. Objectives: a) To profile the lines of young orphaned girls and the decisions made which may place them vulnerable to HIV infection b) Explore attitudes and perceptions of young orphaned girls towards the disease. Methods: The study is part of a large study, carried out in a rural lorry stop town in SW |
| Pub.D.1354 | Problems encountered by AIDS orphans and their guardians - Morogoro - Urban - Tanzania. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:493 (abstract no. Pub.D.1354) Lyimo CS, Kasidi UM, Makuyu NM, Lyimo H, Nkya L; Regional AIDS Control, Morogoro, Tanzania. Objective: To find out the problems and needs of AIDS orphans and their guardians in Morogoro Urban. Methods: Prospective study of clients referred to the counselling office at the Regional Office from 1st Dec. 1991 to Oct.1993. These were interviewed, and arrangements for home visiting were made. 120 households were r |
| Pub.D.1355 | Life planning for HIV-affected children and families: voices of the community. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:493 (abstract no. Pub.D.1355) Kedar L, Ball C, Hammond S, Kennedy M, Lofswold T, Menzer J; Consortium for Child Welfare, Washington, DC, USA. Fax: (301) 891-3112. An emerging issue in the AIDS epidemic is the care of children orphaned by AIDS and the challenges faced by HIV/AIDS parents in making plans for the care of their children when the time arrives that they are either too ill to be care providers or have died. Children orphaned by the death of a care-giving parent |
| Pub.D.1356 | AIDS outreach program street children the "cavalo massa" project. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:493 (abstract no. Pub.D.1356) Galliciano V; Associacao Sul Brasileira de Gays e Lesbicas, Curitiba, PR, Brazil. Absence of any AIDS prevention programme for already sexually active street children in the geographical area. Project: A non governmental AIDS/STD outreach program of prevention via intervention with approximately 1000 street children between the ages of 6 and 19. Outreach undertaken by volunteers in the centra |
| Pub.D.1357 | Knowledge and misconceptions about AIDS among Brazilian students. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:493 (abstract no. Pub.D.1357) Monteiro S; Community Health Dept, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA. Fax: (401) 863 3713. E-mail: marcosmaio@brown.edu. Objective and Methods: To further educational strategies about AIDS in schools, we investigated, through a questionnaire, the students views of the disease. A sample of 602 students from public schools in four Brazilian cities responded: 295 from Friburgo/RJ, 105 from Florianopolis/SC, 95 from Palmas/TO and 107 from It |
| Pub.D.1358 | Naguru teenage information and health centre: a Ugandan successful youth project. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:493 (abstract no. Pub.D.1358) Mukisa E, Kitaka F, Naikoba S, Gwambe I, Kiringoba E, Nyakaana J; Teenage Information and Health Centre, Kampala, Uganda. Despite rigorous HIV/STD prevention programmes in Uganda prevalence among 15-19 yr is increasing according to Uganda AIDS Commission report 95 and therefore a need to target the youth alone. Project: A pilot drop in centre and the first of its kind has operated for 95 days of 1995, with 10-24 yrs youth in school |
| Pub.D.1359 | HIV/AIDS communication campaign baseline adolescent survey delivery of improved services for health (DISH) project Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:493 (abstract no. Pub.D.1359) Lewicky N, Lettenmaier C, Kiragu K; DISH Project, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: (410) 659-6266. Objectives: In August 1995, the DISH Project conducted interviews with 1,680 in-school and out-of-school boys and girls 12-19 years old in 7 districts of Uganda with the objectives of learning: 1) what high-risk sexual behavior they are engaged in and what their attitudes toward sex are, 2) their attitudes and beliefs |
| Pub.D.1360 | The need for culturally appropriate approaches to sexual health promotion for ethnic minority communities. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:494 (abstract no. Pub.D.1360) Patel-Kanwal H, Mulji K; The Naz Project (London), London, UK. Fax: +44 181 741 9841. E-mail: 100025.3274@compuserve.com. Issues: Members of South Asian Communities in the United Kingdom are vulnerable to HIV infection because they do not access mainstream HIV or sexual health service provision for a variety of reasons, including language, culture and context. Project: Male and Female Sexual Health Programmes were initiated with South Asi |
| Pub.D.1361 | Culturally, linguistically and religiously specific HIV/AIDS resources for ethnic minority communities. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:494 (abstract no. Pub.D.1361) Mulji K; The Naz Project, London, UK. Fax: +44 181 741 9841. E-mail: 100025.3274@compuserve.com. Issues: HIV/AIDS education and prevention resources have traditionally failed to take into account the specific cultural, linguistic and religious needs of ethnic minority communities. This combined with the low level of other interventions with these communities has contributed to the continuation of risk behaviours, |
| Pub.D.1362 | Experiential initiatives in HIV prevention and education training for Native Americans: a culturally congruent model. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:494 (abstract no. Pub.D.1362) Sanabria V; National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC), Oakland, CA, USA. Fax: (408) 662-8149. E-mail: oakeagle@aol.com. Western, linear-based training approaches seldom support cultural congruence in HIV training and education to Native Americans and other indigenous populations. In the absence of HIV prevention and education strategies addressing the integration of spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental elements, Native Amer |
| Pub.D.1363 | Community education and information on HIV/AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:494 (abstract no. Pub.D.1363) Ukavi FN; Kenya AIDS Society, Embu, Kenya. Community education and information on HIV/AIDS as a means to reduce stigma on infected AIDS people. Project: In 1994 a total of 40 outreaches took place in Embu District. 29% of the total outreaches took place in colleges, 23% in churches, 14% in schools, 22.5% in women groups and 11.5% in others. The monthly a |
| Pub.D.1364 | The effects of HIV/AIDS on tertiary education in Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:494 (abstract no. Pub.D.1364) Buyla RK, Kasozi CR, Mawejje D, Namyalo G, Asekenye CB; The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO), Kampala, Uganda. Objectives: The study covered Kampala District and Makerere University. Objectives were, to define the present cause of death among teachers in secondary schools and higher institutions. To find the effects of AIDS ON SCHOOL enrollment. To determine the impact of AIDS ON QUALITY of education, to determine loss caused d |
| Pub.D.1365 | Adolescent/AIDS - a nation at risk (India). Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:494 (abstract no. Pub.D.1365) Kalra RM; Research Awareness Development on AIDS (RADA), New Delhi, India. Adolescents especially at the school level are at high risk for HIV/AIDS but do not have adequate sex education programme at the secondary and senior secondary level. Project: An AIDS/STD Orientation Programme for practicing teachers is initiated by an NGO, RADA (Research Awareness Development on AIDS). The prog |
| Pub.D.1366 | A study in sexuality of medical students. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:495 (abstract no. Pub.D.1366) Aggarwal OP, Sharma AK, Chhabra P, Tickoo R; Department of Preventive & Social Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India. Fax: 2298717. E-mail: DBMI@UCMS.Ernet.in. Objectives: 1. To evaluate knowledge of medical undergraduate students about sex.2. To examine source of learning about sex.3. To study the sexual behaviour of the students. Methodology: The study was carried out among all the 550 MBBS students of a medical college in Delhi. The students were asked to voluntarily fill |
| Pub.D.1367 | AIDS intervention linked-research in three vocational schools. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:495 (abstract no. Pub.D.1367) Siraprapasiri T, Ratanavaraha J, Kaewruamwong N; Lampang Provincial Health Office, Ministry of Public Health, Lampang, Thailand. Fax: 6654-227524. Vocational students are at high risk for HIV acquisition. AIDS prevention and control programs should be developed and adjusted for suitability and sustainability. Projects: We developed an AIDS prevention program in three vocational schools. Behavioral survey was first conducted to determine the magnitude and e |
| Pub.D.1368 | Knowledge, attitudes and behavioural response to HIV/AIDS among Makerere University students. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:495 (abstract no. Pub.D.1368) Sentumbwe S, Kasirye S, Sebuliba M, Nakkazi D, Lubowa D; Centre For Peace Research, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: +256 (041) 242165. Objective: To determine the knowledge, attitude and behavioural response to HIV/AIDS among Makerere University students. Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Respondents were randomly selected using multistage sampling methods. Data collection was done using a self administered, combined closed and op |
| Pub.D.1369 | Behavioural change among the youth in schools. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:495 (abstract no. Pub.D.1369) Nansumba B; ACYC, Kampala, Uganda. Youths in schools are a high risk group, attempts to change their sexual behaviour. Project: AN AIDS/STD outreach program targetting behavioural change among the youth in one National College using peer educators was initiated. Seminars and talks were held. Focus group discussions were also held. Discussions wer |
| Pub.D.1370 | Should I tell you an AIDS story? A proposal from Mexican youth to youngsters. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:495 (abstract no. Pub.D.1370) Rodriguez-Cruz A, Gonzalez J, Salinas J, Gonzalez-Teysier J, Rodriguez A; CCH/UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico. Objective: To elaborate educational materials for youngters created by them for HIV/AIDS prevention and sensibilitation about Human Rights of PWA s. Method: An invitation to write a story with the theme mankind facing HIV/AIDS directed to students from 15 to 20 years in five different high schools, with a population of |
| Pub.D.1371 | Sexual activity and knowledge on AIDS investigation among students from a private high school in Rosario, Argentina. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:495 (abstract no. Pub.D.1371) Lazzarini E, Cavallo V, Galindez J, Pedrola M, Escuela BE; Hospital Escuela Eva PerEDGE, Rosario, Argentina. Fax: 5441254444. Objectives: Inquire sexual activity and knowledge on AIDS in students of a middle class private High School to compare them with other differents groups in our region.Material and Methods: Descriptive analysis of a voluntary, anonymous and self-administrated survey of 430 students from Brigadier Estanislao Lof a volunt |
| Pub.D.1372 | AIDS prevention and education courses for school teachers taught by gay men and seropositive persons. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:495 (abstract no. Pub.D.1372) Freda R, Vazquez E, Poblet JD; Cedosex: Centro de Documentacion en Sexualidad, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fax: 54-1-3628261. Teachers at the public system schools avoid teaching HIV/AIDS prevention at their classrooms due to prejudice against gay men and people living with HIV. Project: A gay institution (SIGLA-CEDOSEX) collaborated with a teachers /labor union (ADEMYS). The union offered a training course and secured official recogni |
| Pub.D.1373 | Knowledge, anxiety and attitude regarding AIDS in school. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:496 (abstract no. Pub.D.1373) Das PC; Medinova, Calcutta, India. Fax: 91-33-4787159. Objective: To know the current status of knowledge, anxiety and attitude regarding AIDS in School Students Of Calcutta. Methods: A questionnaire was prepared to judge knowledge, anxiety and attitude regarding AIDS and the students were asked to answer them. A suitable scale was also prepared for assessment. Results: In |
| Pub.D.1374 | Adolescents as target population learning about HIV/AIDS prevention: a shared responsability strategy. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:496 (abstract no. Pub.D.1374) Trevino-Moreno A, Hernandez A, Cardenas I, Montiel AM, del Rio C; National AIDS Council (CONASIDA), Deleg. Tlalpan Mexico City, Mexico. Fax: (525) 528.4220. Adolescents have been recognized as a group at risk for HIV infection, particularly in Mexico where they often do not receive information about prevention and sexuality in basic education. Additionally, facing this issue is clearly not appealing to teachers who lack preparation. Project: To design an educational |
| Pub.D.1375 | The role of tradition and religion in the campaign against HIV/AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:496 (abstract no. Pub.D.1375) Balagadde P; WAYS Project, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 256 041 232013. Issues: An attempt to describe and explain the positive and negative roles played by the traditional shrines and the Christian churches in the campaign against AIDS. How do these two institutions relate to each other and to the individual with HIV/AIDS in the community? To suggest possible ways of harnessing these diff |
| Pub.D.1377 | Religious and cultural aspects: an intergrated approach to AIDS in Uganda (Africa). Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:496 (abstract no. Pub.D.1377) Makumbi G, Casidy J, Pollard D, Ward K; Ward K Objectives: i) To formulate a new contemporary theology. ii) To learn from and reexamine some cultural values as a means to control the epidemic. Methods: i) Oral Discussion, ii) Impirical Studies (at Kanoni Parish, Rakai) iii)Some questionnaires. Results: i) To adopt a pragmatic approach, ii) to formulate a theology o |
| Pub.D.1378 | Religious beliefs and dogmas on population issues and HIV and AIDS prevention. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:496 (abstract no. Pub.D.1378) Ruteikara SL, Byamugisha GB, Miiro H, Wabwire D, James TM, Marum E; Church Human Services AIDS Prevention Programme (CHUSA), Church of Uganda, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 256041-258173. Religious teachings, beliefs and dogmas on population, number of spouses, morality, abstinence, adultery etc. need to be incorporated into AIDS prevention packages using religious institutions and leadership. Project: Church Human Services AIDS Prevention Programme, CHUSA, was implemented through the Anglican Ch |
| Pub.D.1379 | Community's ability in the provision of home based care: the TASO experience. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:496 (abstract no. Pub.D.1379) Mawejje D, Gitta P, Kiwanuka R, Kaddu B; TASO, Kampala, Uganda. Objectives: 1. To assess the advantages and limitations of home based care as opposed to in-patient care. 2. To assess community s ability to provide home care. Methods: Interviews to the TASO home care team and carers of people with AIDS. Personal experiences in delivering home care to families affected by AIDS throug |
| Pub.D.1380 | Psychological approach to HIV/AIDS persons. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:496 (abstract no. Pub.D.1380) Bobji B; Department of Transfusion Medecine, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, India. Issues: Effective counselling methods particularly in a developing country like India wherein there is low literacy rate and much social stigma is attached. Religious beliefs and various conditioning of way of life stand as an obstacle for the HIV/AIDS patients. Project: 40 patients with HIV-positive have been under ca |
| Pub.D.1381 | Exploring the concept of 'care' in the case of persons with AIDS in Ghana. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:496 (abstract no. Pub.D.1381) Awusabo-Asare K; Department of Geography, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Fax: (233-42) 33173. E-mail: awusabo@ucc.gn.apc.org. Objectives: Due to the nature of HIV/AIDS infection, the care of persons with AIDS (PWAs) has emerged as one of the major areas of concern for infected persons themselves, their relations and health personnel. This paper attempts to broaden the discourse by discussing the concept of care under 3 sub-themes, namely, phy |
| Pub.D.1382 | Community based home care: a community response in care for chronically ill patients in Zambia. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:497 (abstract no. Pub.D.1382) Weinreich S, O'Connell A; Kara Counselling and Training Trust, Lusaka, Zambia. Increasing numbers of chronically ill patients due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic need to be cared for. Since service based care programmes are over burdened alternative methods and models of care have to be found. Project: In a high density housing area of Lusaka volunteer groups mostly attached to the church have be |
| Pub.D.1383 | Penetrating the barriers to behavioural change. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:497 (abstract no. Pub.D.1383) Mpemba NG; University Of Malawi, Kamuzu College of Nursing, Lilongwe, Malawi. Fax: (265) 721 647. Objectives: To investigate sultable ways of communication between partners about sex, STDs and AIDS. Methods: Focus group discussions and exit interviews with male and female STD clients were the instruments used for data collection. A total of 25 females and 35 were interviewed. Results: Approximately 98% of the subje |
| Pub.D.1384 | HIV/AIDS out reach programme aiming at people preparing to marry among the Acholi community in Uganda. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:497 (abstract no. Pub.D.1384) Okeny S, Muto-Ono J, Ochola JO, Akena-Okello C; HIV/AIDS Programme, ORWIFOPA, World Learning Inc., Kampala, Uganda. Objectives: To discourage the risky traditional sexual behaviours of premarital sex, testing and encourage total abstinence and to have HIV Blood test. The The Acholi culture and tradition encourages premarital sex very much especially among the youths and sex are always done without condoms and before HIV Blood |
| Pub.D.1385 | Condom direct mailing project to the doctors: an innovative approach to condom social marketing. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:497 (abstract no. Pub.D.1385) Calica CL, Darden C, Stearns E, Bulaong I, Chavez S, Avendano E, Llapitan A; DKT International, Makati City, Philippines. Fax: (632)812-32-40. Counter the myth that condoms have natural pores through which HIV and other STD microorganisms can pass. This myth is being propagated by a religious and a medical group. Project: The primary objective of this project was to provide doctors with factual information on the efficacy of latex condoms in STD/HIV pr |
| Pub.D.1386 | Youth against AIDS: a social marketing campaign for social awareness. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:497 (abstract no. Pub.D.1386) Quraishi SY, Prakash B; NYK Sangathan, New Delhi, India. The North-East region continues as one of the three major epicentres of HIV/AIDS in India and the youth, on account of widespread intravenous drug use, the most vulnerable group. At present 60% of the IVDUs are believed to be HIV-positive. Level of knowledge and risk perception is low and the social attitude to |
| Pub.D.1387 | Setting an AIDS/NGO as a reference for media. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:498 (abstract no. Pub.D.1387) Giacomini PR; APTA - AIDS Prevention and Treatment Association, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil. Fax: 55-11 8257701. The experience in divulging institutional work and events promoted by AIDS/NGO. The strategy to move media professionals about the importance of prevention works performed by NGO. To transform the NGO actions into news. Project: To spread/divulge events and/or services developed at lowest cost possible, it is ne |
| Pub.D.1388 | Condom distribution through lift-off points. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:498 (abstract no. Pub.D.1388) Kumaresan G; AIDS Focus, Action And Control Trust, Kottivakkam, Madras, India. Objectives: To increase accessability of condoms for long distance transport workers. Methods: Identified condom storage points on the highways i.e. petrol bunks, highway restaurants and transport company offices. Illuminated hoardings and display boards used to identify condom lift-off points as well as to focus messa |
| Pub.D.1389 | Women meeting the health challenge: towards greater choice, access and voice. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:498 (abstract no. Pub.D.1389) Alvarado EM; HDI-Latinas Partners for Health, Washington, DC. Fax: (202) 452-0086. The importance of building leadership-capacity among network of Latina leaders involved in HIV/AIDS is critical to changing our personal sexual behavior. Project: The Latinas: Partners for Health Project employed various strategies and mechanisms to establish a national leadership HIV Prevention Initiative to en |
| Pub.D.1390 | Media attention to HIV-positive physicians and the resultant effect on patient confidence in all physicians. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:498 (abstract no. Pub.D.1390) Mandes J, Woodall WG; University of Denver, Denver, CO, USA. Fax: (303) 871-4949. E-mail: jmandes@du.edu. Objective: To determine the effect of media attention to HIV-positive physicians on confidence in all physicians and on a patient s personal physician. Methods: Data was gathered from the results of a classic experiment of a completely randomized 2 X 2 factorial design conducted on a convenience sample of 252 participa |
| Pub.D.1391 | Media approaches to quality writing on AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:498 (abstract no. Pub.D.1391) Chinai RK; The Times of India, Bombay, India. Fax: 2620144. Objectives: In a developing country, the media is a powerful catalyst in presenting ideas, debate and models, that influence policy and social acceptance. AIDS gives new impetus to a comprehensive public health approach, and development, that reduce people s vulnerability to AIDS. Method: The link between an individual |
| Pub.D.1392 | Communication strategy for recruiting volunteers for an AIDS-related program. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:498 (abstract no. Pub.D.1392) Breta MB, Vaz PB, Santos GJ, Fonseca CG, Guimaraes MM, Antunes CM, Greco DB; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. Fax: 55-31-499 5039. To develop strategy and actions for recruiting homo-and bisexual males as volunteers for Projeto Horizonte, an ongoing social-behavioral study in the metropolitan area of Belo Horizonte. Project: From information provided by the medical-behavioral team, researchers in the general area of communication (Public Re |
| Pub.D.1393 | Role of publications in disseminating correct AIDS/HIV information and influencing behaviour among the youth. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:499 (abstract no. Pub.D.1393) Wasonga J; University of Nairobi, Medical School, Kenyatta Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. Fax: 254-2-726130. E-mail: Bobwogo@Ken.Healthnet.Org. Misinformation about AIDS/HIV with regard to transmission, prevention and clinical manifestation can be a major hindrance to behavioural changes. Project: This information - based survey involved a quarterly publication mailed to the subscribers (mainly the youth) with information on nature of AIDS, origins, mod |
| Pub.D.1394 | Three years of mass media communication campaigns in Mexico. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:499 (abstract no. Pub.D.1394) Maulen-Destefani G, Silva BJ, del Rio CC, Uribe ZP; CONASIDA (National AIDS Council), Deleg. Tlalpan Mexico City, Mexico. Fax: (525) 528.4220. Introduction: In 1992 CONASIDA designed and implemented its first Midterm Media Plan 1992-1994 (MP), a 3year collaborative effort in three areas: 1) mass media communication, 2) direct communication and 3) public relations.Objective: To evaluate the scope of the MP in order to design a new communication program that co |
| Pub.D.1395 | Improving media coverage of HIV/AIDS & publshing an AIDS newsletter. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:499 (abstract no. Pub.D.1395) Mohan S; Population Services International, New Delhi, India. Insufficient and inaccurate reporting of HIV/AIDS issues. Project: Project NEXUS commissions journalists in the print media in India to write articles in the newspapers/magazines that they work for. The seed idea for stories is given to journalists along with accurate background information. The journalists then |
| Pub.D.1396 | Global AIDS law and the suffering humanity: strategy for the 21st century. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:499 (abstract no. Pub.D.1396) Nayak RK; The Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, India. Fax: 91-11-3782140. Objective: AIDS epidemic has affected more the developing countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America and its overall socio-economic impact has been devastating. Therefore, the Global Strategy and law for combating the monster of human civilization-HIV/AIDS are of paramount importance. Methods: In the wake of severely |
| Pub.D.1397 | Policy and practice: human rights violations against people with HIV and AIDS in light of law and policy in Thailand. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:499 (abstract no. Pub.D.1397) Apisuk C; Tatham Michael Naam Chewit Project, Nonthaburi, Thailand. Fax: 662-526 3294. The National AIDS Prevention and Control Plan 1991-1996 and the legal system in Thailand have mechanisms to prevent antibody testing and subsequent discrimination which are unenforceable, inaccessible or ignoredProject: An intensive survey of problems faced by people with HIV and AIDS was conducted from August t |
| Pub.D.1398 | Development of national network of human right and HIV/AIDS in Colombia. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:499 (abstract no. Pub.D.1398) Ardila H, Stanton J; Liga Colombiana De Lucha Contra El Sida, Bogota, Colombia. Objective: To create a space of integration and coordination between the NGOs, Go and the people living with HIV/AIDS for developing and making stronger the policies of Human Rights protection of the people and discrimination. Methodology: The ICLCS (Liga Colombiana de Lucha Contra el Sida), has been working 8 years in |
| Pub.D.1399 | Criminalizing the perinatal transmission of HIV. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:499 (abstract no. Pub.D.1399) Panossian V, Panossian A, Doumanian N; UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Fax: (818) 500-1732. E-mail: vpanossi@UCLA.edu. Of the estimated 7,000 infants who are born to HIV-positive mothers each year, nearly 2,000 are infected in the perinatal period. While ongoing research and public education are imperative, some have argued that the criminal law and its concomitant sanctions may help to decrease the incidence of HIV infection in |
| Pub.D.1400 | The African regional network on ethics, law and HIV: a collective commitment to promote human rights within the epidemic. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:500 (abstract no. Pub.D.1400) Mbengue CS; African Network on Ethics, Law and HIV, BP, Dakar-Fann. Fax: (221) 23.48.34. In Africa, HIV/AIDS epidemic raises several legal and ethical issues for which appropriate responses should be necessarily obtained through the creation of networks, at both national and international levels. Project:The African Regional Network on Ethics, Law and HIV has been created, as an outcome of the Dakar |
| Pub.D.1401 | HIV, legal implications for women in marital settings. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:500 (abstract no. Pub.D.1401) Runganga AO; Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department, Medical School, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. Fax: 263 4 724912. Objective: To highlight legal and social issues that hinder adoption of preventive measures in marital settings. Methodlogy: Data was collected through in depth interviews of widows in Harare and exploration of the legal system.Findings: The legal system in Zimbabwe does not adequately protect females in marital relati |
| Pub.D.1402 | Coping mechanisms of families/households of HIV-infection AIDS patients. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:500 (abstract no. Pub.D.1402) Romano EM, Aplasca MR, Monzon OT; Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Department of Health, Alabang, City of Muntinlupa, Philippines. Objective: To determine the different coping mechanisms utilized by families/households in response to HIV disease. Methods: Data were collected by trained interviewers using pre-tested questionnaires. Sources of data were collected from medical records and interviews of patients at 3 different settings namely: out-pat |
| Pub.D.1403 | AIDS, beliefs and rational choices. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:500 (abstract no. Pub.D.1403) Crowley PM; Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS, Canada. Fax: (902) 420-5129. E-mail: pcrowley@shark.stmarys.ca. Objective: Construction of a dynamic economic model in which agents determine their level of sexual activity based upon beliefs concerning infection probability given the available protection and prevalence of HIV. Method: Epidemiological models of the HIV epidemic typically over predict new cases, probably due to thes |
| Pub.D.1404 | An effective approach to develop an intervention programme among female sex workers. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:500 (abstract no. Pub.D.1404) Singh SB, Sardar N, Chowdhury R, Jana S; STD/HIV Intervention Programme, Calcutta, India. Targetting the controllers of sex trade to implement an intervention programme among female sex workers. Project: A STD/HIV Intervention Programme was launched to develop a model of intervention in a red-light district of Calcutta. An understanding of the dynamics of power equation in sex trade was felt essentia |
| Pub.D.1405 | Implication of politic, religious and administrative leaders in STDs/AIDS prevention campaign in Cameroon. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:500 (abstract no. Pub.D.1405) Mougnutou PD, Owona, Mpoudi, Boupda A; IEC/SIDA, AIDSCAP/FHI, Ministere de la Sante, Cameroon. Fax: 22-67-19. Objectives: To obtain community based participation in the prevention of HIV. Effective implication of members of Government, administrative authorities, religious, politics and high risk groups leaders in HIV/AIDS prevention activities. Methods: Organization of workshop in May 1995 with ministers, catholic church auth |
| Pub.D.1406 | KAP study for domestic and international tourists in Indonesia. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:501 (abstract no. Pub.D.1406) Desiree EM, Tirza GM, Forina MP, Mamoto B, Sahertian E; AIDS Information Centre for Tourists (Aict-Imf), Jakarta, Indonesia. Fax: 62-21-7192044. Objective: To know the Knowledge and Attitude of tourists about AIDS and how big they aware about HIV transmission. Methods: Sixty domestic tourists and sixty international tourists has been interviewed during they are dealing with travel business, using questionaires. Followed by a short and participated discussion ab |
| Pub.D.1407 | Legal framework and public health actions about drug abuse and IVDU in Chile. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:501 (abstract no. Pub.D.1407) Ortiz F; National Commission of AIDS, Minstry of Health, Santiago, Chile. Fax: 56-2-6395040. E-mail: hramirez@pasteurminsal- cl. Issues: The law number 19.366 establishes, from 1995, as a flaw the use of drugs or another psycotropic or stupefacients substances in public or open places, also in private places with a previous agreement for doing it and to have or to carry those substances for personal use or consumption of other persons. These act |
| Pub.D.1408 | NGOs and community based HIV/AIDS - yet another committee? Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:501 (abstract no. Pub.D.1408) Kaseje MA; Nuffield Institute for Health, University of Leeds, UK. Fax: 41-22-7946854. E-mail: mkaseje@atge.automail.com. A common approach used by NGOs (non-governmental organizations) for community based projects in developing countries is to encourage the formation of separate committees for sector areas such as health, income generation and agriculture, among others - should additional HIV/AIDS committees be formed at the commu |
| Pub.D.1409 | Governmental and non-governmental organizations: an assessment of their relationship. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:501 (abstract no. Pub.D.1409) Noriega-Fernandez R, Muniz M, Ortiz M, Baez-Villasenor J, del Rio C; National AIDS Council (CONASIDA), Deleg. Tlalpan Mexico City, Mexico. Fax: (525) 528.4220. The need for joint work between government and society has always been emphazised from the beginning of the AIDS epidemic. However, much work has been done without any assessment or evaluation. In order to make cooperation more efficient we conducted an evaluation of past and present activities between governmen |
| Pub.D.1410 | HIV/STD harm reduction program for the incarcerated. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:501 (abstract no. Pub.D.1410) Cozza S; California Medical Facility, Vacaville, CA, USA. Fax: (707) 453-7009. The incarcerated population in the U.S. has been an underserved group in terms of health education. Health education and risk reduction programs are only provided in correctional facilities in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Project: An HIV/STD Peer Harm Reduction program targeting a unique culturally an |
| Pub.D.1411 | Drug-addiction and AIDS in prison population. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:501 (abstract no. Pub.D.1411) Hernandez R, Coloooini R, Idoate GA, Schutze E; Laboratorio Criminalistica URII, Sanidad Penitenciaria UIII Y UV Raquel Hernandez, Rosario, Argentina. Fax: 54-41-257443/264635. Objectives: 1) The epidemiologic study of prison population in the south region of the Province of Santa Fe ( Argentina ). The incidence of HIV(+) was determined in two groups; A.- Those who are at prisons which are subordinated to Police Stations; and B.- Those who are staying at provincial prisons. 2) The relationshi |
| Pub.D.1412 | Bars inside prisons: violations of human rights to Mexican prisoners living with HIV/AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:502 (abstract no. Pub.D.1412) Pacheco Ma A, Marina MA, Panebianco S, Muniz M, del Rio C; CONASIDA (National AIDS Council), Deleg. Tlalpan Mexico City, Mexico. Fax: (525) 528.4220. HIV/AIDS rented violations of human rights are common to inmates in Mexican prisons, the most frequent are: mandatory HIV testing without informed consent or confidentiality, obligatory isolation in crowded conditions of these HIV-positive, denial of partner visitation, poor availability of condoms and inadequat |
| Pub.D.1413 | Role of developmental activities in the programme of education and prevention in regard of HIV/AIDS among tribal sex workers. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:502 (abstract no. Pub.D.1413) Kusum BS; Gram Bharati Samiti (GBS) Gandhivan, District-Jaipur, India. Fax: 91-141-600909. Objective: To study the impact of carrying out developmental activities during intervention among the tribal sex workers in regard of HIV/AIDS. Methods: One hundred twenty tribal sex workers and their family members were interviewed personally. Fifteen small group discussions were organised to identify and evaluate the |
| Pub.D.1414 | Community outreach in Indonesia: a practical and sustainable technique for HIV prevention. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:502 (abstract no. Pub.D.1414) Boellstorff TD, Oetomo D; Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. Fax: (415) 922-3932. E-mail: thomasb@leland.stanford.edu. Indonesia , the fourth-largest country in the world by population, is on the brink of a major HIV epidemic. There is a critical need for prevention education with several groups whose behaviors put them at high risk: men having sex with men, female and male sex workers, and transgendered persons. However, as a d |
| Pub.D.1416 | Participatory action research: migrants and HIV (Ireland and UK). Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:502 (abstract no. Pub.D.1416) O'Brien C, Riordan S; Positively Irish Action On AIDS, London, UK. Fax: (0) 181 983 4142. E-mail: onagh@atias.co.ou. Irish migrants in the United Kingdom , who are HIV + have a different pattern of HIV infection from the host population. Coupled with socio cultural differences, a need has been identified for specific services to ensure access to services for this group. Project: A participatory action research project was esta |
| Pub.D.1417 | A cross cultural comparative analysis of two HIV/AIDS community based service providers, SHALOM (society for HIV/AIDS & lifeline operation in Manipur, India) and PHAN (peel HIV/AIDS network, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada). Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:503 (abstract no. Pub.D.1417) Langkam B, Lirette R, McClemont T, Sylvestre M; Society for HIV/AIDS & Lifeline Operation in Manipur (SHALOM), Churachandpur, Manipur, India. HIV/AIDS community based service providers located in different countries provide different services and programs resulting from differing cultural needs. Project: Comparison of service providers along the dimensions of: community need, population, goals, funding, services, target groups, community partnerships. |
| Pub.D.1418 | Progress evaluation of HIV/AIDS psychological consulting. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:503 (abstract no. Pub.D.1418) Perkins H, Laski M, Hofman S; Centro de Salud Mental y Accion Comunitaria, Olivos P.B.A., Argentina. Fax: (541) 958-1717. E-mail: levin@intermedia.com.ar. The HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Consultancy was set up in 1993 by a team of three highly motivated psychologists, two working ad-honorem. It was created to provide a low cost prevention and psychological assistance program to the community surrounding a Municipal Mental Health Center in Buenos Aires. Three years |
| Pub.D.1419 | AIDS outreach program targeting injecting drug user community intervention program. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:503 (abstract no. Pub.D.1419) Singh N; Imphal, India. Fax: 0385-222936. Intravenous Drug Addicts are at the high risk of HIV but do not receive any behavioural change program. Project: The community Out-reach Program on HIV/AIDS targeting the Intravenous Drug Addicts for behavioural change among using particularly trained Out-reach Workers Team consisting of Drug Users, recovered dr |
| Pub.D.1420 | Counselling for people living with HIV in Habana City, Cuba. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:503 (abstract no. Pub.D.1420) Alvarez GA, Rodriguez C, Noel M, Alfonso MA; Ps. Grupo de Prevension SIDA, Vedado, Ciudad Habana, Cuba. Objective: To offer psychological support and information about HIV/AIDS to people who have received HIV diagnostic for people living with HIV/AIDS. Methodology: A group of people living with HIV and AIDS have decided to participate in counselling to give results of HIV testing as well as given psychological support. W |
| Pub.D.1421 | Working with HIV/AIDS community: a professional challenge. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:503 (abstract no. Pub.D.1421) Bugembe JR, Ssekiwanuka JK; Uganda Youth DEV'T Link, Kampala, Uganda. Fax: 256.041. 267836. With more than 10 years in existence one cannot claim a rich professional experience in understanding HIV/AIDS dynamics and complexities, leave alone the social reaction to the disease. HIV/AIDS is still a medical shock and mystery on one hand and a big professional challenge on the other. Individuals, families and com |
| Pub.D.1422 | Developing community micro-projects initiatives to combat AIDS a pilot for (DIFAP) programme. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:503 (abstract no. Pub.D.1422) Kadhumbula I, Tibatemwa M, Kalemba J; Tusubira Health and Research Foundation, Wobulenzi, Uganda. Women in the rural areas are vulnerable and are at high risk for HIV/AIDS, have no access to Health facilities and Educational programmes. Project: An AIDS/STD Micro Projects Pilot Programme Targeting women, Orphans and families affected by AIDS was initiated. The Decision was taken after a request of community |
| Pub.D.1423 | Home base care and support for people with HIV/AIDS: the intersectoral approach. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:503 (abstract no. Pub.D.1423) Ampofo P, Mensah CO; Kumasi AIDS Prevention Project, Kumasi, Ghana. People with HIV/AIDS require the support from all sectors of Community. Project: The Kumasi AIDS Prevention Project has initiated a home base care and support programme. The programme uses nurses from St. Michaels Hospital and other Community Health Workers and Pastors and Teachers in the communities. Their stra |
| Pub.D.1424 | Support house helping in psychological work with homeless people with AIDS. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:504 (abstract no. Pub.D.1424) Pontes M, Linhares Carvalho MI; Ambulatorio da Providencia of Archidiocese of Rio de Janeiro and Santo Antonio Support House, Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fax: (5521) 254-8361. Objective: Demonstrate how important is a place like Santo Antonio Support House (SASH), that provides basic conditions to live and primary health care, for better results of psychological support with homeless people (beggars, sex-workers, ex-convict) with AIDS. Methods: From July 1994 to December 1995, 73 homeless pa |
| Pub.D.1425 | AIDS education and counselling targeting positive people and commercial sex workers. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:504 (abstract no. Pub.D.1425) Hotobah-During M, Thorlie ID, Samba S, Sesay A; National AIDS Control Program, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Positive people die more of frustration than AIDS and AIDS is still not seen as a reality especially in high risk communities. Project: A positive living centre was established to house advocacy, activist information and service needs of positive people. This centre has developed strategies for addressing diffic |
| Pub.D.1426 | The problem of anonymity in social communication on HIV/AIDS in Cameroon: project of counselling by telephone. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:504 (abstract no. Pub.D.1426) Touko A, Kemmegne J, Kamta C, Mai J; Forum Camerounais de Psychologie, Yaounde, Cameroun. Fax: (237) 31.87.54. It has been noticed that the desire to remain anomynous is becoming a sine qua non condition for the success of the education and counselling of HIV/AIDS persons in Cameroon .Justification: With a progressive seroprevalence trend in Cameroon - 0.5% to 5.5% between 1987 and 1994, it is quite difficult to take an |
| Pub.D.1427 | Living with HIV/AIDS in Cameroon: a jeopardy. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:504 (abstract no. Pub.D.1427) Ella M, Boupda A, Mpoudi N, Betima J; National AIDS Control Program, Yaounde, Cameroon. Fax: (237) 22-67-19. E-mail: fhi-@ameroon@fhi.org. People living with HIV/AIDS (PWAs) in Cameroon are facing greater social, psychological and economic problems including stigma, discrimination, isolation, fear and non access to appropriate treatment for opportunistic infections or trials. Project: PWAs attending supportive counseling sessions at the National AI |
| Pub.D.1428 | The first trial of a counseling and follow-up program for HIV test recipients and patients in Chiba Prefecture Japan. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:504 (abstract no. Pub.D.1428) Urao M, Ishikawa Y, Fukui T, Hanazawa Y; Public Health Center of Chiba City, Chiba, Japan. In Japan , where the need for privacy is keen and counseling is relatively unknown, people visiting local health centers for AIDS tests are poorly prepared for dealing with an HIV-positive diagnosis. Project: We addressed this concern through such initiatives as providing counseling on the test spot and/or handi |
| Pub.D.1429 | Community based hospices in Quebec. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:504 (abstract no. Pub.D.1429) Blanchard M; Maison d'Herelle, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Fax: (514) 842-2991. When community care is not possible hospice care in community based group homes becomes an experience of life. Project: Twelve community based hospices in Quebec experience the challenge of offering a home for people living with AIDS and their loss of autonomy. To become the extension of their natural milieu imp |
| Pub.D.1430 | Use of youths as HIV/AIDS educators - is it important in the fight against HIV/AIDS? Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:504 (abstract no. Pub.D.1430) Elekani M; Muchinka Teen Centre, Mansa, Zambia. Successes and failures of using youths as HIV/AIDS educators at Muchinka Teen Centre for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS. Project: A UNDP/Ministry of health community based programme targeting youth (in and out of school) aged between 10 and 25 years. Manned by 1 National United Nations Volunteer and a te |
| Pub.D.1431 | HIV/AIDS preventive education through community education and outreach to the people of Chengai MGR District. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:504 (abstract no. Pub.D.1431) Justin SJ; Peoples Education and Action Society, Tamilnadu, India. Fax: 0091-4111-32316. People living in the villages are at high risk for HIV/AIDS but do not access traditional health and preventive educational programmes in their villages. Project: An HIV/AIDS Outreach programme targeting 100 villages in Chengai MGR District of Tamil Nadu State for education and prevention, using specially traine |
| Pub.D.1432 | The magazine "AIDS, sex, health" for teenagers and young adults. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:505 (abstract no. Pub.D.1432) Vinogradova TN; St. Petersburg Medical University, St.Petersburg, Russia. E-mail: tanya@clinic.spb.su. Magazine AIDS, SEX, HEALTH Project: The popular mass media magazine AIDS, SEX, HEALTH was founded 4 years ago. It s the only one existing in the country, it has had 15 issues and 3 special editions. The circulation is 300,000 (by subscription only) from all Russia and Republics formed CIS. The price of a copy is |
| Pub.D.1433 | Health learning material development for specific target groups: experiences from HIV/HTA project in Tanzania. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:505 (abstract no. Pub.D.1433) Binagi E, Mwizarubi B, Hamelmann C, Nyamuryekung'e K; African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF), Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Peer Health Educators (PHEs) in the HIV/High Transmission Area (HTA) Intervention project conduct educational sessions but they lack appropriate health learning materials (HLM) for reinforcing their verbal messages. Project: The Development of HIV HLM for the HIV/HTA Intervention project which involves 5 impleme |
| Pub.D.1434 | Contribution to the fight against AIDS in the Senegalese regions of Dakar and Ziguinchor. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:505 (abstract no. Pub.D.1434) Adams DB; Union Ekolong des Femmes Diolas Senegal, Dakar, Senegal. I. HIV Situation in Senegal : Seroprevalence in Senegal is approximately 1% of the population. There are 1,800 AIDS cases registered with Senegalese hospitals and 56,000 people are currently HIV-positive. According to the National AIDS Committee the number of cases could rise to 90,000 by 1998.II. Problem: To date, eff |
| Pub.D.1435 | Rescuing others and myself an EMT/HIV strategy for young volunteers. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:505 (abstract no. Pub.D.1435) Bolivar-Muniz Y, Zapata G, Gallegos-Vazquez N; Iberomed, Mexico City, Mexico. In Mexico the paramedic group that work voluntarily in rescue activities is conformed basically by young people (18-25 years) and it is absolutely necessary for them to know the mechanisms of transmission of HIV. Project: A seminar/workshop was developed for all those youngsters intercede in participating in res |
| Pub.D.1436 | Overcoming media obstacles to stop the spread of HIV. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:505 (abstract no. Pub.D.1436) Graham J; Whitman-Walker Clinic, Washington, DC, USA. Fax: (202) 797-3504. The barriers to effective HIV prevention advertising in the media, and strategies on how to overcome them. Project: Whitman-Walker Clinic, the major community-based AIDS service provider in Washington, D.C., developed prevention campaigns involving television, radio and print media each year from 1992-1995. Each |
| Pub.D.1437 | HIV/AIDS STD community intervention using participatory approach. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:505 (abstract no. Pub.D.1437) Mwaituka JE, Hamelmann C, Mkuye M, Nyamuryekung'e K; African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF), Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Fax: 0255-51-46440. Objective: To assist communities to develop, plan, implement and sustain their own HIV/AIDS/STD activities. Methods: KABP need s Assessment conducted in six communities in rural semirural and urban settings in Tanzania . Involved 300 participants from the general public, 300 in and out of school youth and 150 Health wo |
| Pub.D.1438 | AIDS education programme targeting adult family members during home based care. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:506 (abstract no. Pub.D.1438) Corrigan CB, Jannetta P, Mashangra RP; P.A.S.A.D.A., Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Fax: 051-255-46034. Responsibility for the sick person, the stigma and ignorance about AIDS and its spread in the community burden Home Carers of patients with AIDS. Project: An Education Programme targeting the adult family members of patients with AIDS encountered during Home Based Care was initiated. This initiative was made in |
| Pub.D.1439 | Development of appropriate interventions to check the spread of HIV/AIDS among frequent travellers. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:506 (abstract no. Pub.D.1439) Ali S, Bukhari HA; Pakistan AIDS Prevention Society, Karachi, Pakistan. Fax: 92-21-7780240. A significant section of population in the country is engaged in frequent travel to areas known for high prevalence of HIV and believed to have little knowledge about the mode of spread of HIV and its prevention. It is manifested in the fact that nearly 50% of the identified HIV-positive Cases in the country are |
| Pub.D.1440 | HIV/AIDS peer education for Northern Thai single migratory female and male adolescent factory workers. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:506 (abstract no. Pub.D.1440) Busayawong W, Cash K, Chuamanochan P, Sanguansermsri J; Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang-Mai, Thailand. Fax: 66-53-222741. E-mail: pmpti010@cmu. chiangmai.ac.th. Thai single migratory female adolescent factory workers are at high risk. Peer education improved their perception of risk and options for prevention, but girls said communication with boys was difficult and males needed peer education programs about sexual and reproductive health as well. Project: 107 females a |
| Pub.D.1441 | Handling a AGPCS AIDS information hotline: a new experience in HIV/AIDS prevention services in Guatemala City. Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:506 (abstract no. Pub.D.1441) Rivera B, Samayoa B, Hirschmann A, Arathoon E, Chavez L; Asociacion Guatemalteca para la Prevencion y Control del SIDA, Guatemala City, Guatemala. Fax: 502-2-516531. Issues: Among Guatemalan members of the population over 15 years of age, the literacy rate is estimated to be 49% AGPCS hotline services is an essential approach to provide current and basic information concerning HIV/AIDS. These services include references, support and consults about the most common issues related wit |
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