Table of Contents: 14th International AIDS Conference

14th International AIDS Conference

Barcelona, Spain - July 7-12, 2002

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

Track D: Prevention Science
Abstract Numbering & Table of Contents

The abstracts have been given reference numbers as follows:

MoOrA1001
TuPpB2001
WePeC3001
ThOr245
LbOr17

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

Print only abstracts.

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

Tracks

Track A: Basic Sciences

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

Track B: Clinical Sciences and Care

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

Track C: Epidemiology

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

Track D: Prevention Science

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

Track E: Social Sciences

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

Interventions, Program Implementation and Policy

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

Track F: Interventions and Program Implementation

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

Track G: Advocacy and Policy

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

The Out reach Services for MSM provided by ODPUP - a situation analysis in Dhaka City.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11073); Fakir M;;; ODPUP, Dhaka, Bangladesh; DESCRIPTION: The Male to male sex behavior in Bangladesh is considered to be a stigma and also a non-cognizable offense (section 377 under Bangladesh penal code ), hence very few people are willing to talk about the health problems emerging out of their Male to male sex behavior.. Due to this reason, their various need
Promoting safer sex to prevent STI/HIV/AIDS and reduce STD among men who have sex with men in Belarus.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11074); Yaroymin OV;;; NGO, Minsk, Belarus; The project Male sex workers in Minsk. Social and behavioral research on HIV/AIDS/STD. Aspects related to sexual behavior and drug injections (granted by the Open Society Institute (Soros fund).was realized in Minsk 01/02/2001-01/08/2001. ).The social and behavioral research in this target group was held in Minsk for t
HIV stops with me - A prevention for positives social marketing campaign.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11075); Pappas L, Tierney S, Gleason D, Wittke C, Bailey J, Cagle M;;; Better World Advertising, San Francisco, United States; HIV STOPS WITH ME is a multi-city HIV prevention campaign aimed at people who are HIV positive. The campaign began in San Francisco in 2000, was expanded to Boston in 2001, and in 2002 will incorporate Los Angeles, Long Beach and Orange County, California. The goal of the campaign is to motivate and empower HIV positiv
Utilizing Print Media to raise awareness about HIV / AIDS amongst High Risk MSM sub-populations in Mumbai, India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11076); Anand VR;;; Humsafar Trust - Trustee, Mumbai, India; ISSUES: Print Media plays a significant role in creating /increasing awareness of HIV / AIDS amongst MSM and build positive attitudes towards People living with HIV/ AIDS. The strategy was to develop print material targeting semi literate and illiterate people to obtain desired result. DESCRIPTION: The Humsafar Trust d
Theoretical model of HIV transmission among the several subgroups of MSM in Argentina.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11077); Freda RH;;; SIGLA, Buenos Aires, Argentina; The Model is a theoretical abstraction of the history of HIV epidemics in the River Plate (Buenos Aires and Montevideo). It shows the interconnection between heterosexual, bisexuals, gays and transgenderal people, both transvestites and transsexuals, and lists and shows graphycally the several groups with MSM sexual co
Why HIV infections have increased among men who have sex with men and what to do about it.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11078); Morin SF, Harcourt J, Vernon K, Volk J, Riess T, Neilands T, McLaughlin M, Coates TJ;;; UCSF AIDS Research Institute, San Francisco, United States; BACKGROUND: A resurgence of sexual risk taking, STDs and HIV incidence have been reported among men who have sex with men (MSM) in several countries. We designed this study to determine the reasons behind the increase in new HIV infections and to define prevention messages that might reduce risk in this population. MET
Framing sexual conservatism among gay couples in the Philippines: intimate sexual relationships not lewdness.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11079); Yap NM, Imperial RH;;; Center for Multidisciplinary Studies on Health and Development and AIDS Society of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines; BACKGROUND: The low and slow prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS infection in the Philippines has been attributed largely to the persistent belief that Filipinos are sexually conservative. This observation has been borne out of the fact that religion has both the code of behavior and silence that have greatly censored lewdness
Childhood sexual abuse as characteristic antecedent in male homosexual with HIV/AIDS in Mexico.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11080); Delgado Lopez Sandra DL;;; Profin-VIH, Mexico City, Mexico; ISSUES: In a population of 200 subjects, aged, from 27 to 42 years, who live with HIV or AIDS, attended at a private clinic, it s been observed antecedents of childhood sexual abuse in 90% of the subjects. DESCRIPTION: From 180 subjects in which was possible clearly identify sexual abuse*, 170 are male sex, all of them
RODALINDA: attention to travesties sex workers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11082); Borrayo IB, Escobar ML, Prieto CH, Fheishmman A, Sagastume RM;;; ASI - OASIS, Guatemala, Guatemala; ISSUES: the strengthen and organization of the Travesties Sex Workers and amplification of the knowledge about STI/HIV/AIDS, and the correct use of the condom and the use of the human rights as individuals. DESCRIPTION: making contact to the people and go to their places of work, we made an aproachment with this popula
Vulnerability of female refugees to HIV infection due to increased risk of rape and defilement in the refugee settlements.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11083); Aguti EF, Tibyampasha D;;; United Nations high commissioner for refugees Uganda office, Kampala, Uganda; Option 2 ISSUES: Unaccompanied refugee females and alone female heads of households of all ages face significantlly increased risk of being exposed to HIV/AIDS because of rape and defilement that is common in the refugee settlements. DESCRIPTION: United Nations High Commissioner for refugees Uganda office has
An evaluation of women's attitude towards universal antenatal HIV screening.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11084); Chung TK;;; The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Cocos (Keeling) Islands; BACKGROUND: An evaluation of maternal views on antenatal HIV screening by a prospective questionnaire study METHODS: antenatal clinic of a hospital in Hong Kong , with 1519 pregnant women RESULTS: Women generally have fairly good knowledge on HIV infection. 61.4% used condoms, 25.3 % had at least one risk factor for HI
To reach rural population by integrating HIV/AIDS prevention programme with Self Help Group of rural women - an experiences from West Bengal.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11085); Misra K, Saha K;;; Sudcra, Calcutta, India; ISSUE: HIV/AIDS has been increasing among the general population in West Bengal, but prevention programme targeting them are not enough. various studies indicate that knowledge level among rural were still very low. So, intervention among them is necessary ensuring participation of the local community. DESCRIPTION: Sud
Family Planning Education Program for Women affected by HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11086); Bulancea BP;;; Romanian Association Against AIDS, Constanta Branch, Constanta, Romania; BACKGROUND: ARAS is a national, nongovernmental, apolitical and humanitarian organization whose major purpose is to stop the AIDS epidemics through information/education programs and through the development of the social services for the people living with AIDS. In Romania , the highest number of children (1,450) and t
Assessment of knowledge and attitudes towards HIV testing and MTCT preventive measures among two groups of immigrant women in Italy.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11087); Giaquinto C, Rinaldi R, Oprandi N, Paoli LD, Mundo A, Oletto S, Volpicelli S;;; Dpt of Paediatrics, Padova, Italy; BACKGROUND: In the last decade Italy has been interested in a massive immigration, especially from Africa and East-Europe and the distribution of AIDS cases increased from 3.6 to 14.4% over 10-year-period. OBJECTIVES: To improve the health assistance to immigrants and in particular to prevent the mother-to-child-transm
IVth meeting of chilean sex workers: For the right yo have rights.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11088); Gonzalez HG;;; Fundacion Margen, Santiago, Chile; BACKGROUND: Records compiled on field in Santiago, from 200 women performing sex work, show that most of them are living under extreme poverty conditions and don t have access to suitable medical assistance, which makes this group highly vulnerable to acquisition and transmission of HIV/AIDS. Actually, the increase of
Empowering sexual health shortly sighted women in Mexico City.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11089); German-Lopez P, Ortega-Alvarez M;;; AVE de Mexico, Mexico, Mexico; The specific vulnerability of young shortly and totally sighted women shown in the program Sexuality, our biggest sense directed to young women with visual disability fosters the risk reduction of STI, HIV-AIDS and non planned pregnancies. So, the need to implement a unique strategy for them emerges so as to promote se
Goal in Morocco : to convey the knowledge and to bring about a communitarian response towards the STD/AIDS in a female population in the literacy process.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11090); Ayache AA, Krissou J;;; OPALS FES, Fes, Morocco; ISSUE: The epidemic outbreak of HIV is not seen as a priority problem by the low social-economy classes. It is necessary to get rid of these taboos. Project: OPALS FES, an NGO that fights against AIDS, worked hand by hand with women development NGO ( UAF). OPALS FES integrated its prevention strategy into the UAF liter
Sexual behavioral history on HIV prevalence among Uganda women.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11091); Mukasa JB, Salata R, Mmiro F, Mugerwa RD, Byamugisha J, Walker C, Rwambuya SD, Balyegisawa A;;; Joint Clinic Research Centre, Kampala, Uganda; BACKGROUND: To identify sexual behavioral factors that have an effect on HIV prevalence among the women volunteers screened for the hormonal contraceptive and risk for HIV acquisition (HC-HIV) study in Uganda . The HC-HIV study is an on-going study done in Uganda whose major aim is to determine the risk of acquiring HI
Knowledge and needs of the immigrant women in Spain, regarding HIV/Aids and the maternal to child transmission.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11092); Rodriguez Arenas MA, Fuentes CZ, Dorado Garcia ML, Pino CG, Bermejo Garcia A, Alvaro JR;;; Medicos del Mundo, Spain, Spain; BACKGROUND: To be able to undertake effective interventions based on the specific characteristics and needs of these women, we evaluated their knowledge and needs regarding the heterosexual transmission and the prevention of the maternal to child transmission of HIV. METHODS: Focal groups carried out in two Spanish cit
Influence on behaviour change among HIV posirive women; The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) Experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11093); Bakanansa S, Mukasa AK, Sebikejje R;;; The AIDS Support Organisation, Kampala, Uganda; OBJECTIVE: To evalute the impact of counseling on living positively with HIV/AIDS and prevebtion of further spread of HIV among positive women. METHOD: Personal experience of 11 years as an HIV positive woman. Focus group discussions with 60 community members in two rural parishes of Kyanja and Ddundu. Drama Group memb
Sunflower (Girasol) Project of training and suppport for women in 7 regions in Colombia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11094); Calderon J, Torres E, Arturo S, Cossio M, az M, Garcia E, Scarpeta E, Molina S, Ardila H, Stanton J;;; Liga Colombiana de Lucha contra el SIDA, Bogota, Colombia; BACKGROUND: In Colombia about 400.000 people may be living with HIV/AIDS. Higher prevalences are found among MSM but women are becoming more vulnerable everyday, due to different socio-cultural, making young women, involved in relationships, with less education and low income are at the top list. in different parts of
Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS prevention in development programmes, projects and institutions.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11095); Tuladhar TU;;; SDC Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal; ISSUES: HIV/AIDS prevention is perceived simply as the responsibility of the migrant labourers, substance users and commercial sex workers . People in the development agencies still need to break the barriers that associate HIV/AIDS threat in this context. DESCRIPTION: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
Working in communities: youth peer education in the Dominican Republic.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11096); Kohn D, Tabac L;;; IPPF/WHR, New York, United States; DESCRIPTION: The project aims to help youth exercise their sexuality in a gratifying manner, while avoiding the consequences of high-risk behaviors. The project provides youth, community leaders, parents and teachers with sexuality education through a network of neighborhood youth volunteers. Approximately 150 youth ar
Education project ot prevention of STD/HIV/AIDS with students and parents of rural area in 7 regions of Guatemala 1999 - 2001.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11097); Chutan CE;;; Centro de Desarrollo Humano de Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala; From the year of 1999 to mid year of 2001 it was carried out a prevention project of STD/HIV/AIDS with students of 4th, 5th, and 6th grade of primary school, teachers, and parents in 7 regions of the country in which there are located offices of the sponsoring organization of this same project. During this period, with
Significant results achieved by three safe sex mass media campaigns in Russian Federation proved by knowledge, attitude, behavior survey conducted in 2001.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11098); Alexeeva EG;;; Foundation for Civic Initiatives Support Focus, Moscow, Russian Federation; The Russian Federation is experiencing a massive outbreak of HIV infections among its population. The Russian Federal Aids Center predicts 5.000.000 HIV infections at the end of 2005. During the last four years, HIV has spread most quickly among injecting drug users (due to equipment sharing without proper sterilizatio
Chiang Rai School-Based AIDS education model: curricula-integrated, comprehensive activities, and community participation.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11099); Phuanukunnon P, Supawitkul S, Sinsomboontong S, Supawitkul B;;; Damrongras-songkrau School, Chiang Rai, Thailand; ISSUES: Development of comprehensive, effective and efficient School-based AIDS education model is crucial to cope with the Increasing trend of HIV transmission among young populations. DESCRIPTION: Thailand s northernmost province, Chiang Rai, has faced severe HIV epidemic since early 1990s. The official figures of AI
Alcohol use and high risk sexual behavior among adolescents and young adults in Harare, Zimbabwe.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11100); Mataure PN, McFarland W, Kim A, Woelk G, Ray SR, Rutherford G;;; Southern Africa AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS), Harare, Zimbabwe; BACKGROUND: In order to guide HIV prevention efforts among high-risk youth, we surveyed alcohol use and sexual behavior among persons 15-21 years old in Harare, Zimbabwe . METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional quantitative and qualitative survey of youth sampled at nightclubs and other alcohol outlets (bottle stores)
Educating towards responsibility: a means of combating HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11101); Kuate RK, Zeungang ZD, Wankam MW;;; Yaounde, Cameroon; ISSUES: In the face of the permanent threat of HIV/AIDS, education towards responsibility is being considered as an appropriate framework to provide young people with a comprehensive education that will help them face life and their NÂ°1 ennemy which is HIV/AIDS. DESCRIPTION: Education towards responsibility is the m
People living with HIV use their personal experiences to urge young people to take precautions against STDs and HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11102); Dokla AK;;; Espoir Vie-Togo, Lome, Togo; ISSUES: Research has shown that 99% of students are aware of how people contract HIV and of the methods of prevention. Despite this, the rate of infection continues to rise. DESCRIPTION: Train the pairs educateurs (pupils chosen to raise awareness amongst their peers about the issues concerning HIV/AIDS. Invite HIV-pos
The identification of student opinion leaders for an HIV prevention programme in Cape Town high schools.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11103); Mathews C, Guttmacher S, Flisher A, Hani A, Antonetti I;;; South African Medical Research Council and University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; BACKGROUND: Opinion leaders are influential members of their social networks, strategically selected for their ability to sway community norms. The aims of the study were to assess: 1) whether it is feasible to identify student opinion leaders (SOLs) and their social networks among high school students in Cape Town,
Addressing machismo with adolescent males--a new approach to HIV/AIDS prevention: Pan American Health Organization research and experiences in Latin America.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11104); Schutt-Aine J, Maddaleno M;;; Pan American Health Organization, Washington DC, United States; ISSUES: Young males in Latin America are disproportionately affected by AIDS. In contrast to other regions, Latin American young men have consistently higher HIV prevalence rates than young women ( UNAIDS , 2000). The attitudes and sexual behaviors of males are at the core of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The socialization of
Hagas la que hagas [whatever you do] Program: Youth rights and risk-reduction in high-schools.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11105); Martilotta S, Revsin NS, Vera N, Vilas AN, Bonis AM, Burgos M;;; Fundacion R.E.D., Buenos Aires, Argentina; ISSUE: Drug use among high school students generate institutional crises that go beyond drug-use itself, giving room to institutional quick solutions that only violate their rights (i.e., dismissals, curtailment of extracurricular activities, among other forms of punishment), increasing the risks associated with drug u
Aspino: a metaphor of the prevention in the fight against AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11106); Piu G, Pitzalis G, Piu V, Piu E, Tramontin C, Sotgiu AM;;; Sardinian AIDS Prevention Association (A.S.P.A.), Cagliari, Italy; ISSUES: The Aspino clown and the A.S.P.A. (Sardinian AIDS Prevention Association) were founded in Cagliari, Sardinia, ITALIA in 1990 by a group of Sardinians who are all expert on AIDS. The recent increase, even if only modest, in the number of AIDS cases in Sardinia represents a new challenge for Aspino and the Associ
AIDS/HIV: The real victims.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11107); Coelho AG;;; Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Children are the real victims of HIV/AIDS, as through no fault of theirs, they are relegated to a life of misery and psychological distress. Besides having lost one, or in some cases both parents, many of them are infected as well . All these children are subsequently left in the care of elderly grandparents or relativ
Healthy youth-healthy India, movement: An integrated HIV prevention strategy for teens.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11108); Gilada PI, Gilada TI;;; People's Health Organisation (India), Mumbai, India; ISSUES: AIDS scenario has assumed dangerous proportions, affecting mainly youth. Denial of this trend and apathy has made India top the world in HIV.This nightmarish problem can be effectively countered by realistic confrontation on warfooting using all possible cultural and artistic avenues. Teen education should focu
Secretaries in day offices, commercial sex workers in daily practise.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11109); Ng'ang'a LW, Kaahwa JK;;; ANNEA-Network NGO, Arusha, Tanzania; ISSUE: Young people are young people:- whether born in France , Thailand , or Tanzania . However, the spread of HIV/AIDS is 5-fold more in the African continent than it is in the first world. Today in Tanzania, one of out every five youth is infected with the HIV virus.
Awareness-knowledge gap: The reasons for adolescent HIV/AIDS susceptibility in Ijede/Nigeria.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11110); Jagha TO;;; Association for Reproductive and Family Health, Ibadan, Nigeria; BACKGROUND: Despite the multiplicity of HIV/AIDS sensitization and enlightenment campaigns by various government and non-government agencies, adolescents in peripheral cities like Ijede with population estimated at 100,000 still lack full knowledge of, though they are aware of advertisements and radio talks regarding,
AlHIVe in the AIDS World.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11111); Gonzalez-Gonzalez NV, Tome-Ruiz I;;; MEXFAM A.C., Mexico, Mexico; This project is a non-formal education alternative that is intended to give HIV/AIDS basic information to young people and adolescents (12-24) men and women and to mention preventative measures. It recovers information regarding risk practices and the manners in which the disease is perceived. This project is an exposi
Promiscuity: what does it means ?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11112); Silva RC, Simon CP;;; Department of Psychology and Education of Ribeirao Preto-- University of Sao Paulo USP, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil; BACKGROUND: In a previous study, with 1235 youngsters between 13 and 25 years, low income students from Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil , we showed that 485 (39.3%) of them had designated as true the affirmation: only promiscuous people catch AIDS ; and 410 (33.2%) ) declared not to know if the affirmation was or not true.
Psychosocial Impact of AIDS on Children.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11113); Kanyi SK, Adam AS, Lubanga SM, Dimba RO;;; The Association of People with AIDS in Kenya(TAPWAK), Nairobi, Kenya; disclosure, future planning, and support. DESCRIPTION: TAPWAK AIDS orphans support programme has promoted extensive campaigns on disclosure and future planning for families affected by AIDS around western regions of Kenya . Support groups were formed for these children after focus group discussions with their parents a
We don't play with AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11114); Pedrola M, Giagnorio J, Azcona N, Giagnorio M;;; Municipal Program for AIDS Prevention (PREVENSIDA)., Venado Tuerto, Argentina; BACKGROUND: We worked five years ago with young peoples about sexual transmission diseases (STD) and AIDS. With this project, we had the opportunity of join sports and health through the play the different sports (football, basketball, volleyball, etc.). The slogan was We don t play with AIDS . OBJECTIVES: 1) Inform ab
Sexual behavior relative to sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young adults of different immigrant groups in the City of Barcelona.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11115); mez i Prat JG, Saltor EP, Reverte MR, Jaime EB, Ndiaye AM;;; Unitat de Malalties Tropicals, Importades i Vacunacions Internacionals, Barcelona, Spain; BACKGROUND: The immigrant population has increased considerably in the city of Barcelona over the last five years, particularly adolescents and young adults. People in these age categories are highly vulnerable to sexual transmitted diseases. However, the sexual behavior of young immigrants of different ethnicities is
Evaluation of training of secondary school leaders in a public school from Venado Tuerto after four years.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11116); Giagnorio J, Pedrola M, Giagnorio M, Azcona N;;; Municipal Program for AIDS Prevention (PREVENSIDA), Venado Tuerto, Argentina; BACKGROUND: During the last six years, the Municipal Program for AIDS Prevention has developed activities in all public secondary schools from Venado Tuerto. In this specific area the Training of Juvenile Leaders project was developed. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the changes of attitudes of secondary school students from a
Youth centre-approach leading to sustainable behavioural change development of young people in HIV/AIDS primary prevention, care and support.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11117); Nyunt MZ, Mon AA, Myint YM, Swe T, Swe MN;;; Unicef, Yangon, Myanmar; Myanmar is now facing growing epidemic of HIV/AIDS that squarely hits the adult population. Youth consists of 36% (1999) of the adult population and they have been threatened by the escalating risk of HIV infection. UNICEF Myanmar, in partnership with Myanmar Red Cross Society, initiates a youth centre project to com
Colleges students of Sao Paulo - Brazil ignore STD and believe in risk group.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11118); Lima HM;;; University - Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil; In 1999 a research with students of first year of the Pontificia Universidade Catolica of Sao Paulo to evaluate the knowledge in STD and AIDS. Methodology and results: application of 1955 questionnaires and focal groups. RESULTS: 33% of the students had opposed to answer to the questionnaire saying that they were not o
Targeted actions in Vilnius teenagers in order to prevent social- and health disasters.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11119); Krupenkaite R, Caplinskas S;;; Lithuanian AIDS Centre, Vilnius, Lithuania; ISSUES. The unprivileged minor girls in Vilnius is a core group for severe health risks like syphilis, tuberculosis , HIV, etc. Objective was to reduce vulnerability of minors through targeted information and social rehabilitation. The project was supported by the World Foundation Childhood . DESCRIPTION.
Aids, Knowing Helps. Educational Program for secondary schools.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11120); Cuevas JP, Echebarria I, Prats J;;; Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; ISSUES: A multidisciplinary program set up by the la Caixa Foundation to understand the AIDS epidemic from the perspective provided by various complementary fields (biology, history, economics, ethics, etc.) and to promote preventive, social behaviour based on shared understanding and comprehension. DESCRIPTION: The Pr
Creating a peer education network in order to improve accessibility and availibility of sexual and reproductive health (especially HIV) information, with special focus on marginalized and socially excluded groups.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11121); Medvedec TM;;; Institution, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina; ISSUES: As a result of four year war in Bosnia & Herzegovina , we are still living with lot of negative consequences. In the area of sexual and reproductive health we can notice a visible lack of information, services, professional help and support of young people. In order to improve this situation, B&H with
The effects of a systematically developed photonovella on knowledge, attitudes, communication and behavioural intentions with respect to sexually transmitted diseases of secondary school learners in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11122); Reddy SP;;; Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, South Africa; BACKGROUND: This evaluation determined the effects of a systematically developed photo-novella on knowledge, attitudes, communication and behavioural intentions with respect to sexually transmitted diseases, after a single reading by secondary school learners in Kwazulu - Natal, South Africa . METHODS: A pre-post te
Development amd evaluation of an HIV school prevention program based on Intervention mapping methodology.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11123); Diez E, Juarez O, Fernandez S, Riera C, Villamarin F;;; Public Health Municipal Institute, Barcelona, Spain; BACKGROUND: Development of programs and evaluation may be improved through the application of the systematic process called Intervention Mapping (IM). General planning and psychosocial theories are included in this method. METHODS: Five planning steps compose this framework: 1) needs assessment, 2) health objectives, 3
Improving hiv/aids information access by the youth: kenya aids ngos consortium's initiative.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11124); Irungu PI;;; KENYA AIDS NGOS CONSORTIUM, NAIROBI, Kenya; Though HIV/AIDS awareness activities have increased in Kenya during the last decade, some sections of the society remain marginalised as far as access to up to date and relevant HIV/AIDS information is concerned. One of the marginalised sections is the youth who form more than half of the population. Many factors such
Sex education in boarding school through teenagers trainers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11125); Cebotarenco NA;;; Association DRUGS, Chisinau, Moldova, Republic of; ISSUES: Throughout the all history, access to sexual and reproductive health education, HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases has been limited in the boarding schools as in Moldova as well in other Former Soviet republics. DESCRIPTION: Association DRUGS from Moldova created a sex education pilot project for boardi
The IST/SIDA prevention through plays.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11126); Sekkat A;;; Institution, Rabat, Morocco; ISSUES: In our taboo-impregnated society, one of the priorities the Ligue Marocaine de Lutte contre les MST has given to itself has been the necessity to show on the stage the main items regarding sex, sexuality together with their various pathology. DESCRIPTION: A little theatrical company has been appointed, the memb
Introduction of love talk programme in the youth Association for the promotion of orphans in Burkina Faso.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11127); Gomgnimbou AP, Der ES;;; Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; BACKGROUND: The question of sex in Africa is a forbidden subject. Love talks is a model of prevention and help as regards reproduction health. Love talks is a model based on the communication between Parents-Children-Teachers METHODS: The model starts from the hypothesis that sexual education troubles are not basically
Positive life towards communities through outreach, care and support.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11128); Thoudam SO;;; Centre for Social Development, Imphal, India; BACKGROUND: For the widespread of HIV virus through sharing of contaminated syringe and needle, unprotected pre and extra marital sexual practices among the productive age groups especially in the unorganized and traditional types of communities where formal types awareness through media and IEC materials, have only su
The horror of consequences.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11129); Poon A;;; Nepal; BACKGROUND: There is an estimated 50,000 IDU in Nepal with a population of 20 million. Since 14 people are getting infected everyday where 80% of them are IDUS. Because of limited re-habilitation centers only about 2 are in the rehab Centers. Every 1 out of 2 Ida s are HIV+ve therefore in one hand the number of HIV+ve,
Critical exploration of Specific Features of Injecting Drug Users from Psychoanalytical Perspective.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11130); Dutta T, Mallick D;;; 45 Beniatola Lane, Kolkata- 53, Kolkata, India; ISSUES: The complexity of drug use - choices, changing pattern and also psychodyanamics of users through out the world provides understanding of their psycho-social needs which induces particular drug use for a certain period of time. DESCRIPTION: During our intervention programme both at grass root level of Central
The effect of family embeddedness in reducing drug injection and HIV risk behaviors among Hispanic drug injectors.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11131); Robles RR, Reyes JC, Matos TD, Colon HM, Marrero CA, Finlinson HA;;; Center for Addiction Studies, School of Medicine, Universidad Central del Caribe, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, United States Territory; BACKGROUND: Systematic intervention of Hispanic families of drug injectors that addresses HIV risk and HIV infections is almost non-existent despite the central role ascribed to this type of family in controlling their members behaviors through cohesion, embeddedness and dependence. The present study aimed to examine t
HIV in urban vs. rural areas: Social and behavioral determinants of sexual risks among drug using intervention participants.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11132); McCoy HV, McCoy CB, Zhao W;;; Florida International University, North Miami, United States; BACKGROUND: HIV prevalence continues to increase among drug users. Social factors that increase the risk of HIV include drug use, sexual risk behaviors, and sexually transmitted diseases. Behavioral theories predict that the same constructs employed in interventions should predict similar behavior change regardless of
Day center for drug abusing youth of Lithuania's AIDS centre's psychological-social rehabilitation community for drug addicts.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11133); Levickaite K, Gasiliauskas L;;; Lithuania's AIDS centre, Vilnius, Lithuania; BACKGROUND: Evaluation of results of day center for drug abusing youth of Lithuania s AIDS centre s psychological-social rehabilitation community for drug addicts in 2000-2002. METHODS: Questionnaire for addicts, who participated in day center program for drug abusing youth in 2000-2002. Efficacy was measured for addic
Injury reduction: Inventive ways of the self-care.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11134); Debacco MS, Teixeira AM, Bacelo J, Junior AM;;; Secretaria Municipal de Saude, Pelotas, Brazil; ISSUES: Coll into question, based on the Injury Reduction Programs, the dynamics of the subject that is a drug or ex- drug addict as injury reducer involved in the policies of intervention of the epidemics of AIDS and other blood transmitted diseases. DESCRIPTION: this Program was implemented in October 2001 in two dis
Evaluation of the use of condom according to the experience with the use of licit and illicit drugs with conscripts of the Braziliam army in twelve selected metropolitan regions.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11135); Felga de Carvalho M;;; Health Ministery, Brasilia, Brazil; BACKGROUND: This paper lays on the hypothesis that the use of drugs contributes for the non-use of condom in sexual intercourses. METHODS: A behavioral, anonymous, not linked questionnaire was given to 16.644 conscripts of the Brazilian Army, from 17 to 21 years old in twelve selected metropolitan regions. The indicato
Crack and coca paste use: implications for HIV/AIDS prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11136); Cymerman P, Goltzman P, Rossi D, Touze G;;; Intercambios Association, Buenos Aires, Argentina; ISSUES: Drug use trends in Argentina show increasing rates of crack and coca paste use. Despite crack users have a lower rate of HIV infection than injecting drug users, they are a population at significant risk. Their practices need to be better understood to design most adequate interventions. DESCRIPTION: Since 1999
Voluntary support groups improve the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11137); Mello JH;;; RNP+ Brazilian network of people living with HIV/AIDS, Sao Jose de Rio preto/SP, Brazil; OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of group support formed by PLWHIV/AIDS on quality of live measures in HIV-1 infected men and women members of the Brazilian Network of People Living With HIV/AIDS. METHODS: Behavioral data were gathered from HIV-1 infected males (75) and females (25) aged 19-55, using a trained interview
Alive and sexual in small-town America: Intimate partners and sexual risks in people living with HIV/AIDS in the non-urban Southeastern US.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11138); Strauss RP, Shain LS, Emrick CB;;; University of North Carolina Center for AIDS Research and Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, Chapel Hill, United States; BACKGROUND: In non-urban/rural areas of the U.S. Southeast, there are increasing numbers of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHIV) and the epidemic is demographically different from that in U.S. urban areas. Previous U.S. studies showing PLWHIV engage in unprotected sex were in mostly urban, educated, gay/bisexual, white
Diagnosis on sexuality and discrimination suffer by people living with HIV/AIDS in five cities of Chile.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11139); Velis FJ, Donoso C, Pascal R, Zorrilla S;;; VIVO POSITIVO - Universidad de Santiago, Santiago, Chile; BACKGROUND: World AIDS Foundation and Merck pharmaceutical company supported this research. It was aimed to identify the main discrimination lands, which affected PLWA s in Chile , it includes also an analysis of how PLWA s live their sexuality as seropositive people. METHODS: Qualitative methodology was used. We condu
AIDS after ...: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11140); Padron EL;;; AIDS prevention group, Pinar del Rio, Cuba; BACKGROUND: The objective of this work is to know about the social representation of a people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWAS) group on AIDS. The given information should be considered as a diagnose to orient the prevention actions over vulnerable groups, reinforcing the elements which the sample coincide has priority and
Socio-demographic profile &their outcome of the person living with HIV/AIDS(PLWHA) - An experience from Bhoruka Public Welafre Trust(BPWT).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11141); Malaker S;;; Bhoruka Public Welfare Trust, Kolkata, India; BACKGROUND:(1)To know the socio-demographic profile of PLWHA attending BPWTs clinic till date(2)To know their risk behaviour pattern(3)To know their probable source of Infection (4)Mode of presentation and accessibility to Anti-retroviral therapy (ART).METHOD: It is a part of cohort study where patients registered in t
Aim of deepenng in the knowlege about Risk perception of contracting the HIV/AIDs by adolescent, youngsteeer and persons living with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11142); Reus ZM;;; MINSAP, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba; ISSUES: To promote behaviour changes and sexuals attidudes in adolescent, youngsteer that have sexual relations that diminish the risk of sexual transmission infections and aids. Besiade my proposol is very important to capacity for action of the persons living with HIV/AIDs in the region central of Cuba
The PLWH account in psychosocial support during the declaration of the positive results of HIV /AIDS and the home,hospital visits in psychological support of the members as well as the Â«ESPOIR VIE-TOGOÂ» association beneficiaries. The case of Â«ESPOIR VIE-TOGOÂ».: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11143); Lawson-Gaizer MG;;; Ngo Espoir Vie Togo, Lome, Togo; Context: ESPOIR VIE -TOGO is an association of people living with the HIV/AIDS and of the committed persons in thier supports of whom 90% are HIV carriers . A group of volunteers in number of 07 ensure the counseling at the head office of the thier HIV seropositivity to better the psychological. METHODOLOGY: - Ensure p
Preventing spread of HIV/AIDS through behavioral and social intervention for PLWAS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11144); Adeline AA, Marcel TM, Thompson KT, Kotto Mbongo Simon KM, Henriette KH, Geradine MG, Phillipe NP, Leopold ZL;;; LSHM, Yaounde, Cameroon; ISSUES: New York School of Med. and NIH are carrying out a research work on HIV/AIDS in Cameroon at laboratories de Sante Hygiene Mobile. 6000 persons have received free voluntary HIV counseling and testing.7/10 provinces have been covered. They shown HIV prev. at 11% in Dec. 2000 with a higher prev. in sexual and repr
Levels of AIDS knowledge and condom use among two groups of female commercial sex workers in Bangladesh.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11145); Habib SE;;; Doctoral Student, School of Sociology, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia; The aims of this study were to examine levels of AIDS knowledge and condom practices in a sample of female commercial sex workers (CSWs) in Bangladesh . A total of 284 subjects were questioned about levels of AIDS knowledge using a 12-item AIDS knowledge and patterns of condom use questionnaire. Overall, the subjects h
Poverty Education and AIDS: Socio-economic factors that facilitate HIV/AIDS transmission in Commercial Sex Workers of Ahmedabad,Gujarat, India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11146); Gumane RT;;; Project Coordinator, Ahmedabad, India; BACKGROUND: This study was conducted with the technical support of FHI, funded by DFID. The study assessed the impact of the trends of STI s in Commercial Sex Workers of Ahmedabad. The basic aim of the STI prevelance study is to provide baseline measurement of STI s and to understand the social cultural, economic situa
Increase perception on condom at the protection for STD/HIV/AIDS among commercial sex worker(CSW) visiting tourist place - Courtallam.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11148); Vadivel V, Susila P, Lakshmi B;;; Apac -vhs, Tirunelveli, India; objective: it was found in the year 1998 that it is important to educate commercial sex worker(csw) visiting the tourist place courtallam issues related to std/hiv/aids on condom as a disease protection. a situational assessment study was done to understand the nature and extend of the problem in the target area. this
Case study on best practices for HIV/AIDS prevention among sex workers in Latin America.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11149); Pimenta CM, Kemel L, Lacerda S, Longo P, Serafim D, Stanton J, Parker RG;;; State University of Riode Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; ISSUES: This UNAIDS funded activity for the identification of projects for HIV/AIDS prevention with male and female sex workers in Latin America did not mean to legitimate a unique model, but to identify and document successful experiences and the improvement of involved organisations and projects. This exercise used t
Contrastive study between mobile and clinic centre for sex workers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11150); Sadipun C;;; Kupang, Indonesia; ISSUES: Awareness of get transmitted and transmit of STD among the sex workers is still low. This is supported by self-treatment behavior and asymptomatic STD. It is difficult for them to do regular health care even though they have high-risk behavior. DESCRIPTION: Tanpa Batas Foundation has program of STD care for the
Prevention of VHS/AIDS among sexual workers, their partners and clients through the social marketing of condoms, July 1995 to July 2001 (6 years).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11151); Montejo JA;;; Brigada Callejera de Apoyo a la Mujer, Mexico; Backroungth: The purpose of the interventions is to guarantee the access to condoms at a low cost and certificate quality made possible by Procuraduria Feceral del Consumidor. The hypothesis would be that sexual workers would use the condom if they learn to negotiate its use with clients and partners; if promotion is d
Two years intervention program for sex workers in Douala.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11152); Lowe MN;;; Cameroon; BACKGROUND: To ensure an effective and by targeting sexual workers and promoting continuous and proper condom use. ACTIVITIES: Home visits are done when the project team visits the seaters in their communities for the purpose of seeking their wellbeing, doing follow-up visits, giving health talks and promoting condoms.
Hotel based STI/AIDS intervention: An outcome analysis.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11153); Mridha DR, Hossen DR;;; Bangladesh Medical Association, Dhaka, Bangladesh; BACKGROUND: Hotel based sex trade is increasing gradually in Bangladesh . Currrent data show that >300 hotels with >15000 female sex workers are involved in this trade. Bangladesh Women s Health Coalition started a small scale STI/AIDS intervention in 10 hotels. The intervention components include BCC, condom and lubri
To assess needs of female commercial sex workers/dancing girls for HIV/AIDS in Karachi, Pakistan.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11154); Mirza MA, Shah SA, Shah SA, Shah SA, Mujeeb SA;;; MHEWA, Karachi, Pakistan; ISSUES: Commercial Sex work is illegal in Pakistan but sex workers continue their business in all major cities f the county. Due to Commercial sex work being disorganized and hidden, the interventions to reduce vulnerability of this high-risk population are challenging. DESCRIPTION: Focus Group Discussion and in-depth
Sex Workers: are they an appropriate target group to be intervened for HIV/AIDS prevention programme?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11155); Tampubolon LH;;; University, Jakarta, Indonesia; BACKGROUND: The inclusion of sex workers in the HIV/AIDS Prevention Programme is one strategy to respond to HIV/AIDS pandemic in Indonesia . Centre for Societal Development Studies (CSDS) Atma Jaya Catholic University funded by the Indonesia HIV/AIDS and STD Prevention and Care (AusAID) in 1998-1999 introduced a partic
Female juvenile prostitution: subsidies to aids prevention programs.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11156); Silva RC, Simon CP, Paiva VS;;; Department of Psychology and Education of Ribeirao Preto-- University of Sao Paulo USP, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil; BACKGROUND: In Brazil , HIV/AIDS epidemic assumed characteristics of greater importance in little and middle size municipalities, like Ribeirao Preto, SP (population 480,000 ). It is improbable to expect that social excluded people assume health promotion and disease prevention as relevant attitudes if this does not ma
Community based service approach In HIV/AIDS prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11157); Ode OD;;; ANARDE Foundation, Surat - 395 001, India; ISSUE: While dealing with migrant industrial workers at Hazira, Gujarat ( India ), we approached them as vulnerable population generalized. We found that response was not homogeneous but linked to community/occupational group identity. This led us to treat them differently and exclusively. This yielded better and faste
The impact of early childhood trauma in high-risk sexual behavior among sex workers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11158); Ilina SV;;; AIDS Foundation East-West/Psychological Institute of Russian Academy of Education, Moscow, Russian Federation; OBJECTIVES: To research the child emotional experience and personality structure of female sex workers (SW) and to establish the relationship with the practice of high-risk behaviors. METHODS: Research was conducted among 150 women working in Moscow s street sex business. The women interviewed were between the ages of
Experience activity of reconversion among prostitutes in Dakar.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11159); Cisse M, Tardy M, Ndoye I;;; Polyclinique, Dakar, Senegal; BACKGROUND: a registration for the social and sanitary card-index of the STD center of reference in Dakar is compulsorily accompanied by attempted efforts of discussion. This give birth in the center, to AWA Association . One of the aims of this association is to supervise activities of reconversion among HIV negative
Need of counseling and condom educationin commercial sex workers-a study.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11160); Goparaju S, Gora J, Seetharaman H;;; Vasavya nursing home, Vijayawada-520010, India; ISSUES: The effect of education/awareness activities on the incidence of HIV/AIDS infections in commercial sex workers includes health and prevention methods such as condom education. DESCRIPTION: The prevalence of commercial sex workers is a problem in all urban areas. It is this section of the population, which is af
Sexual practices (dry sex) - commercial sex workers (CSW) and HIV / AIDS in Yaounde - Cameroon.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11161); Voundi nee Mbenyindi E, Nyangono J, Dipoko D, Wango M; Association des amis de la prudence, Yaounde, Cameroon; BACKGROUND: To help CSWS in Yaounde - Cameroon to well prevent STI S /HIV: AIDS. CSW say during the education meeting and informal inquiry that men preference is dry sex; this obliged women to use traditional medicines and others things such as soil to render the vaginal becomes tight and dry to faze their customers. I
Global action global participation: applying voluntary confidential counseling testing for migrant workers in regards to protecting cross-border of hiv epidemic and granting human rights.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11162); Clerke ED;;; Indonesian Healthy Life Movement Institute (LAHSI), Jakarta, Indonesia; ISSUES: Approx. 10,000 Indonesian Migrant Workers (IMW) going to/from Malaysia every month Participation in global action by protecting the cross-border of HIV Epidemic & keeping care of human rights. DESCRIPTION: In 1999 Ministry of Health of Malaysia licensed a medical check-up clinic for migrant workers named as
Survey among migrant populations in great lacs region.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11163); Hitimana A;;; Rwanda; BACKGROUND: with the prevelence estimated between 8and15 percent and an increased number of people living with Hiv/Aids over than 5 millions,the great lacs region is the second region highly affected by Hiv/Aids in Africa In spite of a difficult regional context, some initiatives are conduct in this region along with t
Considerations on the current medical problems facing foreign HIV/AIDS patients residing in Japan.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11164); Uno K, Utumi M, Sawada T, Yoshizaki K;;; L.Pasteur Ctr. Med. Res., Kyoto, Japan; Backgroud: A system for Japanese patients living with HIV/AIDS(PLWHA) to receive the latest HIV treatment of medicine is being established, and regional differences in the quality of the care for Japanese PLWHA have narrowed. However no special governmental policies are in place for foreign PLWHA living in Japan, they
Impact of peer educators versus visiting health educators on HIV knowledge and risk of migrant construction workers in Vietnam.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11165); Bao VN, Pulerwitz J, Guest P, Thao LT, Dinh DX, Xuyen TT;;; Population Council, Hanoi, Vietnam; BACKGROUND: Who most influences migrant construction workers AIDS-protective knowledge and behaviors: peers or visiting experts? The Ho Chi Minh City Labor Union has been providing HIV/AIDS education and skills development training to construction workers in Vietnam , using visiting health educators and peer educators.
Interventions for migrant populations.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11166); Hougbedji A;;; Aides Medicales &Charite (AMC), Lome, Togo; BACKGROUND: This document presents a situation involving traders from Togo s neighbouring countries who come to buy vehicles from the Lome habour, on one hand, and the people in the Zongo community where the Sahel Border Post is situated, on the other. The bureaucratic nature of the customs duty compel the traders to p
Myths &misconceptions among truckers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11167); Kumar P;;; National Institute of Social Defence, New Delhi, India; ISSUES: Myths & misconceptions increase truckers vulnerability to HIV/AIDS DESCRIPTION: Truckers often indulge in high-risk sexual behaviours making them highly vulnerable to HIV infection. One of the main reasons for the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS among truckers is lack of correct information. Several myths and m
STD among market owners in China.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11168); Guan JH, Wu Z, Yin YP, Lee M, Yap L, Detels R, Rotheram MJ, Collaborative HIV/STD Prevention Trial NI;;; Fujian Institute of Health Education, Fuzhou, China; Goal: The context, variation, and prevalence of STD and sexual risk behaviors were examined among market owners and employees in an urban, economic development zone. METHOD: Markets and risk contexts (karaoke bars, beauty parlors) were mapped in a large urban city. From 54 markets, 9 were randomly selected and 27-32 pa
CAP Study on Truck Drivers in Maputo/Mozambique: prevention roadblocks in a group passing through high-prevalence zones.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11169); Mohamed A, Pacca JC;;; Ministry of Health of Mozambique, Maputo, Mozambique; BACKGROUND: By the end of 2001, 1.4 million people were estimated to be HIV+ in Mozambique . This study intends to offer input to the AIDS program in order to generate strategies, especially for BCC, aimed at STD/AIDS prevention for long-route truck drivers. METHODS:46 questionnaires were applied, with 21 encoded quest
Migration and AIDS: conserns about prevention in Northeast Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11170); Kerr-Pontes LR, Leao EM, Carmo AM, vora FR, Caminha I, Franca MM, Aguiar MH;;; Universidade Federal do Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil; BACKGROUND: Looking for better conditions of live and work people migrate from the interior to the capital in Northeast living in a great context of social inequality and vulnerability. This study intends to find possible risk factors related to AIDS among this population. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried o
HIV / AIDS vulnerability and migrant labourers in slum areas of a north east indian city.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11171); Bordoloi R;;; Asced, Guwahati, Assam, India; BACKGROUND: a kabp study was initiated to study the vulnerability of migrant labourers in slum areas of north east indian city of Guwahati, Assam. METHODS: The study was conducted to explore the knowledge, attitude, behaviour and practices on stds and hiv/aids The study included 400 migrant labourers of the city of Guw
Gap between knowledge and action - migrant workers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11172); Vaishnav NM, Desai SG;;; Project AIDS, Bhavnagar Blood Bank, Bhanvagar, India; ISSUES: identify features that should be considered while intervention programme for interstate migrant workers. DESCRIPTION: 40,000 migrant workers are living in fast developing shipbreaking yard at Alang village near Bhavnagar port in western India .theyard has become the necleus for spreading STD/HIV in different
Knowledge, attitudes and risky practices related to HIV/AIDS in subsaharian inmigrants.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11173); Montesdeoca HM, Rincon Acereda Monica RA;;; Spanish Red Cross, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain; BACKGROUND.The inmigration phenomenon in the Canary Islands, which constantly increases due to the islands geographical situation, urges a need for programmes concerning knowledge, attitudes and risky practices among these people who arrive in Spain in a very vulnerable state (social, economic, affective and legal vuln
The timely protection and empowerment of refugees can prevent afghanistan from becoming a new epicenter of an HIV epidemic.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11174); Ambwani PN, Gilada IS;;; People's Health Organisation (India), Mumbai, India; ISSUES: War-torn Afghanistan is on the brink of an AIDS epidemic. One must examine consequences beyond face value by considering post-war destruction,learning from our past mistakes. Syphilis in pre-penicillin era played havoc in post-World War times. Indian peace keeping forces returning from
A study of awareness and high risk behaviours among migrant workers in relation to HIV/AIDS of eastern region of Nepal.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11175); Uranw SK, Gupta SD, Deo AK, Das BK;;; Nursing Department, Dharan, Nepal; OBJECTIVES: To identify the risk factors associated with the Transmission of HIV/AIDS among the migrant workers (labours) of Eastern Region of Nepal . METHODOLOGY: Thick descriptive data were collected by in-depth interview using semi-structured questionnaire were conducted among 90 men on demographic profile, Life His
The Role of the Community in Providing Education and Support for Seropositives in Uganda (Reference to TASO Clients).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11176); Nsubuga NJ, Mayanaja J, Katamujuna EP, Kaddu Mukasa A;;; The AIDS Support Organisation (TAS0)(U)Ltd, Kampala, Uganda; BACKGROUND: To assess the extent of provision of community education and supportfor seropositives in Uganda . ISSUES: A questionnaire in 2 local languages was used to communicate to 200 families affected by HIV/AIDS in 4 community based organisations namely: The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO); Kamwokya Community Base
Barriers and difficulties for sexual counselling in general practice.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11177); Verhoeven V, Bovijn K, Helder A, Avonts D;;; University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium; BARRIERS AND DIFFICULTIES FOR SEXUAL COUNSELING IN GENERAL PRACTICE. BACKGROUND: As appears from the scientific literature general practitioners do not practise STD-counseling (sexually transmitted diseases - counseling) sufficiently and effectively. By STD-counseling we mean: taking up a patient s demand for aid, prov
Psychological conditions for HAART adherence.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11178); Vasconcellos D, Picard O;;; Universite Rene Descartes, Paris, France; BACKGROUND: HAART adherence has been correlated to psychological variables like depression, locus of control, self esteem and social support. Three problems arise: How do these variables relate to each other? How do their dynamic relationship evolves? How could one avoid methodological bias due to social desirability i
Integrating care &support in HIV prevention programs for street children in India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11179); Nair P, George B;;; Salaam Baalak Trust, New Delhi, India; ISSUES: Street children are at increased risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS due to poor information, lack of safe space, lack of access to medical facilities and high-risk behaviour. Responses in India have so far been restricted to HIV prevention. Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT), an NGO started a program to integrate care & sup
Raising general awareness amongst the masses through a barber intervention program.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11180); Harsh J, Purohit A, Haag A, Wadhwa R;;; FXB India Society, New Delhi, India; BACKGROUND: Barbershops provide more than just haircuts, as they are a hub of local gossip and places where no women are present and men can talk freely about sex. In general, one barbershop caters to 10-20 customers a day and 1 locality in Delhi can have up to 10 barbershops. METHODS: This innovative FXB project for r
Experience from the group of Hospital Materno Infantil Presidente Vargas in STD/HIV prevention in victims of sexual violence, Porto Alegre, Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11181); Silva JV, Vidal J, Minuzzi L, Wartchow ES, Ritter AT, Vissoky J, Ramos MC;;; Hospital Materno-Infantil Presidente Vargas, Porto Alegre, Brazil; ISSUES: Afflicted victims from sexual violence are more vulnerable to other kinds of violence such as prostitution, drug abuse, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), gynecological diseases, sexual disturbances, depression and suicide. Getting STD due to sexual violence may imply in severe physical and emotional consequ
Role of HIV negative persons.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11182); Gangte HG;;; institution, delhi, India; Many workshops, thoughts, resources and energies have been spent due to stigma and discrimination faced by persons living with HIV/AIDS from people who are HIV negative. The bad attitude of HIV negative people towards HIV positive persons causes fear, anger, hatred, pain and suffering. As a person living with the virus
Communication strategies for behaviour change.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11183); Shirke RA;;; Network of Maharashtra by People Living with HIV/AIDS (NMP+), Mumbai, India; OBJECTIVE: To know how positive people can bring the behavior change in near and dears and then to masses for prevention, care and support. METHOD: This is the experimental truth of my life and my other PLHA friends did in the last 5 years. The first chapter we learned in our life is at our home which we adopted here w
Immorality and spread of HIV/AIDS Infection in the context of Indian Culture.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11184); Swamy G;;; John Paul Slum Development Project, Pune, India; Isssue: Immorality is one of the main factor leading to day to day rise of HIV infection particularly in the Indian context it has two sides that is, Cultural Barrier maintained Sexual Life as a secret and on the other side there is incomplete knowledge of healthy sexual life. DESCRIPTION: John Paul Slum Development Pr
Discordant couples as prevention agents against HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11185); Cahn R, Vazquez M, Estrada P, Ameal F, Cahn S, Villanova C, Flighelman M;;; Fundacion Huesped, Buenos Aires, Argentina; ISSUES: Homo and heterosexual discordant couples (DC) represent a segment which has not been thoroughly taken into consideration in the HIV field. Our purpose is to study the potential of this group in training multiplying agents for primary and secondary prevention. DESCRIPTION: A total of 125 DC with the following re
Where gay men meet their casual sex partners: implications for targeting HIV prevention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11186); Bolding GJ, Sherr L, Elford J;;; Royal Free & University College Medical School, London, United Kingdom; BACKGROUND: Health promotion work that targets gay men at risk of HIV infection through their sexual behaviour needs to identify where to access these men. The current study examined where London gay men meet their casual sex partners and whether particular venues are associated with high risk sexual practices. METHODS
Sense of risk of HIV among immigrant woman in Waterloo Region.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11187); ToroLourdes LT;;; NGO, AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and area, Kitchener, Canada; INTRODUCTION:For immigrants entering Canada , language, cultural differences, lack of information, gender issues and low income create barriers to HIV and AIDS prevention. .In Ontario,Canada ethnic minority groups are still largely under-represented in mayor health issues, HIV/AIDS, is not en exemption. The purpose of
Follow up survey findings after one year intervention amongst MSM in Dhaka.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11188); Chowdhury MA;;; ODPUP, Dhaka, Bangladesh; ISSUE: HIV prevention project amongst MSM was operated for One year. The main objectives of the study were to assess the changes brought in terms of knowledge concerning HIV/AIDS. DESCRIPTION: Both the quantitative and qualitative data collection methods were used to carry out the follow up survey. Data were analyzed m
Stepping stones - the best approach for knowledge and commitment for action.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11189); Mrema AJ;;; VUKA Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; BACKGROUND: HIV / AIDS is fuelled by the devils of social stigma, incorrect information, silence around sex, death and dying, gender imbalance, cultural beliefs and practices and poverty. Stepping stones addresses these issues very well. Merely communicating the facts of AIDS and HIV transmission has not reduced the nu
Local people in response to HIV/AIDS:Uganda's experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11190); Sanywa SF, Musoke MA, Cyprian KC, Kaddumukasa KA;;; TASO, Kampala, Uganda; ISSUES; Hospital congestion, cross infections, PWAs quick life deterioration, stigma and mythbrought concern to both the Health and social Workers in Uganda . DESCRETION: This paper will focus on how the local people in Bbira established and sustained their AIDS program with the assistance from The AIDS Support Organis
Amor i salu: a peer led community intervention for people from the Dutch Antilleans in Rotterdam: activities and impact.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11191); Zwart OD, Kocken PL, Wouter L, Voorham AJ;;; Municipal Health Service Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; BACKGROUND: Within the Dutch Antillean community there is a relatively high number of STD, hiv infections and teenage pregancies. Few specific interventions for this group have been organized. The Municipal Health Service Rotterdam therefore carried out a community intervention combined with research. METHODS: To asses
Narrow Bridges to your Future: Creating a metaphorical experience of staying safe from HIV and realising the future you want.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11192); Labouchere P, Tweedie I, Fiagbey E, Ocquaye M;;; Potential Unlimited (International), Oxford, United Kingdom; ISSUES: Characteristics of effective behaviour change interventions include: - They enable people to focus on what they want in life and to link desired behaviours to achieving their goals and dreams (Positive Outcome Focus) - They have an affective impact, involving the emotions as well as cognitive learning processes
Utilization of the traditional spokesmen in the fight against AIDS in rural area, Cote d'Ivoire.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11193); Sant'Anna SJ, Adou SM;;; NGO CRAS, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; BACKGROUND: The tools used during sensitization in rural area do not sometimes fit, since these people are most of the non literate. So they cannot objectively interpret the pictures presented to them. The villages in which we work, have some local cultural and artistic competences that are able to ensure a communicati
Women workers confront AIDS in the workplace: empowering the women through workers groups in export processing zones in the Philippines.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11194); Lu JD;;; Rosario Women's Group, Cosultant and Univ. of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines; ISSUES: The Philippines , which is a developing nation, has been witnessing an increasing number of AIDS and HIV-positive workers in export zones in the country. As a response to the structural adjustment programs of the government endorsed by the World Bank, the country has established export zones since the 1980 s. O
Kap study to assess the behavioral change on youth after dissemination of information about HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11195); Javed JA, Syed Qamar Abbas QA, Aslam AA;;; Z.H Trust for Social welfare Activities, Karachi-Sindh, Pakistan; ISSUES: To find out the impact of HIV/AIDS awareness campaign through Camps at Festivals DESCRIPTION: In Pakistan large number of public gather during the URS ( death ceremonies ) on the shrines of great saints to pay tributes to these great religious leaders and also for grievances of their problems. HIV/AIDS awarenes
Community prevention: the blagis experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11196); Stranz RD;;; Mr, Colombes, France; ISSUES: The immigrant population of France is highly vulnerable to HIV infection. The HIV prevalence in their countries of origin is often higher than in France. They have a double vulnerability to HIV Disease due to: 1) difficulties in accessing linguistically, culturally & socially acceptable information. 2) thei
Successful model for HIV prevention in Spanish speaking religious networks.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11197); deLeon DL, Chacon GA;;; Latino Commission on AIDS, New York, United States; ISSUE: Many religious congregants believe that AIDS is a punishment from God or that only bad people get AIDS. These beliefs are sometimes barriers to the personalization of HIV infection risk. Among Spanish speaking religious congregants in geographical areas with high AIDS incidence these beliefs are unaddressed by f
Community-based approach in prevention of HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11198); Ogedengbe C, Kavuma ZS;;; Femope Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria; ISSUES - In Nigeria , the spread of HIV/AIDS is increasing, and the phenomenon cuts across different communities in the country. The 1999 and 2001 sentinel HIV sero-surveys reveal prevalence rates of 5.4% and 5.8% respectively. With a population of 120 million people, Nigeria has become one of the most populous countri
Using African custom to promote HIV testing/safe sex in a rural community in Cameroon.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11199); Chattad PJ;;; Polyclinic Sende, Yaounde, Cameroon; Using African custom to promote HIV testing/safe sex in a rural community in Cameroon . ISSUES: Despite the huge effort invested in promoting condom use in Africa during the past decade, less than 45% of sexually active Africans at risk of HIV infection use the condoms. Studies have revealed conceptual, socio-cultural,
A pilot evaluation of stepping stones in rural areas in Egypt.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11200); Hassan MA;;; Egyptian Medical Journal, Cairo, Egypt; BACKGROUND: To explore methods and develop tools for the evaluation of a community level programme participating in sexual health and relationship skills. Methods : * Samples were taken randomly from 2 matched pairs of villagers. * one village of each pair being randomized to the intervention. * five focus groups 36 in
Missing world of middle class peoples in the context of HIV/AIDS prevention in Gujarat.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11201); Mehta ND, Teraiya D, Patel AA, Pandya UA;;; Project Support Unit, Gujarat State AIDS Control Society, Ahmedabad, India; ISSUES: Call it HIV/ AIDS or any other epidemic, middle class population is representation of people who are in clutches of developmental crises. Particularly in Gujarat, India , all the health related policies are designed to address the needs of population living below/on the poverty line. Due to power and money, ric
Experience of HIV/AIDS prevention communication in rural Tanzania.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11202); Kamugisha G, Mpangala F;;; Africa Alive! Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; ISSUES: Misconceptions on HIV/AIDS in rural Tanzania . DESCRIPTION: Africa Alive! Tanzania is running communication campaign by Road Shows; providing education and entertainment (music, drama, traditional dances, Q&A sessions on HIV/AIDS transmission and protection methods, testimony by PLWA, etc. on a huge mobile
Strengthening community responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in West/Central Africa: A capacity building approach.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11203); Foster A, Diouf D, Aguirre M;;; Salvation Army, Nairobi, Kenya; BACKGROUND: The accelerating nature and effect of the AIDS epidemic as well as the need to respond to the epidemic in ways that build community capacity and ownership to sustain hope and change lead to an agreement between Enda Sante and the Salvation Army to collaborate in a process of facilitation of strengthened com
The prevetion go to the neighborhoods.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11204); Moreira AN, Gonzaga AJ, Minelli MD;;; CTAPT, Guaruja, Brazil; Subject: the access of the devoid communities located in regions far from the center of Guaruja (Sao Paulo, Brazil ) to the Advising and Testing Service for HIV and Syphilis faces difficulties due to the lack of information and the social-economical situation of those populations. The CTAPT,Centro de Testagem Aconselha
Taking care of AIDS orphans.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11205); Sindayikengera A, Sindayikengera S, Augustin SS;;; Institution, Bujumbura, Burundi; BACKGROUND: In Burundi 320,000 of the 650,000 orphans are AIDS orphans. Thus, prevention of the spread of AIDS by mobilising vulnerability groups such as the youth,the widowers, the military communities is urgent. METHOD: ALISIDA,a local oganisation,fighting AIDS, is already taking care of 30 AIDS orphans. The latter,
Media message and sports: Community impact assessment in Yaounde Cameroon.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11206); Akamba JJ;;; Yaounde, Cameroon; BACKGROUND: Media programmes are part of strategic approach to prevent HIV spread. TV and radio spots, messages for HIV/AIDS prevention are regularly included in media programs and publications. How do spots and messages contribute in changing people behaviour? METHODS: A selection of messages and spots by support of d
Design appropriate HIV/AIDS prevention program for high risk groups.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11207); Mallick MS;;; Training research education and enployment, Dhaka, Bangladesh; HIV/AIDS Prevention program in Bangladesh To search for appropriate prevention program ISSUES: Prevention is better than cure this universal proverb is not perfectly in the case of HIV/AIDS. Still all over the world the prevention is only medicare for AIDS. Even after several years of the prevention program, we are not
Legal issues of an ethnically diverse population of HIV positive and negative drug using women.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11208); Bogart JG, Stevens SJ, Estrada BD;;; Attorney at Law, Tucson, United States; ISSUES: The relationship between criminal involvement, substance use, and HIV risk taking has been documented in the literature. What is less understood is 1) how this relationship differs between those infected and not infected with HIV, and 2) how these drug involved women perceive and use the legal system for their
Hiv/aids counselling in discordant couples The challenges: a case study.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11209); Mpairwe B;;; Counselor, Kampala, Uganda; Counseling is one of the leading strategies in the support, prevention and care of HIV/AIDS programme in Uganda . Through counseling, a number of challenges such as failure to disclose the Sero-status especially for persons who have tested positive for HIV and more specifically in discordant relationships/couples have
Discrete educationand legal policy development in South Africa: The case of Rural Maputaland in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11210); Vumase SS;;; University of Natal, Durban, South Africa; ISSUES: Educators in South Africa spent almost six hours with their learners. Presumably, with that amount of time teachers are supposed to know and understand the socio-economic background as well the welfare status of each learner. In addition, educators are morally and professionally bound to impart knowledge on HIV
Overcoming regulatory, financing, manufacturing, delivery and political challenges to ensure global access to HIV vaccines.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11211); Berkley S, Gold D, Williams L, Madrid Y, Walker S, Isbell M, Collins C, Rowley J, Widdus R, Bing A;;; International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, New York, NY, United States; ISSUE: Safe and effective AIDS vaccines are the most practical and sustainable way to end the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. Yet twenty years or more can elapse before a new vaccine, once licensed in industrialized countries, becomes widely available in developing countries. This delay is due to a lack of financing mechanis
Sexual Health Education Programme as a tool for prevention of HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11212); Ghosh MG, Hagg A;;; FXB India, Delhi, India; ISSUE: School going adolescents in Kolkata are not aware about the spread of sexually transmitted diseases notwithstanding the fact that they go for unsafe sexual practices and are at risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections. DESCRIPTION: FXB Kolkata has started school health education programme with adoles
Land and agricultural reforms spearhead effective efforts at thwarting the epidemic - Bankura Experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11213); Bhattacharya P, Patra SB, Pradhan BB;;; Physician Responsible For AIDS Management,B.S.Medical College, Bankura., Bankura, India; BACKGROUND: Increased mobility and migration are proven catalysts fanning the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Bankura in West Bengal, India has a predominantly agrarian economic background with a rural populace of 91.75%. The district has been a traditional reserve of cheap migrant labor predisposing it to an increased prevalence o
Local government and community intervention to support women in sex work against violence and discrimination in Tamil Nadu.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11214); Thomas T, Wilson RW, Baby A, Saroja P, Seethalakshmi M, Sundari S, Valarmathi M, Vijaya S, Nataraj S;;; Institution(siaap), Chennai, India; ISSUE: Rapid spread of HIV in India has increased state sponsored violence against women in sex work in Tamil Nadu. An initiative to mobilize community support against violence in 11 districts in Tamil Nadu has been in place since 1996. DESCRIPTION: Identifying specific areas where incidence of stigma and discriminatio
Occupational Exposures to blood and others fluids in Rosario, Argentina, update.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11215); Galvan MR, Galindez JO, Hoet H, Ramos P, Greca A, Battagliotti C;;; MD, Rosario, Argentina; BACKGROUND: Since 1997, we are updating our data. OBJECTIVES: To Comunicate our experience about causes and circumstances related with these exposures. Material and METHODS: Retrospective analysis from our University Hospital reported cases between 1997-2001.RESULTS: Seventy two accidental exposures with HIV potentiall
The management of HIV/AIDS in the world of work. A South African academic and business response.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11216); du Toit JB, Augustyn J;;; Professor, Stellenbosch, South Africa; The Management of HIV/AIDS in the World of Work. A South African Academic and Business Response ISSUES: A joint programme of the Department of Industrial Psychology at Stellenbosch University and the National School of Public Health at MEDUNSA, South Africa with the support of the Presidency of South Africa, the UN The
Work-place discrimination by HIV/AIDS status: a descriptive study in Puerto Rico.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11217); Garcia T;;; Departamento de Salud, Caguas, Puerto Rico; ISSUE: The development of a written work site HIV/AIDS policy represents an effective tool to prevent the discrimination among HIV positive workers. In 1989 the National Leadership Coalition on AIDS called to all the employers to support the Ten Principles promulgated by the aforementioned organization to manage the AI
A practical prevention project to combat HIV/AIDS in the South African Police Service (SAPS).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11218); Laubscher MM;;; South African Police Service, Pretoria, South Africa; ISSUES: Need for a practical prevention project to combat HIV/AIDS in the SAPS DESCRIPTION: HIV/AIDS is a reality in the SAPS as in any organisation in the world today, and it will begin taking its toll in the very near future. As the organisation has 127 000 employees and is part of the bigger society in the RSA, it i
Constructing health: STI/AIDS prevention for construction workers in Praia Grande, Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11219); Mourao AP, Lopes EZ, Marco LZ, Silva IB, Melo JC, Guimaraes RC, Tellini RM, Chen S, Hearst N;;; Praia Grande STD/AIDS Program, Praia Grande, Brazil; BACKGROUND: Praia Grande is a coastal city in Sao Paulo State and has the 16th highest rate of AIDS among cities in Brazil . With about 4,000 employees, civil construction is the largest employer. Many construction workers are internal migrants from the poorer northeastern part of the country who have not previously be
The Peer-educators programme of the South African Police Service (SAPS).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11220); Wilson GE, Stutterheim E, Khumalo CT, Laubscher MM;;; South African Police Service, Pretoria, South Africa; ISSUES: The importance of a peer-education programme for the South African Police Service DESCRIPTION: In 1999 the SAPS fully acknowledged the need for a comprehensive HIV/AIDS Awareness and Prevention Programme. The Peer Education programme plays a crucial role in this programme. The Peer-Educator Programme in the SAP
Production and distribution of 60.000 HIV/AIDS educational material to the professionals of the finantial sector.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11221); Bersani MA, Pinheiro VS, Blanco MC, Motta C;;; Sindicato dos Bancarios e Financiarios de Sao Paulo, Osasco e Regiao, Sao Paulo, Brazil; ISSUES: In 2001, the Bankers and Financial Workers Trade Union of SaoPaulo, Osasco and Region, with support of the Ministry of Health and Unesco, produced and distributed primers, posters, leaflets, educational materials on HIV/Aids aimed at professionals of the financial sector. The union s health and media divisions
HIV/AIDS intervention with prison-inmates: never brfore behind bars.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11222); Shaikh NB;;; Surat District Prison, Surat, India; ISSUES: Philosophy of prison in a social setting is not punitive but reformative. Like any other disease, HIV/AIDS is a social problem among the prison-inmates, too. Understanding the level of knowledge on sex and sexuality, STD, HIV/AIDS among the prisoners is a vital issue. DESCRIPTION: STD services and care, referra
Should we continue to provide HIV counseling and testing (CT) among inmates? Findings from Hampden County Correctional Center.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11223); Mugalla C, Varghese B, Gift T, Irwin K, Tuthill R, Lincoln T, Conklin T, Vivian J, Valdivieso N;;; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, United States; BACKGROUND: More than 80% of inmates at the Hampden County Correctional Center (HCCC) in Central Massachusetts have a history of involvement with drugs and 70% had never been screened for HIV prior to incarceration. The objective of this study was to determine if prevalence of HIV infection and risk behaviors supports
HIV prevention programme for prisoners in India : A successful experience.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11224); Mohammed MU;;; S.V.University, Dept. of Population Studies, Tirupati - 517 502, A.P., India; Jail inmates, truck drivers, commercial sex-workers and drug addicts are among the high risk groups for HIV transmission in India . The crime rate in India has been on the increase year after year due to wide-spread unemployment, poverty, high illiteracy, political rivalries etc. This eventually has led to increase in
A governmental experience of HIV/AIDS prevention in federal prisons in Buenos Aires, Argentina.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11225); Sacco E, Procupet AS, Rodriguez C;;; Lusida project, Buenos Aires, Argentina; ISSUES: During 2000 and 2001 two governmental institutions from the National Ministries of Health and Justice implemented an HIV/AIDS prevention project in 4 prisons of Buenos Aires in the frame of the Healthy Prisons National Plan. This is the first experience of a systematic HIV/AIDS prevention work executed by organ
HIV testing during pregnancy: Can it be improved?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11226); Kwalombota KM;;; Medical Students AIDS Initiative, Lusaka, Zambia; BACKGROUND: The study sought to find out what factors prevent the widespread acceptance of HIV testing during pregnancy and to what extent intervention is possible. Study specifically sought to see to what extent parity, education and knowledge of anitretroviral drugs and other interventions that reduce vertical transm
Acceptance of voluntary counselling and testing for pregnant women in new national programme in Cambodia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11227); Chheng TV, Kakimoto K, Fujita N, Chou TL, Poirot EP, Kanal K;;; National Maternal and Child Health Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; BACKGROUND: The prevalence of HIV in Cambodia is reportedly the highest in South-East Asia. Therefore, the government started a pilot programme on Prevention of MTCT of HIV in our institute and VCT was instituted in Nov. 2001 after training counsellors. METHODS: During the first visit to antenatal clinic, all women wer
Integration of services for AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, reproductive health, and tuberculosis into HIV voluntary counseling and testing (VCT): A 15 year experience in Haiti, 1985 - 2000.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11228); Peck RN, Fitzgerald DW, Pape JW, Deschamps MM, Wright PF, Johnson WD;;; Vanderbilt University, Nashville, United States; Introduction Voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) is a cost-effective public health measure for controlling the transmission of HIV in developing countries. The best clinical setting for VCT remains to be determined. In this report we describe the progressive integration of patient care services into a VCT program an
Evaluation of HIV/AIDS/STIs counselling training in Lagos and Edo states in Nigeria.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11229); Awosola RK, Akpan RC, Ofobrukweta DE;;; Life link organisation, Lagos, Nigeria; BACKGROUND: A two (2) year HIV/AIDS counselling training project was carried out in two States between 1998 and year 2000. The targets were prison inmates, prisoners, Prison Staff and Prison Officers Wives Association (PROWA). At the end of project evaluation was carried out to assess the impact of the intervention. ME
Profile of potential volunteers for an experimental vaccine trial recruited at an HIV Counseling ant Testing Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11230); Batista S, Griep RH, Malveira EA, Quadra C, Menezes A, Ackar S, Bittencourt G, Costa R;;; coordinator of HIV Counseling and Testing Site-HESFA/UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil; BACKGROUND: The activity of recruiting potential volunteers to participate in an experimental vaccine trial requires information based in ethical and social issues, as well as human beings welfare. This study aims to understand the profile of patients recruited at an HIV Counseling and Testing Center in Rio de Janeiro,
Center of Diagnoses Confidential, Voluntary and Free of Charge San Martin Municipality - Buenos Aires - Argentina.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11231); Lopez RD, Basombrio AM, Herrera N, Citati S, Boccadoro A, Ali C, Sabin M, Signorelli A, Soberon J;;; Thecnicien, Buenos aires, Argentina; Center of Diagnoses Confidential, Voluntary and Free of Charge - San Martin Municipality - Buenos Aires - Argentina BACKGROUND: After 20 years of epidemics adequate strategies to prevent the infection have become well known. One is the establishment of centers for counseling and diagnoses of HIV/AIDS. In August 2000 a
The number of patients presenting themselves for voluntary testing has increased over the time period of the last 2-3 years.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11232); Gaur V, Nair RV, Shah S, Shah RM, Mora CJ, Rajpurohit HS;;; FXB Rajasthan Society, Sumerpur, India; BACKGROUND: Voluntary Counselling and testing is a novel concept in rural Rajasthan. HIV/AIDS is still a foreign and unknown term for most of the rural population in India . METHOD: AFXB is engaged in HIV/AIDS awareness programmes village-to-village in regional languages in rural Rajasthan. Through multipurpose health
Assessment of government voluntary testing and counselling sites in South Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11233); Magongo B, Magwaza S, Makhanya N;;; Health Systems Trust, Durban, South Africa; BACKGROUND: The government of South Africa has set up 597 testing and counselling sites for HIV as a strategy for prevention and care of HIV. These sites has not been evaluated for quality of care, equity, access and supportive infrasture to ensure that it provide the services they were intended to provide. There has b
Addressing the issues of HIV testing in an outpatient clinic in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11234); Goma F, Chalkidou S, Kiosses VG;;; Centre for Infectious Disease Control, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Thessaloniki, Greece; BACKGROUND: To determine the reasons for HIV testing along with the level of knowledge surrounding HIV issues in an outpatient HIV clinic. METHODS: Ninty nine semi-structured interviews were conducted with men (N=63) and women (N=36) who attended the HIV outpatient clinic of A.H.E.P.A. Hospital, between June and Decemb
Hiv testing coverage among Brazilian women in reproductive age in urban Sao Paulo (SP) and rural Pernambuco (PE): socio-demographic characteristics.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11235); Schraiber LB, Oliveira AF, Franca JR I, Diniz CS, Portella AP, Ludemir AB, Valenca O;;; Dept. Medicina Preventiva/FMUSP, Sao Paulo, Brazil; BACKGROUND: The raise in heterosexual transmission and its impact on women are core features of Brazilian epidemics today. Testing is stimulated for all, especially in pregnancy, with very little refusal. Women in steady relations tend to have less perception of vulnerability and take less preventive measures. The stud
HIV testing and counseling: Methods and processes followed by patients prior to attending HIV clinic at a tertiary care hospital in Nepal.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11236); Bhattarai A, Thapa LB;;; Sukraraj Tropical &Infectious Disease Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal; BACKGROUND: Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital is the first government hospital in Nepal to start a HIV clinic. The clinic was established to provide basic medical care and counseling services to people infected and affected by HIV. The objective of the study was to determine the HIV testing and counseli
Challenges in professional counselling.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11237); Padmanabhan G, Sridher D, Varalakshmi M, Nataraj S, Achari NS;;; Institution(siaap), Chennai, India; ISSUE: Only recently in India , counselling has come to be accepted as a critical component of care. However, attitudes of medical and para medical personnel are that a counsellor is meant to convince people to test for HIV, give them the result and appropriate advice. This is counter productive and fewer clients are c
Voluntary Counselling and testing (VCT) for HIV in Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) South Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11238); Smith AN, Moodley P;;; University, Durban, South Africa; BACKGROUND: Epidemiological data shows KZN to be the epicenter of the HIV epidemic in South Africa . Early in 2001 the provincial health authority began a service to provide VCT to the population throughout the province. The provision of the service is limited to the availability of trained counselors; it opened in Jun
Epidemiological data from the first anonymous testing site (ATS) in Vietnam.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no.. D11239); Thinh T, Thi MD, Bain DL, Giang LT, Mandel JS, Lindan CP;;; Ho Chi Minh City Provincial AIDS Committee, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam; BACKGROUND: Reporting of HIV+ persons is mandatory in Vietnam . At-risk persons may not seek testing out of fear of identification, having to pay for the test, and/or lack of adequate counseling. Data on IDU and CSW are limited to surveillance of detainees. To address these issues, we piloted the country s first ATS. M
Rapid test in HIV detection campaign in Rosario city, Argentina.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11240); Lupo S, Agostini M, Bortolozzi R, Trape L, Lavarello D, Acosta MA;;; Argentinean AIDS Society (Santa Fe) Rosario Argentina, Rosario, Argentina; BACKGROUND: in 1999 was performed in Rosario, the second city of Argentina , the first voluntary HIV detection campaign, organized for the Argentinean AIDS Society (SAS), an affiliate to IAS. The utilization of a non-invasive test (oral mucosal transudate) and the opened of 65 centers were determinant of the high concu
Training of lay testers for voluntary counseling and testing in antenatal clinics in Soweto, South Africa.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11241); Makhetha EM, Vardas E, Mmoledi K, Makhofola A, Mntambo A;;; Perinatal HIV Research Unit, Johannesburg, South Africa; ISSUES: HIV is a major health concern in SOWETO, South Africa . Different preventative measures are in place to minimize the infection rate, such as, HIV/AIDS education and community campaigns. Voluntary counseling and testing may play a vital role in preventing the spread of HIV infection. The Perinatal HIV Research U
HIV-testing with non reactive result -- what is the impact on behaviour?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11242); Robert L, Nyirenda S, Duncan P;;; SASO, Salima, Malawi; BACKGROUND: SASO is a CBO working in Salima district, Malawi . The estimated HIV adult infection rate is 18 %. Salima Town is a trade centre between the lakeshore and the capital city with high rate of prostitution. METHODS: SASO offer VCT by trained volunteer counsellors. Two of the counsellors are trained to draw blo
Impact of counselling of programme implementation for reducing perinatal HIV transmission in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11243); Fabbro MM, Freitas GM, Lindenberg AS, Dobbro RR, Moraes SZ;;; Secretaria Estadual de Saude, Campo Grande, Brazil; BACKGROUND: The Programme for Prevention of Parinatal HIV Transmission has been implemented in Mato Grosso do Sul- Brazil , since May 1996. The pre natal health care workers were routinelly trained to offer voluntary HIV testing and counseling to pregnant women who seek health public services. Since 2000, was introduce
Interventions for children.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11244); Amores EA;;; non-government organization, Cebu City, Philippines; ISSUES: Child abuse is very rampant in most industrialized country like the Philippines . These high risk children are also vulnerable in acquiring STDs,including HIV/AIDS. DESCRIPTION: Thus, a community-based outreach program was implemented through PATH -Philippines when a grant was received by Bidlisiw Foundation,In
Peer Educators Advocating Harm Reduction.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11245); Positano K;;; YOUTHLINK, Toronto, Canada; ISSUES: Street-involved youth are characterized by personal histories of neglect or abuse, homelessness, limited employment skills and increased vulnerability to numerous health related risks, including HIV and HEP C. DESCRIPTION: YOUTHLINK Inner City is a street based outreach, counselling information and referral cen
An AIDS/STD prevention program in a prostitution-based slum community.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11246); Fleras J;;; ReachOut Foundation International, Manila, Philippines; BACKGROUND: Angeles City, Philippines , the former site of an American military airbase, is notorious as the sex capital of the Philippines. It is by no coincidence that it has the largest incidence of HIV and STD cases in the country. In this city also exists a slum community that thrives on prostitution. METHODS: Rea
Elaborating educational material for people living with HIV/AIDS (PAW's) in VIVO POSITIVO, Chile.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11247); Orellana CA, Ureta RP;;; VIVO POSITIVO, Santiago, Chile; ISSUES: Learning specific skills is an effective way to improve PWA`s quality of life, thus to get proper educational material is a key strategy to reach this goal. It is not easy since there are many aspects, which must be considered. We have been elaborating written material for PWA s as part of a project aimed to im
Awareness and prevention by the peers through voluntary counseling center on sexuality, reproductive health, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and AIDS for teenagers and youngs (10-24 years) in Zuenoula, COTE D'IVOIRE.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11248); Minga W, Guessan BG;;; NGO CRAS, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; BACKGROUND: More and more teenagers have early sexuality with regard to the increasing number of young mothers (13-16 years). This fact makes us observe the high rate of risky sexual behavior they adopt. This project financially sustained by UNPF through the project IVC/98/PO3 respond to the need of peer education and
An intevention by a young peer group to prevent HIV infection among children in Sri Lanka.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11249); Perera JR;;; Save the Children UK, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka; ISSUES: The magnitude of the spread of HIV infection in Sri Lanka is estimated as low prevelant . But the numbers does not reflect the real depth of the pevailing problem. But certain incidences which are reported do testify & give evidence that the real situation is completely different. It is high time to take fi
Has peer education changed risk behaviour of long distance truck drivers using Zambia borders?: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11250); Kamanga J, Sunkuto K, Chama H, Sichone ZT, Sichone ZT, Manda DK;;; Family Health International, Lusaka, Zambia; ISSUES: Monitoring systems that help track behavioral trend among high-risk groups and vulnerable target groups that influence epidemic are needed. A Cross Border Initiative is targeting long distance truck drivers through peer education. It has been implemented in five border towns and one inland town of
HIV positive women are awaiting psychi-social support from their community.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11251); Subedi BM;;; General Welfare Pratisthan, Kathmandu, Nepal; ISSUES: In the context of Nepal , women are more vulnerable to the infection of HIV and STIs. Lack of education and social empowerment driven women to the vulnerability of HIV infection. Nepalese women after a HIV positive diagnosis have to undergo fear, despair, denial, shock, and discrimination due to various misconc
Formation and structuring of the prevention area of VIVO POSITIVO.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11252); Guajardo A, Bustamante C, Pascal R, Tossi R;;; VIVO POSITIVO, Santiago, Chile; One of the most debated issues of PLWAs (People Living with HIV/AIDS) is their role on the expansion of the pandemic. On this respect, there is general consensus that the objective of the PLWAs organizations is to reach the highest level of living, more than the primary prevention activities. Nonetheless, VIVO POSITIVO
Community interventions for visually challanged.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11253); Gopalakrishnan G, Saravannamuthu N, Marimuthu P, Sadhasivam T, Lakshmi M;;; Institution (siaap), Chennai, India; ISSUES: Blind people are not addressed in traditional HIV intervention programmes; Blind people are specially vulnerable to HIV because: 1) highness responsive to sense of touch as critical mode of communication. 2) high levels of premarital sex because of late marriages due to economic vulnerability; Blind women are p
Targeted HIV/AIDS hostel dwellers programme.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11254); Nyawo MJ, Xaba T;;; KZN - Progressive Primary Health Care, Durban, South Africa; ISSUES: The majority of hiv/aids intervention targets women and youth in south africa, however very little is done by way of targeting men especially those living in the hostels. research has proved that women are powerless in sexual relationships and negotiation for safer sex. hiv strategies should be designed to redu
Young and sexually explorative, community workers concerns to HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11255); Awuor LL, Odiembo LO, Odihambo FR, Edwin AG;;; TAPWAK, Nairobi, Kenya; ISSUES: The HIV/AIDS epidemic grows fast among young people, basically in women. In Kenya , figures that 57% of women and 30% of men infected by HIV/AIDS are between 15 and 35 years old. The objective of the current report aims at promoting reflection about gender issues close related to teenagers and young people s li
Condom accessibility and acceptability among university students in Nigeria and the United states of America.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11256); Edeoga NC, Ihekweazu CA;;; National Hospital Abuja Nigeria, /Northern Illinois University, united states of America, Abuja/Dekalb, Nigeria; BACKGROUND: Despite the wide availabilty of condoms in Nigeria and the United states, they still seem to be inadequately used by students. There have been increases in condom sales in Nigeria, but it is not known if students have, and are also using them to protect themselves against HIV. METHODS: A survey was carried
One week long rock festival - PEPSI Island 2001 - as the most effective HIV prevention activity in Hungary.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11257); Ujhelyi EU, Majzik BM, Korchma EK, Szucs ES, Keller EK, Szell AS, Zacher GZ;;; IAS Member Service, Budapest, Hungary; BACKGROUND: One week long rock festival -PEPSI Island 2001 hold in the first week of August, - more than 9 years - was the biggest youth music happening not only in Central, but in whole Europe. In 2001 more than 361.000 visitors enjoyed the concerts of the 450 music bands performed in 50 scenes. The Civil Village was
Interactive Web page Development on HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11258); Rafique EM;;; Tata Tea Ltd., Munnar, India; OBJECTIVES: 1) To impart skills on how to develop interactive web pages to webmasters and NGOs maintaining or planing to maintain HIV/AIDS web sites. Format: Trainees with basic knowledge of handling MS Office and Internet Explorer would be selected. The web page development skills would be taught by a demonstration of
Mission possible: consumer empowerment.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11259); Coleman JC, Hull B, Perez O;;; AIDS Alliance, Washington, United States; ISSUES: A sound future response to the proliferation of HIV/AIDS includes the direct involvement of consumers impacted by the virus. Consumer education and empowerment are critical links to skills building for knowledge and commitment to action! DESCRIPTION: AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth & Families [Washington,
The dynamic of emotional adjustment after the diagnosis in people with HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11260); Juni JC;;; University of Tarumanagara, Jakarta, Indonesia; Illness can be an emotionally and physically, stressing experience. The impacts of illness can do harm to the person s welfare and quality of life. Various emotional reactions to illness, at the worst case, might cause the sick to feel that life is meaningless. Some chronic illnesses can bring more adjustment problems
True divas stay safe and sober (tdss).: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11261); Baskerville LS;;; Transgenesis Social Services, Chicago, Illinois, United States; TransGenesis prevention program targeting the health and psychosocial effects of sex-trade work and substance (ab)use among trans youth and young adults ages 13-25. Its goal is to empower trans youth to improve their own health outcomes by facing the psychological co-factors of their depressed socio-economic status (po
Behavior research among injecting drug users which are the clients of harm reduction program project in Sumy.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11262); Tretska TT;;; Charitable foundation Pace forward to meeting, Sumy, Ukraine; From 2000 our non-governmental organization carries out Harm Reduction Strategy in Sumy. At each primary visiting of the syringes exchange point drug users at presence of their consent, fill the anonymous questionnaire. It has enabled to study and to carry out the analysis of behavior features of target group and to es
Demystifying methadone maintenance a value add-on primer for interested clinicians and consumers.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11263); Indyk D, Cheslow ES;;; Dept. Community Medicine, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States; ISSUES: HIV providers should possess sufficient knowledge to understand the optimal use of methadone. Our collective resistance and denial failed to treat the visceral pain of withdrawal in the opiate dependent individual. DESCRIPTION: Drug deprivation first presents with flu-like symptoms, then intensifies in rapid, p
Infant Feeding Practices and HIV Infected Women in India.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11264); Paul D;;; NIPCCD, New Delhi, India; BACKGROUND: Exclusive breastfeeding is widely accepted and advocated by health care workers in India . In view of increasing incidence of HIV among women the clinicians have been facing a dilemma, that of advising HIV infected women about the risks and benefits of infant feeding options. METHODS: Due to limited data fr
To know the risk behavior of MSM men sex men in Karachi regarding HIV/AIDS.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11265); Abbas SQ, Shah SA, Aslam AA, Haider SI, Raza NR;;; SIndh AIDS Control Programme, Karachi-Sindh, Pakistan; ISSUES: Pakistan is a religious country and have social taboos against extramarital sexual relationship. Homosexuality has been considered as great sin. Instead of this homosexuality is present in Pakistan in all areas. In Frontier and interior Sindh this is the symbol of important person in the society. In some areas
HIV/AIDS awareness programs for men in plantations - peninsula Malaysia.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11266); Thegaraju MR;;; institution, Batu Pahat, Malaysia; ISSUES: The Estate Community is a close community and has been identified as being isolated from the mainstream Malaysian Government HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness campaigns, illeteracy, language barriers such expacially with the influx of foreign workers (Banglasdashies, Indonesians) have hindered proper disseminat
I.E.P. Information -- Education - Prevention: the three corners of a peer education project.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11267); Orsi M, Marchi F, Santi M, Fissi GP;;; CeSDA (Isitution), Florence, Italy; DESCRIPTION: Notwithstanding the fact that over 80% of High School students are sufficiently aware of the precautions necessary for avoiding the hazards potentially leading to HIV infection, recent surveys have revealed that the majority of them do not use condoms in sexual intercourse. With the aim of increasing their
Disque saude a brazilian success.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11268); Marot Vaz da Costa G;;; Institution, Brasilia, Brazil; ISSUES: A Brazilian toll-free service, nation wide, that inform, educate, makes prevention and socialises the information in aids and in sexually transmited diseases. DESCRIPTION: The service had it s start on august, 1997, with twelve points of attendance, in the the Braziliam Ministery of Health building. Were select
Examination of the relationship between knowledge of HIV and attitude towards PWAs among adolescents resident in Ketu South electoral constituency in Ghana.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11269); Sallar AM;;; University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; BACKGROUND: Research on HIV/AIDS in sub Saharan adolescents has been limited to students. This research sought to determine HIV knowledge and how it relates to attitude towards PWAs in a population of in-school and out-of-school adolescents aged 10-19. METHODS: From July 1998 to June 1999 subjects were randomly selecte
Health promotion for HIV+ patients: Peer based intervention.: Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:

14th International AIDS Conference

Barcelona, Spain - July 7-12, 2002

Track D: Prevention ScienceAbstract Numbering & Table of Contents

Track D: Prevention Science
Abstract Numbering & Table of Contents