Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10001)
Ahmad WA;;;; World Asian Workers Organisation, Lahore, Pakistan
Even though the HIV/ AIDS affects all levels of the population, poverty is in fact a close companion of VIRUS. Since 1996 our Forum has been organizing women s group with the collaboration of World Asian Workers Organisation (WAWO) to perform their duties to create the awareness among the workers and their wives on AID
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10007)
Tagalicod RS, Hall V;;;; Filipino Task Force on AIDS
HIV prevention efforts targeting Asian Pacific Islanders (API) in the US can be characterized as having adapted messages/images from existing campaigns targeting other racial/ethnic without regard to immediate social context; employed stereotypes or broad racial/ethnic typologies; and/or paid little attention t
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10012)
Mohammed MD;;;; Vasavya Mahila Mandali, Vijayawada, India
We felt that children are also primary stakeholders hence the Participatory community Review was carried out to set the primary stakeholders feedback on the quality of services that NGOs are providing through this Care and Support Program. Program: Home/Community based HIV/AIDS Care and support program is an ini
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10017)
Udofia UR;;;; Ciscghan, Lagos, Nigeria
the conversion of work as part of a child s upbringing in african tradition for commercial gains exacerbated the sexual exploitation of female child domestics mostly by male members of household served. with little or no formal education, majority lack knowledge about adolescent reproductive health, HIV/AID
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10021)
Gonzalez Pinto AG;;;; Hospital San Juan de Dios, Santiago, Chile
HIV/AIDS s face is every time more feminine and younger, that s why it is important to develop new programs and strategies of intervention which help to treat women from the psychological point of view. HIV/AIDS s diagnosis becomes an impact on women who feel that this notification does not only affect their in
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10026)
Eligh J;;;; United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Hanoi, Vietnam
The drug-related harm and risk environments emerging in highland ethnic minority border areas of Northwest Viet Nam are a direct result of on-going and planned socio-economic development initiatives and projects. Using a comparative analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data derived from sit
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10031)
Ateka P, Adhiambo E, Odhiambo A;;;; Community Focus Group, Nairobi, Kenya
the impact,the spread of HIV/AIDS, stigma and discrimination and the lack of adequate information are linked, there is evidence of this. Stigma and discrimination being the greatest barrier of HIV/AIDS response in terms of prevention,treatment,care and support, our social enviroment is polluted by this. Measure
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10036)
Thagana SG;;;; Majengo Mwinyitia Youth Group, Nyeri, Kenya
Stigma is described as an attitude of depravation of satisfaction of fundamental bodily or personality needs. The main aim is to marginalize those who are infected and affected. Its undermining intervention to combat HIV/AIDS and make it impossible to have behavioural change, seek support and care, employment, l
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10041)
Mwanza MC;;;; Institution, Lusaka, Zambia
Unemployment/Poverty/Streetism has left many Zambian Youths and Orphans Vulnerable to STDs and HIV/AIDS Pandemic. Youth Skills Enterprise Initiative Project is a response to the reduction of unemployment and streetism to the Zambian youths. Due to high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, many lives of the bread winners has been lo
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10046)
Ezeanwu AC;;;; African Heritage Foundation for Human Development, Lagos, Nigeria
Poverty within the communities in Nigeria as well as ignorance have led to the widespread of HIV/AIDS infection. Amongst other problems faced due to poverty were teenage pregnancies, marriages, robbery amongst the boys and with the lack of positively sustaining activities, there was a negative trend towards sex
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10051)
Swamy GA;;;; John Paul Slum Development Project, Pune, India
John Paul Slum Development Project (JPSDP) implementing TIP on the Pune-Ahmednagar-Highway linking all direction of the country. Going to CSWs is routine practice of Truckers,they feel would die of accident any time,hence an eventual death due to AIDS is less threatening. Truckers give less importan
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10056)
Laovilawanyakul T;;;; Empower Foundation, Chiang Mai, Thailand
thailand like most countries continues to count the numbers of HIV positive sex workers according to whether they sell only sex direct or whether they have other duties like dancing selling sex the difference in infection rates is marked even within the same city currently indirect sex workers 5% infected direc
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10061)
Ofole NM, Uwakwe CB;;;; University of Ibadan,, Oyo State., Nigeria
Worldwide, about 70 million individuals have hearing problem. out of the 5.8 million Nigerians living with HIV/AIDS are hearing impaired persons. Because they suffer from all degrees of hearing loss, ranging from slight to profound, the hearing impaired rarely benefit from most HIV/AIDS prevention, treatmen
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10066)
Olasode BJ;;;; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile - Ife, Nigeria
Widows in Nigeria who are infected by the AIDS or the HIV virus are daily thrown out by the families of the dead husband who in most cases tranfered the infections to them. They are seperated from their chidren and are left and abandoned by the society and government. Twelve women who husbands died
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10071)
Afoakwa EO, Owusu WB, Adjei MR;;;; University of Ghana, Legon - Accra, Ghana
Nutrition and HIV/AIDS are strongly related to each other and any immune impairment as a result of HIV/AIDS leads to malnutrition. Likewise, malnutrition in an a person living with HIV leads to immune impairment which ultimately contributes to more rapid progression to AIDS. Thus malnutrition can both contribut
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10076)
Kulkarni AS, Kulkarni SS;;;; Sushrut Ayurvedic clinic, Ichalkaranji, India
Issue-The use of plants, herbs as a source of medicines and food is as old as Humanity. Herbs are probably the complementary therapy most widely used by HIV-positive people. Why are they so popular? What can these therapies offer for people with HIV?Description -Today, people are attracted to herbal therapy because the
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10081)
Sundaram Ravi SR;;;; South India Positive Network, Chennai, India
Many MSM people in India are forced to enter into sex work due to economic necessity and later they were also misled to become Transgender. It is due to low literacy level, absence of support from family, and unemployment, which makes them to do sex workMany MSM in sex work find difficult to negotiate condom use
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10086)
Babirye BK;;;; Uganda
A study was conducted to explore the level of knowledge of people with disabilities about HIV/AIDS, and access to services and information in Uganda . It was done in 4 districts of Mbarara, Kampala, Iganga and Lira. This study a rose out of the fact that persons with disabilities are left out in the fight a
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10091)
Chingsubam CB;;;; SASO, Imphal, India
Manipur is known for one of the highest HIV infection rate among the IDUs in India . The transmission from the IDUs to their spouses is of a modus operandi and the number of spouses & children becoming infected and affected by the pandemic are increasing. Epidemiological report of SACS, 1986 to Septembe
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10096)
Martin E Jr, Wainwright W;;;; US Public Health Service, Rockville, United States
Despite significant advancements over the past decade in the number and clinical outcomes of treatment options for HIV infection, minority communities in the United States continue to be most impacted by HIV/AIDS. Multiple strategies are needed to address this public health crisis and to close the gap on disparate care
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10101)
Perera G;;;; Institution, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Problem Disrimination of HIV positives a major problem in our country & a need to advocate for children s rights. HIV/AIDS is a critical obstacle to achieve rights. The loss of parents by AIDS has an impact on them. Also living with parents who have HIV results in psychological difficulties for childre
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10106)
Siamionava TN;;;; NGO, Minsk, Belarus
To optimise process of rendering medical and social assistance to PLWHA in Belarusian regions. Tasks: Provision of primary level doctors with comprehensive (psychological, legal and medical) data and practical resources required for working with HIV+ patients and families; training of primary level doctors on pre- and
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10111)
Singh S, Balooni V, Singhal S, Singh N;;;; All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
To understand the socio-psychological aspects of HIV transmission and AIDS care in India . Methods: One hundred HIV positive patients and their spouses or sexual partners were included in this study. The patients were interviewed for their sexual pre-or extramarital exposure with suspected HIV positive pers
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10116)
Nabeel MK, Gunawardhanan MN;;;; Academy of Medical Sciences, Kannur, Kerala, India
Among the south Indian states seen Red in the prevalence rate maps, this tiny state called Kerala remains to be Yellow indicating lower prevalence rates. Criticism has already crept in attributing it to the faulty surveillance system employed which is true to a certain extent in many other parts of the country.
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10121)
Nota A, Shalunga C;;;; Zambart Project, Lusaka, Zambia
Hospice services have been available in Zambia for some years. The health system in Zambia is overburdened by the TB/HIV dual threat. Currently few terminally ill patients are able to access and benefit from these services. This observational study identifies determinants of hospice service uptake and factors l
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10126)
Hernandez LI, Imperial RH;;;; Coll of Arts and Sciences, Univ of the Phils Manila, Manila, Philippines
Issues : At present, there is no national access to treatment plan intended for Filipinos living with HIV/AIDS (FLWHA) despite the implementation of Republic Act No. 8504 (The Philippine AIDS Law). Filipino positives or sometimes called in the vernacular as Pusits rely on their provision and its purchase of drugs from
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10131)
Etame Lingome P, Mewa Teguia A, Epoune Lingome C, Kange Mpassi L;;;; University of M.B.A, Douala, Cameroon
the world Bank cameroon project, WHO are working to contribute in the developing of care and support activities in cameroon. But to date, treatment is not available to most of those who need it. many drugs for treating commn opportunities infections are readily available but practitioners often back the experie
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10136)
Arulmony T;;;; MMHRC Hospital, Madurai, India
The New strain HIV/AIDS put general community, the risk group and the PLWHAs in utter confusion. The policy makers at micro level and macro level also lack in getting correct information about the diseases and the status of infected. In this context MHHRC launched a new movement by name Red Ribbon Club and faci
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10141)
Arulmony T;;;; Hospital MMHRC, Madurai, India
Women who are living with HIV/AIDS are not receiving proper treatment from hospitals due to their socio, cultural and economic status victimize to high rate of infection compare with men. The women get infected due to their male partners pay good care and attention while the male partners hospitalized. And duri
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10146)
Wanjohi AW;;;; Majengo Mwinyitia youth group, Nyeri, Kenya
HIV/AIDS prevention and control can potentially reach an enormous number of people between the agesOf 18 and 50 years, who are socially and economically active. Most companies assist on continuos prevention communication programs. METHOD: The Kenyan government in conjunction with HIV/AIDS support groups for
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10151)
Onyangore ON, Sabeline B;;;; MSF-B Mbagathi Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
To evaluate the link between poverty and TB/HIV co-infection in an urban district hospital, which mainly serves residents from sorrounding Nairobi city slum communities who live in poor enviroment with over crowded shanty houses with generally poor ventilation and sanitation. Most of the inhabitants majorly dep
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10156)
Mantell J, Chin JJ, Bhagavan M, Luo X, Weiss L, Wu Y;;;; New York Academy of Medicine, New York, United States
New York City (NYC) is home to substantial populations of Chinese and Indian immigrants who rely on immigrant community institutions for support and information. Yet little is known about the effect of the HIV epidemic on these populations, how community institutions have responded and the role they can play in
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10161)
Addae AB;;;; University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
In the bid to prevent HIV/AIDS in Ghana , the use of condoms has been greatly advocated as a means of containing the epidemic. This study was to evaluate people s attitude towards condoms. Method: 400 people made up of sex workers, married people, students and health care workers were sampled for this study
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10166)
Phiri T;;;; Institution, Lusaka, Zambia
issues zambia is one of the countries in the world with the highest number of HIV /AIDS cases there are so many orphans most of them infected with HIV and most likely have lost their parents to AIDS. these orphans do not have food,medicines,are deprived of their rights. these orphans and vulnerable children have no acc
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10171)
Kaluta R, Mwape, Mwape W, Mfula JC;;;; Community Based TB organisation -CBTO, Lusaka, Zambia
Introduction: A community based treatment unit is spearheading the implementation of DOTS with family and community involvement in the care of TB/AIDS patients by training treatment supporters living closer to the patients and family members. Treatment supporters can be anyone who is willing, trained, responsible, acce
There is an impression that work in prevention,care and support in the field HIV/AIDS are meant only for young and middle aged people, especially in reproductive groups. The idea of this abstract is to highlight that senior citizens are also suitable to work, some times better placed to work in this field. Desc
Contrary to information disseminated by mass media that the incidence of HIV/AIDS is decreasing, HIV/AIDS is not lessening in the isolated areas of Lake Victoria, Uganda . According to Mudinet PLWHA s report, there are more cases of HIV/AIDS unreported due to lack of information, treatment, counseling and VCT (
Widespread sensitisation campaigns about the risks of HIV/AIDS have so far not sufficiently involved the grassroots populations. This has led to a communication gap so that the target populations have remained in ignorance about the grave dangers they face. Against this backdrop, the participatory approach was
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10191)
Runganga A;;;; Human Behaviour Research Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe
The study describes lives of men and women who in adolescence, lived in the red-light area of Harare, to escape sexual and physical abuse and emotional deprivations. For some, the bright lights offered options to poverty and negatively viewed family life. Socialised into the Pensaeu culture , that is charac
There is an estimated number of 210.000 orphans in cameroon since the out break of HIV/AIDS. With the extension of this pandemy,there is an increasing number of victims;this poses a lot of challenges in the community and various societies for the control of this desease. This program has taken control of 20
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10201)
Sebastiar Alexander S;;;; Institution, Trichy, India
Issues:Based on the findings of the HIV / AIDS Need Assessment Study conducted by us among the truckers during the March 2002, a comprehensive HIV / AIDS prevention intervention programme is being undertaken in Dalmiapuram Cement Factory area of Trichy district in Tamil Nadu since 01.10.2003 with the assistance from MI
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10206)
Mulama SA;;;; University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Issues;Epidemiological experts and policy makers have shown through various mathematical models the adverse social and economic effects that TB-Tuberculosis and HIV related illnesses can cause. For developing countries which are at the lower echelons of industrialization, skilled manpower is too costly an asset to be l
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10211)
Mrisho M;;;; Ifakara Health Research and Development Centre, Dar es Salaam , Tanzania
Objectives: To assess perceived causes of spread and effects of HIV/AIDS in Ulanga district. Methods: A total of 20 FGDs were conducted in all divisions, 4 FGDs for each division. The discussions were arranged according to gender and age, so as to preserve social norms. FGDs with community members were aimed at investi
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10216)
Pranaya Kumar Dutta MR;;;; Sonata foundation calcutta, Kolkata, India
With India sitting on an AIDS time bomb it is imperative for the future of the country to control the spread of this deadly disease. Clearly, teenagers are among those most at risk and this is the vulnerable segment that must be targeted if AIDS is to be checked. With this aim in view, SONATA FOUNDATION, CALCUTTA (SF)
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10221)
Meshack D, Griffin CC;;;; Rural Education & Development Assocn., Chennai, India
The purpose of this paper is to draw international attention to the plight of an outcast community in India , known to outsiders as Vagri and Narikuruvas among themselves, a community generally regarded as Gypsies on account of their spatial mobility and traditional occupations. The paper evidences by way of Meshack s
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10226)
Ndhlovu F, Kasonde DR;;;; Zambia HIV/AIDS Partnership in the Workplace (ZBCA), Lusaka, Zambia
Towards identifying and utilising existing community capacity in the introduction of universal access to anti-retroviral therapy (ART). This includes anti-retroviral medicines as well as the essential services needed to provide them (treatment support and laboratory testing). Anti-retroviral therap
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10231)
Kiguli AR;;;; Mothers' Union, Kampala, Uganda
Although HIV/AIDS information was estimated to have reached 80% of the Ugandan population by 1995, sero-positivity increased, stigma remained high and behaviour change failed to take root. N= 746 n = 74 respondents in Bbira Community were randomly sampled. A study was conducted in groups of young w
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10236)
Kiwumulo PA;;;; Bwanda Community Health Program, Masaka, Uganda
With much disappointment, the health and social service providers in Bbuye Community noted that many PLWHA were not making use of the services put in place for them as they had expected. In collaboration with 5 AIDS services organizations in the 2 sub-counties, Wabigalo and Malongwe, comprising of
Description of Content: A suite comprised of songs composed and rewritten by sex workers,accompanied by movement & visuals onstage and on slides projected as stage back backdrop. Song No. 1 A Woman s Life Push & pull factors illustrate reasons for entering the sex industry. The background slide presentation com
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10246)
Ogunfolu OA;;;; Students' Society Against Aids/Hivuniversity of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Issues; religious teachings and cultural practices is emerging as a veritable tool employed in the fight against the spread of the dreaded HIV/AIDS syndrome in africa and most developing nations.but of note is the fact that policy makers and donor agencies are not harnessing the great opportunities that are embeded in
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10251)
Banerjee A, Mitra S, Sengupta S;;;; Rural and Urban Development and Sustainable Alternatives, Calcutta, India
Study of high-risk sexual behaviours among migrant railway porters in India for designing targeted sexual health interventions. Methods: In-depth interviews (250), Focused group discussions (20). Sample (7%): 430 respondants. Results: 95% were under the age of 45 years. 43% of the respondents were ill-liter
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10256)
Gautam RK;;;; BP Memorial Health Foundation, Kathmandu, Nepal
To determine impact of KAB regarding, sexual and ARH, HIV/AIDS and STD, peer education activities among school/college students of Kathmandu and Kaski Districts of Nepal . Methods: The evaluation was done comparing results of final survey with baseline survey. In baseline and final survey 792 (7.
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10261)
Mironga Jastine K;;;; National Conventionexecutive Council(n.c.e.c), Nairobi, Kenya
Development of strategies for more effective dissemination of HIV/AIDS information- and watertight approach on the implementation of proactive policies on the diversity of HIV/AIDS pandemic to the Kenyan people through the popular media, prompted a study. the study s objective is to understand the structure and operati
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10266)
Talugende S, Mwirumubi J, Mworeko L;;;; National Forum of PLHA Networks in Uganda, Kampala, Uganda
PLHA have been key actors in the fight against HIV/AIDS however, in a fragmented and isolated manner. PLHA in Uganda used to work sometimes as competitors but not as comrades in the fight. Through joint meetings and retreats facilitated by UNAIDS and the Uganda AIDS Commission, PLHA realized that lack of a w
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10271)
Nyabienda L, Hall H;;;; ARBEF, Kigali, Rwanda
HIV/AIDS prevention and care tend to concentrate in urban areas and yet the rural areas are equally affected. Over 83% of Rwanda s 8 million population live in rural areas according to the 2002 census and the current HIV/AIDS prevalence rate at 13.5% is the same in urban centres as in rural areas. D
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10276)
Irungu PN;;;; Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium, Nairobi, Kenya
Information Centres play a vital role in the overall development of the society. Gerald Johnson says, The quickest and easiest access to the world s best thoughts is through information centres. The KANCO resource centre to date has played this role and contributed to building up KANCO as a national network of AIDS Ser
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10281)
Lakhani AL;;;; Deepak Charitable Trust, Baroda, India
India s infection rate in the pandemic is worrisome as it translates to 3.7 million cases-more than half of all cases in Asia. Also, women account for nearly 17 million of the 36 million infected persons worldwide. Sexual abuse and their inability to negotiate safe sex have exposed women to the same. Descriptio
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10286)
Triffitt KA;;;; People Living With HIV/AIDS (NSW Australia) & Deakin Univ ersity, Melbourne, Australia, Sydney, Australia
Stigma and discrimination affect the quality of life of people with HIV and are major obstacles to effective HIV/AIDS prevention, education and care. People Living with HIV/AIDS (NSW, Australia ) has developed innovative health promotion strategies that raise awareness of the changing issues of HIV
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10291)
Diggaha Ranawaka C;;;; Institute for Development of Community Strengths, Matara, Sri Lanka
Street based commercial sex workers (CSWs) overcome a series of social, economic and health constraints and spend a life with poor living conditions. Even the clients of these CSWs are not rich enough to pay big money. They belong to the less privileged social group. Lack of knowledge on STI, HIV/AIDS and shyne
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10296)
Lungu JN;;;; Youth Forum Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
According to 1998 Living Conditions and Monitoring survey, 850,000 children are orphaned in Zambia . Children on the Brink Estimated that by 2002,Zambia would have 1.2million orphans. Most of these orphans are a result of parents dieing of HIV/AIDS. According to UNICEF 90,000 orphans in Zambia have simply been
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10301)
Bordoloi R;;;; ASCED(NGO), Guwahati, India
Guwahati is the largest city in the Northeast India and the city is ever expanding and its population ever increasing. There is also high volume of migration and being the gateway of Northeast a large population of people enter and exit through this busy capital city. A large segment of the migrant population i
In Siberian region the community of PLWHAs is very scattered. There are no self- and mutual support groups at all, while the foreign experience demonstrates the outstanding effectiveness of such a form of support to HIV-positive people who in need. They do not have anybody to discuss their problems with, the problems o
Description of Content: This role-play is based on sex workers experiences of struggling to sell sex in red light districts in Phnom Penh, Cambodia . The scene opens in a brothel that three drunken clients walk into who want to buy sex but do not want to use condoms. Through the support of other sex workers in the brot
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10316)
Hakizimana JD;;;; Centre for Family Services and Leardership, Delta, Canada
Which strategies will use to change the behavior that leads to decreased of HIV/STDs and drug users to diminish sexual manipulation among Caucasian woman and African male as sex-toys in British Columbia. A study of three years in fraser valley in British Columbia, a private consultation firm resear
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10321)
Estur AB, Saisaengjan C;;;; Medecins sans Frontieres Belgium, Bangkok, Thailand
There are currently about 23,000 HIV infected children under 14 years old in Thailand . They are poorly understood and often discriminated against. Simple and effective communication between HIV positive children and their caretakers is important to address issues related to disclosure and sexuality but also to
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10326)
Rosenkrantz MJ;;;; AIDS service organization, New London, United States
The Alliance for Living works mainly with people living with HIV/AIDS who are low income. Quality of life and empowerment are two issues which the Alliance staff attempt to help members (clients) with. The abstract addresses how the Alliance works with members to improve their quality of life, while simultaneou
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10331)
Soletti SL;;;; University, Coimbatore, India
The paper will highlight the problems of mothers living with HIV/AIDS with special reference to the upbringing of children. Introduction: Women play a main role in the upbringing of children. Women are not only the main care givers of the family, but are also responsible for food production, labour and child rearing. T
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10336)
Ajala AS;;;; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Annual increase in morbidity and mortality associated with HIV/AIDS in Yoruba society is attributed to certain social and cultural factors influencing care and support for PLWA in that society. At present morbidity associated with HIV/AIDS increases at 3.7% annually, while HIV/AIDS mortality also increases at 3
The present study examined the causal factors of HIV/AIDS, cognitive appraisal and coping strategies used by HIV/AIDS patients. Sample consisted of 50 HIV positive patients who were taken from two NGOs. Self constructed questionnaire, stress appraisal measure and coping strategies questionnaire were used to assess the
In the past couple of years there has been an increase in awareness, and knowledge levels of HIV/AIDS prevention and information and commitment to combating this deadly disease among the youth in Africa. But the youth have not changed their behaviour. The African youth are still at high risk and vulnerable to de
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10351)
Hippler S;;;; HOPE Association, Cape Town, South Africa
The enrolment programme of the National Government of South Africa makes it essential, that all major role player concerned working together to ensure the success of treatment. One of the most influencial role player in black communities are the so called sangomas or traditional healers who controll partly the
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10356)
Dombo M;;;; Family Health, Suite 700, Arlington VA 22201, United States
HIV/AIDS affects the entire livelihood framework of survival, development and sustenance In order to increase the impact of the interventions, as many aspects of this framework should be targeted. The manner in which these interventions are interwoven and implemented, determines the success of the project, and
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10361)
Kalugampitiya AR;;;; Foundation for Development of Community Strengths, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sex education and related subjects are included in the subject stream of school education in Sri Lanka . Also this education starts from grade 10. Due to lack of training of teachers and cultural reasons sex education in schools is not successfully implemented. Even after school education school leavers don t h
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10366)
Nnaji I;;;; Community Developement Co-ordinating Council, Enugu, Nigeria
HIV/AIDS education still remains one of the most effective ways of combating the spread of the infection since there is no known cure or effective vaccine for now. Despite the information a lot of misconception and misinformation still surrounds the infection. Because of these misinformation and ignorance, stig
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10371)
Kia KM;;;; Lidnet+CBO, Lira, Uganda
For the last 17years, northern Uganda has suffered a lot due to the war that is being waged by the lord s resistance army under the command of joseph kony, this war has had a devastating effects on the lives of the people of northern Uganda. Many people have been displaced and forced to live in camps under mise
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10376)
Wong Braga Javier WB;;;; Asociacion POSAC LUSIDA, Lima, Peru
This program arose from the own need to make the social reality visible and it medicates of all the Persons who Live With HIV-AIDS (PLWA) in our community. Two important facts have developed for the active participation and capture of decisions on the part of the PLWA: the Total Access to the Antiviral Therapy
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10381)
Isaac WE, lawali M;;;; Hospital, Gombe, Nigeria
To evaluate risk of exposure to HIV amongst traditional barbers (TB) and itinerant nail cutters (INC). Methods: Questionnaire and interview of 150 itinerant nail cutters and 150 traditional barbers in Zamfara. Results: 133(92%) TBs and 123(82%) of INCs have heard of HIV/AIDS.136 (84%) of TBs and 90(60 %) of
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10386)
Li L, Wu ZY, Cui HX, Wu S, Jia MH, Detels R, Rotheram MJ;;;; UCLA, Los Angeles, United States
China has a rapidly emerging HIV epidemic and it is essential to implement effective intervention strategies now. HIV-related stigma and discrimination impede every step in mounting an effective response for prevention, treatment, and care in China. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods,
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10391)
Wang S;;;; Centre in Project Development in HIV Education, Chengdu Sichuan, China
The HIV and STIs epidemic in China has had a significant impact among ethnic minorities. However, traditional official-led homogeneous approach has been challenged by the cultural diversity. Data presented in the study is to explore use cultural resources to develop cross-cultural strategy in HIV prevention
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10396)
Masih NM;;;; New Light AIDS Control Awareness Group, Lahore, Pakistan
People Living with HIV/AIDS in Pakistan are facing pathetic conditions due to lack of knowledge of community, doctors and other concerned people regarding disease If any one diagonoses hiv positive, tries to hide his status not only from community but also from his own family. As a result disease spreads briskly
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10401)
Sornaveni C;;;; Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research centre, Madurai, India
MMHRC has been pioneering in the HIV/AIDS care field since 1997, where no hospitals don t come forward to take up the challenge. The care centre has started having the objective of identifying, providing medical, psychological and nursing care for PLHAs and their affected family members. Service flow: At the time of ad
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10406)
Singh KK, Mishra S;;;; Department of Statistics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
AIDS can be perceived as human made catastrophe which emerged as fatal challenge to be faced by all. The epidemic has created havoc and made the various pockets where it is gaining a full bloom. North Eastern Indian region is one such pocket where the problem has reached to it s paramount. Being close to notori
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10411)
Manfredi R, Calza L, Chiodo F;;;; Infectious Diseases, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
The knowledge of profile and trend of AP is needed to allocate treatment resources. Methods: Comparison of electronic databases of AP in the 2 linked HIV outpatient centres of Bologna ( Italy ),where ~1900 HIV-infected patients (p) are followed,and 86.5% received AP during 2003. Results: Combinations of 2 n
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10416)
Puri M;;;; Centre for Research on Environment Health & Population Activities, Kathmandu, Nepal
Migration is identified as one of the risk factor for HIV/AIDS including other sexually transmitted infections. In Nepal , the expanding textile industry in the Kathmandu valley has attracted large numbers of rural young people to work as carpet and garment weavers in factories. Alongside economic migration, young peop
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10421)
Mello JH;;;; Brazilian Network of PLWHA, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil
to categorize and describe the daily sources of stigma encountered by HIV- infected people living in Brazil . Methods: A semi-structured questionaire will be used in 3000 HIV-infected people under treatment in 15 of the major Brazilian Regional Centers for HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care and among members of RNP
The reality of life in Poland shows that there are not any proposals for the continuation of the therapeutic treatment for HIV/AIDS drug addicts in a poor health condition but not in a terminal stage yet. The treatment centers or rehabilitation centers for drug addicts do not want to or due to some reasons are not able
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10431)
Lam NT;;;; Amsterdam School for Social Science Research, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The current transmission of AIDS in Vietnam is mostly linked to drug injection, but there is potential of a sexual epidemic. HIV education programs focus on the personal responsibility model of risk, yet failing to address adequately other aspects of HIV risks in social contexts. This paper examines HIV ris
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10436)
Bhattacharya RD, Jani H, Seth R;;;; Gujarat AIDS Awareness and Prevention (GAP) unit -ISRCDE, Ahmedabad 380 006, India
Epidemiology is inherently not in so much of the study of diseases and health in human population, as the study of health and diseases of human population. The contradiction of healthy communities from healthy individuals within a community highlights the importance of social envrionment where an individual
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10441)
Joshi R;;;; Prerana, Kathmadu, Nepal
There are around more than 60 thousand PLWHAs in Nepal . Large-scale of stigma and discrimination exists which makes difficult for PLWHAs to come out and access services. Based on the personal experiences of discrimination author decided to work for creating a favorable environment for PLWHAs in Ne
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10446)
Gange G, Caunitis J, Supule I, Vavere A;;;; State Center for Prevention of Addictions, Riga, Latvia
Background : As a number of street children in Riga has increased during the last ten years. The target group - street children in Kurzeme region of Riga - has been chosen because there are already contemplation how to improve the work with street children in the Kurzeme region by opening a daily center for street chil
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10451)
Adaramola SE, Ebenezer A, Omotunde PA, Oyekanmi TO;;;; Emmanuel world children foundation, akure, Nigeria
the increase in the population of street kids is a fall out of the increase of AIDS orphans in sub -sahara africa. despite the global action on prevention, care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS(PLWHAs) and people affected by AIDS(PABA) which includes AIDS orphans and the establishment of orphanag
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10456)
Manfredi R, Calza L, Chiodo F;;;; Infectious Diseases, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Literature data about the epidemiology and outcome,and antiretroviral management,are still very limited for elderly patients (p),although the mean age of HIV-infected p is growing,due to increased life expectancy of infected p,and the concomitance of newly diagnosed p. Methods: Cross-sectional survey perfor
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10461)
Perngmark P, Vanichseni S, Celentano DD;;;; Prince of Songkla University, Hadyai, Songkla, Thailand
To explore perceptions, knowledge, and attitudes towards needle sharing among clinic-based injecting drug abusers (IDUs) at a drug-treatment clinic in Hat Yai (Songkla Province) in southern Thailand . Methods: This study used qualitative methods to gather data over a six-month period, including: in-depth in
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10466)
Kizito ED;;;; Child To Youth Outreach Foundation, Jinja, Uganda
Rural areas are usually so remote and the means to empower them are so inadequate such that AIDS death and sickness are often associated with witchcraft or superstition. This presentation will discuss findings of a rural HIV/AIDS awareness/prevention program serving seven rural communities in Jinja
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10471)
Upadhyay J, Solanki H;;;; Abhiprayas, Ahmedabad, India
Reducing the ecnonomic impact and instilling self confidence, improving quality of life and normalizing living with HIV/AIDS are the objectives of this microproject through Abhiprayas, for marginalized groups working with GAP. A vocational training was given to people along with skill development tr
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10476)
Nsofor ES, Udofia UR, Lawal A, Oyelohunnu KP;;;; Civil Society Consultative group on HIV (CiSCGHAN), Lagos, Nigeria
With an adult HIV prevalence of 5.8%, Nigeria , the most populous sub-Saharan African country is presently threatened by an exponential and explosive growth of the epidemic. These rates of infection are continuously exacerbated by misinformation associated with existing cultural and religious beliefs. Responses
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10481)
Tahirou TI;;;; NGO lafia matassa, Niamey, Niger
The present study was undertaken in order to evaluate the population awarness, their attitude, practices and beliefs as far as aids is concerned. Methodology: A descriptive, qualitative and quantitative method was used. The study concerned different social categories. Globally, 485 persons where asked indiv
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10486)
Eko A;;;; Rumah Cemara, Bandung, Indonesia
ISSUE. Community Health Center (CHC) is the most accessible health care service provider in remote areas such as in districts in West Java, Indonesia . Unfortunately, doctors in those facilities lack information on HIV/AIDS, resulting in rejection and/or inappropriate treatment towards HIV-positive patients. DESCRIPTIO
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10491)
Sugito H;;;; Bali Plus, Denpasar-Bali, Indonesia
IssueThere is an estimated number of 30,000 PLHAs in Bali (Ministry of Health, 31 December 2003), however not all of them can receive appropriate medical services. It is assumed that PLHAs in Bali are reluctant to go to a medical setting (hospital, community health center, private practitioners) for fear of rejection.
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10496)
Totonta Kaban T;;;; Medan Plus, Medan, Indonesia
HIV positive give a terrible impact to parents, that drive to depression, stress, feeling failure in educating their children. These problems are also caused by poor factor, shame, and cultural effect. In fact, PLHAs who are also IDUs can not stand on their own and need support from their parents. Many referral
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10501)
Alba R;;;; Enggang Plus, Pontianak, Indonesia
There is serious lack of correct information about HIV/AIDS in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia . This results in discrimination, which occurs frequently in many sectors. Mass media has an important role in making the matter worse. Since the end of 2002, an independent PLHAs movement was initi
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10506)
Fato JH;;;; Ruban Rouge Cote d'Ivoire, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
In 2002, RUBAN ROUGE C. I set up a mutual (MUTERR). This mutual empower people infected and affected trough income generating activities which help them to have access to their treatment and partly sponsor other the invalid PLHA treatments solely by the affected one. Supports takes the form of a loan granted by
In Cote d Ivoire , both Christians( 40% of the national population ) and Muslims ( 50% ) openly agree that PLHA are but ordinary human beings who have the right to live, work, love and be loved. But when HIV discordant couples apply for church wedding, sophisticated interferences start raising in the sole objec
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10516)
Zambou TZ;;;; Sunaids, Douala, Cameroon
Even though the advancement of research concerning HIV/AIDS has create more awareness in people, relationship at the workplace between people living HIV/AIDS and non HIV/AIDS persons are very ambiguous. For, as soon as their positive serology is known by others, they are rejected. Then a gradual feeling of frus
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10521)
Adebanjo AM;;;; adolescent moral encouragers of nigeria, ijebu ode, Nigeria
the issue of good morals among teenagers is nothing to write home about. a lot of them have no moral value due to their exposure to sex and rough life from an early stage. they will do anything to make money before thinking of their health or other things. some teen age girls in between twelve and eighteen years of age
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10526)
Faisal A;;;; Institution, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Active PLHAs / IDUs only feel comfortable when involved in activities with people from the same back ground. Usually they most probably isolate themselves, part of people / groups didn t accept them to involve in the empowerment. And the PLHAs / IDUs tend to be isolated. In the middle of 2003, we h
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10531)
Clement SC, Tharyan PV;;;; Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India
How much self-acceptant are we? especially when we contact the infectious illness like HIV. Self-acceptance changes a person s lifestyle to a better position when he starts realizing the facts and about the illness in general. Well-being is more than an absence of illness. It is a positive state of mind. Your a
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10536)
Semakula SE, Nabiryo C, Lukubo ML;;;; The AIDS Support Organisation TASO, Kampala, Uganda
Although the number of HIV/AIDS care organizations is being increasing every year in Uganda , A lot of Plwas need care and support from communities, family members and friends. Like any other Plwas, since I was diagnosed HIV+ positive, I have faced many psychological and social problems. Therefore I was sup
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10541)
Semakula SE, Nabiryo C, Lukubo MK;;;; The AIDS Support Organisation TASO, Kampala, Uganda
PLWHAs are constantly faced with the fear that their employers will terminate their services upon discovering their HIV status. A supportive and understanding employer can help PLWHAs to overcome this fear and enhance their confidence and productivity at work. The impact of AIDS on a PLWHA can dras
Positive Living is a philosophy advocated for by TASO Uganda since its inception in 1987. TASO has an active clientele of over 30.000 PLWHAs who have been counselled to adopt living positively with the virus. I am a 33-year-old male Ugandan and I have lived with HIV/AIDS for the last 8 years. I hav
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10551)
Stewart A, Mbomeda JC;;;; ACHA, Los Angeles, United States
Research on the Deficiency Ratio of the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic continues to show staggering numbers in AIDS defining infections, opportunistic infections, and deaths around the world. Although the numbers continue to rise and scale un-proportionately from one area to another, no other region has been h
This abstract is in relation to the GAD/C supported Phnom Penh study titled Paupers and Princelings: Youth Attitudes Toward Gangs, Violence, Rape, Drugs and Theft . Bauk (or gang rape) first came to public attention through PSI funded qualitative research undertaken by Wilkinson and Fletcher (2002) titled
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10561)
Talom Yomgne C, Talom JM, Kongne Tela EP;;;; Circle for Christians Againt STI's/AIDS, Douala, Cameroon
In most project, based on the use of antiretroviral drugs as treatment of HIV/AIDS infection, it is pointed out that one of the main failures in HIV/AIDS programme efficieny patient s non - compliance to treatment, is basically a problem of information and education of HIV+/AIDS patient In a ground
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10566)
Ofili AN;;;; University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of HIV/AIDS amongst long distance drivers. Previous work done on this group on HIV/AIDS has been few and the mobile nature of their work not only predisposes them to getting infected but also makes them a veritable agent of spreading t
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10571)
Talom Yomgne C, Kongne Tela EP;;;; Circle for Christians Against STI's/AIDS, Douala, Cameroon
Because no cure for iradicated HIV in blood currently exits, the disease turns the lives of infected persons completely up side down, disrupting their most intimate relationships and shattering their life goals and personal dream. CCASA (Circle for Christians Against STI s/AIDS) is Catholic Christi
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10576)
Evans AR, Wiggins RD, Bolding GJ, Davis M, Elford J;;;; City University, London, United Kingdom
The dramatic growth in Internet use has created new opportunities for conducting behavioural research on the world wide web. In this paper we examine when gay/bisexual men who began an online sex survey dropped out and their reasons for doing so. Methods: An invitation to take part in the Sex, Health, Inter
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10581)
Obichukwu TE;;;; University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria
Nigeria has great ethnical, cultural and religious diversity. The culture encourages men to take sexual risks and discourage women from questioning their partner s sexual activity. Socio-cultural norms, particularly gender norms, often discourage people from using condoms even when they risk contracting HIV
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10585)
Alobo SI;;;; African initiative for dev. & research cent., Enugu, Nigeria
The use of interactive participatory seminar as a means of educating people about HIV/AIDS has remained very effective in curtailing new cases of HIV/AIDS. This is demonstrated in the case of the 103 Battalion of the Nigerian Army Enugu State, whose personnel participated in peace-keeping operation in liberia a
Introduction: C. A. R with a seroprevalence rate of 15 % is the 10th of the most affected in the world.450.000 PWAS are registered since the beginning of the epidemic their effort has a real impact on the population. Il is why the Japanese NGO Amis d Afrique wanted to involve them closely in the prevention activities.
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10593)
Kaba MJ, Tokunaga M, Kaine F;;;; NGO, Bangui, Central African Republic
The Central African Republic is the first country in Central African which is the most affected with 15 % of the rate for Aids prevalence. 70 % of beds in hospitals are occupied by HIV positive patients. Patients spend many days at hospitals. The hospitalisation, care and treatment costs are high, but the purch
Constructive criticism of the influence of the peer health volunteers shows that there is more to just being a peer health educator. Peer group relationship is becoming increasingly sophisticated social setup that influences children values and behaviors. The transition to adulthood social world is aided by the
The prevention of the vertical transmission of HIV from mother to child is a great preoccupation for the International community. The vertical transmission of HIV is around 4% fifteen years ago at Kimpese, a rural area of the Democratic Republic of Congo in central Africa. The Congolese National program aga
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10605)
Huff DP, Pattee C, Rush G;;;; Native American Community Health Center, Inc., Phoenix, United States
Urban American Indian youth are challenged by separation from traditional tribal influences and easily become trapped and lost in problems of major society. Gangs, drugs, alcohol, family disintegration and isolation lead to participation in behaviors that increase HIV risk. Native youth generally lack culturall
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10609)
Ogunbayo O;;;; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
As Africa s HIV/AIDS infection rates combine with widespread famine condition, the region faces not only sickness and starvation but also a severe long term threat to its economies and societies. Methods: In most Countries, the epidemic has taken a heavy toll on people in their prime working ages, thereby leadi
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10613)
Meng MX, Qiu QB, Wang WY;;;; Institute of STD/AIDS Prevention and Control, Jilin Provincial CDC, Changchun, China
To realize the learning status of HIV/AIDS knowledge among floating people and set up proper health education model for popularizing HIV/AIDS knowledge among them on the basis of investigation results. Method: Floating people aged 18 to 25 years old were sampled in Changchun Railway Station. Questionnaires
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10617)
Iheme CO;;;; Nigerian Army of Education, Illorin, Nigeria
The cost of crisis resolution in West Africa is much in term of mobilization of men and acquisition of weapons. But it is much more costly on the long run when one considers the colossal waste of lives through the spread of HIV/AIDS since such crisis allows unabated promiscuity. This write up focus
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10621)
Malomo O;;;; NGO, Ilesa, Nigeria
This is to provide a highly nutritious meal for people living with HIV/AIDS; which were found to be prevalent among the low-income social economic strata of the society in Nigeria . A mixture of soya bean and maize meal formulation was adopted. The soya bean meal to supply the protein component of the diet
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10625)
Muchiri MW;;;; Corporate Sector, Nairobi, Kenya
Existing NGOs only address the disadvantaged members of the society. Lack of +ve elite leadership at the NACC (National Aids Control Council) and other major HIV/AIDS units. Belief that Aids affects the poor & the rich are untouchable. Lack of support groups for the +ve elite to identify with. Fear of stigm
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10629)
Esenwa AA;;;; Civil Society Consultative Group on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, Lagos State, Nigeria
Sexuality education has continued to experience apathy in the doctrines of most religious institutions in Nigeria . These institutions wield an overwhelming influence on the development of children who constitute the largest high-risk group for HIV/AIDS infection. They are denied access to accurate information
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10633)
Boadu SO, Owusu-Ansah S;;;; Preventive Health For All Initiatve (PHFAI), Inc., Wakefield, MA, United States
Programs to inform and educate African immigrants in the United States tend to follow the biased pattern of focusing exclusively on a single target group - the heterosexual population. But recent events, studies and observations have confirmed the existence of gays, lesbians, transgender, and bisexuals as well
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10637)
Basu S, Sinha I;;;; Sanlaap, Kolkata, India
Every year a large number of girls get trafficked from different parts of India , Bangladesh or Nepal and forced into prostitution. The age of these girls varies between 8 to 16 years and when rescued most of them are found as
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10641)
Colon JF;;;; Pacientes de SIDA pro Politica Sana, San Juan, Puerto Rico
PLWHIV/AIDS rights, including confidentiality, should cover and protect activists who openly defend these rights, not only in the workplace but against all who violate and take advantage of the HIV/AIDS activists exposition as an instrument of discrimination and stigma. There is a potentially dangerous possibility that
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10645)
Uko DE;;;; Heal the Land Initiative,Shops,c2,c7,Helemah Shopping Complex, Ikot Okubo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Involving PLWA in HIV/AIDS awareness, care, support and prevention activities may have a positive effect in the reduction of the spread of HIV/AIDS in our communities. Heal the Land Initiative (HELI), a service provider organization adopted an approach which involved PLWA as effective advocate for
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10649)
Essien AM;;;; University, Uyo, Nigeria
The leaders of most independent Faith-Based Movements in rural South-eastern Nigeria have turned their centres into quasi hospitals thereby claiming to be providing spiritual cure for HIV/AIDS through the practice of Nkukut, (local terminology for clairvoyance). They also encourage the culture of silence on female sexu
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10653)
Ilic DI;;;; JAZAS, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Serbia and Montenegro is amongst countries with relatively low prevalence and incidence of HIV AIDS. Thou related to surrounding countries, Serbia and Montenegro has the highest prevalence and incidence of HIV AIDS. The highest number of HIV infected and ill wit
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10657)
Mendiratta M, Sengupta DR, Chaturvedi DR, Mohanty SK;;;; Institution, New Delhi, India
To discuss the factors bringing about sustainable behavior change among non-brothel based commercial sex workers (NbbCSWs) in a high-risk urban poor population. The intervention involved selecting 30 volunteers from 65 self identified NbbCSWs, availing the medical & counseling services for STIs
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10661)
Kole SK, Nanda AR;;;; Program Associate (Programs), Population Foundation of India, New Delhi, India
IssuesUrban slum communities, mostly migrant labourers and their families are highly vulnerable to HIV infection due to several socio-economic, demographic, cultural and behavioural factors. Government services do not reach these people since many slums do not have legal status; and men and women work during daytime. M
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10665)
Ngoe Akume Peter PA;;;; NGO, Kumba, Cameroon
Social exclusion from medical care amongst other basic fascilities in cameroon like most other developing poor countries in the world, creates limitations to the effective implementation of all well designed and financed programs in the fight againts the HIV/AIDS (treatment of HIV patients with anti retroviral
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10669)
Kole SK, Singh PK, Panwar M;;;; Program Associate (Programs), Population Foundation of India, New Delhi, India
IssuesDating and mate-seeking behavior of Indian youth is rapidly changing with country s modernisation and urbanisation. Dating enhances the risk factors as one of the impulses of human sexuality remains to have more free interaction with the opposite sex and dating bears the notion of frequent partner change. The dat
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10673)
Ogar KP;;;; Nigerian Army, Enugu, Nigeria
The family and the community have always played an important role of support and care for its sick members and preventing new cases But with the advent of the HIV/AIDS scourge, this support and care is gradually reducing. The reason is that that both the family and the community are inadequately prepared for th
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10677)
Etokidem AJ;;;; Health Sustenance Action, ASH, Calabar, Nigeria
Despite concerted advocacy efforts, Female Genital Cutting(FGC), is still widely practised in Nigeria , especially in the rural communities. About 50% of Nigerian girls and women have been victims of this harmful practice. A lot more still undergo it on yearly basis. This paper reports a case of co
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10681)
Nishi EA, Cincotta N, Childs J, Salisbury K, Edwards W, VanDevanter N;;;; Columbia University, New York, United States
In the US, a host of new psychosocial issues are emerging as children with perinatally acquired HIV reach adolescence. When HIV status is disclosed to the perinatally infected child it often brings about other disclosures such as the child s adoptive status or the HIV status of other family members. Some parent
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10685)
Kindy-McPherson J;;;; AIDS Organization: The Teresa Group, Toronto, Canada
By the year 2010, 40 million children will be orphaned by AIDS related illnesses ( UNAIDS 1998). Bereaved children deal with a profound sense of loss which left untreated often results in emotional and psychological disturbance. These disturbances are further impacted by the secrecy that may surround a family m
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10689)
Agbaje O;;;; Living Hope Care, Ilesa, Nigeria
The problems of HIV/AIDS in Ilesa are further aggravated by poverty. Poverty among PLWHA has brought about the combined effects of social realities, which are adult malnutrition, incessant illness episodes and very low standard of living. The existence and persistence of these situations inhibit the impact
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10693)
Kiranga JW;;;; University, Nairobi, Kenya
The study investigates women s experiences and perceptions of HIV counselling and testing as well as motivating and deterring factors in seeking counselling and testing. VCT has been shown to be important in both HIV prevention and for people with the HIV infection as an early entry point to care (
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10697)
Gomez-Gonzalez J;;;; South Florida AIDS Network, Miami, United States
Most HIV prevention approaches target High Risk Individuals . Those models are based on Euro-centric believes that assume that individuals at risk will do what they learn to be good for them. That is a fallacy when you are dealing with stigmatized populations, people of color and undeserved populations. Descrip
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10701)
Worth H;;;; NCHSR, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
This paper discusses the connection between new global forms of imperialism and HIV Hardt and Negri s book Empire explores the emergence of a new global order, empire: a sovereign and universal power which is now beginning to govern the world. This passage to a globalised world order affects the way
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10705)
Deng S, Suos P, Lynen L, De Munter P, Benthy P;;;; Sihanouk Hospital Center of HOPE, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
In Cambodia antiretroviral therapy (ART) was available in the past in an uncontrolled way, and at unaffordable prices. Government and NGO are trying hard to expand ART programs. We evaluated the use of ART among home care (HC) and support group (SG) patients in Phnom Penh. Methods: Using a standardized ques
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10709)
Ncama BP;;;; University of Natal, Durban, South Africa
CHBC is a concept that has become central to care provision in the era of HIV/AIDS. Most of the literature acknowledges the amazing creativity and tenacity these programs have shown in providing comfort and hope to PHAs. A number of sources describe innovations in home care but very few are based on outcome
Densavanh and LaoBao are the busy trading towns between Laos and Vietnam as well as for the Thai traders. Increasing number of hotels and restaurants are in service to meet the number of people crossing and trading in these area. This is after promulgation of Laobao Trade and Economic Development Pro
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10717)
Klongdee S;;;; Welcome House , Nongkhai, Thailand
Increase in Cross-border CSWs in Nongkhai Province was evidenced. They clandestinely work in brothels, in karaoke bars and some restaurants. Since, among other activities, they provided sexual services to clients, they could transmit HIV/AIDS to clients and other people with whom they have close relationship eit
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10721)
Shilu AM;;;; Institution, Surat, India
The Behavior Change Communication (BCC) efforts dilute due to large population outside target groups and areas. BCC means to communicate for change in the behavior of high risk groups. High Risk Behavior (HRB) means peoples who have unsafe sexual relations with multiple partners, mostly having multi
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10725)
Hershberger SL, Fisher DG, Archuletta E, Rodriguez J;;;; Cailfornia State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, United States
Psychometric studies, comparing the measurement characteristics of the English and Spanish Language versions of the SOCRATES 8-S (for sex behavior), have not been reported. Test equating methods based on item response theory (IRT) can be used to verify that the psychometric properties of the SOCRATES 8-S, w
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10729)
Swaminathan K, Krishnamoorthy S;;;; Department of Population Studies, Bharathiar University , Coimbatore , India
The socio-economic, cultural and demographic factors mediate their effect on HIV transmission only through a set of intermediate factors. Using this framework effect of socio-economic factors on the transmission of HIV epidemic is studied under Indian context. Methods: As the level of prevalence of HIV is v
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10733)
Mumah SC;;;; Department of Psychology, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
During the last decade, the refugee was identified as a global phenomenon , a defining characteristic of the contemporary world. In a refugee crisis, children are sold into slavery or recruited by belligerent armies. Girls are forced to do hard physical labor for rebel armies or act as sex slaves for warlords. The plig
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10737)
Shirke Rajendra MR;;;; Network of Maharashtra by People Living with HIV/AIDS (NMP+), Pune - Maharashtra, India
Study on Communication Needs Assessment for Health Care Providers, PLHA & Influencer. Communication plays important role to increase the social acceptance of PLHA, but still stigma persists hence the following objectives were formulated for study supported by EJF/FHI Rapid fund and done by HIV+
Abstract Option 2Couples VCT is an important preventive measure in HIV infection and control of other STDs. PMTCT activities are generally provided in the context of antenatal clinics in Health Centers and hospitals. Identifying means of including partners in the VCT process in an important priority. Descriptio
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10745)
Neema S, Cleland J;;;; Makerere Institute of Social Research, Kampala, Uganda
This paper is based on a study on family planning and sexual behavior in the era of HIV/AIDS: a multi country study carried out in 1997/98 in Jinja district, eastern Uganda . The study was undertaken to ascertain the perspectives of sexually active individuals about the risks of HIV/AIDS and unwanted pregna
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10749)
Pounde N;;;; Church of Scotland HIV/AIDS Project, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Issues : The complex needs of asylum-seekers and refugees in the UK pose major demands on political and social support systems, especially when government dispersal policy leads to concentrations in particular areas, eg Greater Glasgow. Local Churches and self-help groups of people living with HIV are challenged to add
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10753)
Ngalande RC, Bailey R, Levy JA, Kaponda CN, Kawala L, Mhango L, Chitsulo C;;;; University of Illinois, School of Public health, Chicago, United States
Male circumcision is associated with reduced risk of contracting HIV. Little is known of its acceptability in countries where male circumcision (MC) is not traditionally practiced and mode of transmission is heterosexual. The objective was to assess knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of Malawians towards male
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10757)
Kaadan A;;;; Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic
According to UNAIDS there are an estimated 300 000 people living with HIV in North Africa and the Middle East. Some Muslim people still think that HIV and AIDS are not issues for the community. Although AIDS has traditionally been surrounded by stigma worldwide, it is clear that this stigma for many reasons is
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10761)
Kennedy JP;;;; Beat the Street, Toronto, Canada
Treatment and lifestyle options have made life longer for PHAs (People Living with HIV) and the agencies that serve these PHAs are being prompted to determine effective ways of supporting PHAs looking to re-enter or enter the workforce, volunteer movement or school. The great challenge has been that many adults
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10765)
Khan SI, Hudson-Rodd N, Saggers S;;;; Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
While men commonly construct manhood in the framework of responsibility for the family, they behave irrationally by taking various risks including sexual. Methods: Fifty men of 18 to 55 years from diverse socio-demographic backgrounds and five key-informants were interviewed in a qualitative study to explor
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10769)
Mthembu PM;;;; NGO, Durban, South Africa
For children living in HIV infected households, children orphaned by HIV/AIDS and children who are themselves HIV positive, basic rights to food, housing, and health care are violated to such an extent that their survival is threatened. The primary focus was on motivation, coping skills development
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10773)
Jayaswal M;;;; University, Ranchi, India
Jharkhand, a newly constituted state of India is a tribal belt with 28 % tribal population (1991 Census). Most of the tribals reside in rural areas (93 %), illiterate (72 %) and are below poverty line. Seasonal migration to cities for livelihood is common among male and female. Methods: Eight hundred tribal
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10777)
Rwami JC;;;; ivo, London, United Kingdom
Issue HIV/AIDS has continued to be regarded asadisease of immorality in many communities. The great invention of ARVS which has madeit possible for mothers liviing with HIV bear children has not resolved the problems of stigma, the spread of HIV and the reasons for refugee situations as women must run away from persecu
Five decades of internal conflict in Colombia have forced approx. 2 million persons into a context of internal displacement. Poverty, sexual and labor exploitation, tensions between the internal displaced persons (IDP) and the host communities, family disintegration and low access to health and education, especi
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10785)
Okumura J, Joshi AB, Poudel KC, Wakai S;;;; University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
In 2001, we found high HIV prevalence rate (7.4%) among former migrant workers in Doti district in far western region. Since the security situation did not allow us to re-enter the region, we conducted another survey in Pokhara where more than 30% of the populations work abroad. Method: By providing outreac
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10789)
Singh D, Adrien A, Washington R, Moses S, Blanchard J;;;; India-Canada Collaborative HIV/AIDS Project & University of Manitoba, Jaipur, India
Significant out-migration from Rajasthan, a low-HIV prevalence Indian state, to high HIV prevalence destinations suggests potential for HIV spread. We studied mobility patterns, STI/HIV related knowledge and behaviour, and accessibility to STI/HIV services in the project area at origin. (a) Methods: Hamara
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10793)
Vongphachanh MV;;;; Norwegian Church Aid, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Savannakhet city is an intersection point passed through by 13 principal roads, including the Road Number 9 to Vietnam . Increasing trade between Laos and Vietnam as well as with Thailand resulted in high rate of migration as well as movement of labour.
The project start to implement community education in 2001 due to a high rate of PLWHA. In September 2003, there were 85 PLWHA, including 7 children from 48 villages of 8 districts. Currently 37 Village Committees for Control of AIDS (VCCA) have been developed, consisting of 372 members. The project
Songkone district in Savannakhet province is located 75 Km from the capital provincial city. It shares the border with Khemmarath district of Ubon, Thailand . The cumulative numbers of HIV infected persons (1995-2002) were 83, out of which 62 people have died and 8 people still suffering from the impact of the i
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10805)
Prang CP;;;; Family Health International, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
There are an estimated 13,000 children orphaned by AIDS in Cambodia and many thousands of children living in families affected by HIV/AIDS. Communities, NGO s, UN and government agencies are collaborating to address these children s need for adequate care, psychosocial support, nutrition and education. It is we
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10809)
Valente O, Tavora E, Amaral W;;;; Pela Vidda Group, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Issue - Vaccine is an issue so far from the political agenda of CBO and NGO working with Aids field in Brazil . We should to raise awareness concerning the importance of the involvement of those organizations and the participation of people living with HIV and Aids, representing the communities in trials advisory board
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10813)
Gueye B, Ndiaye M, Sow PS;;;; Region Medicale, THIES, Senegal
Context: Marriage is a necssary step in everybody life. It s the union of 2 opposed sex. It provide moral and religious security and also a financial one. Divorced and widows still try to remarry. In this project, the levirat and the sororat have taken place in our culture. In a country where 90% of the population have
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10817)
Ngaiyaye RG;;;; Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Lilongwe, Malawi
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is largest public sector employing organization with 60,000 workers comprising of primary and secondary teachers, administrators, school inspectors and other supervisors to management level in all the six division of the ministry including support staff like secretaries
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10821)
Zhirkevich N;;;; Belarusian Association of UNESCO Clubs, Minsk, Belarus
Issues. Last years such phenomenon as sex business is widely spread in Republic of Belarus . Frequency of condom use and self-evaluation of risk of becoming HIV-infected among sex workers were never estimated. Description. Beginning from 2001 Belarusian Association of UNESCO Clubs is implementing a project aimed for HI
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10825)
Lorca JA;;;; SIDACCION, Santiago, Chile
In 1984 the first case of AIDS was notified; by June 30 of 2001, 4,300 AIDS sufferers and 4.930 asymptomatic HIV+ people had been notified in the country. The death of 2.824 people has been informed. The annual incidence shows an increasing trend over the years until 1998, when a decrease of 13% with respect to
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10829)
Gokah TK;;;; Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
My paper is about children s rights and well-being policies (especially those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS) in sub-Saharan Africa. In sub-Saharan Africa debates about children s rights and wellbeing, the promulgation of the African Charter on the Rights of Children, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of C
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10833)
Muhammad TM;;;; Physians Forum, Peshawar, Pakistan
Refugees are amongst the World s most vulnerable people. Poverty, powerlessness and social instability promotes the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Pakistan has one of the largest refugee population in the world who fled war and conflict in the neighbouring
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10837)
Canessa P;;;; Midwest Hispanic Health Coalition, Chicago, United States
implemented by the midwest hispanic health coalition, the latino unity coalition is a u.s. federally funded project to include communities of faith in the continuum of care of Latinos with HIV in rural and suburban areas of the midwest. the project has challenged numerous barriers inherent to relig
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10841)
Shaw CJ, Fitzgerald BR;;;; Jsi International Research and training, Boston, United States
Clinics throughout sub-Saharan Africa are understaffed. As patient acuity increases the greatest burden of care is on nurses. Nurses must voice their need for support, training, recognition and fair compensation to maximize efforts in leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Alternative support staff, counselo
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10845)
Wantland DJ, Kirksey KM, Holzemer WL, Sanzero Eller L, Nicholas PK, Dole PJ, Huang EH, Hamilton MJ, Corless IB, Kemppainen JK, Nokes KM, Reynolds NR, Sefcik EF, Bunch EH;;;; University of California School of Nursing, San Francisco, CA, United States
Background. Previous work using the Sign and Symptom Checklist (rev) documented frequently occurring symptoms in various samples of HIV+ persons. However, few studies have reported comparisons of the symptom experience for those receiving and not receiving ARVs. Method. This study examined the symptom experience in a s
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10849)
Guemadji-Gbedemah TE;;;; Sociologues Sans Frontieres, Lome, Togo
All the efforts done in Africa, do not change the trend of progression of HIV. For seeking the causes of the stubbornness of the epidemic in Africa, we set the hypothesis, that the propagation of AIDS is supported by some societal rules of sexuality which, at the end, predispose to risky behaviour. Our work consisted i
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10853)
Vasconcellos-Silva PR, Griep RH;;;; University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
AIDS patients spend thousands of dollars every year on unproven, and often useless, health products and services. They trade on false hope by promising quick healing for chronic conditions such as AIDS, cancer and obesity. In order to describe their typical claims on the Internet, we have studied several sites which an
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10857)
Oliveira Santos AO, Paiva VP, Ribeiro RR;;;; NEPAIDS - USP, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Issues. Potential One of the negative impacts of tourism on host communities include the spread of sexually infected diseases and dissemination of drug use. The aim of this intervention-study was to describe and raise awareness of scenes of drug use and casual sex in tourist scenes. Vale do Ribeira is center for touris
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10861)
Machado SA, Fontenelle SD, Santos Lima C, Loja BT, Meireles I, Pacheco MC;;;; Epidemiology Service/Pedro Ernesto University Hospital/State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
To describe an interdisciplinary project to address HIV/AIDS discordant and concordant couples attending outpatient clinic at the Pedro Ernesto University Hospital - State University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil . The project started back in 1999. Since illness is a biopsychosocial process, an interdi
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10865)
Hiebert WG;;;; University of Victoria, Vancouver, Canada
The purpose of this ethnographic study was to explore women s experiences of living with HIV / AIDS. Five women diagnosed with HIV / AIDS were interviewed using an unstructured interview format. The interviews were analysed using an ethnographic approach (de Laine, 1997; Spradley, 1980). Three common themes emerged: fe
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10869)
Aguilar A;;;; Institutional, Los Angeles, United States
Latino MSM like so many cultures are afraid to disclosure their sexual orientation. Growing on a culture highly influenced by religion, social values and machismo . Young men start to have sexual encounters with other men because sexual abuse, misconception and most of the times become the biggest secret of the
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10873)
Souza TR, Adao VM, Tavares SH, Zamboni R, Godoy AC;;;; Centro de Referencia e Treinamento em DST/AIDS de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
The Taking Care of the Care Program is an activity developed since 2001 by professionals of Assistance, Human Resources and Prevention Directory from STD S/AIDS Reference and Training Center, Sao Paulo- Brazil , which target is humanize the attendance, diminishing the psychological suffering caused by the daily routine
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10877)
Castro-Vazquez G, Tarui M;;;; Keio University, Faculty of Letters, Tokyo, Japan
In 2001, 265,962 Brazilians and 50,052 Peruvians were legally registered in Japan . Estimates suggested that 75.2% of the Peruvians holding a short-term visa are overstayers. Concerning HIV/AIDS the biggest non-Japanese cases were concentrated among Southeast Asians and Latin Americans. HIV rate among Latin
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10881)
Gnanaprakasam T, Susai K;;;; Madras Social Development Society (MSDS), Chennai, India
To study the gender sensitivity practiced by Male Sexual Partners of Female Sex Workers through a research conducted at Tirutani by Madras Social Development Society (MSDS). An HIV/AIDS intervention project was implemented with gender perspective among FSWs by MSDS at Tirutani. After three years of
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10885)
Singh RA;;;; Network of Indian People with Alternate Sexualities Living with HIV/AIDS (NIPASHA+), Mumbai, India
Sex among men often meets with stigma, shame and denial, especially when he is +ve. He has no where to go for help. None of the groups either community self or general community helps. The fact is lack of openness many at times extend persecution and abuse, which makes it difficult to identify men
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10889)
Tarawade KM;;;; Udaan Trust, Maharashtra, Mumbai, India
The continuation of HIV/AIDS epidemic has posed many different questions for the individuals and organizations especially when development programmes support people and their societies. At the same time organizations continue to face the situations they have always faced and find it difficult to know how to rela
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10893)
Shetye SP, Noronha ES;;;; The Humsafar Trust, Mumbai, India
Forming a support group of HIV positive MSM is an extremely difficult task in India where MSM face discrimination, as being MSM and HIV positive leads to multiple stigmatization. Humsafar Trust, a NGO working for MSM took initiative in forming the first such group. A safe space was identified where
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10897)
Naik E, Mulye RR, Raja T, Chattopadhaya I, Menon MS;;;; Kripa Foundation, Mumbai, India
Stigma and discrimination in itself has been conceptualised as an epidemic since it has an even wider reach and affects not only the people with HIV/AIDS but also their families and caregivers. This study examined stigma, discrimination and confidentiality issues in HIV-infected patients and the extent of v
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10901)
Butt AI;;;; International labour organization, Islamabad, Pakistan
Pakistan is considered to be a country at a high risk of transmission with a low prevalence of HIV/AIDS. According to latest UN estimates, there are 78,000 (15 to 49 years age) cases of HIV/AIDS in Pakistan, about 0.1% prevalence rate. However, reported cases of HIV/AIDS in Pakistan are just over 2,000. The existing
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10905)
Sanjobo N, Simooya OO;;;; University, Kitwe, Zambia
In Zambia , sex between men is considered immoral, unchristian, uncultural and against societal norms and values. Sex between men under the current laws of Zambia is illegal and punishable. The Copperbelt University in conjunction with the Zambia Prisons Service is running an HIV/AIDS Intervention
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10909)
Engstrom O;;;; Noah's Ark - Red Cross, Stockholm, Sweden
Many have been forced to leave working life because of HIV. Individual problems as well as societal obstacles remain and make it difficult to reenter working life even though new medication dramatically have improved the physical capacity for work among people living with HIV. Discrimination, ignorance and
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10913)
Rozentale B, Sondore V;;;; Infectology Center of Latvia, Riga, Latvia
Latvia has developed its strategic program for the national HIV/AIDS prevention and restriction according to WHO recommendations and the best global experience. The priority of HIV/AIDS control remains the prompt diagnostics of persons with HIV infection and initiation of appropriate therapy. HIV/A
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10917)
Rwamaheke G, Wakana J, Barihuta T, Nkenguburundi G;;;; National Aids Council, Bujumbura, Burundi
HIV/AIDS, armed conflicts and paludism acerbate the precarious condition of the child in Burundi due to poverty. In fact, more than 60% of the population live under the threshold of poverty. And 19% of the children under the age of 15 years(558,000) have lost at least one of their parents. Many children are sup
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10921)
Ofobrukweta O;;;; University, Lagos, Nigeria
A knowledge, attitude, behavior and practice (KABP) was carried out among prisoners on sexual Practices by Ofobrukweta Dora and Akpan Regina 1991 in the prison reveal that 10% of inmate were involved in homosexual practices, while 33% knew at least one prisoner who was involved in homosexual practice. Results o
with the high poverty levels in zambia coupled with unemployment and overcrowding in cites such as Lusaka, women are found to be socially the most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS other than their biological make up. Rural urban drift has led to mushrooming of unplanned settlements and Chipata compound is one such settle
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10929)
Kibore L;;;; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Case study in Tanzania Macro-Economic and environment Forces have the greatest over-impact on communities, well being and resistance to poverty, but social consequences. HIV/AIDS is the single most severe impoverishing force threatening individuals and households. Women and men, boys and girls are differently af
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10933)
Egopijah E;;;; University, Lagos, Nigeria
Since the inception of HIV/AIDS in 1981, HIV/AIDS have continued to threaten the human race. Following the sentinel survey of UNAIDS as at 2001. It was estimated that over 42 million people are living with the virus with 29.4 cases in sub-Saharan Africa. Nigeria alone is said to be 3.5 million
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10937)
Iwoh I;;;; University, Lagos, Nigeria
The effect of AIDS is devastating as 42 Million people live with HIV/AIDs (end of 2002) Globally. Out of this 29.4 Million live in Sub-Saharan Africa. With rapid assessment carried in the Nigerian prisons the prevalence rate stood at 8.7% as compared to the National figure of 5.8%. AIDS causes illness, disabili
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10941)
Mulenga J;;;; NGO, Lusaka, Zambia
Females in Zambia lack socio-economic empowerment as a result they have developed a socio-economic dependence syndrome on men. This exposes the female folks to the higher risk of contracting STI s & HIV/AIDS. It weakens their bargaining power on sexual negotiations and other matters related to sexual reprodu
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10945)
Goode JC;;;; Poz Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
It was revealed that over 65% of people felt discriminated against because of their HIV status in a recent questionnaire. In April 2003 the European Network of Sexual Health (ENSH) issued a questionnaire on discrimination experienced by those living with HIV/AIDS. This was distributed in 9 European countries through HI
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. D10949)
Mwololo PM, Muteti L, Kidzuga M, Kasivu C;;;; National AIDS/STD Control Programme, Nairobi, Kenya
Community ownership of Home Based Care (HBC) programmes is an important aspect of ensuring access to care for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). One reason why HBC programmes by governments and NGOs have not succeeded is because minimal efforts have been directed towards ensuring the community understands bet
