Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10004)
Eligh J, Tran VC;;;; United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Hanoi, Vietnam
Reducing the harms related to drug use and other risk-related behaviours is slowly becoming a staple in the regional fight against HIV/AIDS. While still a controversial set of measures in some national contexts, harm reduction interventions are increasingly advocated as effective approaches to reduce the harms
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10009)
Bhargava A, Bhargava A;;;; University of Houston, Houston, United States
The AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa is seriously undermining the psychological well-being and school attendance of the affected orphans. Methods: This paper modeled the proximate determinants of the scores on 60 items from the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI) and of school participat
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10014)
Ziaei Torbati AR, Ziaei Torbati M, Pourhassan A;;;; Young Researchers Club (Islamic Azad University) - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Islamic Republic of Iran
Injection is one of the most fast routes in spread of HIV in the world. Currently there are more than 4400 HIV+ cases in IRAN. As one of the routes of HIV transmission is related dentistry practice, research about the effect of education on knowledge and attitude of dental professionals for suggesting appre
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10018)
Mac-Ikemenjima DP;;;; Rivers State College of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Youth are working as hard as all other stakeholders in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Yet their actions suffer from; lack of mainstream support, lack of participation in policy development and implementation, inadequate access to communication infrastructure, inadequate publicity and lack of community recognition.
Since the year 2000, my NGO with the technical support of UNICEF Cameroon has introduced Risk Mapping (The cartography of vulnerability), Life Skills and the Behavioural Analysis in the programme of education and prevention of youth from HIV/AIDS in extra-school environment. The analysis of the loc
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10033)
Nabeel MK;;;; Academy of Medical Sciences, Kannur, Kerala, India
As a part of our comprehensive response to HIV/AIDS we had realized the significant role of the various Faith Based Organizations & religious groups. AIDS education through Imams: A spiritually motivated community effort in Uganda ( UNAIDS Best Practice Collection) is a model project in this direction
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10038)
Aragones Lopez C, Gonzalez Ochoa E, Sanchez Valdes L, de Armas Perez L, Chacon Asusta L, Ochoa Soto R;;;; Institute of Tropical Medicine , Havana, Cuba
Introduction: The HIV/AIDS epidemic is a problem for the humanity. Cuba that has a small incidence, has diagnosed more than 5000 people since 1986, and the cases of STDs reaffirm the existence of risk behaviors. An outstanding prevention project is LineAyuda, a telephone counseling service. It was vital to evaluate it
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10043)
Gay J, Hardee K, Eckman A, Wood M;;;; The Futures Group International, Takoma Park, MD, United States
While sound data is crucial for policymakers and program managers, much of the research showing the data on effective HIV/AIDS interventions has been written for scientists rather than for policymakers. Furthermore, the evidence from thousands of studies and evaluations is scattered in many sources that are dif
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10048)
Ziaei Torbati M, Ziaei Torbati AL;;;; Young Researchers Club (Islamic Azad University) - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Islamic Republic of Iran
Introduction: The first HIV+ case in IRAN was found in 1998 in a hemophilic child. The number of cases increased up to 4400 HIV+ in 2003. The shortage of knowledgment and attitude of IRANIAN people about transmission and prevention routes of HIV/AIDS infection can be effective problem for the spread of HIV infection bu
About 1.800.000 cameroonians live todays with HIV on a popualtion estimated at 15.000.000 inhabitant (12 percent). Among sex workers the percentage is around 17,790 %. However,many campaing of prevention are orientated on this target group,considered to be more vulnerable. This increased percentage encouraged us
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10059)
Langat L, Chuma D, Ndirangu R, Foglia G, Birx D, Robb M;;;; United States Army Medical Research Unit-Kenya HIV Program, Kericho, Kenya
Issues : The success of a HIV/AIDS clinical research in a rural setting depends to a large extend on well established HIV/AIDS education and prevention programs. What should these education and prevention programs cover to mitigate community hindrances to participation in clinical research? Description : This paper exp
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10063)
Taar M, Ojastu V, Kikas L;;;; Tallinn Prison, Tallinn, Estonia
An avarege number of HIV-infected people in Estonian prisons is higher than in republic s population. Of all inmates (approximately 4700) about 10 % are HIV-infected, women and juvenile form tenth of the HIV- infected in Estonians prisons. The number of HIV-infected inmates in prisons is increasing due to the c
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10069)
Andreeva VA;;;; NGO HERA, Skopje, The Former Yugoslav Republic, Macedonia
Although the known prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Macedonia is low, the true epidemiological picture in the country is not clear due to a relatively weak national surveillance system and the lack of specific data for the most vulnerable groups in society. There is a great deal of evidence that conditions in Macedonia are co
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10074)
Artaman A, Rafiev H;;;; Avicenna International Foundation, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Central Asia has one of the highest incidence and lowest prevalence rates of HIV infection in the world. Since early 2000s, UN-affiliated organizations have been warning Central Asian governments and international donors of a potential HIV surge in the region. Various reports highlight the importance of an urge
While the health sector believed that HIV/AIDS awareness would automatically result into decrease in HIV/AIDS prevalence and hoped the AIDS programs they designed would have quick positive impact on the population, many Ugandans thought they had enough knowledge about HIV/AIDS but believed had no control over i
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10084)
Rathore AS;;;; National AIDS Control Orgn, New Delhi, India
Issues - The Voluntary counseling and testing services has been initiated since 1997, where the facilities for testing was available in 62 centers in the country but there was no concept of individual counseling. Description - The Voluntary counseling and testing facilities were up-scaled from 2001 to 2003 where 540 ce
Experts believe that HIV is spreading faster in Ukraine than in any other country of Europe. Poverty, ignorance, unemployment and sharp reductions in preventive care services have created good background for this. Official numbers show about 60.000 cases of HIV in the country, but the Health Ministry admits
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10093)
Blaza J;;;; Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team, Los Angeles, California, United States
HIV/AIDS prevention work contributed to society s recognition of Transgender people and their needs which include basic human rights such as access to quality medical care, housing, education, and employment training/opportunities. Lack of these basic human rights contributes to a Transgender individual s prope
AIDS orphans are more vulnerable and have lower standard of living than an average person. The futures of them are quite uncertain and the negative implications are intensified with lack of education, financial scarcity and psychosocial impacts from having AIDS parents. Descriptions: The study integrated models
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10108)
Diggaha Ranawaka RU;;;; Institute for Development of Community Strengths, Matara, Sri Lanka
Due to unemployment crisis and poor economic situation in Sri Lanka , the school left youth groups are becoming high risk, vulnerable for STI, HIV/AIDS. Lack of knowledge on STI, HIV/AIDS and non-availability of effective educational programs are two major problems faced by young males and females.
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10114)
Kweya JA, Nyongesa E, Aduwa PA;;;; STD/HIV Impact Project, Kakamega, Kenya
Female Sex Workers (FSW) Programme has been able to provide the high-risk group with information on STD/HIV/AIDS and component of HIV prevention - VCT aiming at behaviour change Strengthening STD/HIV/AIDS project is one of the implementing partners in the IMPACT project with existing intervention o
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10119)
Nsarhaza KB;;;; UNAIDS, Geneva, Switzerland
Major policy document, the National Strategic Plan (NSP) is supposed to integrate the economic and social effects of response coordination and provide a framework to evaluate them. So, it is subject to economic evaluation like any other project. Method: Based on a review of NSPs, the paper aims at assessing
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10124)
William RR;;;; Christian Council for Rural Development and Research (CCOORR), Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Condom demo is prime activity under condom promotion strategy. Direct impact indicator for condom demos and resulting correct use condom not available. Methods: When commercial sexual encounter sites visited, used condoms sighted in the dust bins/ open spaces. The reason is toilets are not used by common ma
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10129)
Musonda K;;;; Youth Forum Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
Abstract on stigma and communication based on an HIV/AIDS project theme: rural HIV/AIDS behavior change communication awareness campaign through Theatre for Community Action (T. C. A). Sponsored by Brarclays Bank of Zambia Conducted by YOCUPA. An HIV/AIDS project were Drama was used as a communication Tool to A
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10134)
Inaba M, Makino K, Kono K;;;; Africa Japan Forum, Tokyo, Japan
Comparing with its funding for the facilities of hospitals and laboratories, Japan s support for local AIDS NGOs and PLWHA organizations is small. Also, it takes negative attitude to care/support and treatment. One of the advocacy works of Africa Japan Forum around TICAD III (the 3rd Tokyo Internat
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10138)
Hussain TM;;;; UNICEF, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
A study by the ILO Organisation concluded that the negative impact of economic reform and transition to market economics including the former USSR has tended to hit women than men. Collapse of USSR, worsening of the socio-economic situation and poor and slow state development of new organisational structure of public l
Uganda was one of the most hit countries with HIV/AIDS scourge that was always mistaken as some mystery or witchcraft that has befell some tribes. And later when it was proven as sexually transmitted disease many people who were affected were blamed for their irresponsible ways of living. This brought a lot of
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10149)
Nazeem MD;;;; Vasavya Mahila Mandali, Vijayawada, India
In Andhra Pradesh the Care and Support program has estimated that there is more number of children living or deceased HIV - infected mothers. Of these majority have already been orphaned. The mothers of the overwhelming majority of these children are suffering from HIV - related illness and lack the physical str
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10154)
Cromack LM, Silva LM, Ratto KM, Boareto C, Almeida TM, Brandao R, Beloni A;;;; Rio de Janeiro Municipal Secretariat of Health, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Introduction: Besides the efforts on Aids prevention in our country, the epidemy continues to grow, mainly among women. There are in Brazil 222356 cases of Aids. It s observed an increasing rate of growing among women (71% against 7,6 in men). The sexual transmition is predominant. It s already know that to promote Aid
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10159)
Gao Y;;;; Centre Office for MSM Health Promotion, Chengdu Sichuan, China
STIs/HIV is having a significant impact among gey men/MSM populations in China , However, official, top-down propaganda using massive social campaigns aimed at increasing the awareness of the disease has not worked in which due to both in punishing approach and difficulties to reach gay/MSM. Successful evidence
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10164)
Marirajan T;;;; Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai, India
People s faith in the current scenario is among the greatest avenues available for community mobilization and education. When there is happiness or crisis in the family people call upon their faith leaders for support. Faith leaders regularly educate their communities during congregation prayers and other g
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10169)
Hussain TM;;;; UNICEF, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
The Central Asian (CA) countries are still at the earlier stages of an HIV/AIDS epidemic. However, there is cause of serious concern. Available evidence indicates that HIV is spreading rapidly. The CDC estimates the number of people living with HIV/AIDS in CA at some 90,000 & projected to rise by 1.65 million by 20
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10174)
Osinubi TS;;;; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
In Nigeria , some people still do not believe there is HIV/AIDS, hence its denial is widespread. The reasons being that they have not seen an HIV/AIDS victim before or that they view the danger posed by HIV/AIDS with fatalism, arguing that one will eventually die of something , and so are not prepared to change their s
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10179)
Zulu KP;;;; Youth Forum Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
Given the uniquely devastating impact of HIV/AIDS on house holds, communities and entire societies, national policies and poverty-reduction strategies need to be adjusted and expanded accordingly, without which HIV/AIDS will continue to erode human development achievements, without which deepen poverty and
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10184)
Chingombe S;;;; Home based care programme, Lusaka, Zambia
to promote a positive atmosphere in a marginalized community by PLWAS to people vulnerable to HIV and provision of care and support. members of the support group meets the need of the community members, patients(HIV/AIDS) and their families. Human rights matters as one of the components of this pro
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10189)
Sundaram SG;;;; CCOORR, CHENNAI, India
Training Health Care Providers (HCPs) as backup service is a major activity in HIV Diseases programs. Impact of such trainings could not be reviewed because of lack of followup. Weekend training programs are conducted for HCPs including Medical Doctors, Registered Indian Medical Practitioners, Pharm
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10194)
Varga CA, Brookes H, Sherman G, Jones S;;;; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States
In keeping with the theme of access for all this paper reviews lessons learned concerning community access to prevention of mother-to-child HIV prevention services (PMTCT) in sub-Saharan Africa. Currently PMTCT interventions receive considerable attention from health systems and clinical epidemiological forums.
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10199)
Clark BY, Hardee K, Feranil I, Boezwinkle J;;;; Futures Group, Washington, DC, United States
Despite indications of the important role of policy in improving program outcomes, policy formation and change is often seen as a black box. Methods: This paper builds on policy theories to provide a practical framework to understand, analyze, and develop HIV/AIDS policy. Results: The six P s of the Policy
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10204)
Moodley P;;;; JOHAP, Durban, South Africa
Political commitment has been touted over the years as a key component to an effective response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In most cases this commitment has not been translated into action. Parliaments actively addressing the HIV/AIDS issues in Africa are making a major contribution to ensure that the tide turns
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10209)
Martine Thanasing ML;;;; Ccoorr, Chennai, India
An annual analysis of the cost involved for activities, capacity building and administration is an effective tool towards cost benefit analysis of projects. A project to work with Commercial Sex Workers of worship places initiated in 4 Church/Temple Tamilnadu. It was realized that there is a big con
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10214)
Tsague L, Njom Nlend A, Engozo'o A, Monny Lobe M, Ayouba A, Nerrienet E, Tene G, Eteki N, Nkam M, Tejioken M, Tchendjou P, Tih P, Thonnon J, Affana G, Penda I, Same Ekobo C, Dillow A, Koulla S, Zekeng L;;;; National Aids Control Committee, Yaounde, Cameroon
In early 2000, Cameroon began implementing a pilot PMTCT program in three hospitals with successful results. Over the past three years, the challenge was the scaling up of activities to all the country in other to have a meaningful impact. In 2002, the Ministry of Public Health (MOH) validated a na
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10219)
Adisty R;;;; Spiritia Foundation, Jakarta, Indonesia
: The number of PLHAs in Indonesia who are now speaking openly and becoming involved in the response to the epidemic in Indonesia is increasing. But many of these people have limited resources, and have often been diagnosed late, so that they quickly succumb to the disease. It is discouraging if all of those wh
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10224)
mwondela KK;;;; university of zambia, lusaka, Zambia
Discrimination of PWHA in Zambia has resulted in denial of enjoyment of fundamental rights increase in vulnerability to the pandemic and undermine of prevention/treatment efforts. Anti-discrimination clauses in Constitutions and other codes are tools that can be utilised to combat HIV related discrimination. De
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10229)
Ferdinata F;;;; Friends+, Surabaya, Indonesia
To achieve bigger impact from a focused world AIDS day campaign, NGOs need a strong coordination. Like of this coordination resulted to an inefficient VCT (Voluntary Counseling and Test) socialization, fulfillment of PLWHAs (People Living With HIV/AIDS) need is not achieved, and the elimination of stigma and dis
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10234)
Fernandes NM, Portella J, Kamel L;;;; Health Secretariat of Rio de Janeiro State/AIDS Program, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
At June, 2001 the Brazilian Ministry of Health decentralized the brazilian NGO s projects funding, in six states of the federation. In Rio de Janeiro State this process was very difficult, because the structure of Health State Secretariat is not the same as the Brazilian Ministry of Health; being the Ministry m
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10239)
Lippman SA, Donini A, Leite G, Faria JM, Chinaglia M, Kasar MS, Laudari C, Domingues R, Diaz J;;;; Population Council, Campinas, Brazil
The successful implementation of this community STI/HIV prevention project demonstrates the benefits of collaborative planning, implementation, and monitoring between government, private institutions and civil society. Collaborative efforts may require a slow and arduous process, but ultimately sow deeper commi
HIV-awareness and safer sex education have been major issues on the public health agenda in Thailand and elsewhere. The choice of strategy is most critical for success of such interventions. Different target groups have different needs, expectations and culture and suitable methods for HIV/AIDS-education need t
Mildmay International runs a modular internationally validated 18-month Diploma in HIV/AIDS Care and Management, which was developed in Kenya . The programme is also being run through The Mildmay Centre in Kampala. Method: 24 participants attended the Diploma course in Kampala from June 2002 to November 200
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10254)
Downing J, Sempiira E, Chikotola B;;;; Mildmay International, Kampala, Uganda
The Mildmay Centre is a specialist care and training centre in Kampala, Uganda . The aim of the Centre is to demonstrate excellence in the field of HIV/AIDS care and to train healthcare providers in Uganda and the surrounding region in the principles and practices of AIDS care for both adults and children.
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10259)
Woldehanna S, Ringheim K, Murphy C, Atuyambe L, Clerisme C, Im-em W, Keikelame MJ, Nyamongo I, Okolok-Tanga E, Patel Uttekar B, Perry T;;;; Global Health Council, Washington, DC, United States
This paper will report on the initial results of qualitative research examining the contribution of faith-based organizations (FBOs) to overall public and private sector HIV/AIDS initiatives. A key informant survey was conducted in 6 countries with high or rapidly growing prevalence rates: Ha
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10264)
Tayag JG;;;; University, Manila, Philippines
This is a study of research projects and i ntervention projects on HIV/AIDS prevention since its start in the early part of the 1990s. The objectives are to see whether there are changes in the considerationof ethics, human rights and gender re HIV/AIDs prevention and the effects of such. in the early 1990s
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10269)
Mutyaba RL;;;; The Uganda Network on Law , Ethics and HIV/AIDS, Kampala, Uganda
There is the inadequacy of the legal, human rights and policy frame work in Uganda to adddress the violations and implications of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, discrimination of PLWAs, orphans, lack of awreness of the rights increases the vulnerability of the persons affected wiht HIV/AIDS. Ther is also slow national
Sex workers are a traditionally stigmatized group. Many misconceptions exist in popular cultures about sex workers. Therefore it is important for organizations working with sex workers to systematically collect information that will generate an evidence-based understanding of the situation of sex workers. Descr
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10279)
Terris-Prestholt F, Foster S, Kumaranayake L, Kamali A, Kengeya-Kayondo J, Whitworth J;;;; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
Community-based HIV-prevention interventions focusing on information, education and communication (IEC) and strengthened treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are being widely implemented. This study presents annual costs of these two interventions implemented as part of a community trial in M
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10284)
Valerio C;;;; Ombudsman Office, San Jose, Costa Rica
Issues. Since the beginning of the AIDS epidemic until the present time, the respect for the Human Rights of people living with HIV/AIDS has been one of the main concerns for Public Health Policies because repression, discrimination and the unfulfillment of the Human Rights as well, constitute serious risk factors for
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10289)
Reynolds HD;;;; Institution, Bridgetown, Barbados
Barbados is an Island state in the Caribbean sea with a population of approximately two hundred and sixty eight thousand and its land mass is divided into eleven parishes. In the Parish of St. George a committee of ten persons were selected to develop intervention strategies to sensitize the communities adults
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10294)
Reynolds HD;;;; Community Development Department Ministry of Social Transformation, Bridgetown, Barbados
Barbados is a small island state in the Caribbean Sea and is densely populated with over two hundred and sixty eight inhabitants at the last census, and it is divided into eleven parishes. The Caribbean Region is said to have the fastest growing HIV/AIDS epidemic outside of Sub-Saharan Africa, and education
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10299)
Mershak BD;;;; Institution, Jos, Nigeria
The Church has over the years been important to society generally in terms of information dissemination towards behaviour change. But about 20 years into theHIV/AIDS pandemics, the church in Afirca especially Nigeria has lagged in its role of making accessible HIV/AIDS information to members and the society at
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10304)
Mzumara T;;;; Zambia AIDSLaw Research and Advocacy Network, Lusaka, Zambia
Treatment acces needs in Zambia and TRIPS Agreement protective provisions effect on cost of drugs The magnitude and impact of AIDS is felt by all sectors of society in Zambia. It is estimated that 1.2 million Zambians are living with HIV/AIDS and over 0.2 million of these need treatment now. Regrett
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10309)
Sikazwe E;;;; Women for Change, Lusaka, Zambia
INTRODUCTION: Despite being closer to the people, Traditional Leaders have been left out of development initiatives such as the fight against HIV/AIDS. Since 2000, WFC has been organizing workshops for Traditional Leaders on HIV/AIDS, Gender, Human Rights and governance issues through out the
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10314)
Marcano AJ;;;; MIA, Caracas, Venezuela
A great deal of the literature on HIV produced and used by NGOs, PWAs groups, International Organizations and other stakeholders is originally written in English. In many cases new terms have to be adopted since there is nothing in the English language that can describe what it is intended to explain. Unfortunat
In Burundi , the first case of AIDS was described in 1983. Today, the AIDS epidemic represents the major cause of death among adults and is a significant cause of death among children. Unfortunately, over so many years ago, access to treatment for People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWA) was considered as a favour fo
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10324)
Bonfim de Lima DB, Ribeiro Gomes VR, Oliveira e Oliveira AC, Pontes Macario LP, Sztajmbok DC, Brito RC, Carvalho RC, Lessa RQ, Borges FB;;;; State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Aids for Community Course has been presented in a University Hospital located in a district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil . A multidisciplinary team gives classes from what Aids is to clinical manifestations in children and adults, treatment, social problems and solutions, psychological follow-ups, HIV infection pr
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10329)
Asencios JA;;;; Agrupacion Animo y Aliento, Barcelona, Spain
News bulletin on VIH and AIDS Latin America Knows How To speak . Information, creation of a communication, education and training network based on the experience of developing countries to other countries in the South that may need this information. The psychological and emotional strenghtening, th
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10334)
Askarian M, Jafari P, Rezaeianzadeh A;;;; Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz Medical School, Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran
The HIV epidemic in Iran appears to be accelerating at an alarming trend. Number of 1159 newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases in 2001 showed a three-fold increase compared to the previous years 2000 and 1999. For the first quarter of 2003, from 4846 infected patients, 851 (17.5%) lived in the province of Fars. Th
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10339)
Bhatia V, Swami HM;;;; Deptt of Community Medicine, Govt Medical College, Chandigarh, India
Objectives: Department of Community Medicine in collaboration with State AIDS Control Society, UT Chandigarh have startred a number of intervention programmes aimed at different groups of target population in order to assess impavt of various AIDS related interventions to prevent and control the diseaseMethodology A tr
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10344)
Piskarev IG;;;; NGO, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
The rapid spread of HIV infection in the Russian Federation has been partly attributed to transmission to and from commercial sex workers. There are 10,000 sex workers in St. Petersburg, 20% of whom are HIV infected. The high level of syphilis (30%) in this group indirectly indicates the potential risk of sexua
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10349)
Lieser ME;;;; EPOS / IMPACT on Health, Bad Homburg, Germany
The HIV/AIDS epidemic has become a global crisis affecting all levels of society. AIDS has already killed more than 20 Million people worldwide. More than 40 million people are today living with HIV infection, almost half of who are women and a full third are young people aged 15 to 24. AIDS is by far the leading cause
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10354)
Olowu O, Ogunmola O;;;; Volunteer Initiatives, Ibadan, Nigeria
The reproductive health issues affecting the youth have been brought to the frontline because it has been shown that it is from this age group comes the majority of the new incidence of STDs and HIV/AIDS. In the Nigerian population standpoint, majority of people are below the age of 25 and the reproductive heal
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10359)
Pizzi AM;;;; Lawndale Christian Health Center, Chicago, United States
Led by Prochaska and DiClemente s Transtheoretical Stages of Change model, independent researchers as well as governmental bodies including NIDA have recently identied treatment readiness as one of the grestest predictors of successful substance absue treatment outcomes. Especially working with PHAs, whose lives are co
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10364)
Connolly M, Stirling M;;;; UNICEF New York, New York, United States
Urgent mobilization of resources and action is required to respond effectively to the crisis of orphans and vulnerable children living in a world with HIV/AIDS. By 2010, more than 20 million children will have been orphaned by AIDS. The UNGASS on HIV/AIDS Declaration of Commitment set clear goals for orphans an
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10369)
Reyes EM, Downer AE;;;; University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, United States
Clinical human capacity development is a significant and timely challenge in countries that anticipate funding for ARV medication. US models of clinical care may not be replicable in countries with less health care infrastructure. The Health Resources and Services Administration established the Int
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10374)
Gao GM, Sun SJ, Jing JQ, Li LG, Zheng ZZ, Xu XJ, Dai DZ, Dong DY, Liu LX, Zhuang ZT, Luo LM;;;; Chinese Association of STD/AIDS Prevention and Control, Beijing , China
China s estimated HIV/AIDS cases have increased to 840 thousands by end of last year. Rapid economic growth parallels with increasing of high-risk population (IDU, CSW) and frangible population for HIV/AIDS whose illegal unsaved behaviors or less educated situation need great care and intervention from NGO. Des
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10379)
Elliott RT, Taylor AR;;;; Global Justice / Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, United States
Young people must not only be informed about HIV/AIDS but also be prepared to help fight against the global HIV/AIDS crisis. With the majority of new HIV cases occurring in youth ages 15-24, the millions of AIDS orphans worldwide, and the tenuous political and economic outlook of nations decimated by AIDS, young people
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10384)
Kambonesa I, Coutnho A, Nyombi J, Konde-Lule J;;;; Makerere University Institute of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda
The AIDS Support Organization training center was established to carry out in service capacity building for staff. Over time, this role has evolved to include capacity building for national and international organizations. Personnel trained are usually frontline employees of organizations. Training focuses on c
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10389)
Mondragon AL;;;; Institution, Davao, Philippines
In 1998 Republic Act 8504 or the Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act was passed in Congress. But since then, the effect of the law has been hardly felt in terms of adopting local policies and programs by local government units in Mindanao. Prevention education was still done primarily by non-government o
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10399)
Soulinphoumy KS;;;; Norwegian Church Aid, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Savannakhet is in the central region of Lao PDR, with the population of 757,950 people. The cumulative number of HIV infected people from 1993-2003 is 524 persons, AIDS cases is 303 persons and deaths from AIDS is 252 persons. Ninety percent is from sexually transmitted, and their ages ranged from 13-39 years ol
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10404)
Kanny KS;;;; Perak Family Planning Association, Ipoh, Perak State, Malaysia
Majority of youths in Malaysia still shy away when it comes to discussing issues concerning HIV/AIDS. Many still stigmatise people inflicted with this virus and do not want to be associated with them. In order to sensitize the youths, peer support groups have to be formed in schools and colleges. T
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10409)
Magwaza SN;;;; Development Cooperation Ireland, Pretoria, South Africa
The widespread impact of HIV/AIDS demands a multi-sectoral response which focuses on the continuum of care from prevention to palliative care. NGO sector has played a pivotal role in ensuring a multi-disciplinary approach to care in particularly in South Africa . However, the NGO sector needs capacity to better
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10414)
Catana CM, Kalambayi FD, Sarbu I, Bunea L;;;; Romanian Angel Appeal, Bucharest, Romania
Issues : The only way to reduce both the new HIV+ infections and the discrimination against the HIV infected ones is to educate general public. This is very difficult in a ex-comunist country where freedom of speech was limited for 40 years and the population was indoctrinated. AIDS is associated by people with homosex
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10419)
Nicayenzi NI;;;; Burundian Network of PLWHS, Bujumbura, Burundi
A good support and access to care may be a key to success in fighting HIV/AIDS. Description and results: The work done by RBP+ is to promote positive living, to make advocacy for global support and to reduce denial and stigma. All levels are now touched by the implementation of the RBP+. Local administration, r
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10424)
Hardee K, Gribble J, Webber S;;;; Futures Group, Washington DC, United States
Currently, the US Government is promoting the ABC approach (abstain, be faithful, use condoms) for HIV prevention, based on its reported success in Uganda . Proponents of this political/moral approach to ABC suggest that stress should be put on promoting abstinence and fidelity in marriage rather than on co
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10429)
Seboni NM, Human S, Sukati NA, Makoae LN, Holzemer WL;;;; University of Botswana Department of Nursing, Gaborone, Botswana
Supported by Bristol-Myers Squibb s Secure the Future Foundation, and coordinated by the University of California, San Francisco, universities in Botswana , Lesotho , South Africa and Swaziland collaboratively explored self and family symptom management strategies
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10434)
Olson R, Gillespie A, Henderson C, Dawson C;;;; UNICEF, New York, United States
Namibia-a country of 1.9 million people-has an HIV prevalence of 22.5% in adults 15-49 years. In addition to HIV/AIDS, youth are faced with complex challeges including STIs, alcohol, tobacco and drug use, sexual exploitation; and discrimination. Young people need to have adequate knowledge, attitudes and skills
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10439)
Coverley DM, Gore E;;;; Howard University, Washington, DC, United States
Few health professionals are well prepared to deliver culturally appropriate and sensitive care to HIV-infected individuals with a history of substance abuse. Project: Since 2000, the Division of Allied Health Sciences at Howard University has implemented a model course to raise awareness and cultural sensitivit
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10444)
Davis K;;;; GloballyAware, Melbourne, Australia
Voluntary counselling & testing has been promoted by UNAIDS & WHO as an important part HIV testing. VCT is the entry point for HIV for the general populace. Enables both negative & positive people to make informed choices to remain uninfected if their results are negative & also to reduce the im
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10449)
Oeur OS;;;; CHEC, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
CHEC (Cambodian HIV/AIDS Education and Care) introduced Counseling trainings in 1998 for only health workers. Counseling at community level is viewed as a new concept in Cambodia. People are reluctant to divulge personal information and distressful about assertions that information is confidential. Counseling t
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10454)
Nhathivong KV;;;; Norwegian Church Aid, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Savannakhet province is moving ahead with implementation of local HIV/AIDS responses with a support from communities. Since the creation of Provincial Committee for Control of AIDS (PCCA) the organization has gained an authority in mobilizing the HIV/AIDS activities throughout the province. Before the initiative
Young people in Thailand are becoming the highest risk group for HIV infection. Epidemiological surveillance revealed an alarming increase of HIV among the youth. New HIV infections jumped from 11% to 17% among teenagers in 2002 according to Public Health Ministry of Thailand. Epidemiological studies also seem
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10464)
Columbus CI;;;; Plan International Cameroon, Bamenda, Cameroon
Since the advent of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, there have been frantic efforts by Governments, non-governmental organisations and Associations to curb its spread. Much attention is focusing on prevention. Care/support to children in AIDS-affected families and communities is given little attention. Care for HIV/AIDS
Many employers have begun providing ARVs for employees. However, experience in Zambia demonstrates that there are many employees who never access the drugs. Reasons seem to be that employees continue to fear accessing the drugs and its impact on job security. More importantly, employees lack concrete informatio
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10474)
Lumago LJ;;;; Tukoreino Wmen' s AIDS care organisation, Jinja, Uganda
There has been increased funding for fighting the HIV/AIDS pandemic especially in under developed countries, Uganda in particular. However lack of a clear and holistic system/ approach in the allocation of donor funds to the right and genuine beneficiaries and programmes by the beaurocratics responsible is a ma
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10479)
Nindo JA;;;; St. Stephen's Cathedral Widows Group, Kisumu, Kenya
St. Stephen s Cathedral Widows group is a faith-based organization which has been serving a populace in the peri-urban area of Kisumu for the last 3 years. This paper will share experiences of activities of a faith-based organization run by widows who are either infected or affected by HIV/AIDS; and their netwo
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10484)
Bonell C, Barnett-Page E, Strange V;;;; Instite of Education, London, United Kingdom
Systematic approaches to evaluating the outcomes of HIV prevention have been developed. Less attention has been given to evaluating systematically processes of planning/delivering HIV prevention. Methods: Diverse methodological literature consistently identifies the interrelation between context and interve
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10489)
Furth R, Huddart J, Lyons J;;;; Initiatives Inc., Boston, United States
Much attention has been paid to how HIV/AIDS affects the health workforce in Sub-Saharan Africa by compromising its health, influencing staff attitudes and job satisfaction, or contributing to staff burnout rates. Yet less attention has been paid to the human resources factors that will influence governments abilities
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10494)
Nath DC;;;; Gauhati University, Guwahati, India
Indian surveillance data clearly indicates that HIV is prevalent in almost all parts of the country and this prevalence rate increasing steady fast. The general objective of the Indian National HIV/AIDS control policy is to prevent the epidemic from spreading further and to reduce the impact of the epidemic. Though Ind
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10498)
Potet J, Fleutelot E, Audoin B, Prunier-Duparge C;;;; Ensemble Contre le Sida-Sidaction, Paris, France
Sidaction has been supporting Aids Service Organisations and groups of people living with HIV/Aids (PWAs) in developing countries since 1994. The extent of community-based initiatives and their consistency with activities conducted by public structures must be questioned. 1) NGO-run specific HIV te
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10503)
Holloway JP, Seaton RD, Taylor L;;;; HIV/AIDS Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Rockville, MD, United States
Issues. HIV/AIDS stigma poses severe problems. It (1) delays HIV testing; (2) stops PLWH/A from seeking care; (3) inhibits incorporation of prevention behaviors; (4) increases violence against HIV-positive people; and (5) extends beyond PLWH/A to providers and volunteers. HIV/AIDS stigma is widespread, and its effects
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10508)
Gasca-Pineda R, Rivera P, Magis C;;;; National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
The National Center for the Prevention and Control of the HIV/AIDS of the government from Mexico has developed from 1997 three biennial exercises of National Bills in HIV/AIDS (NB). It consists on a detailed analysis of the financing flows and expense guided to the prevention, attention and supply of all th
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10513)
Speed A, Mehta M, Johnson K;;;; Management Sciences for Health, Arlington, VA, United States
Proper management of HIV/AIDS drugs and supplies used in prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and antiretroviral therapy (ART) programs is critical for successful outcomes. Mismanagement of procurement, inventory, and distribution results in inadequate pharmaceutical supply. Resource-limited count
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10518)
Galvan R;;;; Puget Sound Indian Aids task force, Seattle, United States
indigenous communities have long been out of resource and funding loops with resulting consequences of high hiv rates compounded with the risk factors of poverty, substance abuse, ignorance and sterotype myths to the disease. An innovative project addressed the issues of cultural compentence for effective progra
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10523)
Winberg C;;;; Kubatsirana, Chimoio, Mozambique
The process and programmatic needs when integrating programs serving PLWHA and OVC. Kubatsirana is a Christian ecumenical association of 56 churches working with HIV/AIDS prevention and care for people affected by HIV/AIDS in Manica Province. The association has 5 programs Community Mobilization and
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10528)
Begley EB, Boyett BC, Clark HA, Kellerman SE;;;; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, United States
Partner Counseling and Referral Services (PCRS) identifies and tests needle-sharing and sex partners of newly diagnosed HIV-positive persons. In studies of PCRS, 8%-39% of tested partners were found to have previously undiagnosed HIV infection; but studies also show that PCRS is underutilized. In 2
HIV/AIDS is rapidly becoming a major public health problem in Bangladesh . Bangladesh is in the pre-epidemic stage for HIV infection. A total of 248 HIV positive cases have been reported and so far, 26 HIV positive persons have developed AIDS. There is no cure or effective vaccine for this deadly disease, o
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10539)
Naik E, Raja T, Mulye RR, Chattopadhaya I, Menon MS;;;; Kripa Foundation, Mumbai, India
Despite a decade long national effort to target prevention programs towards the general Indian population, most prevention programs have largely focused on urban populations. Information on semi-urban and rural populations is limited. This is a baseline assessment of the Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs and Pr
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10543)
Goga AE, Mohlabi R, Mazibuko SN, Ngake S, Matidza F, Loening WE, de Klerk HE;;;; National Department of Health, Pretoria, South Africa
The global challenge of translating research into policies and these into activities for improving health, remains. This paper will describe the child-health policies, programmes and training packages developed in South Africa to implement national strategies and plans for HIV and respond to infant feeding (IF)
In many places the impact of HIV/AIDS, including its social and economic impact has been far reaching. In Uganda and in developing countries, families and communities have become impoverished, agricultural and economic productivity diminished, health systems and care providers overburdened. It entails an obligation to
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10553)
Wakana J, Barihuta T, Ndayikengurukiye S;;;; National Aids Council, Bujumbura, Burundi
In Burundi , Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities were mainly carried out through public media (radio, television, newspapers) during the first years of the struggle against AIDS. Created in 2001, the National Council for Fighting Against AIDS (CNLS) has now established a partnership with t
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10558)
Toole MJ;;;; Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Australia
The most significant recent health gains have been due to selective primary health care programs which focused on specific childhood communicable diseases. Nevertheless health indicators in some countries have deteriorated since the early 1990s due to HIV, conflict, economic decline and political instability. There has
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10563)
Beloqui JA, Duda RO, Da Silva GC;;;; GIV, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Since 1992, the Brazilian AIDS NGO follow up the HIV Vaccine research, especially on the access and ethical issues. Therefore, there is a need to provide updated, accurate and accessible information on this field to them. a Bulletin on HIV Vaccine Research for lay persons in AIDS/NGOs has been publi
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10568)
Nzeyimana A, Wakana J, Uwintwaza E, Barihuta T;;;; National Aids Council, Bujumbura, Burundi
The unequal spreading of youth associations in the country limits their coverage. More than 12% of youth associations operate in urban areas while some provinces in rural areas have less than 3% of the associations. Youth participation is weak because most programs are elaborated by adults who consider young me
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10573)
Patten S;;;; Alberta Community Council on HIV, Calgary, Canada
Community involvement is increasingly recognized as an important component of HIV/AIDS research as a means of ensuring that research is more grounded in, and applicable to, the communities it serves. A central principle of community-based research (CBR) is to create knowledge that has community relevance. The p
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10578)
Valente O, Tavora E, Amaral W, Paula V;;;; Pela Vidda Group, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
As a consequence of the Aids public policies decentralization, from the Ministry of Health, financial resources to maintain health public services to PWA should be planed and guaranteed through local formal social control forums, at municipal and state level. For many years, financial resources to p
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10583)
Williams-Bridgers JW, Zingale TW, Gootnick DG;;;; United States General Accounting Office (GAO), Washington D.C., United States
The United States General Accounting Office (GAO) supports the U. S. Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities by helping to improve the performance and ensure the accountability of federal government programs. GAO s International Affairs and Trade team has conducted a number of studies of the
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10587)
Barrow C;;;; University of the West Indies, Bridgetown, Barbados
Background : Adolescents in Barbados are generally well informed about safe sex, reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. However, a disconnection between knowledge and practice persists. There is alarming evidence of early sexual initiation, multiple partnering, and unsafe, forced and transactional sex. For social as well as
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10591)
Schwalbe N;;;; Open Society Institute, New York, United States
The presentation will discuss TB/HIV co-pandemics in the former Soviet Union and barriers to integrating care and support. Since 1997, the Open Society Institute has been involved in both TB and HIV programs in the former Soviet Union. This presentation will describe the efforts to promote program
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10595)
Hall CM, John DA;;;; Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, United States
The Caribbean region is second only to Sub-Saharan Africa in its rate of HIV infection. Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) has experienced a 200% increase in its rate of HIV infection from 1997 to 1999, as has the Caribbean-American community in central Brooklyn, NY, which i
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10599)
Shima T, Nishioeda B, Ishiki M, Tsukada M, Sawahata K, Otake T, Sudo K, Kondo M, Shiomi S, Imai M;;;; Kanagawa Prefectural Institute of Public Health, Kanagawa, Japan
Voluntary anonymous HIV antibody testing and counseling services at public health centers in Japan were initiated in 1987, but the number of clients who use VCT services at the health centers has shown a tendency to decrease every year. One of the causes is that clients must wait 1-2 weeks before they make
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10603)
Jowitt AL;;;; University of the South Pacific, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Contact with PLWHAs is probably the most effective form of education to make people aware of the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS, and thereby to change attitudesto PLWHA. However, in many settings PLWHAs are not available to become involved in education programmes. There is therefore a need for carefully design
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10607)
Saxena R;;;; Francois Xavier Bagnoud INDIA, Jaipur, India
To use the available resources for fund raising in a resource-limited setting such as telecom companies, schools, jewelers, travel agencies, restaurants etc. FXB has collaborated with a local telecommunication company, Rainbow, which has a clientele of approx 128000. Rainbow promoted FXB through th
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10611)
Rabkin M, Murrman M, Abrams EJ, El-Sadr W;;;; Columbia University, New York, United States
The Columbia University MTCT-Plus Initiative provides multidisciplinary HIV/AIDS care and treatment to families in resource-poor settings. Training is an integral part of the support given to MTCT-Plus programs; more than 400 people in 8 countries were trained by the MTCT-Plus Initiative in 2003 and hundreds mo
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10615)
Sentamu PS, Mugume A, Nabiryo C;;;; The AIDS Support Organisation(TASO), Kampala, Uganda
Issues : The number of youth in & out of school infected and affected by HIV/AIDS grows by the minute yet media messages on sexual reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS information abound. Secondly, parents/guardians continue to disregard the needs of youth. Lastly, a big number of youth affected with the disease lack t
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10619)
Ndayishimiye F, Wakana J, Barihuta T, Nsabimana S, Barahwahura D;;;; National Aids Council, Bujumbura, Burundi
In many countries and particularly in Burundi , Multicountry AIDS Program (MAP) is being implemented, this supposes also program decentralisation. Yet, the main stakeholders and especially concerned people have to be involved. The big issue is how to do it and which process can succed for the right involvement
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10623)
Baldwin RJ;;;; Australian Red Cross Asian Regional Office, Bangkok, Thailand
The Red Cross/Red Crescent movement, the largest humanitarian organisation in the world, has come to realize that it is vital, to achieve a successful HIV response, that we work in equal partnership with communities, particularly people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). The Australian Red Cross (ARC) has been suppo
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10627)
Salazar SR, Luna JM, Medina VM, Bustamante ER, Pascual JJ, Salazar ME, Quintero P, Valdes M, Garcia AY, Montano M, Rodriguez A, Beltran LM, Cueto A, Budar J, Zamudio I;;;; Centro de Atencion Prefesional a Personas con SIDA, A.C., Mexico, Mexico
At the moment, the young people begin their sexual life to the 15 years old in average. In a preservative society like ours, this fact is not approved reason why these young people look for means of anonymous and reliable information and prevention. The centralization of the specialized services of health cause
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10631)
Lukyanova NL, Roberts M;;;; AED, Kiev, Ukraine
HIV/AIDS is rapidly increasing in Ukraine . Yet, the Ukrainian public remains largely uninformed about the disease, and most employers have not implemented programs and policies to protect their workers from infection. SMARTWork/Ukraine is helping implement tripartite-based HIV/AIDS workplace programs and polic
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10635)
Oki W, Mulenga D, Bwakira C, Emmanuel JA, Osayin Y, Ogundipe A, Matt M;;;; Director General - National Youth Service Corps, Abuja, Nigeria
The potentially positive role that youth participation has to play in preventing the wider spread of HIV has not been fully exploited. Children and young people are key to beating the epidemic. This project is implemented through 80,000 volunteer graduate youth to reach 16 million young people annually in
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10639)
Vo HS;;;; Save the Children UK, Hochiminh City, Vietnam
Rapid socio-economic development in Vietnam has contributed to the rise of HIV infection risk among children through greater intravenous drug use, sexual exploitation and earlier and unsafe sexual behaviour, all of which are extremely sensitive topics in the country. Children often lack information & skills
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10643)
Pounde N;;;; Church of Scotland HIV/AIDS Project, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Issues : The Church of Scotland in 2002 began an HIV/AIDS project to raise awareness and offer practical support to partner churches. However, this was perceived as having a largely overseas focus and the Kirk s administrative headquarters had no reference to HIV in its Employees Handbook (in common with many Scottish
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10647)
Tijou-Traore A, Agbo H, Gnonziba A, Kouame N, Ehouo B, Leroy V, Desgrees-du-Lou A;;;; IRD UMR 151, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
In the context of the ANRS 1201/1202/1253 Ditrame Plus program aimed to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Abidjan,Cote-d Ivoire, we study, using an anthropologic approach, the management of AIDS risks within serodifferent couples, women being HIV seropositive or HIV seronegative. ObjectivesTo understand th
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10651)
Gryschek AL, Ciosak SI, Takahashi RF, Nichiata LY, Abbate MC, Mesquita F;;;; Coordination of STD/Aids Program of the City of Sao Paulo / Nursing School of the University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Since the beginning of the epidemic of Aids in Brazil , in mid eighties, the Ministry of Health and the National Coordination of STD/Aids were worried in qualifying the health work force for HIV/Aids prevention and assistance. It is well know that the nursing work force in our country represents more than 50% o
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10655)
Amirkhanian YA, Kelly JA;;;; Center for AIDS Intervention Research (CAIR), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, United States
Issues. Accessing high-risk hidden segments of ethnic and sexual minorities remains a major challenge in HIV prevention. Social network-level approaches provide an opportunity to develop interventions suitable across cultures and feasible for implementation by AIDS service providers. In this approach, network leaders a
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10659)
Fernandez JF, Ruiz MR, Escribano IE, Yaconi LY, Infante JI, Montoya MM, Araya SA;;;; VIVO POSITIVO, Santiago, Chile
Sensitization and broadcasting prevention, information to the community, community mobilization, coordination, public actions to decrease stigma and discrimination towards people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs), involving communicational strategies with massive coverage. Summons to form Organizing Co
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10667)
Mendez M, Iglesias E, Fonseca D;;;; University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
The challenges in the process of translating, adapting and implementing an US intervention to prevent STD s and HIV for Puerto Rican pre-adolescents are discussed. This project aims to pilot test Making Proud Choices developed by Jemmott and Jemmott (1998). This intervention was designed to improve
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10671)
Surtayeva S, Nikitina M;;;; AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), Almaty, Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan free, voluntary HIV testing is currently available to all. Nearly one million tests are conducted annually, with one-third of these carried out on blood and tissue donors. In and of itself, however, testing is not a preventive measure - it can only help prevent the spread of HIV if clients perceiv
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10675)
Balan L, Ghita E, Tudose DR, Crisan S, Voicu E, Ionescu AC;;;; Romanian Angel Appeal Foundation, Bucharest, Romania
The small number of doctors per HIV-infected patient from developing countries imposes that healthcare personnel involved improve their knowledge in shorter time and with superior results so they have more time to spend with patients. Facts from Human Development Report show, for developing countri
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10679)
Mamo W, Wondimu B;;;; AstraZeneca R & D, Sodertalje, Sweden
AIDS is one of the most formidable challenges in human history. The problem of AIDS is reaching to a level of social catastrophe in Ethiopia . Preventive measures by government and non-governmental and participation of all Ethiopians are vital to avert the pandemic. In this context, Ethiopian health professional
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10683)
Novello AC, Birkhead GS, Candelas AR, Plavin HA, Tesoriero JM, Klein SJ;;;; NYS Department of Health, Albany, United States
Needle sharing is a preventable risk. Access to sterile syringes reduces transmission of HIV, hepatitis B & C. Safe disposal reduces chances of infection. NYS laws and regulations authorize the Department of Health (DOH) to approve syringe exchange programs (SEPs) and register providers,includi
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10691)
Etim GO, Ahmed AA, Ebegbare C;;;; Gede Foundation, Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria with a rising population of 7, 3437 has HIV/AIDS prevalence of 7.0. About 7,127 people are infected with this Virus. Parents living with this virus eventually die and leave behind orphans. The estimated number of orphans and vulnerable children in the Federal Capit
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10695)
Cunha CC, Rezende R, Bastos FI, Pilotto J, Kerrigan D;;;; Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Many women living with HIV were diagnosed in the context of prenatal care. Their ability to adhere to potent anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) and to continue to protect themselves and their partners from STI/HIV (re)infection is influenced by her sexual and social relationshipsMethods: Twenty in-depth interv
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10699)
Bianco M;;;; Foundation for Studies and Research on Women's, Buenos Aires, Argentina
In Argentina women are subordinated to men in economic, family, social, cultural and sexual terms, so women s vulnerability to HIV is very high. In Cairo (1994) and Beijing (1995) Conferences goals related to HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health and rights were established. Feminist groups developed experie
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10703)
Batistella E;;;; Casa da AIDS, Dept. of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo/Zerbini Foundation, Sao Paulo - SP, Brazil
Pregnant women living with HIV tend to be less adherent to psychological care, whereas their adherence to medical care is sometimes restricted to the duration of pregnancy or until mother-to-child transmission (MCT) is ruled out. Care centers are therefore challenged to implement innovative approaches to guaran
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10707)
Ogden JA, Khuat TH, Nguyen TV;;;; International Center for Research on Women, Washington, DC, United States
Background : The Institute for Social Development Studies and the International Center for Research on Women have investigated HIV-related stigma in two Vietnamese cities, how it intersects with the stigma associated with injection drug use and sex work, and the effects of gender on these processes. Methods : This qual
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10711)
Zucchi EM, Franca-Junior I;;;; Instituto de Psicologia - Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Few studies (Ss) have critically analyzed how researches (Rs) have dealt with the HA-SD. This study aims to review the L about HA-SD in the health system context in order to analyze how Rs have (or not) tackled this theme through its theories and methodologies by examining how the subject is presented in ea
Globalisation means liberalisation of economical market (goods and services exchange increase), political market (more democracy) and social market (multiplicity of NGOs, more social concern and better-organised public opinion). Yet, globalisation reduces state s capacity to fight against poverty by reducin
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10719)
Lee K, Kwong VS, Wan WY, Lee SS;;;; Special Preventive Programme, The Department of Health, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Hong Kong, China
Innovation in evaluating health promotion activities is much needed. Resource implications in terms of manpower, time and money are the commonly cited barriers for evaluation. An internet-based anonymous questionnaire survey was conducted to evaluate the impacts of a television series on AIDS. Subj
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10723)
Ojiambo-Ochieng R;;;; Amalgamated Transport and General Workers Union, Kampala, Uganda
AIDS reduces the size of membership of workers trade unions; affects productivity in businesses and is a big threat to job security. Unions therefore have a big challenge of ensuring that their members are adequately protected in the face of this scourge. Some unions have already taken measures to mitigate the
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10727)
Charles C;;;; Palmyrah Workers Development Society, Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu, India
In developing countries, a lethal combination of poverty, ignorance, low literacy level etc. fuel the spread of the HIV/AIDS and make control and care difficult. Along with these issues, stigma and discrimination leads them to seek medical treatment by quacks and spend all their earnings and belongings and stru
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10731)
Atuma EN, Amobi CK, Osunkwa U, Ibe BN;;;; Center for the Right to health, Abuja, Nigeria
Issues. In Nigeria the concept of VCT is relatively new, and going by the results of the 2001 sero sentinel survey which puts the counties HIV prevalence at 5.8% with some epicenters as high as 10-28% in the country. Abuja the federal Capital city has a prevalence of 10.2%. This necessitated the Center for the right to
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10735)
Mohammed FA, Femi Oke FO, Adetoro Abiodun AB;;;; Aids Alliance in Nigeria 26 igbosrse road lagos island , Lagos, Nigeria
Only less than one than one tenth of the estimated 3.47 million people living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria are involved in HIV/AIDS programmes. There is increasing demand for the services of PLWHA, especially in the areas of sharing experiences and counseling. However, most PLWHA do not have the necessary skill
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10739)
Fasuba MO, Akinmade RA, Oke TO;;;; Community Health Information Education Forum (CHIEF), Lagos, Nigeria
Out-Of-School Youth are hard to reach with HIV/AIDS education as they are widely dispersed within communities. Getting them together has been a major challenge to HIV/AIDS prevention efforts worldwide. Lagos Mainland Local Government in Lagos State Nigeria has a huge population of out-of-school youth that has po
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10743)
Triffitt KA;;;; Deakin University & People Living With HIV/AIDS (NSW) Australia, Sydney, Australia
The reciprocal relationship - between everyday values and behaviours and the practice and impact of community cultural development programs-is an under-explored model in the field of hiv/aids research and policy development. Preliminary research findings identify the need to promote policies that integrate cult
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10747)
Schocken CM;;;; Columbia University, New York, United States
Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) programs are rapidly expanding. While the benefits of VCT are widely known, there are potential downsides. As VCT becomes more available, employers are able to test employees or job applicants, schools can test students or applicants, and religious leaders opt to test memb
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10751)
Takahashi Y, Tsutsumi K, Tsuji N, Nishimura M, Nishimura C, Takahashi N, Ishii M;;;; Odate Municipal Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Odate, Japan
In Japan , the number of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) has been increasing and almost reached nearly 10000 by the end of 2003. Most of them however, live in and around Tokyo. Therefore people living in the provinces in Japan are less interested in PLWHA. School-based AIDS education has been d
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10755)
Lim PH;;;; Action for AIDS, Singapore, Singapore
Club Genesis is the first group in Singapore to cater for positive men who have sex with men or referred to as MSM. It started in 1994, due to a need, as the only support group at that time was more mainstream family-focused. The club is solely run and managed by PWAs with the backing of Action for
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10759)
Kumwenda R;;;; UNDP, Lusaka, Zambia
Introduction: An assessment on the capacity and requirements for Provincial and District AIDS Taskforces to manage a rights based HIV/AIDS mainstreaming with gender and information, communication and technology (ICT) as crosscutting issues is presented. The Zambian Government with support from the United Nations Develo
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10763)
Solomon RS, Solomon DS, Solomon RA, Katta N, Marrimma P, Melesetty SK;;;; SHADOWS, Chirala 523155 AP, India
Despite the fact that most of the programs claim to be PLHA centered programs do not have implement GIPA, in planning, implantation and monitoring of programDescription-Project: SHADOWS, an AIDS service organization, conducted the Participatory Community Assessment, supported by INDIAHIV/ AIDS ALLIANCE-vmm to e
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10767)
Solomon RS, Solomon DS, Solomon VS, Solomon RA, Katta P;;;; Shadows, Chirala , India
Despite the fact that appropriate and qualitative services are not available, no service providing facility is focusing on capacity building in AP, INDIAProject SHADOWS, service organization, was scaled up for research project, supported by YRGCARE, ALLIANCE, HORZONS and Tulane for concept replicati
To be effective, HIV/AIDS programs and policies targeted at the workplaces must address the issues of stigma and discrimination towards persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). However, it is difficult to engage HIV-positive employees in the operation of workplace programs where there is widespread
lots of people who discover their HIV positive status from several hospitals and medical laboratories in Nigeria have not been reached with existing support systems because those structures are not attached to the institutions where the test was carried out and the referral mechanisms are largely ineffective. T
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10779)
Luna-Cadena AI, Sanchez O, Hernandez D, Ramirez J, Morrison K;;;; Red Mexicana de Personas que Viven con VIH/SIDA, Mexico, City, Mexico
Internal stigma is a phenomenon that pervasively affects PLHAs. There is little information on how to measure it and few indicators have been developed for this area of stigma. Includes feelings that people conceal about their status and the fear of possible reactions by others. It is related to: fear, shame and
Drawing from international case study examples, HIV and IDU are emerging under conditions of poverty, high unemployment, punitive drug-policies, and inadequate health care. Often lacking access to basic services, information about HIV, and social-economic opportunities, infection is often transmitted unknowingl
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10787)
Silva CR, Hewitt WE;;;; Cruzeiro do Sul University, Sao Paulo, Brazil
AIDS NGOs, while clearly an instrument of political pressure and assistance, also serve as an aid to life reconstruction for marginalized individuals, and as an incentive to fight for human, social, and political rights. This comparative study involving Canada and Brazil seeks
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10791)
Elliott R, Foster J, Bonin MH, Devine C, O'Connor M, Bassett M, Twiss O, Boon N, Naidoo A, Bronson D;;;; Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network, Toronto, Canada
The Global Treatment Access Group (GTAG) consists of Canadian civil society organizations (CSOs) doing joint advocacy on access to medicines and other aspects of the right to health in developing countries. GTAG sought to (1) identify areas in which Canada , and Canadian CSOs and corporations, must act to globa
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10795)
Elliott R;;;; Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network, Toronto, Canada
Drug costs for people with HIV/AIDS (PHAs) in Canada are high. Absent universal public insurance for prescription drugs, a significant number of people, including PHAs, are un- or under-insured for these costs. Drugs are fastest growing and 2nd highest component of health spending, straining private payers and
VCT is an important entry point for HIV prevention and care. However, lack of adequate trained personnel, irregular availability of test kits and related supplies as well as high start-up costs has meant that services are not widespread in Tanzania . Additionally, knowledge about client profile is important
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10803)
Mays VM, Cochran SD, Zamudio A;;;; University of California, Los Angeles, United States
HIV prevention efforts targeting gay men in the United States are two decades old. Despite these efforts, rates of new HIV infections in African American men who have sex with men (MSM) are similar to those usually seen only in developing countries. A review of the scientific and popular literature
The International Guidelines on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights were adopted by the Second International Consultation on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights in 1996. A legislative audit document was developed in Australia , measuring the degree to which a country s legal system complies with the Guidelines. Although the Guidel
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10811)
Abadia-Barrero CE;;;; Colombian Institute of Anthropology (ICANH), Bogota, Colombia
While Brazilian success in AIDS prevention and treatment has become a world example, Colombia seems its counterpart given the alarming growth rate of the epidemic and the absence of a national program. Methods: Twelve in-depth interviews with policy makers, health care professionals, and activists to examin
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10815)
Timpo E, Gang S, Pant B;;;; UNAIDS, Delhi, India
In South Asia(SA) the HIV/AIDS challenges include: national programme focused within ministries of health, limited mobilization of private sector and grass roots organizations; rampant stigma and discrimination of PLWHAs, lack of appropriate HIV/AIDS legislation to ensure the human rights, focus on targeted int
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10819)
Shaw D, Ly V;;;; World Vision Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Since the first HIV positive person in Cambodia was diagnosed in 1991, the epidemic pattern has followed four identified phases. This constant change has presented challenges for national and organizational management, capacity, monitoring, evaluation and donor priorities. A review of World Vision s 10-year inv
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10823)
Naeem A;;;; Association for alleviation of poverty & illiteracy (AAPI), Islamabad, Pakistan
Issues : Information, Education & Communication (IEC) has emerged as an important tool for HIV prevention among vulnerable groups of society. Beneficiary communities have shown reservations. Even after several years practitioners/workers lack essential understanding, purpose and usefulness of its application. Descr
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10827)
Abril DA;;;; ACHIEVE, Inc. / CARAM-Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines
Overseas labor migration is a complex phenomenon with various players and stakeholders both in the country of origin and destination. In the entire migration process, migrant workers deal with these stakeholders and thus venues to reduce their vulnerability to HIV/AIDS can be facilitated or prevented, depending
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10831)
Adeneye AK, Salami KK, Mafe MA, Adeneye AA, Agomo PU;;;; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
VCT is slowly evolving as a component of the comprehensive package of HIV/AIDS prevention and care in Nigeria . This prompted the investigation on community perceptions about VCT. METHODS: Twelve focus group discussions (FGDs) were held among men and women in six communities of Ijebu area of Ogun State, Nig
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10835)
Davidaviciene AG;;;; Education Development Center, Vilnius, Lithuania
The use of alcohol is the matter of major importance in the schools of Lithuania . The studies of prevalence of substance abuse during the last eight years in the schools of Lithuania showed that students experienced a lot of various problems because of drug use, sexual experiences among them.
Women in sub-Saharan Africa are under threat of extinction due to their physiological predisposition to HIV infection. Studies in Africa have shown that one major risk factor exist for HIV, gonorrhea and Chlamydia acquisition in women. The absence or depletion of Lactobacilli in the vagina is associated with the overgr
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10843)
Gavand K, Pouchain K, Bertin V;;;; Solidarite Sida, Paris, France
Solidarite Sida was created in 1992 by communication students. They wanted to take advantage of their knowledge in communication to encourage mobilization of different participants to collect funds. Since that time, SS organizes events all over France to collect funds and to increase awareness. It has collected
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10847)
Malim HN, Manivannan P;;;; Project Concern International, Salem-TN, India
There is of lack of coordination among the GO s and NGO s, rather there s a duplication of the programs. Even though the Govt. and NGO s are working throughout the country the outcome of the program is not up to our expectation. The main objective of this paper is To find out the ways and means of c
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10851)
Pouchain K, Gavand K, Bertin V;;;; Solidarite Sida, Paris, France
Solidarite Sida has three main goals: organizing events to raise funds and increase public awareness on HIV/AIDS; supporting French and foreign community-based organizations to implement prevention, care and support projects; and warning young people about the risks of HIV by implementing prevention projectsSin
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10855)
Haideri SA;;;; Sindh AIDS Control Program, Karachi, Pakistan
Women are biologically and socially more vulnerable to HIV infection in comparison to men. Women in Pakistan particularly are at increased risk for getting HIV infected due to lack of education, empowerment and economic dependence. First time in history of Pakistan a large number of women have been
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10859)
Adeeyo B;;;; Nigeria Youth AIDS Programme, Lagos, Nigeria
Young people in ensuring the sustainability of HIV/AIDS programme in their community designed, planned and implemented programmes using their initiatives for developing community sensitive intervention. Thus, reverting the trend of HIVAIDS programming around the expertise of non-governmental organizations and bu
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10863)
Musat G, Dobrescu E;;;; Romanian Association Against AIDS - ARAS, Bucharest, Romania
The present study aims to investigate the relation between the level of knowledge on HIV/AIDS and HIV infection among people living in Bucharest - the main city of Romania , with a population of about 22 million. The survey has been run during 2003 year, among the clients of the two voluntary HIV counsellin
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10867)
Percy-de Korte F, Segobye A, Selolwane O, Fjoerde B, Khan AB;;;; United Nations Development Programme, Gaborone, Botswana
The women s movement in Botswana has made significant gains in increasing women s participation in democratic processes since Independence in 1966. In the context of the development of the modern nation state, it has brought into sharp relief the socio-cultural norm of valuing male gender, how this is reflected
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10871)
Nkosi BD;;;; Centre for the Study of AIDS/University, Pretoria, South Africa
Several studies noted that tubercolosis is the most common life-threatning opportunisitic infection in HIV/AIDS patients. It accounts for 1/3 of deaths among People Living with HIV/AIDS, especially in developing countries. Prevention of HIV infection is crucial to the management of TB. Therefore, TB treatment s
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10875)
Lecussan P, Ayres JR, DellaNegra M, Franca I Jr, Galano E, Gravato N, Lacerda R, Marques HH, Paiva V, Segurado AA, Silva MH;;;; Instituto da Crianca do Hospital das clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Disclosure of diagnosis to HIV infected adolescents poses an important question to caregivers and health professionals, from a practical and theoretical perspective.* Literature in the field provides a good sense of the challenges that caregivers and health professionals face with this task. A limited number of
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10879)
Adekoya L, Inetianbor E, Kusi B, Ezechiedo K, Onyia C;;;; Nigeria Youth AIDS Programme, Lagos, Nigeria
Research findings indicate young people s low perception of vulnerability, to contracting HIV is among the factors fueling increased spread of the pandemic among them. In addition, is their lack of correct and adequate information on Reproductive health/sexuality issues. These pose great challenges to the actual
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10883)
Nzama RS, Welz T;;;; Institution, Mtubatuba, South Africa
The ongoing training and support of HIV counselors is vital but difficult challenge faced by VCT programmes. Lay counsellors may have fewer resources to prevent burnout than trained healthcare workers. PMTCT programme employed counsellors to work in isolated clinics within their own rural communiti
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10887)
Egwu-Ibe J;;;; Hope of Life foundations/Annunciation Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria
HIV/AIDS has become a major public health problem in the world especially Nigeria and other African countries being a developing and low income country. Analysis shows that Africa including Nigeria is the hardest hit by AIDS epidemic. The prevalency of the epidemic is high due to lack of effective health ed
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10891)
Chura V;;;; International HIV/AIDS Alliance in Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine
Despite considerable efforts made by HIV prevention programs, Ukraine is moving threateningly close to the generalized stage of the epidemic. While the number of officially registered cases has reached 59 397, it is estimated that the actual number is as high as 1% of adult population. To strengthen the response
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10895)
Adekoya L, Robert D, Agborga V;;;; Nigeria Youth AIDS Programme, Lagos, Nigeria
Combating the HIV/AIDS scourge has generated great interest among experts in the field of Adolescent Reproductive Health. This is because they are the most hit by the pandemic. Current statistics on AIDS related cases reported at Clinics in Nigeria , show that 60% of the cases are adolescents. Addressing this i
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10899)
Rivera Scott N, Hernnandez R, Fernandez J;;;; National AIDS Program, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
With a 1.2% national HIV/AIDS prevalence, 10% prevalence among sex workers and 13% in men who have sex with men, Honduras is rapidly shifting into a generalized epidemic. The national response has evolved to face the increasing complexity and demands the epidemic implies. The development of a national M&E s
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10903)
Giese S, Meintjes H, Croke R, Chamberlain R;;;; University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
This multi-site qualitative research was commissioned by the South African National Department of Health to inform an appropriate and co-ordinated response to the needs of children made vulnerable in the context of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The project sought to explore and understand the life experien
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10907)
Musat G, Negoita MV;;;; Romanian Association Against AIDS - ARAS, Bucharest, Romania
HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing - VCT - Centers are aimed to provide services that are responsive to client and community needs and priorities, appropriate to the client s culture, knowledge, sexual orientation, age, and developmental level. In 1999, ARAS organized four VCT centers in
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10911)
Aminjikarai Janarthanam H;;;; Indian Community Welfare Organisation, Chennai, India
There are various factors contributing to prostitution in Chennai, which is largely hidden and repressed. A lot of stigma and taboo is attached with it, and it is mostly camouflaged with secrecy and fear. With no notified area for these sex workers to operate in Chennai as in most cities, they are scattered and
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10915)
Vidal F, Carrasco M, Valdes T, Toledo P, Araya S, Deliyanis V, Espinoza E;;;; VIVO POSITIVO - UNIVERSIDAD ARCIS - UMCE, Santiago, Chile
WHAs sexual and reproductive rights has been barely inquired and discussed by the social scientists. This situation have impeded the development of adequate empowerment strategies for the specific characteristics and requirements of this group. This investigation action project attempts to contribute to the kno
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10919)
Jovanovich JF, Ochoa E, Degala A, Arowolo O, Musial J;;;; Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, United States
Determination of the degree of knowledge of safer sex (SS) and practiced behavior was evaluated in outpatients attending the HIV Clinic at Henry Ford Hospital. Methods: A 42-item HIV Knowledge Questionnaire, HIV-KQ-18 (Carey & Schroeder, 2002), was given to 201 HIV positive patients who attended the HIV
HIV is among the greatest threats to global sustainability and to the quality of human life worldwide. Historically Coalitions have been formed within the HIV/AIDS Movement to strengthen capacity and impact. Historically Coalitions and collaborations on a grand scale have been short lived and seem to carry with
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10927)
OConnor M;;;; NGO, Ottawa, Canada
Broad-based, multi stakeholder collaboration is essential to successfully develop and promote innovative HIV/AIDS prevention methods such microbicides On 30 October 2003, researchers, private sector firms, government and community organizations came together in Ottawa, to analyse Canada s progress i
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10931)
Brady W, Westman S;;;; CDC/GAP-Brazil, Brasilia, Brazil
For the past two decades a variety of international agencies have been providing assistance worldwide to combat HIV/AIDS. The approaches to technical assistance have been as varied and diverse as the epidemic. The scientific understanding of HIV/AIDS is constantly evolving, but often times the nature of deliveri
In Ecuador , civil society and governmental efforts in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic have lacked joint strategic planning which has resulted in isolated actions with low impact in the reduction of HIV/AIDS incidence. Kimirina started the formal implementation of the Frontiers Prevention Project
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10939)
Vartapetova NV, David PH;;;; John Snow, Inc., Moscow, Russian Federation
The epidemic of HIV/AIDS in Russia is one of the fastest growing epidemics of HIV in the world. 23% of the all HIV-positive are women of reproductive age. Under the current law HIV testing should be voluntary after appropriate counseling but in practice officials require that all pregnant women undergo HIV test
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. E10943)
Moherdaui F;;;; National Program on STI and Aids - Brazil, Brasilia, Brazil
STI continue to be a major cause of acute illness, infertility, long term disability and death, with severe medical and psychological consequences for millions of men, women and infants. WHO estimates that each year 38 million new cases of the main curable STI
