Document 1871
 DOCN  M94A1871
 TI    Evaluation of impact of intervention among truckers in Madras.
 DT    9412
 AU    Meera B; Shareef M; South India AIDS Action Programme, Madras.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):432 (abstract no. PD0336). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370704
 AB    INTRODUCTION: After one and a half years of starting the programme for
       HIV prevention among truckers at a transit point near Madras, a
       programme assessment was carried out on the impact of intervention.
       OBJECTIVES: The following components of the programme were assessed a.
       Knowledge and awareness about HIV/AIDS B. Fears, beliefs and
       misconceptions. c. Condom usage, safe sex and impact on sexual
       practices. d. STD infection and treatment. METHOD: Interview schedules
       were used to conduct face-to-face interviews. Information from an
       accidental sample of 50 respondents were collected and analysed.
       FINDINGS: 90% of respondents are aware about HIV/AIDS. 54% of
       respondents are aware of the difference between STDs and AIDS while 66%
       are aware that AIDS is incurable. 47% are aware that usage of condoms
       during penetrative sex prevents HIV .68% of respondents believe that HIV
       affected cannot lead an active and normal life. 44% fear that homosexual
       relationships lead to AIDS. 46% believe that excess of the body heat
       causes STDs. 54% believe that AIDS is spread through anal and oral sex.
       It is found that 44% of the truckers use condoms consistently thereby
       increasing condom utilisation by 18%. Only 10% perceived the risk of
       getting HIV infection. STD treatment facility component of the programme
       remains weak.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  *Health
       Education  Human  India  Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice  Sex Behavior
       MEETING ABSTRACT

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