Document 1902
 DOCN  M94A1902
 TI    Increasing HIV/AIDS awareness amongst workers in unorganised sector in
       Salem District, Tamilnadu, India.
 DT    9412
 AU    Rajalakshmi V
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):425 (abstract no. PD0309). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370673
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To educate semi-skilled and unskilled workers in the
       unorganised sector of tiny scale sago producing units in Salem District,
       Tamilnadu and produce appropriate education materials for this largely
       illiterate population. STRATEGY: This being a pilot study, after social
       workers were motivated and trained, a multi-pronged strategy was used
       consisting of (a) Direct interpersonal discussions with workers and
       owners of the sago-producing units (b) Posters and pictorial leaflets
       developed and distributed (c) Condom usage was demonstrated before male
       workers in individual sago units (d) A cycle rally and health camp were
       organised in one village where general health and STD messages and check
       ups conducted, free medicines and condoms distributed. FINDINGS:
       Questionairs administered at the start of the project revealed 90% of
       the population had no awareness of STDs/HIV/AIDS and condomes. However,
       upon the projects completion awareness had been created in 80% of the
       population. 60% of these wanted further information on condoms and STDs.
       DISCUSSION AND RESULTS: With the creation of awareness most peple living
       in towns and villages of Salem District felt the use of major film stars
       in HIV/AIDS prevention would be most effective. The need for adequate
       STD treatment and testing facilities werre expressed. Good quality
       condoms should be made available even in the semi-rural areas.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Audio-Visual
       Aids  Condoms  Female  Health Promotion  Human  HIV
       Infections/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Male  Pamphlets  Regional Health
       Planning  *Sex Education  Sexually Transmitted Diseases/*PREVENTION &
       CONTROL  MEETING ABSTRACT

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