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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
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).