Document 1879
 DOCN  M94A1879
 TI    Model program for HIV/AIDS prevention in rural areas.
 DT    9412
 AU    Apostolescu S; Parvu E; Gheorghiu V; National Centre for Health
       Promotion, Romania.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):430 (abstract no. PD0327). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370696
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To develop, implement and evaluate an educative intervention
       focused on increasing awareness and knowledge about HIV/AIDS, as well as
       skills in communication in a rural community (10,000 inhabitants).
       METHODS: Our National Centre collaborated with the NGO Princess Margaret
       Foundation in Romania in organising the training of the medical staff
       with the pilot dispensary, the teachers and the students in the 3
       schools in a village. Students were also selected as leaders for peer
       education. RESULTS: Inovative educational interventions ensure high
       level of retention of HIV/AIDS messages. Community bonding has also been
       achieved. About 200 trainers and group leaders are already functioning
       and 3,500 young people have been reached by the educational program. An
       increase in using condoms was noticed. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: When
       evaluating the results there was noticed that used methods are suitable
       to a rural population. The adaptable nature of the model has enabled it
       to be made appropriate for differing local situations in Romania and
       abroad.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/PREVENTION & CONTROL  Adolescence
       Adult  *Health Education  Human  HIV Infections/*PREVENTION & CONTROL
       Romania  *Rural Health  MEETING ABSTRACT

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