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 DOCN  M94A1885
 TI    Community participation in AIDS prevention.
 DT    9412
 AU    Narayanan H; Abraham T; AIDS Control and Community Education Programmes
       Trust, Madras,; India.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):429 (abstract no. PD0325). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370690
 AB    INTRODUCTION: The Body Builders (youth) of Madras was recognised as an
       interest group for AIDS prevention by us. OBJECTIVE: 1) We will be able
       to plan and implement an AIDS prevention intervention programme with the
       body builders. 2) There will be greater participation by the body
       builders in every stage of this project. METHODOLOGY: 1) Knowledge,
       Attitude, Behaviour survey using Random sampling. 2) Series of
       interactive group discussions aimed at eluciting information regarding
       perception of personal/group vulnerability of STD/HIV/AIDS by peers. A
       body building competition was also conducted to bring about a conductive
       atmosphere. LESSONS LEARNT: 1) Sex & Sexuality is taboo for discussion.
       2) Involvement of peers reduces this inhibition. 3) Addressing other
       felt needs like nutrition & steroid use enhances community faith.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Adolescence
       Adult  *Health Education  Human  India  Sex Behavior  MEETING ABSTRACT

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