Document 1914
 DOCN  M94A1914
 TI    Effective AIDS awareness through family health clinics at Madras.
 DT    9412
 AU    Amudhamozhi R; Ravinathan R; Rayan JA; Jayalakshmi M; Premila M; Rao GV;
       Sri Guru Clinic, Madras, India.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):422 (abstract no. PD0295). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370661
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To induce, create & sustain community consciousness against
       AIDS by continuous counselling in the suburban general practice.
       METHODS: This is an effective attempt by a CBO catering maternity and
       Family Planning services to women who are steady partners of industrial
       labourers. The skilled and principled doctor-patient relationship are
       used to develop AIDS awareness. The centre also serves as a site for
       testing STD & HIV infections. 1000 people were evaluated at random
       across the community of 46000 population through interview based on a
       standard questionnaire. RESULTS: There is an improvement in the AIDS
       awareness among women (67% in 1994 as against 28% in '93) and insistance
       on condom use by their partners (32% of 14%). 91% brings disposable
       needles and 73% brings disposable gloves for internal examination (PV).
       Over 1000 husbands visisted the evening clinic for confidential
       counselling and testing in this year. CONCLUSION: To spread the message
       against AIDS in the prevention of HIV infection community can be reached
       through Family Planning clinics much effectively. Separate slot (evening
       clinic) full time social workers and assurance in privacy gain
       confidence to HIV/AIDS related counselling.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/DIAGNOSIS/*PREVENTION &  CONTROL
       Condoms  Confidentiality  Counseling  *Family Health  Family Planning
       Female  Human  HIV Infections/DIAGNOSIS/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  India
       Interviews  Male  Maternal Health Services  Pregnancy  Questionnaires
       Random Allocation  *Sex Education  Sexually Transmitted
       Diseases/DIAGNOSIS/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Women's Health Services
       MEETING ABSTRACT

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