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DOCN M94A1855
TI Assessing the role of traditional Balinese youth groups (STT'S) in AIDS
prevention programs.
DT 9412
AU Merati TP; Suarmiartha E; Ruddick AC; Ekstrand M; Mandel J; Udayana Univ
AIDS Study Grp, Indonesia.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):436 (abstract no. PD0351). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370720
AB OBJECTIVES: 1) To assess the role of existing youth groups in the
Balinese banjar system (STT's) to conduct AIDS peer education programs.
2) To assess AIDS-related knowledge, norms and misconceptions to be used
for intervention development. METHODS: An anonymous self-administered
questionnaire was given to a cross-section of STT members from four main
resort areas in Bali. The present analysis includes baseline data on
knowledge about HIV transmission, prevention strategies, and peer condom
use among young adults. RESULTS: Data collected from 285 respondents
(ages 16-25) revealed high levels of knowledge regarding main routes of
HIV transmission, but misconceptions about contagion through public
facilities (e.g. swimming pools, 37%, bathrooms, 42%). Consequently, 47%
believe HIV-infected persons should be isolated. Although 81% believe
condom use is the most effective way to prevent STD's , 53% feel
uncomfortable buying condoms, 55% are embarrassed to carry condoms and
47% do not know how to use condoms correctly. While 76% of subjects
believe their same-aged peers are sexually active, only 6% report that
all of their peers use condoms. Other prevention methods endorsed
include imbibing traditional herbs (26%) and cleansing genitalia with
toothpaste (15%). A vast majority of young adults report that they could
speak to friends and lovers about sex (70%), STD's (64%), and AIDS
(70%). CONCLUSIONS: Common misconceptions about modes of HIV
transmission, low perceived prevalence of condom use, and stigmatization
of HIV-infected persons underline the urgent need for AIDS prevention
programs targeting young adults. Conducting these programs through STT's
appears highly feasible given the high willingness among peers to
communicate about sex, STD's, and AIDS.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL Adolescence
Adult Health Education Human Indonesia *Knowledge, Attitudes,
Practice Peer Group Sex Behavior MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).