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DOCN M94A2214
TI Reaching out to the hard-to-reach public.
DT 9412
AU Periaswamy K; C.D.H., Madras.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):355 (abstract no. PD0026). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370361
AB OBJECT: It is very difficult to reach-out to the public in an individual
way because AIDS is a very sensitive and stigmatised issue among the
people here. To break the ice we planed to have the propaganda van where
the public occur in large group. METHOD: In Madras the MARINA BEACH
remains the main relaxation and meeting place for all the group of
people. The Marina Beach is one of the main tourist spot, which has
chosen for our mobile propaganda AIDS Awareness Program. A Doctor,
Counsellor and few social workers were made available in the mobile van
during the peak time of the crowd gathering. We usually distribute our
health/STD/HIV education materials. The danger of HIV and other STDs as
well as the need to use condom as a means of protection were explained
by our counsellor. The minor ailment were treated then and there.
CONCLUSION: A follow up study shows that this method has been effective
and the message has reached the hard-to-reach public. Also it indicates
an increased awareness about AIDs among the target population.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL *Health
Education Human India 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).