Jayakumary M, Jayadevan S; International Conference on AIDS (15th : 2004 : Bangkok, Thailand).
Int Conf AIDS. 2004 Jul 11-16; 15: abstract no. C10854.
Academy of Medical Sciences, Kannur, Kerala, India
Studies showed that unsafe sexual intercourse with unknown partner is the most common way of transmission of HIV. At present condom is the only barrier method that is known to be effective in preventing sexual transmission of HIV. Condom programming is a basic strategy for all HIV prevention programmes. Perception of all individuals regarding condom programming in the prevention HIV in Northern part of Kerala was assessed in this study. All individuals in the reproductive age group of Kadannappally Panapuzha panchayat were interviewed using a pre tested structured questionnaire. The questionnaire included questions related to socio demographic aspects as well as the perception regarding condom programming. A total of 800 individuals were interviewed by making a house to house visit. About 40% was in the age group of 20-30 years. Majority of them were educated up to high school level. Majority of the subject came under middle socio economic status group. About 62% of the subjects were Hindus and the remaining were Christians/Muslims. Men are more aware about the availability of condoms. Only 40% of the females knew about various aspects related to the availability and accessibility of condom. Less than 10% opined that condom should be freely available in all shops including petty shops. Majority (80%) was of the opinion that condom programming did not play a major role in the prevention of HIV/AIDS. They felt that a behavioural change through health education plays a vital role in the prevention of HIV/AIDS. The study conclude that the authorities should take necessary steps to educate the community about the need of condom programming and the role of condom programming in the prevention of HIV/AIDS.
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Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Condoms
- Condoms, Female
- Contraception
- Female
- HIV Infections
- HIV Seropositivity
- Humans
- India
- Male
- methods
- therapy
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UI: 102277194
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