Fonacier-Fellizar I; International Conference on AIDS.
Int Conf AIDS. 1998; 12: 178 (abstract no. 13463).
ISSUE: Designing and testing intervention for Behavior Change and Health Maintenance as part of HIV/AIDS Prevention with partners from the Sex Industry is more effective if Outsiders implement the work within the system. PROJECT: Since 1988, HIV/AIDS interventions has not weaned from targeting workers of the Sex Industry. While many organizations implement projects to protect workers from HIV/AIDS, others do projects seeking to take them away or out of the business. Whether any or both approaches work, the industry still thrives and women, men and children in this setting continue to experience Non-Health situations. To solicit the active participation of industry workers in examining how best HIV/AIDS interventions have touched their lives, look at reasons for continuing Non-Health situations, develop Non-Stressful interventions that will truly make Health within their control, an action study was conducted using active participant observation in establishments and cruising areas. RESULTS: Establishments participating in the study were able to set-up policies and mechanisms that are sex worker friendly and Health focused. The organization of Sex Industry workers experience face lift towards more control over their affairs and welfare. LESSONS: An outsider working in with the partners can fully grasp the nuances of the Industry which haave not been addressed by outsider designed outside interventions. Being trully a paart of the Industry facilitates on the job training of peers, actualization of Health goals mid guidance in the implementation of behavior change plans.
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Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Behavior
- Child
- Female
- HIV Infections
- HIV Seropositivity
- Health
- Health Planning
- Humans
- Male
- Organizations
- Prostitution
- Teaching
- education
Other ID:
UI: 102227848
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