Chahin D, Butler M, Timyan J, Molina M, Polanco JJ, Lerebours G, Garcia B, Lopez Y; International Conference on AIDS (15th : 2004 : Bangkok, Thailand).
Int Conf AIDS. 2004 Jul 11-16; 15: abstract no. TuPeC4889.
FHIDR-CONECTA Project, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Introduction: The objective of this study is to generate a baseline on sexual risk and behavior related with HIV/AIDS among adolescents and youth that allows decision makers, program planners and implementors as they strategize and implement programs addressing this target population in the Dominican Republic. Methodology: The BSS instruments developed by FHI have been adapted to local language and reality. The sample selection is two-phased, one to select cluster with probability in proportion to the number of households followed by the systematic random selection of household. Sample size was determined using condom use prevalence estimates of 35%. The study provides representative estimates of behavior in the 14 provinces and areas of implementation of the NGO working with young populations under the CONECTA Project in DR. Information on sexual and reproductive health was collected from 8,000 adolescents and youth. Results: Preliminary data processing has been completed. Overall, 72% used a condom with non-regular partner in the last casual sexual. There is significant gender difference, 75% male versus 56% female. The median age for sexual debut was 16 with 15 years of age in male and 16 in female. Other information to be reported include number of casual partners, risk awareness, knowledge and access to prevention methods, VCT seeking behavior, involvement in commercial sex, stigma and discrimination issues,etc. Conclusions: Risk behaviors are considered the motor that pushes the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Understanding them and behavior changes through time within different scenarios is critical to successful program planning and implementation. BSS is an effective mean to obtain this information to guide programs.
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Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Adolescent
- Behavior
- Condoms
- Dominican Republic
- Female
- HIV Infections
- HIV Seropositivity
- Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Humans
- Knowledge
- Male
- Risk-Taking
- Safe Sex
Other ID:
UI: 102282703
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