Daddala K, Sankararan S, Meloot JJ, Sankaran L; International Conference on AIDS.
Int Conf AIDS. 1998; 12: 182 (abstract no. 13482).
DESH, Alwarpet, Chennai, India.
OBJECTIVE: To find out the factors responsible for individuals to seek medical treatment at STD ward, GGH, despite the social stigma, community hostility, family obstacles, personal fears etc. DESIGN: Convenient sampling and personal interviews. METHODS: A total of 30 respondents comprising 15 males and 15 females who attended STD Clinic (GGH) were chosen. The reasons which facilitated/motivated them to have access to STD care were analysed. RESULTS: TABULAR DATA, SEE ABSTRACT VOLUME. 50% of the respondents have been motivated by their peer group to have access to medical treatment for their STD problems. This clearly indicates the tremendous influence of peers on health seeking behaviour. 20% of the respondents have been self motivated to have access to medical treatment for their STD problems, whereas only 10% of the respondents were referred by various NGOs. CONCLUSION: Prevention and management of STDs can control the spread of HIV/AIDS. Hence there is a strong need to emphasise importance of availing immediate and complete treatment for STDs and breaking social taboos. This can be achieved through client friendly and gender sensitive media campaigns, peer education, sensitisation of medical/paramedical personnel and training volunteers/NGOs to guide individuals to have access to STD care.
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Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Ambulatory Care Facilities
- Counseling
- Female
- Government
- HIV Infections
- Hospitals
- Hospitals, General
- Humans
- India
- Male
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- education
- therapy
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UI: 102227867
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