Document 2333
 DOCN  M94A2333
 TI    Improving S.T.D. surveillance among traders.
 DT    9412
 AU    Wellington F
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):328 (abstract no. PC0248). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370242
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To develop an appropriate model for improving STD
       surveillance among traders or Informal Commercial Importers (IcIs), high
       risk, resistant group. METHODS: From January to October 1993, key
       informant interviews were held with leaders of the organized groupings,
       followed by focus groups and informal survey among 330 Icls, on AIDS
       Awareness tours of selling arcades. A model was designed based on the
       group's input and tested at 2 sites (Kingston & Montego Bay) on three
       occassions. RESULTS: A model based on the principal of providing health
       screening for the major concerns identified by Icls, including HIV/STD
       testing was developed. MODEL.
       1-->2-->3-->5-->6-->7-->8-->9-->10-->11-->12 key--1 Registration,
       2--Video theatre/waiting area, 3--blood pressure, height/weight
       4--private KAP booths 5--screened blood letting area 6--eye screening
       (optional) 7--family planning (optional) 8--medical advisor 9--condom
       demonstrations revaluation 10--Refreshments 11--STD clinic
       12--educational sessions. CONCLUSION: A total of 500 participants were
       targetted using the model and 352 (70%) responded, expressing
       satisfaction levels of 93% and revealing that the HIV/STD rate was
       higher than the general population. The importance of pre and post test
       counselling was reflected in in improved knowledge and condom skills
       among the groups.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*EPIDEMIOLOGY/PREVENTION &
       CONTROL/TRANSMISSION  Cross-Sectional Studies  *Developing Countries
       Human  HIV Infections/*EPIDEMIOLOGY/PREVENTION & CONTROL/TRANSMISSION
       Incidence  Jamaica/EPIDEMIOLOGY  Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
       Multiphasic Screening  *Population Surveillance  Risk Factors  Sexually
       Transmitted Diseases/*EPIDEMIOLOGY/PREVENTION & CONTROL/  TRANSMISSION
       *Travel  MEETING ABSTRACT

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