Document 0308
 DOCN  M9650308
 TI    Collaborative AIDS prevention research in the developing world: the CAPS
       experience.
 DT    9605
 AU    Hearst N; Mandel JS; Coates TJ; Center for AIDS Prevention Studies
       (CAPS), University of; California, San Francisco 94143, USA.
 SO    AIDS. 1995 Jul;9 Suppl 1:S1-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/96085737
 AB    BACKGROUND: Prevention through behavior change is the only way to
       control the spread of HIV infection in the developing world. Success in
       prevention requires consistent and persistent intervention over time, a
       clear understanding of the realities of target populations and
       involvement of members of these populations in prevention efforts.
       Applied local research is urgently needed, especially in the developing
       world, to design interventions that meet these criteria and to test
       their effectiveness. CENTER FOR AIDS PREVENTION STUDIES (CAPS) MODEL OF
       INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: Each year, eight to 10 scientists
       from developing countries visit CAPS in San Francisco for 10 weeks of
       intensive learning and collaboration. The main emphasis is on designing
       a protocol for a research project related to AIDS prevention in the
       visiting scientist's home country. CAPS provides pilot study funding and
       technical assistance to implement the project. RESULTS: The quality of
       the resulting collaborative research is represented by the articles
       published in this volume and by the many alumni of the program who have
       undertaken additional research projects and/or assumed leadership
       positions in AIDS control efforts in their countries.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/ECONOMICS/*PREVENTION &
       CONTROL/TRANSMISSION  *Developing Countries  Health Plan
       Implementation/ECONOMICS  Health Planning Technical Assistance/ECONOMICS
       Human  *International Cooperation  Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice  Pilot
       Projects  Research Support/*ECONOMICS  JOURNAL ARTICLE

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