Publication: Best Practice in AIDS Prevention and Mitigation
Date
1996-03
ISSN
Published
1996-03
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
To gather information on special
population groups pregnant women, military men, truck
drivers, sex workers through testing for common STDs and
making inquiries regarding sexual practices and attitudes
using a rapid assessment methodology. The studies: (i) are
the first ever reliable source of STD prevalence data in
these countries, (ii) raise awareness of policy-makers as to
the magnitude of common STDs and unsafe sexual behavior
among certain population groups, (iii) validate STD
treatment guidelines, (iv) increase capacity in clinical and
epidemiological skills, and (v) help to effectively treat
study participants for common STDs. These studies, although
simple and rapid in design compared to community-based
household surveys, are still a challenge to perform in the
low resource setting of most African countries. Ensuring
high quality standards for laboratory testing and adequate
supplies of drugs, and mobilizing truck drivers and sex
workers requires a high degree of planning and resourcefulness.
Citation
“World Bank. 1996. Best Practice in AIDS Prevention and Mitigation. Africa Region Findings & Good Practice Infobriefs; No. 02. © Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/26b23e44-08d8-5a86-94ae-a081db6a8e58 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”