Abstract: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is an infectious disease caused by HIV. It has been epidemic for more than 20 years, but there is no cure of it. Health education and behavioral interventions are s...Abstract: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is an infectious disease caused by HIV. It has been epidemic for more than 20 years, but there is no cure of it. Health education and behavioral interventions are some of the most effective approaches in the control and prevention of AIDS. China is one of the countries with the fastest growing HIV seroprevalence rate, and is facing a widespread epidemic ofAIDS. Currently, high-risk populations such as individuals with multiple sexual partners and intravenous drug users arethe main foci of health education and behavioral interventionsin China. Encouraging results have been observed in manyforms of health education and behavioral intervention. Theapplication of health education and behavioral interventions must emerge from scientific evidence, follow a series of strategies, be carried out from various perspectives, and require the participation of all societal communities.展开更多
Objective: To understand female barbers'' current awareness of STD/AIDS and evaluate the effect of health education and behavioral interventions. Methods: 53 barbershops in Shenzhen were selected by sampling, ...Objective: To understand female barbers'' current awareness of STD/AIDS and evaluate the effect of health education and behavioral interventions. Methods: 53 barbershops in Shenzhen were selected by sampling, and their 382 female barbers were given a base-line survey and assessment of intervention following the intervention. Results: The survey showed that female barbers generally have little education and knew little aboutSTDs/AIDS. They also had some misunderstanding aboutSTDs/AIDS. Most of them knew the main transmission ofSTDs/AIDS'' through sexual contact, but didn''t knowwhether AIDS could be transmitted through casual contactin daily life. Their knowledge of STDs/AIDS was limited,but they had lower condom use rates and correct ideasabout when to see the doctor. Conclusion: Health education and behavioralintervention related to STD/AIDS on special populationwere effective and of good social consequence.展开更多
文摘Abstract: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is an infectious disease caused by HIV. It has been epidemic for more than 20 years, but there is no cure of it. Health education and behavioral interventions are some of the most effective approaches in the control and prevention of AIDS. China is one of the countries with the fastest growing HIV seroprevalence rate, and is facing a widespread epidemic ofAIDS. Currently, high-risk populations such as individuals with multiple sexual partners and intravenous drug users arethe main foci of health education and behavioral interventionsin China. Encouraging results have been observed in manyforms of health education and behavioral intervention. Theapplication of health education and behavioral interventions must emerge from scientific evidence, follow a series of strategies, be carried out from various perspectives, and require the participation of all societal communities.
文摘Objective: To understand female barbers'' current awareness of STD/AIDS and evaluate the effect of health education and behavioral interventions. Methods: 53 barbershops in Shenzhen were selected by sampling, and their 382 female barbers were given a base-line survey and assessment of intervention following the intervention. Results: The survey showed that female barbers generally have little education and knew little aboutSTDs/AIDS. They also had some misunderstanding aboutSTDs/AIDS. Most of them knew the main transmission ofSTDs/AIDS'' through sexual contact, but didn''t knowwhether AIDS could be transmitted through casual contactin daily life. Their knowledge of STDs/AIDS was limited,but they had lower condom use rates and correct ideasabout when to see the doctor. Conclusion: Health education and behavioralintervention related to STD/AIDS on special populationwere effective and of good social consequence.