elements of an effective hiv prevention program
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Effective HIV Prevention Programs
• Though there are numerous different approaches to organizing and operating HIV prevention programs, research conducted has shown that those programs bearing successful results have certain elements in common.
• These effective programs, which work on both an individual and community level, are comprehensive and are developed centering on scientifically viable strategies.
Key factors include:
-Involved planning with the community.
-Collecting data that are relevant to the community and the spread of disease, including information on the demographic and analysis of behaviors.
-Testing and counseling services that have practical working relationships with local medical care and treatment facilities.
-Informing the public and integrating with an education system.
Key Factors: Educating About HIV
-Regular evaluations of program progress and performance.
-Training programs.
-Availability of recourse facilities and resources for other sexually transmitted diseases.
-Increased availability and use of barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms.