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Truck crew and risk of contraction of STDS, including HIV: encouraging the use of condoms by the method of applying theories.
- Source :
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Indian journal of medical sciences [Indian J Med Sci] 1998 Jun; Vol. 52 (6), pp. 253-64. - Publication Year :
- 1998
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Abstract
- Studies from India conclude that the long distance truck crew are at a high risk of contracting and transmitting STDs and HIV on account of their high risk sexual behaviours. These studies indicate the necessity of changing the behaviour of the truck crew in favour of safer sexual practices. This article addresses this important issue of developing an intervention to decrease the risk of contraction of STDs, including HIV, by encouraging the use of condoms by the method of applying psycho-social theories, which aim at changing behaviours of the target group.
- Subjects :
- Female
HIV Infections prevention & control
Health Services Accessibility organization & administration
Health Services Needs and Demand organization & administration
Humans
India
Male
Occupations statistics & numerical data
Risk Assessment
Sex Education methods
Sex Work psychology
Condoms
Sexual Behavior psychology
Sexually Transmitted Diseases prevention & control
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0019-5359
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Indian journal of medical sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9849037