Preventing HIVinfection through peer education and condom promotion among truck drivers and their sexual partners in Tanzania, 1990-1993

Results of this study suggest that the most sexually experienced men and women who did not have a permanent stable relationship and who perceived themselves at risk, were most likely to use a condom. Peer education was an effective tool for increasing knowledge and encouraging appropriate behaviour...

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Published in:	AIDS care Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 27 - 40
Main Authors:	Laukamm-Josten, U, Mwizarubi, B K, Outwater, A, Mwaijonga, C L, Valadez, J J, Nyamwaya, D, Swai, R, Saidel, T
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	01-02-2000
Subjects:	Condoms Human immunodeficiency virus Lorry drivers Peer instruction Prevention Sexual partners Tanzania
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Summary:	Results of this study suggest that the most sexually experienced men and women who did not have a permanent stable relationship and who perceived themselves at risk, were most likely to use a condom. Peer education was an effective tool for increasing knowledge and encouraging appropriate behaviour change. It was most effective as an intensive high-input intervention and sustainable with the relatively stable population of truck drivers. (Original abstract - amended)
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ISSN:	0954-0121