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Reducing AIDS risk among port workers in Santos, Brazil

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  • Hearst, N.
  • Lacerda, R.
  • Gravato, N.
  • Hudes, E.S.
  • Stall, R.

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Objectives. This study examined the impact of a worksite-based AIDS prevention program among port workers in Santos, Brazil, on sexual risk behavior for HIV infection. Methods. Male port workers (n = 226) were followed in a 3-wave prospective cohort study. A multifaceted intervention costing US $90 000 for 20 000 workers was conducted between waves 2 and 3. Results. Heterosexual risk behavior showed no decline between waves 1 and 2 (before the intervention) but decreased substantially between waves 2 and 3 (after the intervention). This decrease resulted from both a decrease in nonprimary partners and an increase in condom use. Conclusions. This worksite-based AIDS program produced marked behavior change at modest cost.

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  • Hearst, N. & Lacerda, R. & Gravato, N. & Hudes, E.S. & Stall, R., 1999. "Reducing AIDS risk among port workers in Santos, Brazil," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 89(1), pages 76-78.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1999:89:1:76-78_9
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