Central America

Theme: HIV Awareness
Channel: Mass media
Target Group: Uniformed Personnel

Description of Behavioral Problem
Uniformed personnel are in need of HIV information.

Program Description

Research Summary
As of March 2002, approximately 30,000 cases of AIDS were reported in Central America. Conservative estimates indicate that there are currently more than 175,000 infected Central Americans with the majority unaware of their condition, and therefore unable to take measures to preserve their health status or prevent future transmissions. While the epidemic was predominantly among homosexual and bisexual men until 1986, there has been a steady increase in the reporting of female cases. By 1996, over 60% of all cases were reported as heterosexual transmission.

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