Re: An Epidemiological Study of HIV/STI Prevalence and Sexual Behavior in Female Workers in Surat

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Dear All,

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We all need many such studies to facilitate 'evidence -based medicine'

and related interventions in the field of RTI/STI/HIV/AIDS control.

We must switch over anecdotal data from 'Archie comics' and what have you to

specific endeavours dedicated to 'Archie Cochrane' to strengthen the available

evidence substantiated by relevant systematic reviews and meta-analysis.

Thanks and best wishes,

Dr.Rajesh Gopal.

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Dear FORUM,

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The STI/HIV positivity was observed higher among those who had knowledge of STI

(21.82%) compared to those who did not have knowledge of STI (12.93%).

It rather seems the corollary- that among those with STI, the knowledge levels

were higher. This may be attributed to information imparted by service provider.

It will be interesting to learn how many of these had earlier STI episodes. That

may explain the paradoxical relation with knowledge. Or was it that despite

knowledge, they did not have control over sexuality a decision of condom use by

partners.

Dr RK Sood.

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Dr RK Sood

District AIDS Project Officer Kangra

# 402 C ZH Dharamshala,

District Kangra Himachal Pradesh, India

Mobile: +91 9418064077

Telefax: +91 1892- 225559

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Dear All,

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Studies like this and experiences from the field shows that there is a

shift in the STI spectrum from bacterial to viral and ulcerative to non

ulcerative.

It is time we should look it in the perspective of HIV transmission. Control of

these STIs may not have any impact on HIV control on long term.

Also it is well known that syndromic management can over estimate many syndromes

in low prevalent situations.

I do agree that interventions to reduce STI will help in transmission of HIV and

Reproductive tract Infections but not the treatment component of these programs.

Probably it is time for us to have re look at the epidemiology of STI in various

geographical areas and make evidence based programs in the area of STI.

Dr Ajithkumar.K

Tichur

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Dr Ajithkumar.K

Asst Professor In Dermatology and Venereology

Medical college Chest Hospital

MG Kav,Trichur, Kerala ,India

Ph 04872333322 (res) 9447226012

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