Reducing AIDS risk among port workers in Santos, Brazil

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

American Journal of Public Health, 1999, vol. 89, issue 1, 76-78

Abstract: 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.

Date: 1999
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