AIDS education and intervention trials among youths in factories: a pilot project
Sakondhavat, C.; Sittitrai, W.; Soontharapa, S.; Werawatanakul, Y.; Pinitsoontorn, P.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 81(11): 872-878
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 9803088 Document Number: 1354
This article presents the results of the pilot study and intervention trials conducted among youths in a factory in Khon Kaen, Thailand. A survey using a series of self-administered questionnaire, in-depth interview, and focus group was carried out to determine the level of knowledge and awareness of AIDS and high-risk behavior of the workers. To find out their possible motivation for prevention and acceptance for intervention, 16 workers underwent in-depth interviews and 8 other groups held discussions. The control group (from another factory) that did not receive the intervention was studied as well. The data was used as a baseline for evaluating change after interventions and to modify the intervention education strategies and content. Findings showed that most of the people in groups which received the intervention had better knowledge, attitudes and behavior related to AIDS-prevention than groups which had not yet received the intervention. This shows that the methods used in the intervention achieved a level of success. The information collected also showed that the best kinds of media for this purpose were videos and informational cartoons, which were also of special interest to the study group. It is hoped that the intervention models will be adopted by relevant government and non-government agencies to be used in factories throughout the country.
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