Role of local NGOs as peer educators in slowing the slowing the spread of HIV in kasargod (1991-96)
Narahari, S.R.; Prasanna, K.S.
Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology 65(5): 212-213
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0378-6323 PMID: 20921660 Document Number: 236427
The study reports the effective role of local NGOs in reaching traditional Indian community with information and education on HIV/AIDS. Target oriented IE programs with members of local NGOs as peer educators have resulted in significant slowing in the spread of HIV from the rate of 1.6% in 1992 to 0.4% in 1996.