Hassman R, Chemtob D, Tamir D, Yanetz U, Amikam Y; International Conference on AIDS.

Int Conf AIDS. 2000 Jul 9-14; 13: abstract no. TuPeD3521.

R. Hassman, Israel AIDS Task Force, POB 56110, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel.: +972-3-5253053, Fax: +972-3-5253071, E-mail: rhassman@netvision.net.il

Chemtob D(1), Hassman R(4), Tamir D(2), Yanetz U(5), Amikam Y(3). Ministry of Health, Jerusalem - (1) The National TB and AIDS Unit, (2) the Health Education Dept, (3) the Dept of Communication & International Relations, (4) Israel AIDS Task Force and (5) B.L.H cares, Tel Aviv, Israel. Background: Israel is a country of immigration with specific HIV characteristics. The need for HIV prevention is influenced by epidemiological characteristics of different populations, and specific tools have to be tailored. The general public together with high-risk behavior groups needs to be informed about AIDS and encouraged to implement adequate prevention methods. Here we bring the main actions agreed upon for the first time between the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the major AIDS NGOs in Israel. Rationale: Government Ministries and NGOs do not always have the same agenda. Nevertheless, in the field of HIV prevention, joining forces is of crucial importance, particularly in order to elaborate shared messages and campaigns. Main actions: The MOH and the AIDS NGOs have been active independently in the past years but now activities will be planned jointly. - Definition and prioritization of high-risk behavior groups which will be targeted for HIV prevention efforts; - Prioritization of targeted sub-groups among general public; - Performing surveys among target groups in order to analyze HIV/AIDS attitudes, knowledge and behavior; - Choosing adequate messages and testing them; - Construction of health education materials; - Implementing campaigns; - Evaluation research. Conclusion: Joining forces in the task of HIV prevention is synergistic for efficient Public Health policy. By the time of the Durban conference, we will be able to present our program. Key Words: Israel, HIV prevention, government and NGOs responses

Publication Types:

• Meeting Abstracts

Keywords:

• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
• Congresses
• Evaluation Studies
• Government
• Government Programs
• HIV Infections
• HIV Seropositivity
• Health
• Health Education
• Health Planning
• Health Services Needs and Demand
• Israel
• Public Policy
• South Africa
• United States
• education
• prevention & control

Other ID:

• GWAIDS0002087

UI: 102239580

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