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KAVACH: A Comprehensive HIV Prevention Intervention amongst Truckers

Geographical Area:
Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, Delhi

Supported By:

Through Transport Corporation of India Foundation

Project Status:
Ongoing Since Oct’2004

Target Group:
Long distance truckers

Objectives:

  • To contact Long distance truckers to enhance their knowledge on STI/HIV/AIDS and motivate them to adopt safe sexual practices.
  • To treat STI among Long Distance Truckers’s at the project site within the halt point.
  • To promote condoms through social marketing among LDT.
  • To increase the involvement of CBO in the planning, management and Monitoring of the project programs.


Project Brief:
The program focuses on 4 major strategies :

  • Behaviour change Communication: Highlight of the program is KP- led IPC (Inter-personal Communications) as a form of Behavior Change communication involving peers from the key population. Street Plays / Exhibition/health games are conducted in and around the extension clinics.
  • STI Diagnosis and Treatment : Static clinic and clinic extensions (based in transporter/broker offices) are used for treatment and Diagnosis of STI's and General ailments.
  • Condom Promotion : Condom promotion is done through condom retailers and CVM. The outlets are linked with PSI/HLL/DKT for refilling.
  • Community Mobilization: The transporters/ brokers at the project site are sensitized to provide space for programs, encourage truckers to seek health services and support in all project activities.


Beneficiary Data 2008-09

Number of truckers reached in the year 2008-09

Activity

Total Reach (Truckers)

Behaviour change communication sessions (IPC)

53719

Truckers reached through mid-media like street plays, exhibitions
and health games, rally, matches, infotainment, programs, etc.

54906

Health camps (12)

1920

Condoms provided through social marketing

152561

Truckers provided STI treatment at Khushi Clinic

3056

Truckers provided treatment for general ailments at Khushi Clinic

12637