Objective: To study the effect of a comprehensive intervention strategy on the HIV infected individuals and their families.
Methods: Eleven HIV positive persons and their families were included to a comprehensive intervention strategy including routine surveillance, safer sex education and improving the status of hygiene. The outcome was compared with 2 fully developed AIDS cases who were not included to the intervention strategy.
Results: Of those HIV positive persons, that subjected to the intervention strategy, none had developed to AIDS, with only 1 transmitted HIV to his spouse among the 6 married individuals. All of their families were stable. Of those that not had been subjected, 2 individuals developed to AIDS and transmission in family was confirmed.
Conclusion: The comprehensive intervention strategy on HIV/AIDS was effective which could the possibility of HIV in-family transmission and enhance the quality of life and the stability of their families.