Beyond medical model of STD intervention--lessons from Sonagachi

Indian J Public Health. 1995 Jul-Sep;39(3):125-31.

Abstract

Sonagachi, a red-light area in Calcutta has experienced a successful STD control program. Social issues behind this success and importance of non biological parameters to evaluate the success of the project are highlighted.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Developing Countries*
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / epidemiology
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control*
  • HIV Infections / transmission
  • Health Behavior
  • Health Education*
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • India / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Peer Group*
  • Risk Factors
  • Sex Work* / statistics & numerical data
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / epidemiology
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / transmission