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T. H. F. I - PSH Project (HIV/AIDS Prevention Project)

 

Tropical Health Foundation of India expanded its activities in the area of Sexual health especially among the vulnerable sections of the population as a part of its commitment to the health & development of our community. It is a joint venture of Kerala State AIDS Control Society and THFI, which started functioning on November 1st 2001. The project targets mainly three Muncipalities - Guruvayur , Chavakkad & Kunnamkulam. Studies made by us showed that there is a high risk of unbelievable sexual practices going on in these places. Taking this into consideration the projects targeted mainlyt

towards Commercial Sex Workers, MSMs - (Men Sex with Men), Fishermen, Auto/Taxi Drivers, Constructers, Workers, Lodge Staff/Shop keepers who have greater chances of getting affected..
 
Objective: 
To identify the people belonging to high risk behavior.
To give them information on HIV/AIDS and STDs on a one to one basis.
To tell them the importance of safe sex practices.
To make them aware of the medical scenario of the diseases and the facilities provided available.
To give them free treatment for STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases).
  To give them counseling on risk reduction, behavior change.
  To give pre & post test counseling on HIV/AIDS for those who require it.
  To increase the self worth and the habit of saving in them.
  To conduct GD(Group Discussion) & FGD (Focused Group Discussion ) on the issues related to them.
  To conduct awareness classes in the community.
   
Above all we have field workers engaged in activities among the public. Meetings are conducted weekly to assess the working condition, along with awareness classes, group discussions, counseling, medical camps, condoms promotion etc. The team work actively to make each and every person in the community aware of the harmful effects which may arise due to unsafe sexual practices.
 
 
   
 

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