Abstract
Background:India housing world’s largest rural population of around 0.8 billion (UN Report 2006) is estimated to have over 57% of HIV positive persons living in rural areas (HSS India 2007). Paper describes findings from study of Link Worker Scheme (LWS) in rural areas of 219 highly vulnerable districts across India.
Methods:Evaluation involved qualitative appraisal of LWS processes & quasi-experimental study of programme among High Risk Groups (HRG) across study and comparison districts in 12 Indian states selected on the basis of their vulnerability using HSS, 2006 data. Sample size was calculated using point estimation formula: n=t2 X p (1-p) X f /d2. Total sample of 15194 was covered in the survey conducted in July 2012 and analyzed using SPSS.
Results:Qualitative insights emerged for policy & strategy, financial systems, IEC, and linkages. Logistic regression using quantitative data generated predictors for enhancing knowledge, attitude and consistent condom use. HRGs in study districts received significantly (p<0.5) better care increasing their knowledge and reducing risky behaviour. Proportion confirming consistent condom (programme outcome) was higher in study district than comparison districts (88% vs 38%; p<.001).
Conclusion:Improvement in span of 3 years was possible by planned utilization of local resources.
Methods:Evaluation involved qualitative appraisal of LWS processes & quasi-experimental study of programme among High Risk Groups (HRG) across study and comparison districts in 12 Indian states selected on the basis of their vulnerability using HSS, 2006 data. Sample size was calculated using point estimation formula: n=t2 X p (1-p) X f /d2. Total sample of 15194 was covered in the survey conducted in July 2012 and analyzed using SPSS.
Results:Qualitative insights emerged for policy & strategy, financial systems, IEC, and linkages. Logistic regression using quantitative data generated predictors for enhancing knowledge, attitude and consistent condom use. HRGs in study districts received significantly (p<0.5) better care increasing their knowledge and reducing risky behaviour. Proportion confirming consistent condom (programme outcome) was higher in study district than comparison districts (88% vs 38%; p<.001).
Conclusion:Improvement in span of 3 years was possible by planned utilization of local resources.
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