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  • Despite intensive IEC activities, new HIV cases are rising, with 457 reported in the last year at a tertiary care center.
  • A study assessed the impact of these activities on 100 newly diagnosed patients, revealing significant knowledge and attitude changes but ongoing high-risk behaviors.
  • The findings highlight the importance of targeting subtle populations still engaging in risky behavior to ultimately achieve a reduction in new HIV cases.

Article Abstract

Context: In spite of intensive information, education, and communication (IEC) activities, the incidence of new HIV cases is also increasing. Its incidence for the past 3 years was 375, 385, and 457 at our tertiary care center.

Aims: The impact of IEC activities on the society was assessed in this study.

Settings And Design: This was a retrospective, epidemiological study conducted by a questionnaire pattern.

Subjects And Methods: The questionnaire pattern was issued to 100 newly diagnosed PLWHA, which evaluated the knowledge, attitude, behavior, and practice pre- and posttesting. Every month, follow-up was done for 3 months for further assessment.

Statistical Analysis Used: One-way ANOVA test was used for the statistical analysis.

Results: Out of the 100 patients, 37 were male, 60 were female, and 3 were transgender. Academic education had a significant association, while occupation had no association with the awareness. Nearly 80% of the new cases were identified by the government institutions. Around 33% of the study group were first identified on sexually transmitted infection screening and 20% by skin problems. Nearly 79% of the married couples revealed their status to their spouse. Out of 79% of single individuals willing to get married, 50% were willing to reveal their status to their future partner. Almost 94% of the participants were willing to undergo antiretroviral treatment. Acceptance by family and society was reflected by 87% and 68%, respectively.

Conclusions: Although this study reveals the success of IEC activities, the subtle population who are still undergoing high-risk behavior after knowing their status should be targeted for achieving zero new case identification. This study gives hope to reach that day in the near future.

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