Elements of an Effective HIV Prevention Program By Sharon Moalem, MD, PhD

1. Elements of an Effective HIV Prevention Program
By Sharon Moalem, MD, PhD

2. Effective HIV Prevention Programs
• Though there are numerous different approaches to
organizing and operating HIV prevention programs, research
conducted has shown that those programs bearing successful
results have certain elements in common.
• These effective programs, which work on both an individual
and community level, are comprehensive and are developed
centering on scientifically viable strategies.

3. Key factors include:
-Involved planning with the community.
-Collecting data that are relevant to the community and the
spread of disease, including information on the demographic
and analysis of behaviors.
-Testing and counseling services that have practical working
relationships with local medical care and treatment facilities.
-Informing the public and integrating with an education system.

4. Key Factors: Educating About HIV
-Regular evaluations of program progress and performance.
-Training programs.
-Availability of recourse facilities and resources for other
sexually transmitted diseases.
-Increased availability and use of barrier methods of
contraception, such as condoms.

5. About The Author:
• Sharon Moalem, MD, PhD, has worked with the Population
and Community Development Agency as an Aid Worker for
the Tarn Nam Jai HIV+ Orphanage in Bangkok, Thailand