"Human-Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) is one of the worldââ¬â¢s
leading infectious killers, claiming more than 20 million lives over
the past three decades since it was discovered and 36 million more are
suffering from the disease . Prevalence of HIV/AIDS has been found
more among the sex workers and their clients. HIV infected commercial
sex workers has robust effect on the prevalence of the disease.
Condoms are an integral part of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
and Human-Immune Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) prevention. The fact that condoms can save
lives is indisputable. It is also fact that many people in every country
have no alternative to condom use of protecting themselves or their
sexual partners. Condom effectiveness over STD and HIV prevention
has been demonstrated by various epidemiologic studies. In addition,
epidemiologic studies have also shown that condom use reduces
the risk of many other STDs . Promoting use of condoms and
encouraging commercial sex workers for safe sex practices have been
effective in preventing HIV transmission .(Gartoulla P, Sudip KC, Pantha S (2013) Predictors of Condom Use in Men of Badi Community of Sahere Village Development Committee,Surkhet District, Nepal: Health Belief Model Perspective.)"
Last date updated on September, 2024