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  • Title: STD / AIDS prevention in Mexico City. The role of pharmacies.
    Author: Pick De Weiss S, Reyes J, Cohen S.
    Journal: AIDS Soc; 1993; 4(3):4. PubMed ID: 12286359.
    Abstract:
    In a study developed by the Instituto Mexicano de Investigacion de Familia y Poblacion 84 pharmacies were selected randomly from 2 districts of Mexico City to assess pharmacy workers' potential as educators and preventive agents for AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). A survey yielded a total of 166 interviews which measured pharmacy workers' knowledge, type of information provided to clients on AIDS and STDs, willingness to provide information, and condom sales. Trained actors also consulted with workers on symptoms, prevention, and treatment for STDs to measure the pharmacist-client interaction. 86.7% of pharmacy workers knew that sexual contact is a mode a HIV transmission; 51.2% named syringes, and 35.5% mentioned blood transfusions. Only 6.6% knew about maternal-fetal HIV transmission. 10.2% gave incorrect responses such a public bathrooms, sweat, or pools. For prevention, 73.5% mentioned condom use, followed by sexual relations with only 1 partner. 67.5% named the mass media as their primary source of knowledge about AIDS, and only 18.1% names courses or school. About 15% reported that their clients asked for information on AIDS prevention methods, symptoms, and forms of transmission. 41% reported that their clients asked for information on medicines for STDs. 60.8% said they had never been approached for any information regarding condom use. 36.8% of male pharmacy workers had explained condom use to clients, compared to only 12.7% of females workers. 66.7% of women and 51.5% of men felt it was difficult to talk to their clients about the need for protection from AIDS and STDs. During the visits conducted by actors, the pharmacists exhibited willingness to address these subjects but lacked adequate information. 97.6% thought publicity materials regarding condoms should be distributed in pharmacies. 95.8% said they would promote condom use under certain conditions. 90.4% of pharmacy employees interviewed said they would be interested in hearing talks on condoms.
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