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Epidemiology of HIV and sexually transmitted infections in Thailand

V. Chandeying
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Thailand. Email: cverapol@ratree.psu.ac.th

Sexual Health 1(4) 209-216 https://doi.org/10.1071/SH04032
Submitted: 3 August 2004  Accepted: 27 September 2004   Published: 21 December 2004

Abstract

There are very few developing countries in the world where public policy has been effective in preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS on a national scale. Thailand is an exception, a massive program to control HIV has reduced visits to commercial sex workers by half, raised condom usage, decreased sexually transmitted infections dramatically, and achieved substantial reductions in new HIV infections. However, unless past efforts are sustained and new sources of infection are addressed, the striking achievements made in controlling the epidemic could be put at risk. There is a need in Thailand to continue strong HIV/AIDS prevention and education efforts in the future, as well as to provide treatment and care for those living with HIV/AIDS.


Acknowledgement

The author would like to thank Dr Anupong Chitwarakorn, senior expert of Department of Disease Control, MOPH of Thailand, for his valuable advice, as well as the information and epidemiological data on AIDS/HIV/STI.


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