Abstract
Sonagachi, a red-light area in Calcutta has experienced a successful STD control program. Social issues behind this success and importance of non biological parameters to evaluate the success of the project are highlighted.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Developing Countries*
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Female
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HIV Infections / epidemiology
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HIV Infections / prevention & control*
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HIV Infections / transmission
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Health Behavior
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Health Education*
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Humans
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India / epidemiology
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Male
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Peer Group*
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Risk Factors
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Sex Work* / statistics & numerical data
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases / epidemiology
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control*
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases / transmission