Long-distance truckers (LDTDs) are vulnerable to human immunodeficiency virus infection and other sexually transmitted infections due the nature of their work, working environment, frequent mobility. This paper examines comments on health care coverage provisioned under "Kavach" Project. Data from Integrated Behavioural Biological Survey, National Highway gathered 2,066 LDTDs in Round 1 2,085 2, who traveled four extreme road corridors travelled by India, were used for analysis. Analysis...

Summary Female sex workers (FSWs) are vulnerable to HIV infection. Their socioeconomic and behavioural vulnerabilities crucial push factors for movement work. This paper assesses the associated with likelihood of from their current place Data were derived a cross-sectional survey conducted among 5498 mobile FSWs in 22 districts high in-migration across four states southern India. A multinomial logit model was constructed predict moving Ten per cent sampled planning move Educational...

Mobility among Female Sex Workers (FSWs) interrupts their demand for, and utilization of, health services under any intervention. Various strategic interventions are meant to provide access care reduce the incidence of HIV other STIs FSWs. This paper applies a bivariate probit regression analysis explain probability mobile FSWs being reached by system exposed jointly with wide variety characteristics in India. The data used based on cross-section survey 5,498 22 districts four high...

Background: Mobile males are vulnerable to HIV and potential bridge for transmission their sex partners, including spouses. To understand how mobility accentuates vulnerability HIV, we assessed the association of degree male with paid sex, alcohol use condom at all places visited by migrants in past two years. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was done among migrant workers [n = 2991] five high in-migration districts Maharashtra India during 2007-08. Results: Multivariate logistic regression...

Accessibility and frequency of use health care services among female sex workers (FSWs) are constrained by various factors. In this analysis, we examined the correlates using under targeted interventions FSWs. A sample FSWs (N = 1,973) was obtained from a second round (2012) Behavioral Tracking Survey, conducted in five districts Andhra Pradesh, high-HIV-prevalence state southern India. We used negative binomial regression models to analyze utilization Based on our suggest that predisposing...

HIV infection poses a serious threat to the economy of household. Out pocket (OOP) health spending can be prohibitive and drag households below poverty level. Based on data collected from cross-sectional survey 401 with HIV+ members in Pune city, India, this paper examines consumption levels patterns among households, comments economic impoverishment resulting OOP medical spending. Analysis reveals that spend major portion their monthly expenditure food items. Medical constitutes large total...

Background:The role of community collectivization with mental health among Men who have Sex (MSM) is understudied in developing countries.This study examines the prevalence depression, and its association MSM India. Data methods:The data used for this are from a cross-sectional, Behavioral Tracking Survey conducted between January February, 2012 1176 Andhra Pradesh, southern state India.Mental depression was assessed using Patient Health Questionnaire-2 scale.Univariate, bivariate...

From Trolley problem to September 11 attack on World Trade Centre, it makes us aware of the tough decisions which a State is required take during unprecedented circumstances. There cannot be simple answer these questions requires philosophical justification. Can Government shoot down civilian plane that has been hijacked and likely used as weapon? What would true justification, if shot down? This article highlights competing philosophy might useful for ascertaining right answers. Also,...