Volume : V, Issue : VII, July - 2015

MYTHS AND AWARENESS ON HIV / AIDS AMONG MIGRANT CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

Krishnanunni C. U. , Dr. Mani A.

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 The study is conducted among the migrant construction workers in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The number of samples taken is 70. The respondents are a heterogeneous group of people hailing from different states of India. This study aims to explore the awareness level and social myths prevailing among the migrant construction workers about HIV / AIDS (Human Immuno Virus / Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome). The study reveals that many myths prevail among the migrant construction workers which act as a stalemate to address this problem effectively by the authorities.Poor accessibility to various modes of awareness programmes is also a hindrance. The study could establish that literacy and awareness are directly proportional. Illiteracy and unavailability of multi lingual awareness tools are also a problem. The present day focus of awareness programmes should be caliated as par with the multitude of the problems.

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Krishnanunni C.U., Dr. Mani A. Myths and Awareness on Hiv / Aids Among Migrant Construction Workers Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 7 July 2015

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