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Final Report for the
AIDSCAP Program in Brazil: Attachments

This report comprehensively summarizes the FHI/AIDSCAP program in Brazil (1992-1997). The report discusses program accomplishments and constraints, as well as providing behavioral outcome data.

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Attachment A: AIDSCAP Brazil Country Program Financial Summary

Life of Project Funding/Estimated Expenditure

USAID Funding

Obligated Funds

Cooperative Agreement - USAID/Brazil

2,401,000

Cooperative Agreement - LAC Bureau

200,000

Q contract-USAID/Brazil

3,625,293

Field Support and Project Core Funds

3,143,550

Total Funding

9,369,843

Expense Detail Summary

Estimated Expenses

I. Subgrants & Program Activities
AHRTAG

30,800

Associacao Brasileira Interdisciplinar de AIDS

296,307

Association for the Prevention & Treatment of AIDS

7,366

Brazilian Interdisciplinary AIDS Association

455,720

Brazilian Union Against Sexually Transmitted Diseases

39,463

Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, University of California at San Francisco

609,789

Centro de Estudos e Pesquisas

6,994

Childhope

305,122

Country Evaluation Activities

658,320

Implementing Agency for Cooperation and Training

45,675

Institute for Religious Studies: AIDS Prevention with CSWs in the Metropolitan Areas of Rio de Janeiro

341,745

Institute for Religious Studies: Prevention and Control of STDs in Rio de Janeiro

174,137

John Snow Incorporated: Condom Logistics

452,851

John Snow Incorporated: Technical Assistance

2,923

John Snow Incorporated: Logistics Workshop

11,686

Organization for the Support of HIV-Positive People in City of Santos: Education Intervention for CSWs and their Clients in Santos

325,254

Organization for the Support of HIV-Positive People in City of Santos: Project for the Control and Prevention of HIV/STDs in Santos

239,854

Population Services International

1,090,791

Rapid Response Grants

283,631

Shell Brazil

12,316

Support Ministry of Health

193,395

The Research Foundation of State University of New York

100,641

Women, Children, Citizenship and Health

75,720

Total Subgrants & Program Activities

5,760,500

II. Country Program Support*

3,609,343

Total Projected LOP Expense

9,369,843

* Country Program Support consists of country office costs, direct funded program activities (e.g. international conference participation, trainings), technical assistance, and conference program support

Attachment B: Dissemination

Since 1992, several activities were developed reflecting the relevant and effective participation of ASF and AIDSCAP IAs in the dissemination of updated information on the situation of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in the local media, at both national and international meetings. In addition, ASF and collaborating IAs presented project progress and outcomes at numerous national and international conferences, seminars, workshops and meetings.

Project dissemination included several aspects: participation in conferences and scientific meetings, in technical and scientific committees, and in community and political forums. Moreover, it includes media dissemination and networking.

1. Conference and Scientific Meetings

Besides participating in conferences and scientific meetings, AIDSCAP developed activities to disseminate calls for abstracts for international and national conferences for the Brazilian community. In addition, AIDSCAP Project activities were disseminated through IEC and institutional materials were distributed at many conferences.

a. Presentations

  • VIII International Conference on AIDS/STD in Amsterdam, July 1992.

Oral presentations:

  1. "The AIDS Epidemic in Brazil" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes at the satellite meeting.
  2. "Physicians Battling the AIDS Epidemic" promoted by the American Medical Association.
  3. Participation at the round table, "AIDS and the Future of Public Health" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.
  4. Participation at the round table, " Women's access to prevention and care" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

Poster presentations:

  1. Ferreira, A., Arevolo, E., Fernandes, M.E.L., Goihman, S., Hearst, N. "HIV Infection Among Users And Non-Users Of Injected Drugs."
  2. Lima, V.C.P., Chiattoni, C.S., Buratini, M.N., Ferrari, L.F., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Seroprevalence Study Of Hepatitis C Virus Antibody And HIV-1: Infection Among Volunteer Blood Donors In São Paulo, Brazil."
  3. Inglesi, E., Hughes,V., Fernandes, M.E.L., Barbosa, R., Pacca, J., Perez, C. "Building Up Positive AIDS Prevention At Carnival Time."
  4. Hughes,V., Fernandes, M.E.L., Inglesi, E.A., Cardoso, B., Ramos, N.P., Perez, C. "Perception In The Use Of Lubricants Among Prostitutes."
  • Lecture "AIDS Prevention Program for Women" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes at the Center of Studies of the Association Maternity São Paulo, October 1992.
  • International AIDS Prevention Meeting organized by the MOH/French government Salvador, Bahia, November 1992.

Oral presentation: "HIV and Migration in Brazil" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes. Article published in the book, "Séminaire international de prévention du VIH -- de la recherche à l'action" (pgs. 110-114).

  • IX International Conference on AIDS/STD in Berlin, Germany, June 1993.
    Chairperson of the session "Natural History of HIV Infection" Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

Oral presentation: Luire, P., Fernandes, M.E.L., Bennett, A., Koetsawang, S., Coates, T.J. "Ethical, Behavioral and Social Prerequisites for conducting HIV Vaccines Trials in Developing Countries."

Poster presentations:

  1. Czeresnia, J., Ferreira, A., Arevolo, E., Fernandes, M.E.L., Goihman, S., Grandi, J.L. "Condom use among users in São Paulo State."
  2. Inglesi, E., Pacca, J., Barbosa, R., Fernandes, M.E.L., Hughes, V., Ramos, P. "Training of AIDS Health Care Professional in São Paulo, Brazil."
  • IV Latin American Congress on Sterility and Fertility, São Paulo, June 1993.

Oral Presentation: Plenary session: "STD and AIDS," by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • International Seminar on the Prevention of Drugs, São Paulo, August 1993, sponsored by the University of São Paulo.

Oral presentation: Plenary session: "The interaction between HIV and Drug Use in the World and in Brazil" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • Seminar of the Brazilian Society for Infectious Diseases, organized and funded by Welcome Foundation, Bahia, November 1993.

Oral presentation: "AIDSCAP project in Brazil," by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • 1st National Meeting on AIDS Pediatrics, December 1993.

Oral presentations:

  1. "Epidemiology of HIV Infection in the World and in Brazil," by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.
  2. "The Prevention Strategies of AIDSCAP in the World and in Brazil," by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.
  • Seminar "Psycho social aspects of HIV/AIDS Prevention" December, 1993. University of São Paulo.
    Chairperson: Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.
  • Annual Seminar on AIDS, Reproductive Health and Public Policies, organized by ABIA/FORD Foundation, in Rio de Janeiro, January 1994.
    Mediator: Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.
  • X international Conference on AIDS Yokohama, Japan. August 1994.
    Moderator of the round table "Increasing AIDS Prevention Through Increasing Condom Use," Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

Poster presentations:

  1. Lima. V.C.P., Brito, G.S., Fernandes, M.E.L., Fini, I.G, Ribeiro, M.A., Morais, J.C., Souza, G. et cols. "Study Of Uretritis Management In Pharmacies In São Paulo, Brazil."
  2. Gravato, N., Tellini, R., Lacerda, R., Martins, D., Linhares, A., Brito, G.S., Fernandes, M.E.L. et cols "Census of Commercial Sex Workers (CSW) In Santos City, Brazil."
  3. Bacha, A., Fernandes, M.E.L., Pastene, L., Linhares, I., Miranda, S.D., Pinotti, J.A. "Analysis Of Condom Use Among Sexually Active Women In The State Of São Paulo, Brazil."
  4. Perez, R., Fernandes, M.E.L., Pimenta, M.C., Ferreiros, C., Wasek, G. "Analysis of Condom Social Marketing (CSM) in Brazil."
  5. Fini, I.G., Fernandes, M.E.L., Arnette, L., Lima, E.M.S.P., Pimenta, M.C. "AIDS Control And Prevention In Brazil."
  6. Linhares, I.M., Miranda, S.D., Hughes, V., Santos, M.F.Q., Pinel, A., Fernandes, M.E.L. "AIDS Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Everything You Have Always Wanted To Know And Had The Courage To Ask."
  • Condom Social Marketing Logistics Seminar, São Paulo, May 1994. Promoted by AIDSCAP/Brazil. Participation of the National AIDS/STD Prevention and Control Program, the Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo State Departments of Health and representatives of all AIDSCAP NGOs. Total: 50 participants.
  • I Forum of Sexology of the University Gama Filho, For The Masters Degree Studies And Professors In Rio De Janeiro, 1994.

Oral presentation: "AIDSCAP Project Technical Strategy" by Maria Cristina Pimenta.

  • II Meeting: AIDS Psychosocial Aspects, NEPAIDS-University of São Paulo, December 1993.
    Chairperson of the round table "Responsibility and Guilt," Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.
  • International Symposium for Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS, São Paulo, May, 1994.
    Moderator of round table "The Virus and the STD," Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

Oral presentation: "Epidemiology and Etiopathogeny," by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • Scientific Meeting at the Maternity Hospital Pro-Mater, São Paulo, June 1994.

Oral presentation: "HIV in Women" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • Sexual Education Seminar (SEMESEX) in Rio de Janeiro, June 1994, sponsored by the State Department of Health of Rio de Janeiro.

Oral presentation: "AIDSCAP Project" by Maria Cristina Pimenta.

  • International Seminar "State of the Art in Gynecology," São Paulo, June 1994.

Oral presentation: "Strategies for the Prevention of STD and AIDS" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • Seminar "The Socioeconomic Impact of HIV/AIDS in Brazil," Rio de Janeiro, July 1994, organized by ABIA and the State University of Rio de Janeiro.

Oral presentation: "Condoms policy in Brazil" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • Seminar HIV/AIDS/STD organized by the MOH AIDS/STD division to discuss AIDS Prevention and Control Strategies in Brazil for the implementation of the World Bank Project. (Participants were representatives of 27 states, 42 municipalities, WHO, CDC, PAHO, 1994.)

Participant: Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • V th AIDS Seminar in Santos through Rapid Response Fund, October 1994.

Oral presentation: "AIDS Prevention Programs in Developing Countries," Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • Women's Health Week: AIDS and Women Symposium, Mar del Plata, November, 1994.

Participant: Maria Cristina Pimenta.

  • 2nd National Meeting on Pediatric AIDS, São Paulo, November, 1994. Round table discussion regarding AIDS among children and students.

Oral presentation: "The Impact of STD and AIDS Prevention" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • V th Brazilian Congress of STD and II International Symposium on Genital Ulcer and HIV, Recife, November 1994.

Participant: Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • STD Course in Santos, February, 1995.

Oral presentation: Lecture, "STD And HIV Infection And Evaluation Tools On STD Services Project" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • XXXI Congress of the Brazilian Society for Tropical Medicine, São Paulo, March 1995.

Oral presentations:

  1. Fernandes, M.E.L., Pimenta, M.C., Calderon, R. "Technical Strategy for AIDS Prevention and Control in Brazil."
  2. Lima. V.C.P., Brito, G.S., Fernandes, M.E.L., Fini, I.G, Ribeiro, M.A., Morais, J.C., Souza, G. et cols. "Study Of Uretritis Management In Pharmacies In São Paulo, Brazil."
  3. Bacha, A., Fernandes, M.E.L., Pastene, L., Linhares, I., Miranda, S.D., Pinotti, J.A. "Analysis of Condom Use Among Sexually Active Women In The State Of São Paulo, Brazil."
  4. Gravato, N., Tellini, R., Lacerda, R., Martins, D., Linhares, A., Brito, G.S., Fernandes, M.E.L. et cols. "Census Of Commercial Sex Workers (CSW) In Santos City, Brazil."
  • III Brazilian Conference on Epidemiology, II Ibero American Conference and I Latin American Conference held in Salvador Bahia on April , 1995.

Participants: Elisabeth Meloni Vieira, Expedito Luna and Maria Aparecida Ribeiro.

  • III Latin American Conference in Social Sciences and Medicine in Atibaia, April, 1995.

Participant: Elisabeth Meloni Vieira.

  • Seminar "Evaluation Methodologies for HIV/STD Prevention Programs," Rio de Janeiro, April, 1995, organized by BEMFAM and supported by AIDSCAP (Rapid Response Fund).

Participants: Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes, Elisabeth Meloni Vieira and Glacus de Sousa Brito.

  • Resident Advisor Meeting in Washington DC, May, 1995.

Oral Presentation: "AIDSCAP/Brazil Program" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • Medical Congress at Santa Casa Medical School in São Paulo, August, 1995.

Oral presentation: "AIDSCAP Strategy And Results Of AIDSCAP Sub Projects In The Country" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • XXV Interamerican Congress of Psychology in Puerto Rico, June, 1995.
  • 3rd USAID Conference on HIV/AIDS, August 1995, Washington DC

Oral presentations:

  1. Lima. V.C.P., Brito, G.S., Fernandes, M.E.L., Fini, I.G, Ribeiro, M.A., Morais, J.C., Souza, G. et cols. "Study of uretritis management in pharmacies in São Paulo, Brazil."
  2. Linhares, I.M., Miranda, S.D., Hughes, V., Santos, M.F.Q., Pinel, A., Fernandes, M.E.L. "AIDS Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Everything you have always wanted to know and had the courage to ask."
  • Meeting "Planning for the future of the Epidemic among women in Latin America and the Caribbean," August, 1995, Washington, DC.

Oral presentation: "The epidemic hits home?" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • Seminar on Family Planning Administration for Senior Program Officer II at Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICF) organized by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). (The Seminar was held in Tokyo and in Yamagata Province from 24th of August to 14th of September.)

Participant: Elisabeth Meloni Vieira.

  • Seminar "Applied Research in Medical School at Paulista School of Medicine," October 1995.

Oral presentation: "AIDSCAP Project In Brazil As An Example Of Project Funded Specifically In The Area Of HIV/AIDS and STD Prevention" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • Meeting with MOH, Epidemiology Unit, to discuss a quantitative research for CSWs in Santos, at the center for Epidemiology control (CVE) in São Paulo, October 1995.

Participants: Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes and Elisabeth Meloni Vieira.

  • National Forum for the Prevention and Control of AIDS in the Workplace, November 1995, organized by the MOH, AIDS/STD National Program.

Participant: Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • 4th Pan-American AIDS Conference and 10th Latin American Conference on STD, Santiago, Chile, November, 1995.

Poster presentations:

  1. Hughes, V., Linhares, I.M., Miranda, S.D., Santos, M.F.Q., Pinel, A., Fernandes, M.E.L. "AIDS Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Everything You Have Always Wanted To Know And Had The Courage To Ask."
  2. Fini, I.G., Fernandes, M.E.L., Arnette, L., Lima, E.M.S.P., Pimenta, M.C. "AIDS Control And Prevention In Brazil."
  3. Tellini, R., Gravato, N., Lacerda, R., Andrade, V., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Project for the Control and Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the Municipality of Santos, São Paulo, Brazil."
  4. Lima. V.C.P., Brito, G.S., Fernandes, M.E.L., Fini, I.G, Ribeiro, M.A., Morais, J.C., Souza, G. et cols. "Study Of Uretritis Management In Pharmacies In São Paulo, Brazil."
  5. Almeida, V., Parker, R., Quemmel, R., Terto, Jr. V., Guimarães, K., Pimenta, C., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Cabaret Prevenção: Expressionist Theater And HIV/AIDS Prevention For Men Who Have Sex With Men In Brazil."
  6. Martins, V.M.F., Brito, G.S., Tellini, R.M., Chinen, E., Fernandes, M.E.L. "HIV Infection And STD Prevalence Among Women Monitored Through Pre-Natal Program In High Risk Area In Brazil."
  • 9th International Conference on AIDS Education: Interventions in Multi-Cultural Societies, Jerusalem, Israel, November-December, 1995.

Posters presentations:

  1. Clemente, M. Ferreros, C., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Condom Social Marketing Experience in Brazil."
  2. Hughes, V., Linhares, I.M., Miranda, S.D., Santos, M.F.Q., Pinel, A., Fernandes, M.E.L. "AIDS Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Everything You Have Always Wanted To Know And Had The Courage To Ask."
  3. Martins, V.M.F., Brito, G.S., Tellini, R.M., Chinen, E., Fernandes, M.E.L. "HIV Infection And STD Prevalence Among Women Monitored Through Pre-Natal Program In High Risk Area In Brazil."
  • XXXII Brazilian Congress on Tropical Medicine, Goiânia, Goiás. March , 1996.

Oral presentations:

  1. Wasek, G., Paterson, P., Rodrigues, L.G.M., Matida, A., Pluciennik, A.M., Ninomya, T., Lopes, F., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Brazil Logistics Management Of Essential Commodities For AIDS Prevention."
  2. Hughes, V., Linhares, I.M., Miranda, S.D., Santos, M.F.Q., Pinel, A., Fernandes, M.E.L. "AIDS Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Everything You Have Always Wanted To Know And Had The Courage To Ask."
  3. Fini, I.G., Fernandes, M.E.L., Arnette, L., Lima, E.M.S.P., Pimenta, M.C. "AIDS Control And Prevention In Brazil."
  4. Parker, R., Quemmel, R., Terto Jr., V., Pimenta, M.C., Fernandes, M.E.L., Sant'Anna, P. "AIDS Prevention For Men Who Have Sex With Men In Rio De Janeiro And São Paulo."
  5. Parker, R., Lourenço, L., Mota, M. , Pimenta, M.C., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Sexual Behavior And Behavior Change Among Men Who Have Sex With Men In Brazil."
  6. Barker, G, Froes, C., Barros, C., Peres, E., Brito, G.S., Pimenta, M.C., Fernandes, M.E.L. "HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Among Low Income Youth, Including Street Youth In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil."
  7. Martins, V.M.F., Brito, G.S., Tellini, R.M., Chinen, E., Fernandes, M.E.L. "HIV Infection And STD Prevalence Among Women Monitored Through Pre-Natal Program In High Risk Area In Brazil."
  8. Terto Jr., V., Quemmel, R., Guimarães, K., Parker, R., Sant'anna, P., Fernandes, M.E.L., Vieira, E.M. "Saúde (Homo) Sexual, Cidadania E A Prevenção Ao HIV/AIDS/DST"
  9. Almeida, V., Parker, R., Quemmel, R., Terto, Jr. V., Guimarães, K., Pimenta, C., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Cabaret Prevenção: Expressionist Theater And HIV/AIDS Prevention For Men Who Have Sex With Men In Brazil."
  10. Quemmel, R., Guimarães, K., Terto Jr., V., Parker, R., Sant'anna, P., Fernandes, M.E.L., Vieira, E.M. "Encontro Com Homens Positivos: Um Espaço Para Discussões Sobre Sexualidade E Prevenção."
  11. Wasek, G., Thomas, S., Paterson, P., Baggaley, R., Fernandes, M.E.L. "National AIDS Control Policy Planning For Condom Requirements Forecasting."
  12. Clemente, M., Ferreros, C., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Condom Social Marketing Experience In Brazil."
  13. Guimarães, K., Quemmel, R., Terto Jr., V., Parker, R., Sant'anna, P., Fernandes, M.E.L., Vieira, E.M. "Intervenção Para Homens Que Fazem Sexo Com Homens Na Cidade Do Rio De Janeiro."
  14. Tellini, R.M., Salgado, M., Carvalho, E., Andrade, V., Brito, G.S., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Estudo Piloto Para Vigilância Das Doenças Sexualmente Transmissíveis, Realizado No Município De Santos-SP, Brasil."
  15. Tellini, R., Gravato, N., Lacerda, R., Andrade, V., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Project For The Control And Prevention Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases In The Municipality Of Santos, São Paulo, Brazil."
  16. Lima. V.C.P., Brito, G.S., Fernandes, M.E.L., Fini, I.G, Ribeiro, M.A., Morais, J.C., Souza, G. Et Cols. "Study Of Uretritis Management In Pharmacies In São Paulo, Brazil."
  • Seminar Reproductive Health in the Age of AIDS promoted by ABIA, Rio de Janeiro, May, 1996.

Oral presentation: "Women and AIDS: questions to be made" by Elisabeth Meloni Vieira.

  • 6th Study Program in Reproductive Health and Sexuality promoted by NEPO, UNICAMP, May, 1996.

Lecture: "Female Condom Study" by Susana Kalckmann.

  • Course in Research Methodology on AIDS promoted by NEPAIDS and Public Health School of the University of São Paulo, June, 1996.

Lecture: AIDS and changes: testing new alternatives by Susana Kalckmann.

  • 48 th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society for the Progress of Science, São Paulo, July 1996.

Poster presentations:

  1. Wasek, G., Paterson, P., Rodrigues, L.G.M., Matida, A., Pluciennik, A.M., Ninomya, T., Lopes, F., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Brazil Logistics Management of essential commodities for AIDS prevention."
  2. Wasek, G., Thomas, S., Paterson, P., Baggaley, R., Fernandes, M.E.L. "National AIDS Control Policy Planning for Condom Requirements Forecasting."
  3. Henriques, C.M.P., Tellini, R.M., Lacerda, R., Melo, L.F., Bezerra, I., Vilarinho, L., Rebouças, M., Vieira, E.M. "Educational Intervention for CSW and their clients in the municipality of Santos."
  4. Lacerda, R., Carvalho, R., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L., Stall, R., Hearst, N. "Intervention for HIV AIDS Prevention among harbor workers in the city of Santos, São Paulo, Brazil."
  5. Pupo, L., Perez, C., Hearst,N., Monteleone, M.L., Silva, E., Damaceno, J., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Speak girl & speak boy prevention of STD/AIDS, safe sex, reproduction and sexuality."
  6. Martins, D., Marcondes, R.C., Duarte, N.F., Ferreira, M.L., D'Angelo, L.A.V., Alonso, L.B. 'Qualitative Assessment of Commercial Sex Workers Intervention Program in Santos, Brazil."
  7. Tellini, R., Lacerda, R., Gravato, N., Andrade, V., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. " Control and Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the Municipality of Santos, São Paulo, Brazil."
  8. Gravato, N., Tellini, R., Martins, D., Peçanha, C.M.H., Lacerda, R., Brito, G.S., Fernandes, M.E.L. et cols. "Refinement of Census for commercial sex workers (CSW) in the city of Santos, Brazil."
  • XI International Conference on AIDS, Vancouver, Canada, July, 1996. Satellite Meeting: Men, Women and AIDS Prevention: A Dialogue Between Sexes. Organized by AIDSCAP Women Initiative/ FHI.
    Opening Ceremony Commentaries by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes. Support to Dr. Maxine Ankrah, Associate Director of AWI, by Elisabeth Meloni Vieira.

Poster presentations:

  1. Pinto, V.M.F., Tellini, R.M., Brito, G.S., Chinen, E., Fernandes, M.E.L. "HIV Infection and STD prevalence among women monitored through pre-natal program in high risk area in Brazil."
  2. Pupo, L., Perez, C., Hearst, N., Monteleone, M. L., Silva, E., Damaceno, J., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Speak girl & speak boy prevention of STD/AIDS, safe sex, reproduction and sexuality."
  3. Tellini, R., Lacerda, R., Gravato, N., Andrade, V., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. " Control and Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the Municipality of Santos, São Paulo, Brazil."
  4. Cromack, L., Barros, C., Castro, D., Gonçalves, F., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Should we distribute condoms to adolescents? The experience in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil."
  5. Perez, C., Munhoz, R., Antunes, M.C., Paiva, V., Stall, R., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Sharing a successful experience on HIV/AIDS prevention among young adults and adolescents in São Paulo, Brazil."
  6. Fernandes, M.E.L., Pimenta, M.C., Vieira, E.M., Fini, I.G., Kottelos, K., Gitchens, W. "Capacity Building: A critical component in the implementation of HIV/AIDS Prevention in Brazil."
  7. Ankrah, M.E., Kalckmann, S.A, Kabira, W., Vieira, E.M., Ruminjo, J., McGeown, M.K., Schueller, J. "The Female Condom as a woman-controlled protective method in Brazil."
  8. Kalckmann, S.A, Ankrah, M.E., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L., McGeown, M.K "Female Condom and the media in Brazil."
  9. Carvalho, R.G., Setianto, F.G., Aragão, D.C., Sayeg, F.A., Eppinghaus, A.F., Matida, A.H., Vieira, E.M. " STD Control: Building Bridges for HIV/AIDS prevention in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil."
  10. Lacerda, R., Vilarinho, L, Carvalho, R., Vieira, E.M, Fernandes, M.E.L, Stall, R., Hearst, N. "Intervention for HIV AIDS prevention among harbor workers in the city of Santos, São Paulo, Brazil."
  11. Paterson, P., Wasek, G., Rodrigues, L.G.M., Matida, A., Pluciennik, A.M., Ninomya, T., Lopes, F., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Brazil Logistics Management of essential commodities for AIDS prevention."
  12. Delgrande, J.P., Nogueira, M.C.B., Mendes, F.E., Pimenta, M.C., Fernandes, M.E.L. AIDS prevention for low income CSW in two urban areas in the Northeast of Brazil."
  13. D'Angelo, L.A.V., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Process Indicator Information System: A tool for monitoring and evaluating HIV/AIDS prevention program."
  14. Perez, A., Maurell, R., Kaliran, T., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L."Women and AIDS prevention: the private sector response through Claudia magazine."
  15. Tellini, R.M.C., Carvalho, E.L., Gomes, E., Ebner, F.V., Castro, M.T.F., Mello, L.B., Arreaza, L. A., Soares, M.C., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "STD survey among female inmates in the city of Santos, Brazil."
  16. Almeida, V., Parker, R., Terto, Jr. V., Galvão, J., Fernandes, M.E.L., Vieira, E.M. "Cabaret Prevenção: expressionist theater and HIV/AIDS prevention for men who have sex with men in Brazil."
  17. Mota, M., Parker, R., Terto, Jr. V., Almeida, V., Galvão, J., Fernandes, M.E.L., Vieira, E.M. "Sexual Behavior and behavior change among men who have sex with men in Brazil, 1989-1995."
  18. Henriques, C.M.P., Gravato, N., Tellini, R.M., Lacerda, R., Cismeiro, R., Melo, L.F., Bezerra, I., Vilarinho, L., Rebouças, M., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Educational Intervention for CSW and their clients in the municipality of Santos, Brazil."
  19. Alves, A.B., Szterenfeld, C., Vieira, E.M., Pimenta, M.C. "Training and capacity-building on forms of STD/AIDS infection for information multiplying agents among marginalized populations in Rio de Janeiro."
  20. Martins, D., Gravato, N., Alonso, L.B., Marcondes, R.C., Duarte, N.F., Ferreira, M.L., Vilar, C., D'Angelo, L.A.V. "Qualitative Assessment of a commercial sex workers intervention program in Santos, Brazil.."
  21. Lima, I.S., Szterenfeld, C., Pimenta, M.C. "Commercial sex workers (CSW) experience as health agents in Rio de Janeiro."
  22. Gravato, N., Tellini, R., Martins, D., Peçanha, C.M.H., Lacerda, R., Brito, G.S., Fernandes, M.E.L. et cols "Refinement of Census for commercial sex workers (CSW) in the city of Santos, Brazil."
  23. Szterefeld, C., Fonseca, Z., Alonso, L. B., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Focus Group Discussion with female sex workers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Diversity in the perception of sexuality and sex work."
  • Seminar "Women's Health: the program we have and the program we want," promoted by several women's organizations, September, 1996.

Lecture: "Sexuality: STD/AIDS" by Susana Kalckmann.

  • 1st Portuguese Congress of Epidemiology, Porto, Portugal, October, 1996.

Oral presentations:

  1. Wasek, G., Paterson, P., Rodrigues, L.G.M., Matida, A., Pluciennik, A.M., Ninomya, T., Lopes, F., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Brazil Logistics Management Of Essential Commodities For AIDS Prevention."
  2. Clemente, M., Ferreros, C. Fernandes, M.E.L. "The Brazilian Condom Market: Positive Effects Of Social Marketing ."
  3. Pupo, L., Perez, C., Hearst, N., Monteleone, M. L., Silva, E., Damaceno, J., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Speak Girl & Speak Boy Prevention Of STD/AIDS, Safe Sex, Reproduction And Sexuality."
  4. Cromack, L., Barros, C., Castro, D., Gonçalves, F., Fernandes, M.E.L. " Should We Distribute Condom To Adolescents? The Experience In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil."
  5. Perez, C., Munhoz, R., Antunes, M.C., Paiva, V., Stall, R., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Sharing A Successful Experience On HIV/AIDS Prevention Among Young Adults And Adolescents In São Paulo, Brazil."
  6. Fernandes, M.E.L., Pimenta, M.C., Vieira, E.M., Fini, I.G., Kottelos, K., Gitchens, W. "Capacity Building: A Critical Component In The Implementation Of HIV/AIDS Prevention In Brazil."
  7. Tellini, R., Lacerda, R., Gravato, N., Andrade, V., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. " Control And Prevention Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases In The Municipality Of Santos, São Paulo, Brazil ."
  8. Tellini, R.M.C., Carvalho, E.L., Gomes, E., Ebner, F.V., Castro, M.T.F., Mello, L. B., Arreaza, L. A., Soares, M.C., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "STD Survey Among Female Inmates In The City Of Santos, Brazil."
  9. Kalckmann, S.A, Ankrah, M.E., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L., McGeown, M.K "Female Condom And The Media In Brazil."
  10. Carvalho, R.G., Setianto, F.G., Aragão, D.C., Sayeg, F.A., Eppinghaus, A.F., Matida, A.H., Vieira, E.M. " STD Control: Building Bridges For HIV/AIDS Prevention In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil."
  11. Lacerda, R., Vilarinho, L, Carvalho, R., Vieira, E.M, Fernandes, M.E.L, Stall, R., Hearst, N. "Intervention For HIV AIDS Prevention Among Harbor Workers In The City Of Santos, São Paulo, Brazil."
  12. Delgrande, J.P., Nogueira, M.C.B., Mendes, F.E., Pimenta, M.C., Fernandes, M.E.L. AIDS Prevention For Low Income CSW In Two Urban Areas In The Northeast Of Brazil."
  13. D'angelo, L.A.V., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Process Indicator Information System: A Tool For Monitoring And Evaluating HIV/AIDS Prevention Program."
  14. Perez, A., Maurell, R., Kaliran, T., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Women And AIDS Prevention: The Private Sector Response Through Claudia Magazine."
  15. Henriques, C.M.P., Gravato, N., Tellini, R.M., Lacerda, R., Cismeiro, R., Melo, L.F., Bezerra, I., Vilarinho, L., Rebouças, M., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Educational Intervention For CSW And Their Clients In The Municipality Of Santos, Brazil."
  16. Pinto, V.M.F., Tellini, R.M., Brito, G.S., Chinen, E., Fernandes, M.E.L. "HIV Infection And STD Prevalence Among Women Monitored Through Pre-Natal Program In High Risk Area In Brazil."
  17. Alves, A. B., Szterenfeld, C., Vieira, E.M., Pimenta, M.C. "Training And Capacity-Building On Forms Of STD/AIDS Infection For Information Multiplying Agents Among Marginalized Populations In Rio De Janeiro."
  18. Martins, D., Gravato, N., Alonso, L. B., Marcondes, R.C., Duarte, N. F., Ferreira, M.L., Vilar, C., D'angelo, L.A.V. "Qualitative Assessment Of A Commercial Sex Workers Intervention Program In Santos, Brazil.."
  19. Lima, I.S., Szterenfeld, C., Pimenta, M.C. "Commercial Sex Workers (CSW) Experience As Health Agents In Rio De Janeiro."
  20. Gravato, N., Tellini, R., Martins, D., Peçanha, C.M.H., Lacerda, R., Brito, G.S., Fernandes, M.E.L. Et Cols. "Refinement Of Census For Commercial Sex Workers (CSW) In The City Of Santos, Brazil."
  21. Szterefeld, C., Fonseca, Z., Alonso, L.B., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Focus Group Discussion With Female Sex Workers In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil: Diversity In The Perception Of Sexuality And Sex Work."
  • VI Brazilian Congress of SDT/AIDS of Rio Grande do Sul, October 1996.

Participants: Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes, Luis Antonio V. D'Angelo, Maria Aparecida Ribeiro and Elvira do Carmo Oliveira.

  • Seminar "Women's Health: from the biology to social." Nurse School of the University of São Paulo, November 1996.

Oral presentation: "Trends and Limits of Investigation on Women's Health" by Elisabeth Meloni Vieira.

  • Task Group Meeting "Planning a book on Reproductive Health, Sexuality and Gender." Population Council-Brazil, São Paulo, December 1996.

Participant: Elisabeth Meloni Vieira.

  • Seminar on "Women's Health and AIDS " promoted by the State Health Department of Rio de Janeiro, December 1996.

Oral presentation: "Evaluation of STD Care in the Patient's Perspectives" by Luis Antonio V. D'Angelo.

  • I Brazilian Congress of STD/AIDS Prevention, Salvador, Bahia, December 1996.

Oral presentations:

  1. Medina, C., Chicrala, M. A., D'angelo, L.A.V., Barros, C., Azono, C., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Conhecimentos, Attitudes E Práticas Relacionadas A Prevenção De AIDS/DST Entre Adolescentes No Rio De Janeiro."
  2. Fernandes, M.E.L., Pimenta, M.C., Vieira, E.M., D'Angelo, L.A.V. "A Experiência De Implementação Do Projeto AIDSCAP No Brazil."
  3. D'angelo, L.A.V, Vuylsteke, B., Ramos, M., Guedes, R.C. Fernandes, M.E.L. "Avaliação Do Manejo De Casos De DST Utilizando Indicador Proposto Pela OMS (PI6 E PI7)."
  4. Mota, M.P., Terto Jr, V., Almeida, W., Galvão, J., Fernandez, O.F.R.L., D'Angelo, L.A.V., Parker, R. "Avaliação Qualitativa Do Programa De Prevenção Para Homens Que Fazem Sexo Com Outros Homens."
  5. Almeida, V., Parker, R., Terto, Jr. V., Guimarães, K., Galvão, J., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Cabaret Prevenção: O Teatro Expressionista E A Prevenção Ao HIV/AIDS Para Homens Que Fazem Sexo Com Homens."
  6. Martin, D., Gravato, N., Marcondes, R.C., Duarte, N. F., Ferreira, M. L., Villar, C., D'angelo, L.A.V., Alonso, L. B. "Avaliação Qualitativa De Programas De Intervenção Com Trabalhadores Do Sexo Em Santos, SP."
  7. Gravato, N, Henriques, C., Lacerda, R., Tellini, R. Cisneiros, R., Melo, M. L., Bezerra, I., Vilarinho, L., Villar, C., Fernandes, M.E.L., Vieira, E.M. "Intervenção Educativa Com Trabalhadores Do Sexo E Seus Clientes."
  8. Gravato, N., Tellini, R., Henriques, C.M., Lacerda, R., Martin, D., Brito, G.S., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Refinamento Do Censo Dos Trabalhadores Do Sexo Em Santos."
  9. Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L., Villela, W. V., Aquino, E., Queiroz, T, Lago, T.G. "Integrando Saúde Reprodutiva E Prevenção Às DST/AIDS: A Experiência Do Projeto AIDSCAP."

Poster presentations:

  1. Fernandes, M.E.L, Vieira, E.M., D'Angelo, L.A.V., Fini, I.G. "Lições Aprendidas Na Implementação Do Fundo De Resposta Rápida Do Projeto AIDSCAP No Brazil."
  2. Terto Jr, V., Almeida, V., Sant'anna, P., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L., Parker, R. "A Prevenção À AIDS Para Homens Que Fazem Sexo Com Homens No Rio De Janeiro E São Paulo."
  3. Szterenfeld, C., Fonseca, Z., Afonso, L., Vieira, E.M., Citeli, T., Fernandes, M.E.L., "Estudo Qualitativo Com Trabalhadores Do Sexo No Rio De Janeiro."
  4. Seminar "Reproductive Health in the Age of AIDS," promoted by ABIA, Rio de Janeiro, March 1997.
  5. Chairperson of the round table, "AIDS Prevention for Women," Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.
  6. Reporter, "Prevention and Power," Elisabeth Meloni Vieira.
  • Seminar on "Presentation Of The Results Of The Female Condom Study" organized by the Institute of Health, MCCS and ASF, April 1997.

Oral presentation: Susana Kalckmann.

  • Seminar on "Gender and STD Challenges to Partners in the Latin American and Caribbean Region," promoted by AIDSCAP LAC/RO, Arlington, April 1997.

Oral presentation: "STD and Gender in Brazil" by Elisabeth Meloni Vieira.

  • International Conference Female Condom: From Research to the Marketplace, Arlington, May 1997.

Oral presentation: "The Female Condom as a Woman Controlled Protective Method In Brazil" by Elisabeth Meloni Vieira and Susana Kalckmann.

  • 8th Pan American and 10th Brazilian Infectious Diseases Meeting, Salvador, Bahia, May 1997.

Oral presentations:

  1. D'angelo, L.A.V, Vuylsteke, B., Ramos, M., Guedes, R.C. Fernandes, M.E.L. "Avaliação Do Manejo De Casos De DST Utilizando Indicador Proposto Pela OMS (PI6 E PI7)."
  2. Perez, A., Maurell, R., Kaliran, T., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Women And AIDS Prevention: The Private Sector Response Through Claudia Magazine."
  3. Alves, A. B., Szterenfeld, C., Vieira, E.M., Pimenta, M.C. "Training And Capacity-Building On Forms Of STD/AIDS Infection For Information Multiplying Agents Among Marginalized Populations In Rio De Janeiro."
  4. Tellini, R.M.C., Carvalho, E.L., Gomes, E., Ebner, F.V., Castro, M.T.F., Mello, L.B., Arreaza, L.A., Soares, M.C., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "STD Survey Among Female Inmates In The City Of Santos, Brazil."
  5. Clemente, M., Ferreros, C. Fernandes, M.E.L. "The Brazilian Condom Market: Positive Effects Of Social Marketing ."
  6. Pupo, L., Perez, C., Hearst, N., Monteleone, M. L., Silva, E., Damaceno, J., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Speak Girl & Speak Boy Prevention Of STD/AIDS, Safe Sex, Reproduction And Sexuality."
  7. Cromack, L., Barros, C., Castro, D., Gonçalves, F., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Should We Distribute Condom To Adolescents? The Experience In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil."
  8. Perez, C., Munhoz, R., Antunes, M.C., Paiva, V., Stall, R., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Sharing A Successful Experience On HIV/AIDS Prevention Among Young Adults And Adolescents In São Paulo, Brazil."
  9. Fernandes, M.E.L., Pimenta, M.C., Vieira, E.M., Fini, I.G., Kottelos, K., Gitchens, W. "Capacity Building: A Critical Component In The Implementation Of HIV/AIDS Prevention In Brazil."
  10. Carvalho, R.G., Setianto, F.G., Aragão, D.C., Sayeg, F.A., Eppinghaus, A. F., Matida, A.H., Vieira, E.M. " STD Control: Building Bridges For HIV/AIDS Prevention In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil."
  11. Martins, D., Gravato, N., Alonso, L.B., Marcondes, R.C., Duarte, N. F., Ferreira, M.L., Vilar, C., D'angelo, L.A.V. "Qualitative Assessment Of A Commercial Sex Workers Intervention Program In Santos, Brazil.."
  12. Lima, I.S., Szterenfeld, C., Pimenta, M.C. "Commercial Sex Workers (CSW) Experience As Health Agents In Rio De Janeiro."
  13. Gravato, N., Tellini, R., Martins, D., Peçanha, C.M.H., Lacerda, R., Brito, G.S., Fernandes, M.E.L. Et Cols. "Refinement Of Census For Commercial Sex Workers (CSW) In The City Of Santos, Brazil."
  14. D'angelo, L.A.V., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Process Indicator Information System: A Tool For Monitoring And Evaluating HIV/AIDS Prevention Program."
  15. Henriques, C.M.P., Gravato, N., Tellini, R.M., Lacerda, R., Cismeiro, R., Melo, L.F., Bezerra, I., Vilarinho, L., Rebouças, M., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Educational Intervention For CSW And Their Clients In The Municipality Of Santos, Brazil."
  16. Kalckmann, S.A, Ankrah, M.E., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L., Mcgeown, M.K "Female Condom And The Media In Brazil."
  17. Szterefeld, C., Fonseca, Z., Alonso, L.B., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Focus Group Discussion With Female Sex Workers In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil: Diversity In The Perception Of Sexuality And Sex Work."

Poster presentations:

  1. Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L., Villela, W. V., Aquino, E., Queiroz, T, Lago, T.G. "Integrando Saúde Reprodutiva E Prevenção Às DST/AIDS: A Experiência Do Projeto AIDSCAP."
  2. Fernandes, M.E.L, Vieira, E.M., D'Angelo, L.A.V., Fini, I.G. "Lições Aprendidas Na Implementação Do Fundo De Resposta Rápida Do Projeto Aidscano Brazil."
  3. Wasek, G., Thomas, S., Paterson, P., Baggaley, R., Fernandes, M.E.L. "National AIDS Control Policy Planning For Condom Requirements Forecasting."
  4. Mota, M.P., Terto Jr, V., Almeida, W., Galvão, J., Fernandez, O.F.R.L., D'Angelo, L.A.V., Parker, R. "Avaliação Qualitativa Do Programa De Prevenção Para Homens Que Fazem Sexo Com Outros Homens."
  5. Fernandes, M.E.L., Pimenta, M.C., Vieira, E.M., D'Angelo, L.A.V. "A Experiência De Implementação Do Projeto AIDSCAP No Brazil."
  6. Wasek, G., Paterson, P., Rodrigues, L.G.M., Matida, A., Pluciennik, A.M., Ninomya, T., Lopes, F., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Brazil Logistics Management Of Essential Commodities For AIDS Prevention."
  • International Workshop on STDs, Satellite to the 8th Pan-American and 10th Brazilian Infectious Diseases Meeting, Salvador, Bahia, May, 1997 promoted by AIDSCAP Brazil as part of MOH support.
    AIDSCAP sponsored the participation of 46 delegates of the Congress. A total of 85 professionals from 27 Brazilian states, representatives from the MOH NAPC Program, universities and NGOs participated at the workshop. In addition, Dr. Gina Dallabetta, Mary Lynn Field and Dr. Bea Vuylsteke from the Institute of Tropical Medicine played key roles during the seminar. During the Workshop free copies of the STD Handbook, Portuguese version, were distributed to all participants.
  • XXVI Inter-American Congress of Psychology, São Paulo, July, 1997.

Oral presentations:

  1. Kalckmann, S.A, Réa, M.F., Villela, W. V., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L., Ankrah, M.E. "O Preservativo Feminino Como Um Método Protetor Controlado Pela Mulher."
  2. Perez, A., Maurell, R., Kaliran, T., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Women And AIDS Prevention: The Private Sector Response Through Claudia Magazine."
  3. Medina, C., Chicrala, M. A., D'angelo, L.A.V., Barros, C., Azono, C., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Conhecimentos, Attitudes E Práticas Relacionadas A Prevenção De AIDS/DST Entre Adolescentes No Rio De Janeiro: Uma Análise Comparativa Pré E Pós Intervenção Educativa."
  4. Fernandes, M.E.L., Pimenta, M.C., Vieira, E.M., D'Angelo, L.A.V. "A Experiência De Implementação Do Projeto AIDSCAP No Brazil."
  5. Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L., Villela, W. V., Aquino, E., Queiroz, T, Lago, T.G. "Integrando Saúde Reprodutiva E Prevenção Às DST/AIDS: A Experiência Do Projeto AIDSCAP."
  6. Mota, M.P., Terto Jr, V., Almeida, W., Galvão, J., Fernandez, O.F.R.L., D'Angelo, L.A.V., Parker, R. "Avaliação Qualitativa Do Programa De Prevenção Para Homens Que Fazem Sexo Com Outros Homens."
  7. Lacerda, R., Vilarinho, L, Carvalho, R., Vieira, E.M, Fernandes, M.E.L, Stall, R., Hearst, N. "Intervention For HIV AIDS Prevention Among Harbor Workers In The City Of Santos, São Paulo, Brazil."
  8. Martins, D., Gravato, N., Alonso, L. B., Marcondes, R.C., Duarte, N. F., Ferreira, M.L., Vilar, C., D'angelo, L.A.V. "Qualitative Assessment Of A Commercial Sex Workers Intervention Program In Santos, Brazil.."
  9. Lima, I.S., Szterenfeld, C., Pimenta, M.C. "Commercial Sex Workers (CSW) Experience As Health Agents In Rio De Janeiro."
  10. Szterefeld, C., Fonseca, Z., Alonso, L.B., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Focus Group Discussion With Female Sex Workers In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil: Diversity In The Perception Of Sexuality And Sex Work."
  11. Alves, A. B., Szterenfeld, C., Vieira, E.M., Pimenta, M.C. "Training And Capacity-Building On Forms Of STD/AIDS Infection For Information Multiplying Agents Among Marginalized Populations In Rio De Janeiro."
  • V Brazilian Congress on Collective Health, V Paulista Congress of Public Health, promoted by ABRASCO, Aguas de Lindóia, August 1997.
    Chairperson of the round table, "Intervention on Women's Health," Elisabeth Meloni Vieira.

Oral presentations:

  1. Delgrande, J.P., Nogueira, M.C.B., Mendes, F.E., Pimenta, M.C., Fernandes, M.E.L. AIDS Prevention For Low Income CSW In Two Urban Areas In The Northeast Of Brazil."
  2. Kalckmann, S.A, Réa, M.F., Villela, W.V., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L., Ankrah, M.E. " Preservativo Feminino: Opinião Dos Homens."
  3. Martins, D., Gravato, N., Alonso, L .B., Marcondes, R.C., Duarte, N. F., Ferreira, M.L., Vilar, C., D'angelo, L.A.V. "Qualitative Assessment Of A Commercial Sex Workers Intervention Program In Santos, Brazil.."
  4. Perez, A., Maurell, R., Kaliran, T., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Women And AIDS Prevention: The Private Sector Response Through Claudia Magazine."
  5. Kalckmann, S.A, Réa, M.F., Villela, W. V., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L., Ankrah, M.E. " O Preservativo Feminino: Experiência De São Paulo."

Poster presentations:

  1. Pinto, V.M.F., Tellini, R.M., Brito, G.S., Chinen, E., Fernandes, M.E.L. "HIV Infection And STD Prevalence Among Women Monitored Through Pre-Natal Program In High Risk Area In Brazil."
  2. D'angelo, L.A.V., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Process Indicator Information System: A Tool For Monitoring And Evaluating HIV/AIDS Prevention Program."
  3. Wasek, G., Paterson, P., Rodrigues, L.G.M., Matida, A., Pluciennik, A.M., Ninomya, T., Lopes, F., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Brazil Logistics Management Of Essential Commodities For AIDS Prevention."
  4. Alves, A. B., Szterenfeld, C., Vieira, E.M., Pimenta, M.C. "Training And Capacity-Building On Forms Of STD/AIDS Infection For Information Multiplying Agents Among Marginalized Populations In Rio De Janeiro."
  5. Fernandes, M.E.L., Pimenta, M.C., Vieira, E.M., Fini, I.G., Kottelos, K., Gitchens, W. "Capacity Building: A Critical Component In The Implementation Of HIV/AIDS Prevention In Brazil."
  6. Tellini, R., Lacerda, R., Gravato, N., Andrade, V., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. " Control And Prevention Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases In The Municipality Of Santos, São Paulo, Brazil ."
  7. Tellini, R.M.C., Carvalho, E.L., Gomes, E., Ebner, F.V., Castro, M.T.F., Mello, L.B., Arreaza, L. A., Soares, M.C., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "STD Survey Among Female Inmates In The City Of Santos, Brazil."
  8. Carvalho, R.G., Setianto, F.G., Aragão, D.C., Sayeg, F.A., Eppinghaus, A.F., Matida, A.H., Vieira, E.M. " STD Control: Building Bridges For HIV/AIDS Prevention In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil."
  9. Gravato, N., Tellini, R., Martins, D., Peçanha, C.M.H., Lacerda, R., Brito, G.S., Fernandes, M.E.L. Et Cols. "Refinement Of Census For Commercial Sex Workers (CSW) In The City Of Santos, Brazil."
  10. Clemente, M., Ferreros, C. Fernandes, M.E.L. "The Brazilian Condom Market: Positive Effects Of Social Marketing ."
  11. Henriques, C.M.P., Gravato, N., Tellini, R.M., Lacerda, R., Cismeiro, R., Melo, L.F., Bezerra, I., Vilarinho, L., Rebouças, M., Vieira, E.M., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Educational Intervention For CSW And Their Clients In The Municipality Of Santos, Brazil."
  12. Cromack, L., Barros, C., Castro, D., Gonçalves, F., Fernandes, M.E.L. " Should We Distribute Condom To Adolescents? The Experience In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil."
  13. Perez, C., Munhoz, R., Antunes, M.C., Paiva, V., Stall, R., Fernandes, M.E.L. "Sharing A Successful Experience On HIV/AIDS Prevention Among Young Adults And Adolescents In São Paulo, Brazil."
  14. Lacerda, R., Vilarinho, L, Carvalho, R., Vieira, E.M, Fernandes, M.E.L, Stall, R., Hearst, N. "Intervention For HIV AIDS Prevention Among Harbor Workers In The City Of Santos, São Paulo, Brazil."
  15. Wasek, G., Thomas, S., Paterson, P., Baggaley, R., Fernandes, M.E.L. "National AIDS Control Policy Planning For Condom Requirements Forecasting."
  • XXI Congress of the Latin-American Association of Sociology (ALAS), September 1997. Round table: "Gender and Reproductive Health".

Oral presentation: "Female Condom: Greater Autonomy For Women In The Age Of AIDS?" By Susana Kalckmann.

  • I Metropolitan Seminar on AIDS promoted by the Municipality of São Vicente, September 1997. Round table: "Women and AIDS."

Oral presentation: "The Acceptability of the Female Condom" by Susana Kalckmann..

b. Booths

III Brazilian Conference on Epidemiology, II Ibero American Conference and I Latin American Conference held in Salvador Bahia on April 1995. The participation was through an AIDSCAP/USAID Stand. The Conference had the support from the MOH, Pan-American Health Organization, the Ford Foundation, the International Society of Epidemiology, the National Council for Science, and private sector and local funding agencies. The Conference had 4,000 participants with 300 speakers, and 2000 scientific papers were presented at round tables, panels, conferences, and posters sessions. The AIDSCAP/ USAID stand distributed 3,320 leaflets with information about AIDSCAP/Brazil, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Haiti, policy, evaluation, behavior change communication, PVO/NGO Program, and condom accessibility and use (in English). A total of 600 samples of the booklet "Los Campos de Acion del Project AIDSCAP, and 1,000 samples of the folder "Partners in Prevention," were distributed. Furthermore, a total of 800 CSM flyers, a leaflet "How to Use a Condom" and 3,500 Prudence Condoms were distributed at the AIDSCAP stand. A total of 46 copies of the document AIDSCAP Technical Strategy translated to Portuguese was distributed to key leaders in the area of public health in Brazil and Latin America, Caribbean, Spain and Portugal as well as to the Secretariats of Health.

A total of 1,200 professionals visited the AIDSCAP/USAID stand from Central and South America and other countries: USA, Canada, Spain, and Portugal. The philosophy of Condom Social Marketing raised great interest among the Secretariats of Health from different Brazilian states. Several representatives from the Brazilian States were interested in the procurement of Prudence condoms. The videos presenting our projects were applauded by stand visitors.

4th Pan-American AIDS Conference and 10th Latin American Conference on STD, Santiago, Chile, November 1995. The private editor ABRIL donated a total of 300 issues of Claudia magazine, with a special article on AIDS and women. All magazines were distributed at the AIDSCAP/FHI stand. A resident advisor and an editor/writer from Claudia Magazine were interviewed by local media, 4 TV channels and 3 radio stations. In addition to the Claudia issues a total of 100 books entitled, "Everything You Always Wanted To Know About AIDS, STD And Sex And Had The Courage To Ask," funded by the Levi Strauss Foundation were also distributed.

48th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society for the Progress of Science (SBPC), São Paulo, July, 1996. SBPC is the major traditional forum for scientific discussion in Brazil. During this conference, AIDSCAP/ASF participated with poster and oral presentations and a booth for exhibition and project dissemination. About 5,000 Brazilian students, university teachers and scientists participated at this conference. Although not well located the AIDSCAP booth was visited by 500 people who received BCC and technical materials from AIDSCAP, including AIDSCaptions and the summary sheets of AIDSCAP Project Strategies for Latin American countries. A total of 5,000 condoms were distributed during the week-long conference.

XI International Conference on AIDS, Vancouver, Canada, July 1996. AIDSCAP Brazil participated at AIDSCAP booths distributing BCC materials and sharing with FHI/AIDSCAP dissemination.

VI Brazilian Congress on STD/AIDS, Rio Grande do Sul, October 1996. The AIDSCAP stall received the visit of 409 participants of the Congress. A total amount of 1,474 IEC materials were distributed. Among them were samples of Presentations of AIDSCAP in Vancouver Conference, The Status and Trends of the Global HIV/AIDS Pandemic-Final Report, Proceedings from the Third USAID HIV/AIDS Prevention Conference, USAID Responds, AIDSCAP Models of Interventions, Cairo and Beijing, Technical Strategy, A Dialogue Between Sexes, One Strong Voice/Writing on Women and AIDS, AIDSCAPTIONS. Twenty books, STD Case Management Workbook 1, were raffled among AIDSCAP booth attendees during the days of the Congress. A total of 1,000 Prudence condom units were distributed from the AIDSCAP stall.

8th Pan American and 10th Brazilian Infectious Diseases Meeting, Salvador, Bahia, May 1997. During the conference ,Associação Saúde da Família was an exhibitor and the AIDSCAP Project was well disseminated. The epidemiological reports on HIV/AIDS produced by AIDSCAP/FHI such as "The Status and Trends of Global HIV/AIDS Pandemic" (300 copies), and the epidemiological overviews for the Latin American and the Caribbean regions (200 copies each). Other IEC material such as AIDSCAPTIONS, NETWORK, HOW TO DO HANDBOOK, condoms (male and female) were distributed to participants. The AIDSCAP booth collected signatures for the exemption of taxes on condoms. A total of 864 female condom units and 3,000 male condoms were distributed. The female condom called the media attention and several interviews were given to TV, radio and newspapers. The conference had 2,500 participants from Brazil. Representatives from several scientific societies and from the MOH LAC countries as well as from the USA and Europe and were present. The ASF was the only NGO to have exhibitor status in this conference.

XXVI Inter-American Congress of Psychology, São Paulo, July 1997. AIDSCAP Brazil was an exhibitor during this conference that had an attendance of 4,000 professionals. About 1,000 people visited the AIDSCAP/ASF booth. A total of 2,430 copies of IEC materials were distributed: 200 copies of each edition of "Emma says" (vol. 1, 2 and 3), 50 copies of Network (vol.16 No.3), 40 copies of AIDSCaptions (April and May), 40 copies of Models of Intervention, and 600 copies of the brochure "Everything You Always Wanted To Know About AIDS, STD And Sex And Had The Courage To Ask." Two petitions, one on condom tax exception and the other on free media spots concerning the AIDS prevention campaign were signed by 500 people.

V Brazilian Congress of Collective Health (ABRASCO), V Paulista Congress of Public Health, August 1997. This national conference on public health in Brazil had the participation of approximately 5,000 health professionals. AIDSCAP had a booth in which a total of 1,579 IEC materials, 432 female condoms and about 4,000 male condoms were distributed. Among these materials were 986 copies of "Emma says" (vol. 1, 2 and 3), 13 copies of Network (vol.16 No.3), 50 copies of AIDSCAPTIONS, 19 copies of Model of Intervention, and 300 copies of the brochure "Everything You Always Wanted To Know About AIDS, STD And Sex And Had The Courage To Ask." Forty-one tee shirts and almost 200 ASF pins were sold.

2. Technical and Scientific Committees

Participated in the AIDSCAP/FHI meeting's technical advisory group in Washington, DC, USA, February 1993 to discuss the strategy and implementation plans for Brazil. Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes presented an epidemiological overview of HIV/STI in Brazil,..

Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes participated as a member in monthly meetings held by the Scientific AIDS Commission of the State of São Paulo, 1992-1994.

Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes participated as a member in the Scientific Committee for the BUASTD (Brazilian Union against Sexually Transmitted Diseases) from 1992 until presently.

Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes participated as a member in two meetings held by the National Committee for Integral Prevention (CONEPI/SEPESC/MEC) providing TA to the Minister of Education in the development of AIDS Prevention Strategies for Brazilian schools, 1993-1995.

Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes participated in monthly meetings (total of 36) as a member of the scientific commission for AIDS/STD in the State of São Paulo to discuss and produce documents and make recommendations on several policies regarding the prevention, treatment and care of HIV/AIDS and STD in São Paulo, 1992-1994.

Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes participated at the Technical Advisory Group of AIDSCAP/FHI meeting on August 1995 presenting the private sector leveraging models in Brazil and the lessons learned by AIDSCAP/Brazil Country Program.

Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes. Participated of the International Program Committee of the 2nd International Conference on Health and Human Rights, Harvard University, USA, October 1996.

Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes participated in the Scientific Committee of the I Brazilian Congress of STD/AIDS Prevention, Salvador, Bahia, December 1996.

Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes participated in the technical advisory committee organized by INMETRO to discuss the control of quality of male condoms for the Mercosul, from 1995-1997.

Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes and Elisabeth Meloni Vieira participated in the Technical Certification Committee Organized by Institute Falcon Bauer to certifiy quality of male condoms, 1996-1997.

3. Community and Political Forums and Meetings

  • Congressional Forum on AIDS Pandemic at the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC, USA., June 1992.
  • National AIDS NGO Meeting Fortaleza, Ceará, November 1992.

Oral presentation: "AIDSCAP Strategy in Brazil" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • International meeting organized by Partners of America entitled "AIDS in the Workplace." São Paulo, December 1992.

Oral presentation: "Lessons Learned in the Development of HIV/AIDS Prevention in the Workplace," by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • International Seminar on AIDS and Youth organized by Partners of America, São Paulo, September 1993.
    Chairperson of the session "Epidemiology of HIV/STD," Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

Participated in several activities during AIDS World Day in 1992 and 1993, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states.

Supported the Seminar "AIDS and STD Prevention in the Workplace," October 1993. Organized by the Cultural Institute of Labor for the three main labor unions in the country (General Center for Labor Force - CGT; United Center for Labor Force [CUT] and Union Force).

  • National AIDS NGO Seminar in Vitoria, Espírito Santo, April 1994.

Oral presentation: "AIDSCAP Evaluation Strategy" by Glacus de Sousa Brito.

Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes, in conjunction with AIDS/Brazil, presented the AIDSCAP project to the US Consul in São Paulo, 1994.

Forum of NGOs and State Department of Health in Rio. Six monthly meetings which were formalized by the Division of STD/AIDS of the State Health Department and organized by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes to discuss and evaluate the prevention activities carried out by AIDSCAP, 1994..

  • III National Congress of Sex Workers in Rio de Janeiro, May 1994.

Oral presentation: "Condom Social Marketing As A Strategy For Increasing Condom Use Among CSWs" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

Visited Johnson and Johnson, the main condom factory in Brazil in order to discuss condom price, quality and to exchange experiences, 1994. Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

Participated in a one-day Evaluation Workshop Of MWM Project with ABIA and Grupo Pela Vidda, 1994. Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

In liaison with Partners of the Americas in Brazil provided TA in the organization of the "Women, Love and AIDS" Seminar in Rio de Janeiro, September 1994.

Oral presentation:"The Epidemiology Of HIV Infection, Syphilis And Hepatitis B Among Prostitutes: a study report," by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • São Paulo Solidarity Social Fund's one-day seminar organized by the São Paulo Governor's wife. (She is the Fund president. The purpose of the seminar was to present a summary of the X International Conference on AIDS to local NGOs, governmental institutions and representatives from municipalities working with HIV/AIDS prevention, September 1994. Participation of Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.)

NGO Regional Forum in Mar Del Plata on September 20-24, 1994. The purpose was to discuss women's health and AIDS issues as part of the preparatory meeting for the United Nations 1995 Beijing Conference on Women, September 1994. Participation of Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

Seminar "AIDS, Together to the Future," São Paulo, October 1994, organized by APTA.

Participated in the round table ,"And the Future?". Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

Participated in six meetings organized by the wife of the governor of the State of São Paulo, 1992 to 1996. Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • X Congress of the International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA), Rio de Janeiro, July 1995.

Participation of Elisabeth Meloni Vieira.

  • Fourth World Conference on Women, Beijing, China, September 1995.

Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes participated assisting the head of the AIDSCAP Women's Initiative in networking distribution of IEC materials, press kits, and lobbying the NGO and official UN Conference. Assisted the Brazilian press in arranging several interviews including Ambassador Sally Sheldom and Ms. Mongella, Chair of the Conference. Resident Advisor met daily with representatives from the official UN Conference parliamentary observers and NGO representatives from Brazil to discuss the progress of the platform for action and the Beijing declaration.

Beijing Preparatory Meetings attended by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes. These meetings of women's and feminist groups in Brazil were to assure that HIV/STD/AIDS were included in the Beijing 1995 Conference in China in the official and NGO delegation agenda.

Women's Health Program Coordinator of the State Health Department. These November 1995 meetings were to discuss condom needs for the State of São Paulo and request support for ICMS (a state tax) exception on male condoms. Attended by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • International Seminar on Condom Social Marketing "AIDS: Seduction and Prevention," promoted by Partners of America, Rio de Janeiro, November 1995.

Oral presentation: "The current situation of the AIDS epidemic in Brazil" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • AIDS World Day.

Participation in a political meeting with the Secretary of Health in São Paulo, AIDS/STD State Director, the wife of the governor, and NGOs during the launching ceremony for "a Campaign for the adoption of an ONG." NGO representatives expressed public health authorities and the Governor's wife their urgent needs. The meeting was held at Emilio Ribas Hospital, December 1995. Senior program officer participated in a meeting where a media campaign on AIDS prevention for the private sector was launched. December 1, 1995.

  • National AIDS NGO Meeting in São Paulo, May 1996.

This is major forum of AIDS NGOs. In conjunction with DKT, AIDSCAP had a booth at this meeting. The Minister of Health and the Head of the São Paulo State Health Department visited the meeting. The book funded through the RRF, "Institution Planning and Management of AIDS/NGO- the Return," was launched. A total of 195 kits with AIDSCAP technical and BCC material were distributed. Each kit included AWI publications, AIDSCaptions, the ASF Newsletter, the summary sheet of AIDSCAP in Latin American countries, Companheiros de la Prevencion, Assessment and Monitoring of BCC Interventions, the booklet "Everything You Always Wanted To Know About AIDS, STD And Sex And Had The Courage To Ask ," and other materials. A total of 2,795 BCC and technical materials were distributed, in addition to 60 female and 400 male condoms. Each visitor to the stand was eligible for one of nine prizes donated from DKT: two Easter eggs filled with condoms. The dissemination booth collected addresses for the AIDSCAP/ASF mailing list. The media covered this meeting extensively. Participation of Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes and Ayko Takemoto.

Presented the AIDSCAP Project to the Ambassador of the US to Brazil, in São Paulo, June 1996 by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

Launching of the T-shirt Campaign "Wear for a Cure"/ "Vista esta causa." In July 26, 1996 this Media Campaign for fund-raising for HIV/AIDS was launched in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brasilia with the presence of the First Lady of Brazil, Dr. Ruth Cardoso who bought the first sample T-shirt. ASF is the recipient of 30% of the proceeds from this campaign conducted by Elite Models, the Fashion Industry, and Dishes. AIDSCAP logo was printed on all T-shirts. The Campaign Launching had the participation of models, ambassadors and wives, and government ministers. Dr. Peter Lamptey was representing AIDSCAP Project during this important event. Participant: Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • International Seminar "Lessons Learned: The Contribution Of USAID In The Prevention of STD/AIDS," Rio de Janeiro, September 1996. Provided TA in liaison with Partners of the Americas in Brazil.

Oral presentations:

  1. "The AIDSCAP Project Technical Strategy" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.
  2. "The Methodology and Design of studies for the Evaluation of the AIDSCAP Project" by Elisabeth Meloni Vieira.
  3. "The Continuous Evaluation of AIDSCAP Project" by Luis Antonio V. D'Angelo.
  4. "The Rapid Response Fund" by Elisabeth Meloni Vieira.

Meeting promoted by the Ford Foundation at ECOS, to discuss recommendations for Ford Foundation activities during 1996. Elisabeth Meloni Vieira participated in these meeting representatives from Ford Foundation, international consultants and representatives from NGO, November 1996.

  • AIDS World Day, December 1, 1996.

The country office participated actively in AIDS WORLD DAY, and event coordinated by the State Health Department in the park Parque Ibirapuera where an ASF stall was placed. IEC materials and condom units were distributed. A total of 600 ASF newsletters were distributed. More them 800 people signed three petitions and T-shirts and pins were sold. A total of 700 USD contributions were obtained on this day. The National Coordinator of MOH Program on AIDS/STD visited ASF stall. The MOH invited ASF for a celebration musical show held at Teatro Municipal in São Paulo. ASF distributed a gift for each of the 1,200 MOH VIP guests the T-shirt "Wear for a Cure/Vista esta Causa." Participation of Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes, Elisabeth Meloni Vieira, Luis Antonio D'Angelo, Elvira Carmo Oliveira, Adarcy Pareja.

  • Family Health International 25th Anniversary Celebration, December 1996.

A celebration of FHI was held on December 12, 1996 at Pinacoteca do Estado in São Paulo with the participation of about 250 people. Abbot Laboratories sponsored the party, which kindly offered a cocktail, as well as DKT do Brasil and Rubens Flowers. An opening address was made by the representative of Dra. Ruth Cardoso, the First Lady of Brazil. A representative of the MOH National Program on STD/AIDS, Dr. Euclides Castilhos, Dr. Rebecca Cohn, USAID Representative and Dr. Tania Lago representing the Secretary of State Health Department also opened the celebration. Dr. Sheila Mitchell, from AIDSCAP/HQ and Dr. Fernandes, RA, on the behalf of FHI, welcomed all participants. Forty-nine organizations (among them NGO, private sector and Universities) received a written acknowledgment of partnership with AIDSCAP/FHI

  • Mayor State Meeting at the State Governor Palace, January 1997.

Participated at the meeting for the new elected mayors in the State of São Paulo, organized by the CEPAM. R.A presented the example of Santos as a model which reduced the number of AIDS. The session had approximately 300 people. In addition, a petition was collected for condom tax reductions. Participation of Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes and Ayko Takemoto.

  • 8th International Women and Health Meeting, Rio de Janeiro, March 1997.

Participation of this international meeting with the presentation, "Prevention of STIs and Pregnancy" by Susana Kalckmann. Participation of Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes, Elisabeth Meloni Vieira, Maria Aparecida Ribeiro and Giane Ribeiro. The AIDSCAP booth received about 300 participants of the Congress. A total of 634 IEC materials were distributed (135 issues of AIDSCaptions Nov. 96; 150 issues of Network vol. 17; 152 issues of Network vol. 16; 147 issues of Model Intervention-AWI; 50 issues of A Dialogue Between The Sexes). A total of 246 signatures were collected from women from more than 30 different countries to support a petition for the development of a HIV/AIDS Prevention program in Brazil especially targeting women.

  • National AIDS NGO Meeting, Brasilia, April 1997.

AIDSCAP had a booth at the conference to disseminate project activities. During the conference signatures were collected in support to MOH for World Bank loan #2 for AIDS Prevention. Signatures were also collected for condom tax exemptions. Participation of Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes, Elisabeth Meloni Vieira and Ayko Takemoto.

  • 46th Meeting of the Mayors and Municipalities of São Paulo State, São Paulo, May 1997.

In conjunction with DKT, participated at the State Mayor meeting to disseminate project activities em Águas de Lindóia. RA participated at the political debate as the only representative of a Health NGO together with representatives from MOH, Federal Council of Medicine and Health private sector to discuss health issues in Brazil. The AIDSCAP video in Portuguese was presented to 400 mayors and legislators. About 5,000 condoms were distributed. BCC materials such as an adolescents brochure, the calendar donated the State Health Department and ASF Newsletters were also distributed. Moreover the stand also collected signatures for a petition supporting a free campaign in the media and condom tax exemptions. The petitions were handed to the governor of São Paulo State. This event was very important to disseminate AIDSCAP information throughout the political arena and to network with state companies. Participation of Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes and Ayko Takemoto.

  • Meeting organized by Partners of America in Fortaleza, Ceará, May 1997.

Oral presentation: "AIDSCAP Project and strategies for HIV/AIDS Prevention" by Maria Eugênia Lemos Fernandes.

  • "Love Parade" June 1997.

A public demonstration for solidarity and support for marginalized society, including gays, transvestites and drag queens with the participation of 1,500 people. A "rain of condoms" was thrown by a musical truck. Participation of Ayko Takemoto, Elvira Carmo de Oliveira, Adarcy Pareja, Mary Markowicz and ASF volunteers.

  • Mercado Mundo MIX, June 1997.

Fashion fair with massive participation of young people and the gay community with 30,000 visitors. In conjunction with other NGOs, ASF collected food and clothes for donation to people living with HIV. About 10 tons of food were collected. ASF had a stand where AIDSCAP Project IEC material and condoms were distributed. Participation of Ayko Takemoto, Elvira Carmo de Oliveira, Adarcy Pareja, Mary Markowicz and ASF volunteers.

  • São Paulo State AIDS/ NGO Meeting, September 1997.

Associação Saúde da Família hosted the State NGO meeting to present major activities and lessons learned in the implementation of AIDSCAP Project in Brazil. Forty-six people representing 30 NGOs participated of the meeting.

4. Media Dissemination

A total of 226 articles were published in national, regional and local newspapers and magazines. These articles were analysed and occupied a media space valued at $6.8 million US. The articles disseminated the AIDSCAP project components of the technical strategy, versing about condoms, STIs, AIDS prevention in general and behavior change in particular. Many articles were also published about the female condom and 78 about the Campaign Wear for a Cure. As it shows in the table below, 42,888,000 people were potentially reached by the news papers and 22,624,000 by the magazines. This media space was provided for free.

Newspapers

Name Issue Times Total
Folha de São Paulo 500,000 69 34,500,000
Estado de São Paulo 407,000 09 3,663,000
Jorna do Brasil 150,000 03 450,000
O Globo 330,000 04 1,320,000
Correio Braziliense 5,000 01 5,000
Jornal da Tarde 119,000 02 218,000
Diario do Comercio 30,000 01 30,000
Meio Norte 10,000 13 130,000
O Dia 11,000 10 110,000
Diario do Povo 13,000 05 45,000
O Nacional 10,000 17 170,000
Diario da Manha 8,000 02 16,000
Zero Hora 160,000 02 320,000
Noticias Populares 120,000 02 240,000
Folha da Tarde 100,000 03 300,000
Diario Popular 150,000 04 600,000
Gazeta Zona Norte 57,000 03 171,000

Total = 42,888,000

Magazines

Name Issue Times Total
Isto É 500,000 06 3,000,000
Claudia 700,000 17 11,900,000
Caras 310,000 02 620,000
Boletim da Moda  . .   .
R da Folha 775,000 04 3,100,000
Ver Faça Facil 145,000 02 290,000
VIVER Psicologia 30,000 04 120,000
J Assinante Net 380,000 02 760,000
Suprimentos e Serviços Hospitalares 10,000 01 10,000