Multidimensional Approach for HIV Prevention

Abstract

Objective:the main objective of this study is to identify the preventing model to reduce the Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) risk behavior. Methodology: Mix research design was used to draw the data from 404 respondents of Kathmandu valley, Nepal. Simple random sampling was done to select the respondents. Statistical analysis was done for quantitative data and manual editing and analysis was done for qualitative data. Ethical approval was taken from the Nepal Health Research Counsel to conduct this research. Result:comprehensive multidimensional approach was developed to prevent the risk of HIV transmission. Multidimensional approach had covered the involvement of individual, community, private organization, Non-Governmental organization and governmental organization. Among them, majority respondents reported the role of individual as a prime role to prevent the risk behavior. Conclusion:There is a positive association found between the Individual factors and HIV risk behavior. So, individuals should be more careful and take responsibilities to improve in HIV risk taking behavior and reduce the transmission of HIV.