This book is based on original research data, primary data, collected by researchers on the subject Truck Drivers & HIV/AIDS (Status-quo). India has one of the largest road networks in the world, involving millions of drivers and helpers. Truck drivers spend long periods of time away from home, and it is common practice for them to have relations with sex workers while on the road. 24-34% of truck drivers in various surveys have reported engaging in sex with commercial sex workers. Sometimes, this occurs at roadside 'dhabas', which act as both brothels and hotels for truck drivers. In other...

This book is based on original research data, primary data, collected by researchers on the subject Significance of ART Adherence to Curb HIV infection among Children. This is a maiden study and publication work on ART Adherence, particularly among children. Women and children are increasingly becoming vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. Adherence is a major factor in determining the degree of viral suppression achieved in response to ART. Poor adherence can lead to virologic failure. Prospective adult and pediatric studies have shown the risk of virologic failure to increase as the proportion of missed...