Why is NGO work mostly restricted to Targeted Interventions? Doesnt it lead to identification of High Risk Groups and further stigmatisation?
Ans: Targeted Intervention is a very important strategy of NACP– II to check the spread of HIV. It is a fact that certain groups of people, known to practice high risk behaviour are more likely to carry the virus than others. Groups like the CSWs, IDU, Truckers, Migrants, etc. are also the most marginalised in the society. These groups do not need half baked interventions where one just tells them about behaviour change. BCC is important but that should be accompanied by services like STD treatment, condom provision, creation of enabling environment etc. All these are essential components of NACOs TIs. It is felt that once these groups are approached in the right spirit, they are more likely to come out of their shell and join the mainstream and thereby be less stigmatised.
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- Why is NGO work mostly restricted to Targeted Interventions? Doesnt it lead to identification of High Risk Groups and further stigmatisation?
