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Data Treatment
We controlled, selected and numbered the 19 forms per company, made a copy of these
forms through the EPI6 (Epi Info) software; the data were then transferred and treated in an
Excel spreadsheet in order to determine the number of individuals that met the standards.
Then, we used the look-up Table: LQAS result - Percentage to determine the scores in
percentage.
OBSERVATIONS OF HIV TOOLBOX
We observed a few HIV prevention toolbox sessions led by HSE supervisors or workers’ team
leaders. Toolboxes gather workers, first thing in the morning before work starts, and takes
place at the construction site. We attended the HIV toolboxes that were generally held at the
end of the week or at the end of the month, upon the company’s invitation or upon our own
request, depending to the sessions scheduled by the companies.
During the toolboxes that we attended, we observed:
- How the supervisor or team leader approached the HIV matter with the workers
- What prevention messages were communicated to the workers?
- What materials were used by the supervisors?
- What questions were asked by workers?
We took note of the procedures of these toolboxes and the workers’ reactions.
Also, to have a better understanding of the lifestyle of these companies’ workers, we had
stayed at the Plant Site (Construction Camp) for several weeks.
RESULTS
Result of December 1st, 2009 Campaign:
During this December 1st celebration, we reached about 3, 000 workers / employees who
came to eat at the Plant Site’s restaurants.
- 2, 000 red ribbons were distributed (red ribbons available).
- 8,040 condoms were directly distributed, averaging a box of 3 condoms for each worker.
- 3,360 booklets were released for the event.
