Knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to HIV/AIDS among transport sector workers : a case study of Georgia

The main objective of this exploratory study was to gain a better understanding of the risks of HIV for transport sector workers in Georgia and to outline the scope for policy response through prevention, care and treatment interventions. In particular, the aim was to identify the unique needs of transport sector workers with respect to HIV and to produce information that can be used to develop specific strategies and targeted intervention programs within both the health and transport sectors. The study focused on transport sector workers because research from other countries has shown that they tend to have many partners and often visit sex workers (SWs), and are therefore at increased risk of infecting themselves and their partners. Transport is also one of Georgia's fastest growing sectors, and the study wanted to identify behaviors that, unless controlled, will put an increasing number of transport sector workers and their families and partners at risk over time.