HIV/AIDS in China: Survey Provides Guidelines for Improving Awareness

In response to rising prevalence levels, the Chinese government is placing increasing emphasis on HIV/AIDS prevention. The State Council has set up a national committee for HIV/AIDS control with members from 26 ministries and commissions.

Public awareness is a key component of any prevention strategy, and China has an HIV/AIDS awareness program in place with an emphasis on mass media. As part of this effort, the State Family Planning Commission conducted a survey on AIDS awareness in December 2000. The objective was to provide baseline information for expanding HIV/AIDS prevention activities.