title: [The priorities in realizing prophylactic programs in a region with a high level of HIV infection].
abstract: The analysis of changes in the epidemic situation with HIV infection in Kaliningrad Province, the first territory in Russia involved into the epidemic, is presented. The experience in the realization of preventive programs is discussed with the analysis of both successes and problems arising in Kaliningrad, whose inhabitants constitute the absolute majority among HIV-infected persons in the region. The expediency of creating a new section--service of information, consultation and psychological assistance in the AIDS Centers is proposed for discussion.
authors.affiliation: Regional Center for Prevention and Control of AIDS, Kaliningrad, Russia.
authors.forename: T N
authors.initials: TN
authors.lastname: Nikitina
authors.forename: I S
authors.initials: IS
authors.lastname: Natalich
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Kazmerchuk
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D015497:HIV-1; D006292:Health Priorities; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D009017:Morbidity / Q000639:trends; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016730:Program Development; D012426:Russia / Q000453:epidemiology