Interventions conducted in STD clinics may well have significant benefit be- cause patients are likely to be receptive to prevention messages. Taking advantage of such “teachable mo- ments” can be an effective component of a comprehen- sive STD prevention approach. Service providers should take advantage of such opportunities to educate patients, heighten their awareness of HIV, and advo- cate for testing. Insofar as prevention budgets are lim- ited, selectively targeting high-risk groups such as STD clinic patients may be among the most cost-effective steps that could curtail the spread of the virus in this area of the world.
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