DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2014.v02i04.002

Pages: 475-481

AIDS is a major public health concern today in India. AIDS does not discriminate between classes, castes or communities. It is caused by HIV, which is transmitted mainly through sexual intercourse. India has one of the largest road networks in the world, involving millions of drivers and helpers. This study has been undertaken to understand the burning issues of AIDS from the perspectives of relationship of truckers and commercial sex workers. The study has tried to connect the micro-level reality of AIDS with the issues of sexual behaviours of truckers with sex workers from the perspective of socio-behavioral conditionality of truckers. The methodology of the study was based on the primary data collected through direct interviews with truckers by using an interview schedule with structured questionnaire. The study revealed the sexual behavioural patterns of the truckers with the commercial sex workers (CSWs) who generally transmit STDs/HIV/AIDS. The rising trends in HIV infection in India have already stirred socio-cultural and ethical issues. The most serious impact of AIDS epidemic will be on economic development.