Research and documentation

Research and documentation is one of the key areas of ILO's work. In order to synergize collaborative efforts, consultation workshops were held periodically. Based on the suggestions provided in the workshops, various research areas are identified. Following are some of the studies carried out by the project:

• Study on Socio-Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS on PLHIV and their families in India - (pdf 321 kb)

The study was conducted in four states - Delhi, Manipur, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, through the networks of People living with HIV/AIDS. The sample included about 292 direct interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and In-Depth Interviews (IDIs). The main objectives were:a) to document the overall experiences of PLWHA and their families since the discovery of HIV status. (Stigma faced, impact on employment status, family income and expenditure, availability of care and support services etc.) ; and ;b) to understand the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and children.

• Perception of Indian Employers about HIV/AIDS - (pdf 524 Kb)
  

This study, supported by ILO, was undertaken by the Centre For Education and Communication (CEC). A comprehensive questionnaire examining the perception of Indian employers about HIV/AIDS was developed and a sample of approximately 1050 enterprises was interviewed. The study aimed to understand the corporate view on HIV/AIDS, therefore employers of the Private Sector only were chosen.

• Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS on Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Andhra Pradesh, India: - (pdf 344 Kb)

This study, undertaken by ILO,  in collaboration with Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society and Singareni Collieries Limited (SCCL) attempts to assess the current impact of HIV/AIDS on a coal sector company. Projections on future likely impact of HIV/AIDS has been also made based on the current trends. Key findings suggests that there is a need to further intensify the HIV/AIDS prevention programme being run by the company in order to mitigate the likely impact of HIV/AIDS on workers and families of SCCL.

• ART study

Effectiveness of ART in Improving Health and Productivity of People Living with HIV/AIDS (to be released shortly)

Other intiatives include:

• Documentation of ongoing Efforts of Indian Enterprises in the Field of HIV/AIDS - (pdf 3.31 mb)

This document is developed to help Indian enterprises to respond to the challenges of HIV/AIDS. It brings Enterprises & HIV/AIDS in India together the experiences of some of the leading Indian enterprises and demonstrates that there are practical solutions and initiatives to develop effective responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and mitigate its impact.

This package contains:

• A compilation of HIV/AIDS programmes and experiences of eight enterprises in India;
• A user-friendly operational manual, prepared to provide step-by-step guidelines to enterprises for initiation of HIV/AIDS programmes in their business units; and
• An advocacy film; and
• The ILO Code of Practice.