Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Survey on HIV/AIDS among people involved in labour relations in the Republic of Moldova

This report presents the results of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Survey on HIV/AIDS among employees in the Republic of Moldova initiated by International Labour Organization (ILO) and Ministry of Economy and Trade during June - September 2008. The survey was developed and conducted by a national consultant and a research agency. The research covered 1217 people older than 17 years working in Moldovan enterprises with more than 300 employees from different economic sectors of Moldova. The survey highlighted a high level of stigma towards people living with HIV; an inadequate level of knowledge about HIV and how to prevent transmission; and low commitment of private sector representatives to address HIV/AIDS issues at the workplace. The findings shall serve as background for further advocacy and mobilization of world of work actors on HIV prevention with focus on rural population.