Lumala, R.

Using participatory rural appraisal to assess community HIV risk factors: experiences from rural Uganda

The Rakai AIDS Information Network (RAIN) in Uganda used PRA methods to help community members identify and analyze factors which put them at risk of HIV infection. The article describes the different methods used, which included mapping, seasonal calendars and men and women's 24-hour activities, and what community members and programme staff learned about community HIV risk factors.