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Titre :	Behavioral science in HIV prevention. A method to measure the costs of counseling for HIV prevention. (1996)
Auteurs :	R.D. GORSKY ; James-W CURRAN ; David SATCHER
Type de document :	Article
Dans :	Public health reports (vol. 111, 1996)
Pagination :	115-122
Langues:	Anglais
Mots-clés :	Programme santé ; Prévention santé ; Virose ; Infection ; Education santé ; Homme ; Maladie autoimmune ; Sida
Résumé :	[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST I05qiR0x. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. THIS PAPER DESCRIBES A METHOD FOR ESTIMATING the true resource costs of counseling for HIV prevention. The method includes identifying the resources used in counseling, determining the true unit costs of the resources used, and calculating the total costs of counseling. Cost equations and sample calculations of total and expected costs per client in a specified time period are provided. This method of estimating costs provides a systematic application of a standard set of procedures, including sample tables and calculations. It uses the societal perspective on resource cost to determine true resource costs. This method can be used for resource allocation decisions among programs and as inputs for cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analyses. Since the method minimizes the burden of data collection and calculations, it is useful for the nonspecialist in cost analysis. The method provides a rational approach for realistic decision making and planning in public health.

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