16/06/2026
We are pleased to share that Lhak-Sam reached more than 3,000 individuals in Paro through HIV and AIDS awareness, sensitization, and voluntary HIV testing initiatives. As part of the program, a Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) survey was conducted among 420 men and women to assess their understanding and perceptions of HIV and AIDS.
The survey revealed several important findings:
✅While most respondents know how to protect themselves, many do not fully understand how HIV is transmitted or how treatment works.
✅Educational attainment has a major influence on HIV knowledge.
✅Women generally possess better HIV-related knowledge, particularly regarding prevention of mother-to-child transmission.
✅Overt discrimination appears relatively low, but misconceptions about privacy, confidentiality, and the rights of people living with HIV persist.
✅Nearly one-third of respondents remain hesitant about HIV testing, indicating ongoing concerns related to stigma, fear of positive
✅Understanding of modern HIV treatment is inadequate and should be a priority area for future education campaigns, especially promotion of the "Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U)" message.
✅As treatment becomes more available, public perception of HIV risk may be declining. Continued awareness efforts are necessary to prevent complacency and maintain prevention behaviors.
Bongde Institute of Hotel and Tourism, Farm Machinery Corporation Limited, Wanakha Central School, Paro Elementary School, Olathang Primary School, Department of Air Transport, Paro International Airport, Gaupel Lower Secondary School, Woochu Lower Secondary School, Dawakha Lower Secondary School, Wangsel Institute for the Deaf, Zomlha Training Institute, Paro,
