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 DOCN  M94A1954
 TI    Facilitating community support: AIDS in India.
 DT    9412
 AU    Abraham T; Hariharan N; AIDS Control and Community Education Programmes
       Trust, Madras,; India.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):413 (abstract no. PD0259). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370621
 AB    INTRODUCTION: The negative publicity about AIDS has resulted in a
       non-conducive environment for people with HIV/AIDS and their families.
       AIM: This paper aims at analysing factors that constitute to positive
       community support of the HIV affected in Southern India. METHOD: The
       case studies of the HIV affected people brought to light by the media
       were analysed. These were followed by Individual Case Work. Counselling
       and support services were mobilised. RESULTS: Lower social class and
       caste were indicators of good community support and understanding.
       People from rural communities were more supportive and accessible.
       Mobilising resources for felt needs like shelter, job and needs of
       survivors helps formation of self-help groups. CONCLUSION: Demystifying
       AIDS, delinking HIV and death and instilling a positive approach is
       essential for community support.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*REHABILITATION/TRANSMISSION
       Attitude to Death  Comparative Study  Counseling  Family  Follow-Up
       Studies  Human  India  Rural Population  *Social Perception  *Social
       Support  Socioeconomic Factors  Urban Population  MEETING ABSTRACT

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