Document 1963
 DOCN  M94A1963
 TI    Seropositive people of color--under-utilized resource in HIV epidemic.
 DT    9412
 AU    Nyamu BW; With These Hands, We can..., Houston, Texas 77020.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):411 (abstract no. PD0252). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370612
 AB    To heighten awareness among HIV organizations of under-utilization of
       seropositive persons of color in planning and implementing HIV services.
       Having formed a new organization With These Hands, We Can..., we are
       working with HIV providers to develop appropriate feedback/input
       information strategies. Surveys of 85% of area HIV/AIDS service agencies
       indicate the role of seropositive persons of color has been limited
       primarily to telling their stories, thus inadvertently contributing to
       services which are often deficient in meeting their needs. Their input
       has not been solicited for assessment of services delivered, evaluation
       of monies distributed to HIV organizations, nor planning HIV prevention
       programs. By increasing participation of the targeted population, needs
       of seropositive people of color will be more accurately reflected in
       services made available. With appropriate ongoing needs assessing and
       feedback information, as well as agency policy changes, HIV services can
       improve in overall effectiveness. Most importantly, new heights of focus
       in HIV services will more effectively reach the pre-HIV population of
       color. With These Hands, We Can... will continue to consult with service
       providers, as well as raise awareness through public lectures, panel
       presentations, and personal intervention to achieve these goals.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Health
       Services Needs and Demand  Human  HIV Infections/*PREVENTION & CONTROL
       *HIV Seropositivity  *Minority Groups  Texas  Voluntary Health
       Agencies/*ORGANIZATION & ADMIN  *Voluntary Workers  MEETING ABSTRACT

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