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Document 2001
DOCN M94A2001
TI Voluntary support groups improve the quality of life of HIV-1 infected
patients.
DT 9412
AU Szalardi M; Reboredo G; Miguez-Burbano MJ; Shor-Posner G; Baum MK; Fund
Ginkgo Biloba, Argentina.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):402 (abstract no. PD0216). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370574
AB OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of group support on quality of life
measures in HIV-1 infected men and women in Buenos Aires. METHODS:
Behavioral data were gathered from HIV-1 infected males (39) and females
(11), aged 18-61, using a trained interviewer and standardized
questionnaires. Most of the participants (64%) were homosexuals, 6% were
bisexuals, 10% heterosexuals, and 20% were intravenous drug users. Six
support groups met weekly for 3 months; discussions focused on knowledge
and prevention of drug abuse and/or sexual risk behaviors, family and
social interactions, nutrition topics, and attitude to medical
treatments. RESULTS: Prior to the group meetings, relatively few
subjects (18%) expressed adequate knowledge of HIV/AIDS risk prevention
or nutritional aspects of disease (4%). A number of subjects (47%) were
unwilling to accept medical treatment, and positive family relationships
were reported in only 10% of the patients. Following group meetings,
increased HIV/AIDS knowledge and prevention were reported in 88% of the
participants; 68% of the patients increased their understanding of
nutrition as a cofactor of HIV disease progression, and learned proper
cooking methods to prevent bacterial food contamination. Better social
integration and family reinsertion were reported in 84% of the patients.
Regarding acceptance of medical treatment, 36 patients agreed to start
conventional treatment during the group meetings. CONCLUSIONS: Voluntary
support groups appear to be an extremely cost-effective method to
facilitate information exchange, enhance knowledge, and promote the
acceptance of HIV-1 disease, as well as foster and expand better social
relationships.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY/REHABILITATION/
TRANSMISSION Bisexuality Female Homosexuality Human HIV-1
Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Male *Quality of Life Risk-Taking
*Self-Help Groups *Sex Behavior *Social Support *Voluntary Workers
MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).