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Document 2040
DOCN M94A2040
TI Group work towards reducing worries of people with AIDS.
DT 9412
AU Mbuga S; Concern-Rakai-Uganda.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):395 (abstract no. PD0188). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370535
AB CONCERN is an Irish NGO operating in Rakai District-Uganda, to address
the Social Economic Consequences of AIDS. OBJECTIVES: (1) To find out
coping stratagies of families and individuals affected by AIDS. (2) To
bring together people of different economic status to identify their
problems to find solutions. METHODS: (1) Trainings given to individuals
and groups to help identify problems through discussions. (2) Referrals
are made to hospitals, other NGOs and application of herbal medicine
within their community encouraged. (3) Material support is given and
income generating activities (IGAs) established for orphans. (4)
Emphasis towards positive living for HIV/AIDS clients is encouraged.
RESULTS: (1) Home-care programme by Home-care volunteers have been
established within the communities to help AIDS patients within homes.
(2) Villages and individual income generating projects have been set up.
(3) Orphans have been sent to schools. (4) Youth/women groups have come
up with Drama, Poems, Songs and Sports activities to raise AIDS
awareness information acquired from Seminars to the entire community.
All these activities are manned by the community and supported by
CONCERN. CONCLUSION: The programme tries to alleviate the situation
towards the AIDS pandemic we have come up with constructive ideas and
ways to prolong our lives to fulfil plans for children and preventive
measure for the future generation.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY/REHABILITATION
Adaptation, Psychological Adolescence Adult Child *Developing
Countries Female Health Services Accessibility Human Male Patient
Education *Self-Help Groups Sick Role Social Support *Socioeconomic
Factors Uganda MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).