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Document 2051
DOCN M94A2051
TI Report of a self-help group based on quality of life for people with
HIV/AIDS.
DT 9412
AU Mello JH; GIV, Sao Paulo/Brazil.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):392 (abstract no. PD0177). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370524
AB OBJECTIVE: In response to requests from communities, built strategies
for education and prevention, promoted multidisciplinary collaboration,
cross-cultural community awareness as well as encouraged constructive
methods to cope with HIV/AIDS in Brazil. METHODS: Target group members
answered questionnaires in order to evaluate their current knowledge.
Educational programs were designed to best suit their needs. Volunteer
representatives met with health care professionals, PWA and community
groups in a variety of forums for lectures, safe sex workshops,
lifestyle management instruction, and distribution of educational
materials. RESULTS: Our organization offered educational assistance to
47 communities helping in establishing programs for HIV prevention in
their communities as well as encouraged policy development and
strategies for solidarity and improved health care for PWA. CONCLUSION:
Insufficient funding restricted expansion of our services. We chose to
spend limited funds on primary needs rather than outcome evaluation. We
strongly believe self-help organizations play an essential role in
policy development, education, prevention and quality of life for PWA,
specially in third world countries.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY Brazil Comprehensive
Health Care *Developing Countries Health Education Health Services
Needs and Demand Human HIV Infections/PREVENTION & CONTROL/*PSYCHOLOGY
Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Patient Care Team *Quality of Life
*Self-Help Groups MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).