Document 1894
 DOCN  M94A1894
 TI    Reinforcing community's participation.
 DT    9412
 AU    Peixoto A; Novellino S; Galvao J; Parker R; Brazilian Interdisciplinary
       AIDS Association (ABIA), Rio de; Janeiro, Brazil.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):427 (abstract no. PD0316). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370681
 AB    OBJECTIVE: Research conducted by ABIA's Resource Center interviewed 180
       clients that currently or intend to disseminate information concerning
       AIDS in their respective communities, in order to develop strategies
       that explore the needs, actions, and goals of these educators and to
       develop a more effective educational program. METHODOLOGY: Each subject
       participated in a twenty minute semi-structured interview and completed
       a questionnaire of 13 items (including demographic information).
       RESULTS: The sample represented a wide spectrum of health professionals,
       students, and organizational representatives. We noted a strong desire
       for more accurate and accessible information concerning HIV/AIDS
       presented in a comprehensive format that would make these persons more
       effective leaders and sources of information in their communities. In
       response to these findings, ABIA has implemented a training course (four
       times per year) and produced an AIDS manual that targets the specific
       concerns of these potential educators. CONCLUSION: In Brazil, limited
       educational resources exist to respond to the large demand for HIV/AIDS
       information and services. Developing comprehensive materials and
       empowering persons to answer this demand in their own communities
       remains fundamental to the fight against AIDS.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Brazil
       *Health Education  Human  MEETING ABSTRACT

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