Document 1929
 DOCN  M94A1929
 TI    Workshops for awareness on vaccine trials in Brazil.
 DT    9412
 AU    Beloqui J; Grupo pela VIDDA-S Paulo, Brazil.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):419 (abstract no. PD0284). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370646
 AB    OBJECTIVES: to raise awareness and provide basic elements to members of
       NGOs on the issue of vaccine trials and organization of cohorts in
       Brazil, in order to follow up, criticize, support and give autonomous
       opinions on the subject. METHODS: communication group exercises.
       Initially we discuss about feelings and previous experiences on other
       vaccines, introducing the concepts of therapeutic, prophylactic,
       efficacy, access. Then we expose basic facts on vaccine trials (Phases
       I/II/III, etc) and the process in Brazil. Afterwards we discuss some
       examples of informed consent and the role of NGOs. Finally we ask to
       fill a questionnaire for evaluation. RESULTS: In 1993 we performed six
       workshops with 10 participants each (average). The evaluation showed the
       will and need for further discussion in and among NGOs and with health
       Institutions. DISCUSSIONS & CONCLUSIONS: health workers showed
       increasing interest on the workshop which could be also useful for
       members of cohorts.
 DE    *AIDS Vaccines/TOXICITY/THERAPEUTIC USE  Brazil  Clinical Trials, Phase
       I  Clinical Trials, Phase II  Clinical Trials, Phase III  *Education,
       Continuing  Health Personnel/*EDUCATION  Human  *Informed Consent
       Organizations, Nonprofit  MEETING ABSTRACT

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