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

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