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Document 2183
DOCN M94A2183
TI Emotional support groups for AIDS affected special groups: immigrants
with language barriers in the USA.
DT 9412
AU Goldvarg D
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):362 (abstract no. PD0053). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370392
AB ISSUE: Limited information is available regarding the implementation and
effects of support groups for minorities, especially immigrants who have
language barriers. This oral presentation relays AIDS project Los
Angeles' model for support groups targeted at special populations to
potential group facilitators and participants in order to better
understand how and why support groups are improving the quality of life
of minority people with AIDS. METHODOLOGY: A quality assurance survey
form was completed anonymously by a self selected group of 40 PWA's who
attend the support groups for people with language barriers (monolingual
Spanish speaking). RESULTS: The quality assurance program showed that
support groups helped 80% of the members to cope better with HIV related
concerns, 75% responded that the group helped them by offering emotional
support, 90% stated that the group allowed them to express their
emotions freely, especially about issues that they are not able to talk
with family members. CONCLUSIONS: The quality assurance program showed
that support groups contributed in decreasing the participants'
isolation by providing a safe and culturally sensitive environment to
share experiences. It also showed how support groups encouraged members
to be more proactive and to develop coping skills in order to increase
their quality of life.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY Adaptation,
Psychological *Communication Barriers *Emigration and Immigration
Human Minority Groups *Social Support United States MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).