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DOCN M94A2276
TI The challenge of HIV prevention among migrants in Canada: a public
health intervention model.
DT 9412
AU Adrien A; Leaune V; Centre for AIDS Studies, Montreal General Hospital
PHU, Quebec,; Canada.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):340 (abstract no. PC0297). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370299
AB OBJECTIVE: To develop a strategy for HIV prevention among migrants in
Canada. METHODS: We used a four-step intervention model: 1) selection of
migrant populations according to pre-established criteria; 2)
involvement of community leaders and negotiation of the terms of
collaboration; 3) evaluation of available information on HIV-related
knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices in the community and
assessment of data needs; 4) development of the intervention and
research plan. RESULTS: Step 1: For certain communities such as
Quebecers of Haitian origin, the HIV prevalence (3-5%) was sufficient to
justify intervention. We selected other communities based on demographic
criteria, estimation of HIV risk and the level of community
organization. Step 2: In communities such as the Latin-American and the
Arabic-speaking community who previously did not perceive HIV as a
problem, we involved local leaders in a participatory research process
and raised their awareness about HIV. An advisory committee was created;
we established with these committees guiding principles including
equity, cultural sensitivity and community relevance. Step 3: Given the
lack of community specific information on attitudes and behaviours
related to HIV transmission, we conducted qualitative studies and
surveys to collect this information. Step 4: For Quebecers of Haitian
origin, youth and inequality in male-female relations were selected as a
priority for intervention and HIV prevalence and incidence studies as a
priority for research. For the others, the intervention plans are under
development. CONCLUSION: Migrant communities have become involved in,
and committed to, HIV prevention and research as a result of our
intervention. The application of this model elsewhere depends on the
characteristics of the target populations, the acceptance of HIV as a
problem by the community and the organizational infrastructure of the
community.
DE *Communicable Disease Control *Emigration and Immigration Ethnic
Groups/*EDUCATION Haiti/ETHNOLOGY *Health Education Human HIV
Infections/ETHNOLOGY/*PREVENTION & CONTROL/TRANSMISSION HIV
Seroprevalence/TRENDS Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Quebec/EPIDEMIOLOGY Risk Factors MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).