Experiences about HIV-AIDS preventive-control activities. Discourses from non-governmental organizations professionals and users.
Gac Sanit
; 25(3): 184-90, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The main aim of this study was to identify the experiences of professionals in nongovernmental organizations (NGO) in Catalonia (Spain) working in HIV/AIDS prevention and control activities and potential areas of improvement of these activities and their evaluation. A further aim was to characterize the experiences, knowledge and practices of users of these organizations with regard to HIV infection and its prevention.METHODS:
A phenomenological qualitative study was conducted with the participation of both professionals and users of Catalan nongovernmental organizations (NGO) working in HIV/AIDS. Theoretical sampling (professional) and opportunistic sampling (users) were performed. To collect information, the following techniques were used four focus groups and one triangular group (professionals), 22 semi-structured interviews, and two observations (users). A thematic interpretive content analysis was conducted by three analysts.RESULTS:
The professionals of nongovernmental organizations working in HIV/AIDS adopted a holistic approach in their activities, maintained confidentiality, had cultural and professional competence and followed the principles of equality and empathy. The users of these organizations had knowledge of HIV/AIDS and understood the risk of infection. However, a gap was found between knowledge, attitudes and behavior.CONCLUSIONS:
NGO offer distinct activities adapted to users' needs. Professionals emphasize the need for support and improvement of planning and implementation of current assessment. The preventive activities of these HIV/AIDS organizations are based on a participatory health education model adjusted to people's needs and focused on empowerment.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones por VIH
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Organizaciones
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Educación en Salud
Tipo de estudio:
Evaluation_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
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En
Revista:
Gac Sanit
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
España