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Experiences about HIV-AIDS preventive-control activities. Discourses fromnon-governmental organizations professionals and users
Berenguera, Anna; Pujol-Ribera, Enriqueta; Violan, Concepció; Romaguera, Amparo; Almeda, Jesús; Mansilla, Rosa; Giménez, Albert.
Affiliation
  • Berenguera, Anna; Catalan Health Institute (ICS). Primary Health Care Research Institute (IDIAP- Jordi Gol). Barcelona. Spain
  • Pujol-Ribera, Enriqueta; Catalan Health Institute (ICS). Primary Health Care Research Institute (IDIAP- Jordi Gol). Barcelona. Spain
  • Violan, Concepció; Catalan Health Institute (ICS). Primary Health Care Research Institute (IDIAP- Jordi Gol). Barcelona. Spain
  • Romaguera, Amparo; Gerència Territorial Metropolitana Sud. IDIAP-Jordi Gol. Catalan Health Institute (ICS). Barcelona. Spain
  • Almeda, Jesús; Gerència Territorial Metropolitana Sud. IDIAP-Jordi Gol. Catalan Health Institute (ICS). Barcelona. Spain
  • Mansilla, Rosa; Government of Catalonia. Ministry of Health. Public Health Department. s. c. s. p
  • Giménez, Albert; Government of Catalonia. Ministry of Health. Public Health Department. s. c. s. p
Gac. sanit. (Barc., Ed. impr.) ; 25(3): 184-190, mayo-jun. 2011. tab
Article in En | IBECS | ID: ibc-94546
Responsible library: ES1.1
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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 holisticapproach 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 (AU)
RESUMEN
Objetivos: Identificar las experiencias y actividades de las organizaciones no gubernamentales (ONG) que trabajan en la prevención y control del VIH/sida, las posibles áreas de mejora de las actividades y de su evaluación, e identificar las experiencias, conocimientos y prácticas de sus usuarios sobre el VIH y suprevención. Métodos: Estudio cualitativo fenomeno lógico en el que participan los profesionales y usuarios de las ONG que trabajan en VIH. Se realizó un muestreo teórico (profesionales) y un muestreo opinático (usuarios). Se utilizaron cuatro grupos focales y uno triangular (profesionales), 22 entrevistas semi-estructuradas y dos observaciones (usuarios). Se realizó un análisis de contenido temático realizado por tres analistas. Resultados: Los profesionales de las ONG ofrecen un enfoque holístico, confidencialidad, competencia cultural y profesional, y aplican los principios de igualdad y empatía. Los usuarios tienen conocimientos sobre el VIH/sida y comprenden el riesgo de infección. Existe una separación entre conocimiento, actitud y conducta. Conclusiones: Las ONG ofrecen diversas actividades adaptadas a las necesidades de los usuarios. Los profesionales destacan la necesidad de apoyo y mejora de la planificación y ejecución del proceso de evaluación actual. Las actividades preventivas de las ONG que trabajan en VIH/sida se basan en un modelo de educación sanitaria participativa ajustado a las necesidades de la población, basada en el empoderamiento (AU)
Subject(s)
Full text: 1 Collection: 06-national / ES Database: IBECS Main subject: AIDS Serodiagnosis / HIV Infections / Health Education Type of study: Qualitative_research Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: Gac. sanit. (Barc., Ed. impr.) Year: 2011 Document type: Article
Full text: 1 Collection: 06-national / ES Database: IBECS Main subject: AIDS Serodiagnosis / HIV Infections / Health Education Type of study: Qualitative_research Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: Gac. sanit. (Barc., Ed. impr.) Year: 2011 Document type: Article