Document 2035
 DOCN  M94A2035
 TI    Developing networks among AIDS service organizations (ASO) in south
       Europe.
 DT    9412
 AU    Vyras P; Papadopoulos N; ELPIDA, Athens/Greece.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):396 (abstract no. PD0190). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370540
 AB    INTRODUCTION: ASO in South Europe (SE) are generally underdeveloped with
       respect to structures and resources. On-going projects funded by the
       European Community seek to promote empowerment by enhancing cooperation
       among such groups in Greece and SE. OBJECTIVES: 1. To provide data on
       communication between ASO in SE. 2. To present a picture of the
       developing networks. METHOD: 1. Overview of the work and goals achieved
       by ASO involved in such projects. 2. Interviews with members. 3.
       Questionnaires. RESULTS: 1. Communication limits keep these ASO in
       isolation and prevent their work from being effective. This is primarily
       due to restricted resources, language barriers and bad timing. 2. The
       most important factor that hinders further developement of networks is
       scarcity of funds. CONCLUSION: 1. Sharing experiences can facilitate the
       role of ASO in SE. 2. Contacts need to continue and expand so that ASO
       which are underdeveloped may include more aspects pertaining to AIDS
       services. 3. More resources need to be specifically allocated for the
       purpose of enhancing exchange. 4. New organizations need encouragement
       and assistance to join the networks.
 DE    *Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome  Europe  Greece  *Health Resources
       Health Services Needs and Demand  Human  *International Cooperation
       *Self-Help Groups  Social Support  *Voluntary Health Agencies  MEETING
       ABSTRACT

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