Document 2040
 DOCN  M94A2040
 TI    Group work towards reducing worries of people with AIDS.
 DT    9412
 AU    Mbuga S; Concern-Rakai-Uganda.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):395 (abstract no. PD0188). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370535
 AB    CONCERN is an Irish NGO operating in Rakai District-Uganda, to address
       the Social Economic Consequences of AIDS. OBJECTIVES: (1) To find out
       coping stratagies of families and individuals affected by AIDS. (2) To
       bring together people of different economic status to identify their
       problems to find solutions. METHODS: (1) Trainings given to individuals
       and groups to help identify problems through discussions. (2) Referrals
       are made to hospitals, other NGOs and application of herbal medicine
       within their community encouraged. (3) Material support is given and
       income generating activities (IGAs) established for orphans. (4)
       Emphasis towards positive living for HIV/AIDS clients is encouraged.
       RESULTS: (1) Home-care programme by Home-care volunteers have been
       established within the communities to help AIDS patients within homes.
       (2) Villages and individual income generating projects have been set up.
       (3) Orphans have been sent to schools. (4) Youth/women groups have come
       up with Drama, Poems, Songs and Sports activities to raise AIDS
       awareness information acquired from Seminars to the entire community.
       All these activities are manned by the community and supported by
       CONCERN. CONCLUSION: The programme tries to alleviate the situation
       towards the AIDS pandemic we have come up with constructive ideas and
       ways to prolong our lives to fulfil plans for children and preventive
       measure for the future generation.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY/REHABILITATION
       Adaptation, Psychological  Adolescence  Adult  Child  *Developing
       Countries  Female  Health Services Accessibility  Human  Male  Patient
       Education  *Self-Help Groups  Sick Role  Social Support  *Socioeconomic
       Factors  Uganda  MEETING ABSTRACT

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