Document 0715
 DOCN  M9490715
 TI    HIV counselling and care programmes at the district level in Ghana.
 DT    9411
 AU    Brugha R; Holy Family Hospital, Nkawkaw, Ghana.
 SO    AIDS Care. 1994;6(2):129-37. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/94339204
 AB    The district hospital is the focus for the presentation of HIV-related
       disease in rural sub-Saharan Africa. Patients require not only medical
       care, but often economic support and counselling for themselves and
       their families. Psychosocial support should be provided at the hospital
       and in the home, the latter often being the preferred option. A team
       approach to HIV disease care and counselling, with careful selection and
       support of staff, and appropriate training in counselling skills is
       essential. A primary health care approach at the district level,
       mobilizing community participation and intersectoral support is
       necessary. Community Health Outreach Departments, as integral parts of
       the district hospital, are recommended and could pilot low-cost HIV
       hospital and home-care programmes.
 DE    *Community Health Services  *Counseling  *Developing Countries  Ghana
       *Health Education  Health Plan Implementation  Hospitals, District
       Human  HIV Infections/*PSYCHOLOGY/THERAPY/TRANSMISSION  Knowledge,
       Attitudes, Practice  Patient Care Team  JOURNAL ARTICLE

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