Document 0971
 DOCN  M94A0971
 TI    Women as caretakers.
 DT    9412
 AU    Ssentongo R; Sharpe U; Nanteza C; Kitovu Hospital, Uganda.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(2):238 (abstract no. PB0965). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94371604
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To study the achievements/problems as experienced by women
       caring for AIDS patients/orphans in their homes. According to your
       experience as a carer, how do you explain care? METHODS: The Mobile
       program cares for AIDS patients in their homes supports 7500 orphans in
       school and helps families to cope during this hard period. A number of
       questions were discussed with women under this program individually and
       in groups. RESULTS: Women have played a big role in caring for people
       infected and affected with AIDS. The whole process is stressful. Despite
       the social, economic and emotional problems women have shown great
       concern. CONCLUSIONS: Home care for AIDS infected and affected people is
       necessary and very important in our society. There is a need to offer
       more support to women.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*NURSING  *Caregivers  Home Nursing
       Human  Social Support  *Women  MEETING ABSTRACT

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