Document 2141
 DOCN  M94A2141
 TI    Third country training of HIV laboratory technicians.
 DT    9412
 AU    Ndumbe PM; Tchonwou PB; Abongwa JN; Salla R; Fransen L; Faculty of
       Medicine, Yaounde, Cameroon.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):371 (abstract no. PD0092). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370434
 AB    Third country training refers to the training of developing country
       persons in another developing country with funds from a developed
       country or agency. This is desirable because it results in capacity
       building, reduces the shock that sometimes arises when third world
       participants visit the developed world and makes it possible for
       realistic comparisons to be made among countries. This programme was
       sponsored by the EEC. OBJECTIVES: To harmonize training of laboratory
       technicians in developing countries using standard pedagogic procedures.
       To fully integrate the laboratory in AIDS control efforts. To start a
       holistic HIV/AIDS control approach among professionals. METHODS:
       Standard small group teaching methods were used: lectures, seminars,
       practicals, discussions. RESULTS: In two training sessions, 41
       participants have been trained from 12 countries. (Benin 1, Cameroon 21,
       CAR 2, Gabon 2, Rwanda 1, Tchad 2, Zaire 2, Bostwana 1, Ghana 2, Nigeria
       5, Tanzania 1, Zambia 1). The mean proportion of knowledge gained was
       33% (SD 9%). Over 90% of participants said the course would greatly
       contribute in assisting them achieve their professional goals.
       CONCLUSION: This course would help in stopping the marginalisation of
       laboratory staff and lead to their full integration in AIDS Control
       activities in developing countries. The staff so trained can now
       integrate into the HIV/AIDS Control Programmes. The training manuals
       produced will now result in uniform training all over the continent, and
       trainees eventually end up as trainers.
 DE    Africa  *Developing Countries  Human  HIV Infections/*PREVENTION &
       CONTROL  International Cooperation  Laboratory Personnel/*EDUCATION
       MEETING ABSTRACT

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