Document 2239
 DOCN  M94A2239
 TI    Results of participatory action research in east Africa on AIDS and the
       community.
 DT    9412
 AU    Tusubira C; Zinga K; Benn C; All Saints PHC Programme, Jinja, Uganda.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):35 (abstract no. 115D). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370336
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To determine the awareness of communities concerning AIDS, to
       explore traditional ways of coping with crises and to develop
       interventions and appropriate strategies. METHODS: The research was
       initiated by the World Council of Churches and carried out by local
       organizations in Uganda, Tanzania and Zaire 1991-1993. The method used
       was Participatory Action Research (PAR). Phase I: Rapid appraisal with
       questionnaires and group discussions. Phase II: In-depth analysis
       through focus group discussions and key informant interviews with people
       living with AIDS, youth, teachers, traditional healers, local leaders
       among others. RESULTS: Awareness of the problem was high, but change of
       behaviour minimal. Stimulated by the research, communities decided to
       modify customs and traditions identified as risky, e.g. widow
       inheritance, twin ceremonies, exploitation of women and excessive
       drinking. CONCLUSION: PAR proved to be a very valuable method for
       assessing the awareness of communities and for stimulating a process
       leading to action. This research should be carried out in other areas.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL/  PSYCHOLOGY
       Human  *Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice  Research/*METHODS  Research
       Design  Risk-Taking  Social Behavior  Uganda  MEETING ABSTRACT

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