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  • Author(s): Chiduku T
  • Source:
    AIDS health promotion exchange [AIDS Health Promot Exch] 1994 (3), pp. 10-1.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Published by the Programme with the editorial and technical collaboration of the Royal Tropical Institute in the Netherlands Country of Publication: Switzerland NLM ID: 9007757 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1013-7785 (Print) Linking ISSN: 10137785 NLM ISO Abbreviation: AIDS Health Promot Exch
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: [Geneva, Switzerland : Published by the Programme with the editorial and technical collaboration of the Royal Tropical Institute in the Netherlands, -1994.
    • Subject Terms:
      Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome* ; Community-Institutional Relations* ; Group Processes* ; HIV Infections* ; Human Rights* ; Income* ; Mass Media*; Africa ; Africa South of the Sahara ; Africa, Eastern ; Behavior ; Communication ; Developing Countries ; Disease ; Economics ; Social Behavior ; Virus Diseases ; Zimbabwe
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Indexing Agency: PIP Local ID #: 100437. Indexing Agency: POP Local ID #: 00235939.
      Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome*; Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Behavior; Communication; Community Relations*; Developing Countries; Diseases; Eastern Africa; Economic Development; Economic Factors; English Speaking Africa; Folk Media*; Group Meetings*; Group Processes; Hiv Infections*; Human Rights*; Income Generation Programs*; Mass Media; Obstacles*; Social Behavior; Viral Diseases; Zimbabwe
      Note: TJ: AIDS HEALTH PROMOTION EXCHANGE
      Local Abstract: [PIP] One of the topics of the Second National Conference of People Affected/Infected with HIV/AIDS (Mutare, 1993) was support groups. These groups allow persons to share their experiences, which empowers the patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and informs the public about the needs of persons with HIV (PHIV). The most successful groups are those that promote activities (drama troupes which educate the public, income generating projects) that keep PHIV busy and positive, while promoting their acceptance in the community. Problems for support groups include funding, a lack of space, and the failure of income generating projects. Solutions will involve working with other organizations. It may be required to use open spaces under trees, shacks, community halls, or church buildings. Income generating projects will have to be better researched for feasibility. An HIV/AIDS Charter has been developed concerning the legal and human rights of PHIV. These include liberty and freedom of movement (no restriction on movement; no screening for travel; no segregation, isolation, or quarantine anywhere), employment (no discrimination), confidentiality, screening for HIV, education, employment, health and welfare support services, the media, spouses and sexual partners (their rights to be informed and protected), social and cultural rights, prisoners, and the responsibilities of persons with HIV. A national organization is being formed to facilitate the impact of support groups on policy and programs. 2 persons will represent each province.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19940101 Date Completed: 19950405 Latest Revision: 20161021
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      12288105