Evaluation of an AIDS training program for traditional healers in the central African Republic  

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Johnson, Diana ; Kimball, Ann Marie ; Gonda, Benoit ; Downer, Ann ; Bondha, Pascal ; Somse, Pierre ; Chapko, Michael K. ; Wata, Jean B.

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Aids Education and Prevention: An Interdisciplinary Journal vol. 10 no. 06 (Dec. 1998), page 558-564.
Topik: HIV Information; HIV/AIDS prevention; HIV Education; HIV; HIV/AIDS

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Perpustakaan PKPM Nomor Panggil: A94 Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 0) Tandon: tidak ada

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Training designed to improve AIDS knowledge, attitude, and practice was delivered to 96 traditional healers in the Central African Republic. The training (17 to 35 hours) was conducted by traditional healers with the assistance of staff from the Ministry of Health. Training include the following topics: prevention of HN transmission during traditional practice; diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases; condom promotion; AIDS education at the community level; psychosocial support for people with AIDS; and promotion of a positive image far traditional healers. The evaluation of the training consisted of a prospective assessment of knowledgement and attitude immediately prior to and after training. These assessments were conducted using structured interviews. Improvement in knowledge and / or attitudes was observed in all areas assessed except for prevention of HIV transmission during traditional practice. We concluded that AIDS training can be successfully delivered to traditional healers.

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