Widjaya NS; International Conference on AIDS.
Int Conf AIDS. 1998; 12: 948 (abstract no. 43520).
ISSUE: There are many misconceptions that dominate public and government thought regarding HIV/AIDS in Indonesia. Misconceptions that were also found to be held by many members of Provincial AIDS Commissions in Indonesia. These misconceptions are major obstacles in prevention efforts and activities of Provincial AIDS Commissions Working Groups. PROJECT: A total of 120 potentially active members of Provincial AIDS Commission Core Teams, NGOs, Educators and Presenters, in 2 Indonesian regions were involved in these training programs. A participatory approach was utilised which included: pre and post knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, (KAB) tests; daily evaluations about the relevancy and effectiveness of sessions and content; group evaluation of participants and reflection sessions. This program was carried out over a 3 month period with training occurring over 3-5 day periods. RESULTS: The training program proved to be extremely successful with maximum participation where the KAB of participants improved and misconceptions were dispelled. The most highly effective and relevant sessions/content was shown to be the WILDFIRE simulation game, Transactional Analysis Concepts and Basic Principles of IEC/Models of Behaviour Change. Individual participants were also required to develop future plans of action. For maximum effectiveness group size was limited to 22 people allowing for dynamic exchange and participation in simulation games and discussions. LESSONS LEARNED: There is a great need to develop techniques to demythologise existing misconceptions and taboos concerning HIV/AIDS at policy making levels in Indonesia. Through participatory approaches aimed at increasing HIV/AIDS knowledge, individuals can be encouraged to overcome the inherent reluctance to action which pervades in the current climate.
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Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Attitude
- Evaluation Studies
- HIV Infections
- HIV Seropositivity
- Health Planning
- Health Services Needs and Demand
- Indonesia
- Knowledge
- Students
- Teaching
- United States
- education
Other ID:
UI: 102231683
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