Faculty Articles
HIV prevention programs of nongovernmental organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean: the Global AIDS Intervention Network project
Publication Title
Pan American Journal of Public Health
ISSN
1020-4989
Publication Date
3-1-2005
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this paper is to describe HIV prevention programs conducted by nongovernmental organizations (NGO) that are meeting this challenge. METHODS: One NGO undertaking HIV prevention programs was evaluated in each of the 23 countries participating in the Global AIDS Intervention Network (GAIN) Project throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. A two-stage selection process was used: (1) a search in databases and other information sources; (2) identification of NGOs that were best established and most actively engaged in HIV prevention activity. Executive directors were questioned about staffing, budget issues, populations served and barriers faced by these entities. RESULTS: The 23 NGOs conducted 58 direct-service programs and had been conducting HIV prevention activities for a mean of 8 years (SD=4.45; range 1-18 years). Average annual program budget was US $205,393 (range: US $10,000 to US $1,440,000). The NGOs reported a mean of 4.5 full-time employees (range 0-15, SD=4.7). Many relied on volunteers (median=10, mean=51, range 0-700, SD=150) to conduct HIV prevention activities. The NGOs provided prevention services for the general community (82.6%), children and adolescents (34.8%) and men who have sex with men (30.4%). Activities conducted by NGOs included train-the-trainer activities (43.5%) and face-to-face prevention activities (34.8%). Obstacles cited included lack of funding (60.9%) and HIV-related stigma and discrimination (56.5%). CONCLUSION: The strategies used by NGOs to overcome barriers to prevention are a testament to their ingenuity and commitment, and serve as examples for NGOs in other world regions.
Volume
17
Issue
3
First Page
154
Last Page
162
Disciplines
Medical Specialties | Medicine and Health Sciences | Osteopathic Medicine and Osteopathy
NSUWorks Citation
Fernandez, Maria I.; Kelly, J A.; Stevenson, Y L.; Sitzler, C A.; Hurtado, J; Claudina Valdez, C; Vallejo, F; Somlai, A M.; Amirkanian, Y A.; Benotsch, E; Brown, K D.; and Opgennorth, K M., "HIV prevention programs of nongovernmental organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean: the Global AIDS Intervention Network project" (2005). Faculty Articles. 224.
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