TY - JOUR T1 - Experiences about HIV-AIDS preventive-control activities. Discourses from non-governmental organizations professionals and users JO - Gaceta Sanitaria T2 - AU - Berenguera,Anna AU - Pujol-Ribera,Enriqueta AU - Violan,Concepció AU - Romaguera,Amparo AU - Mansilla,Rosa AU - Giménez,Albert AU - Almeda,Jesús SN - 02139111 M3 - 10.1016/j.gaceta.2010.10.015 DO - 10.1016/j.gaceta.2010.10.015 UR - https://www.gacetasanitaria.org/es-experiences-about-hiv-aids-preventive-control-activities--articulo-S0213911111000173 AB - ObjectivesThe main aim of this study was to identify the experiences of professionals in nongovernmental organizations (NGO) in Catalonia (Spain) working in HIV/AIDS prevention and control activities and potential areas of improvement of these activities and their evaluation. A further aim was to characterize the experiences, knowledge and practices of users of these organizations with regard to HIV infection and its prevention. MethodsA phenomenological qualitative study was conducted with the participation of both professionals and users of Catalan nongovernmental organizations (NGO) working in HIV/AIDS. Theoretical sampling (professional) and opportunistic sampling (users) were performed. To collect information, the following techniques were used: four focus groups and one triangular group (professionals), 22 semi-structured interviews, and two observations (users). A thematic interpretive content analysis was conducted by three analysts. ResultsThe professionals of nongovernmental organizations working in HIV/AIDS adopted a holistic approach in their activities, maintained confidentiality, had cultural and professional competence and followed the principles of equality and empathy. The users of these organizations had knowledge of HIV/AIDS and understood the risk of infection. However, a gap was found between knowledge, attitudes and behavior. ConclusionsNGO offer distinct activities adapted to users’ needs. Professionals emphasize the need for support and improvement of planning and implementation of current assessment. The preventive activities of these HIV/AIDS organizations are based on a participatory health education model adjusted to people's needs and focused on empowerment. ER -