| Description |
1 online resource (xxii, 105 pages) : illustrations, map. |
| Series |
Rand Corporation monograph series ; MG-891/1-RC |
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Rand Corporation monograph series.
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| Note |
"A study by RAND health." |
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Spanish translation of: The role of faith-based organizations in HIV prevention and care in Central America. |
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"RAND Investment in People and Ideas." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 99-105). |
| Contents |
Antecedentes y panorama general de la región -- Actividades relacionadas con el VIH/sida patrocinadas por organizaciones basadas en la fe -- Facilitadores y obstáculos que afectan las actividades relacionadas con el VIH/sida realizadas por las OBF -- Discusión. |
| Summary |
Faith-based organizations (FBOs) have historically played an important role in delivering health and social services in developing countries; however, little research has been done on their role in HIV prevention and care, particularly in Latin America. This study describes FBO involvement in HIV/AIDS in three Central American countries hard hit by this epidemic: Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. Summarizing the results of key informant and stakeholder interviews with health and FBO leaders and site visits to FBO-sponsored HIV/AIDS clinics, hospices, programs, and other activities, the authors describe the range of FBO activities and assess the advantages of FBO involvement in addressing HIV/AIDS, such as churches' diverse presence and extensive reach, and the challenges to such involvement, such as the unwillingness of some FBOs to discuss condom use and their lack of experience in evaluating the impact of programs. The authors conclude with a discussion of possible ways that FBOs can address the HIV epidemic, both independently and in collaboration with other organizations, such as government ministries of health. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Language |
In Spanish. |
| Subject |
AIDS (Disease) -- Central America.
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Faith-based human services -- Central America.
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HIV Infections -- prevention & control.
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Health Promotion.
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HIV Infections -- epidemiology.
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HIV Infections -- psychology.
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Public-Private Sector Partnerships.
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Religion and Medicine.
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Belize.
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Guatemala.
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Honduras.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- AIDS & HIV.
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MEDICAL -- AIDS & HIV.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Nonprofit Organizations & Charities.
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AIDS (Disease) (OCoLC)fst00793808
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Faith-based human services. (OCoLC)fst01741583
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Central America. (OCoLC)fst01244535
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Derose, Kathryn Pitkin, 1963-
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RAND Health.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: El Papel de las organizaciones basadas en la fe en la prevención y la atenicón del VIH en América Central. Santa Monica, CA : Rand, 2010 9780833049995 (OCoLC)639350665 |
| ISBN |
9780833050038 (electronic bk.) |
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0833050036 (electronic bk.) |
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