Retention and effectiveness of HIV/AIDS training of traditional healers in far western Nepal
- 16 June 2005
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Tropical Medicine & International Health
- Vol. 10 (7), 640-646
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3156.2005.01443.x
Abstract
Objective To evaluate HIV/AIDS training for traditional healers (THs) in far western Nepal. Methods We collected data using a structured questionnaire and assessed THs’ knowledge of HIV transmission, misconceptions and preventive measures immediately prior to the initial training conducted from June to December 1999, and then 9–12 months after the training in 2000. We also conducted six focus group discussions (FGD) and assessed THs’ performances after the training. We interviewed 12 key informants about their perceptions towards the trained THs. Results THs significantly improved their knowledge of HIV transmission, misconceptions and preventive measures after the training. The FGD and key informant interview results showed that the trained THs provided culturally acceptable HIV/AIDS education to the local people, distributed condoms and played a role in reducing the HIV/AIDS-related stigma. Conclusions THs have a potential to work as key players in HIV/AIDS programmes in NepalKeywords
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