HIV/AIDS information outreach: a community-based approach.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The paper provides an overview of the National Library of Medicine's (NLM's) AIDS Community Information Outreach Program during the years 1994 to 2005, discusses the impact of previously funded projects, and explores future implications for HIV/AIDS information outreach to communities in need.

Methods

A qualitative assessment was conducted to provide information on the impact of projects funded by the AIDS Community Information Outreach Program during fiscal year 2002. Interviews were conducted and final reports were analyzed, resulting in themes based on roles and responsibilities of participants and the impact of the projects in the communities.

Results

Results from the assessment suggest that access to HIV/AIDS information led to improved communication be

SUBMITTER: Dancy NC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1924952 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature