The role of faith-based organizations in HIV prevention and care in Central America / Kathryn Pitkin Derose ... [et al.].

• TeilnehmendeR: Derose, Kathryn Pitkin, 1963-
• Year of Publication: 2010
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (123 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

Describes the involvement of churches and other faith-based organizations (FBOs) in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. The authors describe the range of FBO activities and discuss the advantages and challenges to such involvement and possible ways that FBOs can enhance their efforts, both independently and in collaboration with other organizations, such as government ministries of health.

Table of Contents

Cover; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; CHAPTER ONE - Introduction; Background; The Three Countries: Guatemala, Honduras, and Belize; Scope of This Study; Framework; Approach; Limitations of the Study; CHAPTER TWO - Background and Overview of the Region; Who Is Affected by HIV and AIDS?; Overall Population Indicators; Prevalence and Mortality from HIV/AIDS in the Three Countries; Vulnerable Populations; What Health Care Services Are Available to Prevent and Treat HIV/AIDS?; HIV/AIDS Prevention Efforts; HIV/AIDS Treatment; HIV/AIDS-Related Policies

ConclusionCHAPTER THREE - Faith-Based Organizations' HIV/AIDS Activities; Prevention and Testing; Medical Care and Mental Health Treatment of PLWH; Hospice Care and Home-Based Care; Pastoral Care and Social Support of PLWH and Families; Stigma Reduction and Advocacy; Conclusion; CHAPTER FOUR - Facilitators of and Barriers to FBO HIV/AIDSActivities; Advantages/Facilitators of FBO HIV Activities; Challenges/Barriers to FBO Involvement in HIV/AIDS; FBO Attitudes and Beliefs; Organizational Barriers; Resource Barriers

Disagreements and Tensions Between Faith-Based Organizations and Secular Health OrganizationsConclusion; CHAPTER FIVE - Discussion; Roles for Faith-Based Organizations; HIV Prevention; HIV Testing; Care and Support Services; Stigma Reduction and Advocacy; Need for Collaboration Between Faith-Based Organizations and Other Organizations; Implications; APPENDIX - Study Approach and Methods; References