Publication: Development of Home and Community Care for AIDS Patients in the Socio-cultural Context of the Central Region, Thailand
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2011-01
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eng
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Mahidol University
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Institute for Population and Social Research. Mahidol University
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Journal for Population and Social Studies. Vol.19, No.2 (2011), 243-254
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Sutheera Hoontrakul, Pensri Kaweevongprasert Development of Home and Community Care for AIDS Patients in the Socio-cultural Context of the Central Region, Thailand. Journal for Population and Social Studies. Vol.19, No.2 (2011), 243-254. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/3286
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Development of Home and Community Care for AIDS Patients in the Socio-cultural Context of the Central Region, Thailand
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Abstract
This study reviews experiences of home and community-based care for AIDS patients and presents strategic
suggestions to support home and community care (HCC) in the socio-cultural context of the
central region of Thailand. It reviews a variety of documents and lessons learned on HCC for AIDS
in this region.
The results of the study reported the same problems that many AIDS patients are confronting with
community’s negative attitude towards people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV). The key finding of the
study is that most AIDS patients are cared for at home. Buddhist temples, Christian charity homes and
NGO temporary shelters are alternatives for those whose families are poor or who have been abandoned
by their families. For PLHIV, self-help groups organized by public hospitals or NGO staff are helpful
and needed . Home visits performed by these staff are also appreciated. Strategies suggested for
HCC development are: 1) Restoring the traditional Thai caring culture. 2) Empowering community
organizations to support PLHIV to get access to better care. 3) Strengthening the collaboration among
HCC stakeholders to improve the efficiency of the whole health care system. 4) Establishing active
participatory communication networks among stakeholders through a variety of innovative and
interactive communication channels and media. All stakeholders should be enabled to speak out and
share health information and support according to the health needs of the PLHIV and other
community members.