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Using a multisectoral approach to assess HIV/AIDS services in the western region of Puerto Rico

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  • Toro, G.A.
  • Burns, P.
  • Pimentel, D.
  • Sánchez Peraza, L.R.
  • Lugo, C.R.

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The Enhancing Care Initiative of Puerto Rico assessed services available to people living with HIV/AIDS in the western region of Puerto Rico. Participants were 212 people living with HIV/AIDS and 116 employees from 6 agencies providing HIV/AIDS services in the region. Two main findings were that depression symptoms were present in 98.1% of people living with HIV/AIDS, and 7 of the 15 municipalities in the region did not provide any specific services to this population. Most urgent needs identified by people living with HIV/AIDS were economic support, housing, mental and psychological services, medicines, medical treatment, and transportation. The Enhancing Care Initiative provides an example of a successful multisectoral, multidimensional volunteer team effectively overcoming challenges while translating research into interventions to enhance HIV/AIDS care.

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  • Toro, G.A. & Burns, P. & Pimentel, D. & Sánchez Peraza, L.R. & Lugo, C.R., 2006. "Using a multisectoral approach to assess HIV/AIDS services in the western region of Puerto Rico," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 96(6), pages 995-1000.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2005.071696_0
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2005.071696
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