BEST PRACTICES ON DRIVING THE WORK TOWARDS ENDING AIDS IN KAMPHAENGPHET PROVINCE

Abstract

Abstract

          Research on best practices on driving the work towards ending AIDS in Kamphaengphet province was conducted with an objective to summarize lessons and synthesize best practices to further drive the works towards ending AIDS.  Target areas to review the work against HIV/AIDS were Khlong Khlung, Bueng Samakkhi and Sai Thong Watthana District, Kamphaengphet province.  Method which was used to take the lessons was focus group discussion and story-telling.  Data were collected and other activities were performed during June-August 2019.  Data were analyzed using content analysis methods. The study results can be summarized as follows

          Data from driving the works towards ending AIDS problem in 3 districts illustrated a good teamwork system via integration of the works executed by network partners both at the district and provincial levels.  Network partners have had good relationships and shown their commitment on the work.  There have been follow-up and evaluation activities performed on a continuously basis from the evaluation team of the AIDS ending project and evaluation from the central office.

          Recommendations from the research included for the Provincial AIDS Ending Task Force to scale up the coverage of the training on self-stigma reduction and in the community by assigning volunteered HIV-infected leader to educate HIV-infected persons who have not yet entered the service system.  Meetings among for AIDS workers at provincial level should be organized at least 2 times a year.  It is also recommended to establish computer media such as Web Page, Facebook, Line with AIDS-work responsible persons and nurses providing advice continuously through such media. QR code should be created to improve access to information on knowledge about AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), information on condom service point, information on condom leader with phone number for contact within the community in order to increase accessibility to condom.  QR code should be displayed at gathering points of teenagers in the community.  Technical data on AIDS and STIs which will be used to communicate with people should be updated continuously.  AIDS work responsible persons from the hospital and district public health offices should develop non-governmental organization on AIDS to increase potentiality and to be legally registered in order to be able to receive financial support for the operation from the local government organization continuously every year.