Evaluation Research on Projects to Develop Model and Mechanism to Prevent HIV by NGO and People with HIV Networks

Abstract

In 2008, NGO-AIDS network and People with HIV network had initiated HIV prevention projects by developing knowledge and linking networks in localities. There were 5 implementing projects in this scheme receiving funds from the Subcommittee for Advancing the Prevention Programme Effort, National Health Security Office and Health System Research Institute. They were (1) Promotion of community organizational potentiality to manage HIV/AIDS problems, (2) Implementational campaign for HIV prevention in Ubonrajathanee, (3) Promotion of network working in HIV prevention to community organization, (4) Potentiality development for HIV worker, Thailand, (5) Sexual right communication for HIV prevention among people with HIV and community. The working group conducted evaluation research on these projects in 2009-2010 with objectives to assess their performance, and to synthesize knowledge for further recommendation. Data were collected using quantitative and qualitative methods, including document review, sampling of populations for focus group discussion, and questionnaire survey. Results from evaluation research were: 1.Main objective of implementing projects was to increase role of PHA and leaders of NGO-AIDS networks and participation of other networks in the community to develop and solve health problems in the community. 61.4 % of PHA leaders and community leaders answered correctly HIV/AIDS knowledge according to UNGASS indicator. 2. Innovations observed was creation of integrated networks working on HIV/AIDS and health in community. PHA networks served as core group. Promotion of sexual rights was also new to community. For sustainability, it is noted that areas where local administration organization got involved, there was an opportunity to access to fund in the locality. 3. All projects had strong coordination and administration system. However, some projects lacked of supporting team implementation. There was gap in internal communication. Recommendations include further development of policy to support integration of works against HIV/AIDS and health problems in community, and to support networks working in HIV/AIDS and health issues. For technical aspect, there should be additional attempts to synthesize knowledge gained from these projects for further dissemination. The leaders and teams in projects should receive continuous development. Support should also be provided to the develop project's administration to escalate efficiency of the projects.