scholarly journals Is contact between men who have sex with men and non‐governmental organizations providing harm reduction associated with improved HIV outcomes?

HIV Medicine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Trickey ◽  
J Stone ◽  
N Semchuk ◽  
T Saliuk ◽  
Y Sazonova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Sex With Men

scholarly journals Public health risk factors at music festivals: “Be Safe Lab” initiative

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Beržanskytė
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Integrated Services ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Music Festivals ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations

Abstract Background At large public events such as music festivals there is an increased exposure to the risk factors as alcohol, tobacco and narcotics, unprotected sex, trauma and violence. Non-governmental organizations engage in prevention and support activities at such events. An initiative “Be Safe Lab” has developed in Lithuania to reduce the likelihood of adverse events due to harmful behavior at public festivals. Study Aim To investigate the experience of operating the “Be Safe Lab” initiative at Lithuanian music festivals. Methods In this qualitative study the data were collected from five “Be Safe Lab” volunteer staff using semi-structured interviews lasting in average of 50 minutes. The main guidelines were prepared and informants were asked to tell in general about the initiative, motives and reasons to develop the initiative, its goals and tasks, the questions that visitors apply to them, challenges and obstacles, personal experience in the initiative. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis according to Braun and Clarke (2013). Results The analysis revealed 6 main themes: principles of the initiative, variety of services, substance use harm reduction, changes of volunteers' perspectives, the role of teamwork, and initiative challenges. Conclusions The initiative has a number of strengths and challenges. Integrated services are provided not just to drug users, but also to other festival visitors who seek help or advice. The volunteer staff must have special skills, competencies and medical knowledge. The harm reduction measures for drugs and psychoactive substances used in the initiative are believed to be effective and attract music festival visitors. Initiative volunteers benefit both personally and professionally from providing services. However, further success of the initiative requires additional financial support, training, and collaboration with institutions providing emergency medical services at music festivals. Key messages Integrated services are provided to any festival visitor who seek help from “Be Safe Lab” specialists. The initiative volunteers benefit both personally and professionally from providing services.

scholarly journals Participation of men who have sex with men in non-governmental organizations in Belo Horizonte, 2007-2009

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aníbal Fabião Murure ◽  
Gustavo Machado Rocha ◽  
Carla Jorge Machado ◽  
Mark Drew Crosland Guimarães
Keyword(s):  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Belo Horizonte ◽  
Sex With Men

scholarly journals Strategi Badan Narkotika Nasional (BNN) Dalam Mencegah Peredaran Narkotika di Kota Makassar

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 024
Author(s):  
Nurlaelah Nurlaelah ◽  
Ahmad Harakan ◽  
Ansyari Mone
Keyword(s):  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Drug Trafficking ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
The Public ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Inhibiting Factor ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Demand Reduction ◽  
The City ◽  
Very High

The strategy in preventing the circulation of narcotics is one of the forms of performance carried out by the National Narcotics Agency and in collaboration with various agencies from government agencies, non-governmental organizations as well as the public in preventing drug trafficking in the city of Makassar which has experienced very high rates of drug trafficking. high. resulting in a large number of drug users mainly in the community. This type of research is qualitative. Data is collected through observation and documentation and interviews with informants. The results of this study indicate that the National Narcotics Agency's strategy in preventing the circulation of narcotics in the city of Makassar, from several strategic indicators namely Suplay Reduction, Demand Reduction and Harm Reduction has been carried out in accordance with the P4GN. The supporting factor in the National Narcotics Agency's strategy in preventing the circulation of narcotics is Presidential Instruction No. 12 of 2011 and support and cooperation from various agencies. While the inhibiting factor is the availability of human resources, budget and supporting tools.       Strategi dalam mencegah peredaran narkotika merupakan salah satu bentuk kinerja yang dilakukan oleh Badan Narkotika Nasional dan bekerja sama dengan berbagai instansi baik dari instansi pemerintah, non pemerintah dan juga kalangan masyarakat dalam mencegah peredaran narkotika di kota Makassar yang selama ini mengalami tingkat laju peredaran narkotika yang sangat tinggi. sehingga mengakibatkan banyaknya pengguna narkotika utamanya pada kalangan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kualitatif. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi dan dokumentasi serta wawancara terhadap informan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Strategi badan Narkotika Nasional dalam mencegah peredaran narkotika di kota makassar, dari beberapa indikator strategi yaitu Suplay Reductiont, Demand Reduction dan Harm Reduction sudah dilaksanakan sesuai dengan P4GN. Faktor pendukung dalam Strategi Badan Narkotika Nasional dalam mencegah peredaran narkotika adalah Instruksi Presiden No. 12 tahun 2011 serta dukungan dan kerja sama dari berbagai instansi. Sedangkan faktor penghambatnya adalah ketersediaan sumber daya manusia, anggaran dan alat pendukung.

Social Influences on Engagement With HIV Testing, Treatment and Care Services Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Living in Rural Uganda

2021 ◽  
pp. 104973232110581
Author(s):  
Lydia J. Nakiganda ◽  
Benjamin R. Bavinton ◽  
Andrew E. Grulich ◽  
David Serwadda ◽  
Rosette Nakubulwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Social Influences ◽  
Hiv Care ◽  
Hiv Services ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Sex With Men

Men who have sex with men in Uganda are a heterogenous, discriminated population, experiencing high HIV burden, limited access to HIV testing, and low treatment adherence. We contribute to the lack of information about men who have sex with men in rural Uganda by using socio-ecological analyses to examine the social influences shaping their engagement with HIV services. Based on in-depth interviews with 16 men, our findings reveal the inhibitive influence of interpersonal relationships with sexual partners, peers and families, and institutional influences within health service and non-governmental organizational settings. Yet men take action to strategize and seek support to enhance engagement with HIV care in heavily criminalized and stigmatized settings. Future HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care responses could draw on what affected individuals and communities are already doing to enhance access to HIV services and the effective support strategies of some non-governmental organizations and healthcare workers.

scholarly journals The cost of community outreach HIV interventions: a case study in Thailand

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyaw Min Soe ◽  
Katharina Hauck ◽  
Sukhum Jiamton ◽  
Sukhontha Kongsin
Keyword(s):  
Sex Workers ◽  
Economies Of Scale ◽  
Unit Cost ◽  
Community Outreach ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Interventions ◽  
Prevention Services ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Sex With Men

Abstract Background There was an estimated 440,000 people living with HIV in Thailand in 2018. New cases are declining rapidly thanks to successful prevention programs and scaling up of anti-retroviral therapy (ART). Thailand aims to achieve its commitment to end the HIV epidemic by 2030 and implemented a cascade of HIV interventions through the Reach-Recruit-Test-Treat-Retain (RRTTR) program. Methods This study focused on community outreach HIV interventions implemented by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) under the RRTTR program in 27 provinces. We calculated unit cost per person reached for HIV interventions targeted at key-affected populations (KAPs) including men who have sex with men/ transgender (MSM/TG), male sex workers (MSW), female sex workers (FSW), people who inject drugs (PWID) and migrants (MW). We studied program key outputs, costs, and unit costs in variations across different HIV interventions and geographic locations in Thailand. We used these estimates to determine costs of HIV interventions and evaluate economies of scale. Results The interventions for migrants in Samut Sakhon was the least costly with a unit cost of 21.6 USD per person to receive services, followed by interventions for migrants in Samut Prakan 23.2 USD per person reached, MSM/TG in Pratum Thani 26.5USD per person reached, MSM/TG in Nonthaburi 26.6 USD per person reached and, MSM/TG in Chon Buri with 26.7 USD per person. The interventions yielded higher efficiency in large metropolitan and surrounding provinces. Harm reduction programs were the costliest compare with other interventions. There was association between unit cost and scale of among interventions indicating the presence of economies scale. Implementing HIV and TB interventions jointly increased efficiency for both cases. Conclusion This study suggested that unit cost of community outreach HIV and TB interventions led by CSOs will decrease as they are scaled up. Further studies are suggested to follow up with these ongoing interventions for identifying potential contextual factors to improve efficiency of HIV prevention services in Thailand.

Non-governmental organizations as key partners in mental health in Europe

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 27-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. E. Baumann
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Policy ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Mental Health Policy ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Health Action ◽  
Health Action Plan

SummaryThe shift towards a rights-based approach to health which has taken place over the past decade has strengthened the role of civil society and their organizations in raising and claiming the entitlements of different social groups. It has become obvious that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are central to any successful multi-stakeholder partnership, and they have become more recognized as key actors in health policy and programme development and implementation. There is a broad spectrum of NGOs active in the area of mental health in Europe which aim to empower people with mental health problems and their families, give them a voice in health policy development and implementation and in service design and delivery, to raise awareness and fight stigma and discrimination, and foster implementation of obligations set by internationally agreed mental health policy documents. With the endorsement of the Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020 (20) and the European Mental Health Action Plan (19) stakeholders agree to strengthen capacity of service user and family advocacy groups and to secure their participation as partners in activities for mental health promotion, disorder prevention and improving mental health services.

Challenges to immigrant associations and NGOs in contemporary Greece

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 342-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apostolos G. Papadopoulos ◽  
Christos Chalkias ◽  
Loukia-Maria Fratsea
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Geographical Range ◽  
Legal Form ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Migrant Integration ◽  
Concentration Patterns

The paper explores the challenges faced today, in a context of severe economic crisis, by immigrant associations (ΙΜΑs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Greece. The data analysed here was collected between October 2009 and February 2010 and incorporates references to all recorded migration-related social actors operating in Greece. The paper takes into account such indicators as legal form, objectives, financial capacity and geographical range of activity, concluding with a typology of civil society actors dealing with migration issues. This study aims at informing the migration policymaking and migrant integration processes. By a spatial hot-spot clustering of IMAs and NGOs, we also illustrate the concentration patterns of civil society actors in Greece.

STATISTICAL METHODS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AIR POLLUTION OF JHANSI CITY, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
V. S. CHAUHAN ◽  
BHANUMATI SINGH ◽  
SHREE GANESH ◽  
JAMSHED ZAIDI
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Ambient Air Pollution ◽  
Base Line ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Status

Studies on air pollution in large cities of India showed that ambient air pollution concentrations are at such levels where serious health effects are possible. This paper presents overview on the status of air quality index (AQI) of Jhansi city by using multivariate statistical techniques. This base line data can help governmental and non-governmental organizations for the management of air pollution.

Understanding the Outcomes of Climate Change Campaigns in the Australian Environmental Movement

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Robyn Gulliver ◽  
Kelly S. Fielding ◽  
Winnifred Louis
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Environmental Advocacy ◽  
Personal Support ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Collective Response ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Advocacy Network ◽  
Australian Climate

Climate change is a global problem requiring a collective response. Grassroots advocacy has been an important element in propelling this collective response, often through the mechanism of campaigns. However, it is not clear whether the climate change campaigns organized by the environmental advocacy groups are successful in achieving their goals, nor the degree to which other benefits may accrue to groups who run them. To investigate this further, we report a case study of the Australian climate change advocacy sector. Three methods were used to gather data to inform this case study: content analysis of climate change organizations’ websites, analysis of website text relating to campaign outcomes, and interviews with climate change campaigners. Findings demonstrate that climate change advocacy is diverse and achieving substantial successes such as the development of climate change-related legislation and divestment commitments from a range of organizations. The data also highlights additional benefits of campaigning such as gaining access to political power and increasing groups’ financial and volunteer resources. The successful outcomes of campaigns were influenced by the ability of groups to sustain strong personal support networks, use skills and resources available across the wider environmental advocacy network, and form consensus around shared strategic values. Communicating the successes of climate change advocacy could help mobilize collective action to address climate change. As such, this case study of the Australian climate change movement is relevant for both academics focusing on social movements and collective action and advocacy-focused practitioners, philanthropists, and non-governmental organizations.

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