Qualitative Inquiry into Church-Based Assets for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control: A Forum Focus Group Discussion Approach

Assets church members believed they needed to engage in effective HIV/AIDS prevention and control activities. We used the three-step forum focus group discussion (FFGD) methodology to elicit responses from 32 church leaders and lay members, representing five denominations in Aba, Nigeria. Concrete r...

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Published in:Qualitative report 2011-01, Vol.17 (1), p.1-15
Main Authors: Aja, Godwin N, Modeste, Naomi N, Montgomery, Susanne B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Churches
Denominations
Health Care Costs
Health Education
Nigeria
Prevention
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Summary:Assets church members believed they needed to engage in effective HIV/AIDS prevention and control activities. We used the three-step forum focus group discussion (FFGD) methodology to elicit responses from 32 church leaders and lay members, representing five denominations in Aba, Nigeria. Concrete resources, health expertise, finances, institutional support, capacity building, and spiritual support connected to the collective interest of members were indicated as useful for church members to engage in HIV/AIDS prevention and control activities. Adequate planning and delivery of cost-effective, appropriate and sustainable health promotion programs require an understanding of perceived church-based assets. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:1052-0147