title: [Italian public and non-governmental organisations related to HIV/AIDS infection and migrant populations].
abstract: This work is the result of two surveys carried out to obtain an overview of the specific types of activities conducted by public institutions and non-governmental organisations (NGO) with regard to HIV infection and AIDS among migrant populations in Italy. The results reveal that the types of services offered to migrant populations differ when comparing public institutions to NGOs. Public institutions mainly provide services related to medical-health issues, whereas NGOs focus on social assistance and acceptance. Both types of organisations report problems in communicating to migrant populations information on HIV infection, sexually transmitted diseases, prevention, and therapy, which is a critical issue in the relationship between the psycho-social-health operator and the foreigner.
authors.affiliation: Istituto Nazionale di Malattie Infettive L. Spallanzani, Roma.
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Petrosillo
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Colucci
authors.forename: Anna Maria
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Luzi
authors.forename: Pietro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gallo
authors.forename: Fabrizio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Palmieri
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D009938:Organizations; D014171:Transients and Migrants