Multisectoral responses to HIV/AIDS: applying research to policy and practice.
The KwaZulu-Natal Enhancing Care Initiative is a program developed by a consortium of members who represent 4 sectors: academia, government, nongovernmental and community-based organizations, and the business sector. The Initiative was formed to develop a plan for improved care and support for people with HIV/AIDS and who live in resource-constrained settings in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. A needs analysis helped to determine the following priorities in prevention, treatment, care, and support: training, grant-seeking, prevention, and care and treatment, including provision of antiretroviral therapy. A partnership approach resulted in better access to a wider community of people, information, and resources, and facilitated rapid program implementation. Creative approaches promptly translated research into policy and practice.
Pawinski
Robert A
RA
Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Umbilo Road, Congella, KwaZulu-Natal. pawinskir@ukwazulu-natal.ac.za
Lalloo
Umesh G
UG
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*; D018672:Community Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005653:Fund Raising; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000628:therapy*; D006265:Health Care Coalitions / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006284:Health Plan Implementation; D006291:Health Policy; D006292:Health Priorities; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009874:Operations Research; D016730:Program Development; D011635:Public Health Administration; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012944:Social Support; D013019:South Africa