title: HIV and AIDS workplace interventions; gaps between policy and practice at the College of Medicine.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  This study set out to identify gaps between policy and practice of HIV and AIDS workplace interventions in the University of Malawi, in particular College of Medicine in line with the UNIMA HIV and AIDS policy.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The main objective was to establish whether the HIV and AIDS workplace interventions at College of Medicine were in line and guided by the University of Malawi HIV and AIDS policy.
  
  
  METHODS
  This was a cross sectional qualitative study. A random sample of 25 students and 15 members of staff were interviewed using in-depth interviews. Interviews were tape-recorded and data was analyzed using thematic content analysis.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There are a number of activities relating to HIV and AIDS in place while others are still in the pipeline, however the majority of respondents did not know about the UNIMA HIV and AIDS policy or any HIV and AIDS activities that are guided by the policy. This is due to lack of interest on their part or lack of knowledge on the existence of the workplace programme.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The COM HIV and AIDS committee should strive to fast track key programme areas such as VCT centre and clinic and coordination of different activities to increase programme visibility and patronage.
authors: Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Malawi.
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Soko
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Umar
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Noniwa
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Lakudzala
mesh_terms: D015492:AIDS Serodiagnosis / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003376:Counseling; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008295:Malawi; D008297:Male; D016134:Organizational Policy; D036301:Qualitative Research; D014495:Universities; D035141:Voluntary Programs; D017132:Workplace / Q000458:organization & administration*
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