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Published on: October 31, 2010
Organization and planning for the creation of the HIV testing and counselling center
Hercília Regina do Amaral Montenegro1, Pacita Geovana Gama de Sousa Aperibense2, Tania Cristina Franco Santos1
1Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Objectives:
To analyze the process of creating the HIV Testing and Counselling Center in the municipality of Nova Iguaçu, in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Methods:
qualitative research, with a historical approach. The direct sources consisted of written documents and 11 oral testimonies.
Results:
in order to create this Testing and Counselling Center, investment was made in the implementation of a Municipal Management Unit for the STD/AIDS Program; in the elaboration of the Project for the Creation of the Testing and Counselling Center; in the process of attracting, selecting and training human resources; and choosing the right place for its operation.
Final Considerations:
the nurse who coordinated this investment had the support of the authorities of that municipality and had an authorized speech on HIV/AIDS in the municipality of Nova Iguaçu; planned each stage of this service and used effective strategies to create the Testing and Counselling Center.
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