The Murcia Health Service (SMS) has communicated with Adara HIV/AIDS Association Development of the “Pares” program at the HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections Unit at the Virgen de la Arrixaca Hospital. Therefore, professionals and volunteers will help vulnerable patients in a coordinated manner.
The unit is a pioneer in Spain Incorporate “peer educators” in your multidisciplinary teamnow renewing the agreement for four years, with the possibility of extending it for another four years.
This is a collaborative formula designed to develop personalized healthcareVolunteers will carry out prevention and health promotion activities through education and comprehensive care for each case.
Likewise, we want to accompany patients in the process of facing these aspects. Social, Personal, Family and Work To this end, the program also includes caregivers and family members in its activities, with a special focus on support for newly diagnosed people.
specialized training
Volunteers who start as “peer educators” receive Preliminary formation This will last four years. The training, which addresses healthy living habits, adherence to ART, management of adverse effects and reduction of risky behaviours, is taught by the National HIV and AIDS Coordinator (Cesida).
Another aspect of volunteer work is emotional support, which will be addressed through self-esteem management, information about Adhara’s own services, and other specific resources for people living with HIV/AIDS. All of these focus on reducing stigma for people living with these disorders.
In this way, the “peer educator” becomes a reference person for good health, physically and mentallyand a fully normalized life.
SMS and the Adhara HIV/AIDS Association are committed to creating a The mixed monitoring committee guarantees the normal operation of the projectand to achieve the degree of compliance with the agreement.