PP has been working in care and support of PLHAs for the last 15 years.
It addresses their social, emotional, medical, economical, nutritional and mental health needs. Clients who are referred to the organization undergoes a detailed needs assessment to assess their socio-economic condition, emotional and mental health, drug abuse, medical history, nutritional needs, quality of life, sexuality etc. PP either provides the required service or refer them to other servic
e providers. PLHIVs share their concerns and problems during the support group meetings and collectively respond to stigma and discrimination. The groups have undertaken different programs like micro-financing and income generation assistance. ii) ASHA - Home based Care
Since it is acknowledged that, good home based care could reduce the burden on health care facilities, we have started a comprehensive home based care program. A unique mental health component is incorporated in to this on the light of reports on the rise of suicides among PLHAs in Goa. The hidden burden on unlinked caregivers has been evaluated by us and the program has designed with the innovative methodologies to reduce the burden and support this invisible population. Informal care givers the following the main subjects 1) Fever 2)Respiratory Tract Infections 3)Mouth and Throat 4)Diarrhea 5)Dehydration 6)Common skin problems 7)Tiredness and weakness 8)Pain 9)Anxiety and depression 10)Confusion and Dementia 11)Nausea and vomiting 12)TB 13)Prevention of infection 14)Infant feeding 15)Nutrition
iii) Alaxiro - Paediatric care and Treatment
We are providing comprehensive paediatric care and support for children infected with HIV in Goa linking CLHIVs to nearest ARV centres in collaboration with NGOs and care homes for children. Of these 91 children 22 are on ARV and on DOT. 19 children have lost both their parents and are taken care by the children homes. We provide psychosocial, educational, nutritional, recreational and medical support.
