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Partners involved:
• WP coordinator:Trimbos Institute
• Auto Support de Usagers de Drogues (ASUD), Swedish Drug User Union (SBF)
• Collaborating partners
Background
International evidence shows that “peers can play an important role in contacting, informing and supporting their community members. They are an essential resource of information and support as they know the cultural setting, their community, its needs and its limitations, as well as the ways to address risk behaviours and promote healthier lifestyles ”[Wallerstein, WHO 2006].
Objectives
To improve Peer Education (HIV & HCV) by:
a. identifying existing peer education strategies
b. discussing existing practices during national debates
c. developing and implementing a training manual
Description of the work
Stage 1: Data collection and inventory on existing methods and practices on peer support work
Stage 2: Review, discuss and analyse.
Stage 3: Writing and editing material
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