Exploring the Role of Family Caregivers and Home-Based Care Programs in Meeting the Needs of People Living with HIV/AIDS

Given the limited availability of formal, inpatient programs, households rely upon informal caregivers (e.g. household or family members, friends, community members, or voluntary organizations) and homebased care (HBC) programs for assistance. This summary documents the roles played by household and HBC program caregivers in meeting the needs of the chronically ill. It also identifies those needs that are not being met by household and HBC program caregivers. A better understanding of the roles played by the different caregivers and of the unmet needs of the chronically ill can assist program managers, policy makers, and donors in strengthening interventions to mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS on households. [from author]