Wanicha Pongchompoo
Instructor,
Chiang Mai University, Faculty of Nursing
Related Interests
Instructor Wanicha is in the working group on HIV/AIDS and Older Persons in Northern Thailand Project as a co-researcher in the project and a principal researcher in the topic of “Needs and received needs of older persons affected by HIV/AIDS in Northern Thailand”.
Related Projects
HIV/AIDS Project: Impact on Older Persons in Northern Thailand
This is an UNFPA funded project of HIV/AIDS and older persons in northern Thailand. It is a two year project from October 2003 until December 2006. The project is conducted under five collaborating organizations: Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, HelpAge International, Foundation for Older Person's Development, Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand, Northern Region Economic and Social Development Office. The purpose of study is to explore the effects of HIV/AIDS on older persons in northern Thailand and relevant surroundings. Data was collected via field survey, focus group, and in-depth interview from multiple informants in four districts of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The findings were used to develop a model package to promote knowledge, attitudes and practice related to HIV/AIDS on older persons, health personnel and volunteers. Increased quality of life on older persons is finally a goal of the project.