What Were the Professional Characteristics of Trainers?
Trainers were asked to identify their highest degree obtained, any relevant credentials, and the primary setting in which they work. • Two of the three trainers are attorneys. • The third trainer has an Associate s degree and did not indicate having a professional credential. • Two of the trainers had 6 and 15 years of professional experience, while the third trainer did not indicate his/her number of years of experience. • All three trainers work in community-based organizations. What Were the Trainers Experiences Related to HIV and People with HIV? Trainers were asked to indicate their training and experience and the nature of their primary involvement with people with HIV/AIDS. • The three trainers have been involved with people with HIV for 2 (one trainer) and 7 (two trainers) years. • Two of the trainers have had more than 100 hours of HIV training in the past three years. The third has had between 50 and 100 hours of training. • All three trainers have served more than 100 client
