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Uncovering popular misconceptions about generalised HIV/AIDS epidemics
( J. D. Shelton / The Lancet , 2007)

This editorial from the Lancet outlines ten commonly held misconceptions about HIV epidemics that impede prevention efforts.

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Major shift in HIV prevention priorities needed
( Malcolm Potts;Daniel Halperin;Douglas Kirby / American Association for the Advancement of Science , 2008)
This evidence review paper from researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the University of California, Berkeley gathers and compares evidence on effectiveness of a range of HIV pr...
The path to vaginal microbicide availability: evaluating the safety of these HIV prevention products
( Global Campaign for Microbicides , 2007)
This information bulletin from the Global Campaign for Microbicides explains how scientists will test the safety of vaginal microbicides. When they become available these products will empower women t...
Homophobia and stigma preventing the development of rectal microbicides
( C. Feuer / International Rectal Microbicide Working Group , 2006)
This report from the International Rectal Microbicide Working Group shows that the development of rectal microbicide remains seriously under funded by both the public and private sector. The report tr...
Big potential for microbicide markets, but private investment needed to ensure development
( International Partnership for Microbicides , 2002)
This report, by the Pharmaco-Economics working group of the Microbicides Initiative, provides an overview of the economic potential of the microbicide market. The document explores the potential size...
Should HIV prevention trials provide ARV treatment to those who become HIV positive?
( E. Bass / Global Campaign for Microbicides , 2003)
This document reports on a consultation in February 2003 on HIV treatment in the context of prevention trials, organised by the Global Campaign for Microbicides and the International AIDS Vaccine Init...
Microbicides have huge potential but their success depends on ensuring access
( Center for Communication Programs, Johns Hopkins University , 2005)
Recommended reading
This report from the INFO Project summarises available information on microbicides for reducing transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, and for preventing pregnancy. Topics cove...
Increased funding needed to sustain microbicide development
( International Partnership for Microbicides , 2002)
Recommended reading
This document is the consensus report from the Science Working Group of the Microbicides Initiative. It outlines how the past decade has seen an increase in basic scientific research, resulting in the...
International advisory group and user’s needs key to ensuring access to microbicides
( International Partnership for Microbicides , 2002)
Recommended reading
This report from the Microbicides Initiative outlines key steps needed to ensure equitable access to microbicides. The paper sets out priorities that draw on five main dimensions of access: acceptabi...
National regulatory authorities need to build capacity to deal effectively with microbicide trials
( P. Coplan; M. Mitchnick; Z. Rosenberg / Elsevier Science , 2004)
This article outlines how microbicides offer the potential for women’s empowerment in HIV prevention. However, it notes that widespread use of these gels could be problematic due to major regulatory a...
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