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Prevalence and correlates of violence against female sex workers in Abuja, Nigeria
African Journals Online - AJOL, 2014Few studies provide detailed descriptions of the vulnerabilities of African female sex workers (FSWs) to violence. This study documents the prevalence and types of violence experiences by FSWs in brothels in Abuja, Nigeria, as well as identifying the risk factors of different types of violence against women (VAW) and perpetrators.DocumentPrevention of sexual assault in Nigeria
University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2013This medical journal article is by Dr. Uwom O. Eze, Consultant in Pathology and Forensic Medicine at the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria. Dr. Eze calls for an urgent paradigm shift: an all-inclusive fight against sexual assault that is devoid of sexist bias, and also recognise differences based on culture, sexuality, ability, age and gender. Dr.DocumentPublic perception of climate change and its impact on health and environment in rural southwestern Nigeria
Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine, 2014This article presents a study of public perceptions of climate change and its impact on health and environment in rural southwestern Nigeria. A community-based descriptive cross-sectional study of 1,019 rural respondents was undertaken using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Supernatural reasons were prominent among respondent-reported causes of climate change.DocumentBuilding capacity for universal coverage: malaria control in Nigeria
Malaria Consortium, 2012SunMaP works with the Nigerian National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) to harmonise donor efforts around agreed national strategies and plans for malaria control.The role of SunMaP is to provide the necessary technical expertise and experience for a comprehensive fight against malaria.DocumentInsecticide treated nets: the role of the commercial sector - case study of three countries in sub-Sahara Africa
Malaria Consortium, 2012Studies in the 1980s and after showed the value of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) in the prevention of malaria. This learning paper takes a detailed look at the approaches of direct support to the commercial (ITN) market that were implemented by Malaria Consortium and its partners as part of mixed models of malaria prevention in three sub-Sahara African countries.DocumentIt's all in the detail: developing effective health-related job aids
Malaria Consortium, 2014Job aids are commonly used to enhance the performance of health workers. There is limited guidance in the literature about practical applications of recommended criteria for a well-designed job aid.DocumentImplementation of the Maputo Plan of Action: opportunities and challenges for CSO action in promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights in Sub-Saharan Africa
African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya, 2010The Maputo Plan of Action (MPoA) for the operationalisation of the Continental Policy Framework for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, which was endorsed by the summit of the African Union Heads of State and Government in January 2007 to serve as a short -term plan of action for the period 2007 to 2010.DocumentValuing and compensating caregivers for their contributions to community health and development in the context of HIV and AIDS: an agenda for action
Huairou Commission, 2010This paper concerns the valuation and compensation of caregivers for their ongoing contribution to community health and development in the context of HIV and AIDS.DocumentHome-Based Care Alliance policy brief: debunking myths
Home-Based Care Alliance, 2013The Home-Based Care Alliance (HBCA) represents more than 30,000 caregivers organised into multi-district HBCAs in twelve African countries, caring for over 200,000 neighbours and friends, and with a history of organising around HIV/AIDS and its effects.OrganisationHome-Based Care Alliance (HBCA)
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