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  Women who know a person with AIDS do not have elevated condom use rates

  Alan Guttmacher Institute, 2003

  This article summarises the findings of a study which attempted to identify factors that affect condom use among women in South Africa.
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  Risk, morality, and blame: a critical analysis of government and U.S. donor responses to HIV infections among sex workers in India

  Center for Health and Gender Equity, 2004

  This paper examines the scope and effectiveness of strategies being used by the Government of India - with bilateral development assistance from the United States - to address the vulnerabilities of adult female sex workers in the commercial sex industry.
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  Deadly delay: South Africa’s efforts to prevent HIV in survivors of sexual violence

  Human Rights Watch, 2004

  This report highlights the obstacles to effective post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) provision in South Africa and their solutions, and serves to illustrate lessons of the South African experience that may be useful for countries that are beginning to discuss or develop PEP services.Recommendations to the Government of South Africa include:launch an information campaign to educate the publ
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  The UNGASS, gender and women’s vulnerability to HIV/AIDS in Latin America and the Caribbean

  HIV/AIDS Impact on Education Clearinghouse, 2002

  This paper discusses the effect of gender roles, power relations and sexual behaviour on the spread of HIV/AIDS in the Latin American and Caribbean Region, and it specifically explores women’s vulnerability to the epidemic.
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  Out of the shadows: male to male sexual behaviour in Cambodia

  International HIV/AIDS Alliance, 2003

  This paper explores the concerns, sexual health issues and risks faced by men who have sex with men (MSM) in Cambodia. It reports the findings of a rapid appraisal of male-to-male sexual behaviour undertaken in September 2002 in three cities of Cambodia.
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  Gender, AIDS, and ARV therapies: ensuring that women gain equitable access to drugs within U.S. funded treatment initiatives

  Center for Health and Gender Equity, 2004

  This briefing paper identifies a number of essential elements of a gender sensitive approach to HIV treatment access to be incorporated in the United States (US) global AIDS strategies.Main recommendations include:the eligibility criteria developed by the US must recognise the effect of gender inequities at the household and community level on women’s access to treat
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  Integrating HIV prevention and care into maternal and child health care settings: lesson learned from horizons studies

  Population Council, USA, 2002

  This report details outcomes from a workshop which discussed the integration of HIV related care in the maternal and child health setting.Participants discussed the experience to date and formulated practical strategies for improving this integration.
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  Transcending boundaries to improve the food security of AIDS affected households in rural Uganda

  International Center for Research on Women, USA, 2003

  This paper from the International Center for Research on Women provides information on the implementation of a collaborative project to improve household food security in rural Ugandan communities affected by HIV and AIDS. The aim of the project is increased collaboration between communities and specialists to improve the ability of households to meet their food security needs.
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  HIV/AIDS in the Mekong region: Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, & Viet Nam: current situation, future projections, socioeconomic impacts, and recommendations

  HIV/AIDS Impact on Education Clearinghouse, 2003

  This report provides an overview of the current HIV/AIDS situation in the Mekong Region, presents projections as to where the pandemic is headed in the future, highlights some of the key social and economic impacts of the pandemic, and discusses strategies that will be needed to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS, improve care and support, and mitigate associated impacts.Findings include:cou
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  Study of faith based organizations responses to orphans and vulnerable children

  Synergy Project, USAID, 2004

  This study reveals how faith based organisations (FBOs) are supporting orphans and vulnerable children.

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