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  The potential impact of microbicides in Johannesburg, South Africa: model projections and implications for product promotion

  International Family Health, UK, 2004

  This briefing note, produced by International Family Health and the Global Campaign for Microbicides, summarises key findings from a modelling exercise that estimates the impact of a partially effective microbicide in Hillbrow, Johannesburg.
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  The development, implementation and evaluation of interventions for the care of orphans and vulnerable children in Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe: a literature review of evidence-based interventions for home-based child-centred development

  Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa, 2004

  There is widespread recognition of the urgency of addressing the problem of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in the context of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa, and a number of programmes have been implemented towards this end.
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  National cross sectional study of views on sexual violence and risk of HIV infection and AIDS among South African school pupils

  British Medical Journal, 2004

  This study, published in the BMJ, investigates the views of South African school pupils (aged 10 – 19) on sexual violence and on the risk of HIV infection and AIDS, as well as on their experiences of sexual violence. Findings revealed that misconceptions about sexual violence were prevalent among both sexes, although more females held views that would put them at a higher risk of HIV.
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  Measuring HIV/AIDS related stigma: promising practice of stigma-mitigation from across South Africa

  Policy Project, Futures Group, Washington, 2004

  This report from the siyam’kela project looks at three focus areas that play a crucial role in stigma mitigation. The first section looks at how faith-based organisations (FBOs) are influential in shaping values and attitudes to vulnerable people in society as well as developing compassionate responses to social challenges.
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  The South African National AIDS Helpline: call trends from 2000-2003

  Centre for AIDS Development, Research and Evaluation, South Africa, 2004

  This article, published by the Centre for AIDS Development, Research and Evaluation (CADRE), examines trends in calls made to the South African National AIDS helpline during 2002 – 2003. Information from telephone helplines, including the changing profile of callers and specific concerns of callers, can help guide strategies and policies.
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  Cost-effectiveness of antiretroviral treatment for HIV-positive adults in a South African township

  Health Economics Unit, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, University of Cape Town, 2004

  Many HIV-positive adults in South Africa are dependent on the resource-constrained public sector healthcare system. There is therefore a clear need for research on the costs and effectiveness of different treatments for HIV.
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  The impact of life skills education on adolescent sexual risk behaviours

  Population Council, USA, 2004

  This article, published in 'Horizons' by the Population Council, looks at the impact of a life skills programme in South Africa, which aimed to help youth protect themselves against HIV infection and safeguard their reproductive health. Findings showed an increase in exposure to life skills education among most students, particularly in African, Asian and mixed-race schools.
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  Approaches to caring for OVC: essential elements for quality service

  United Nations Children's Fund, 2001

  This study prepared for UNICEF develops policy recommendations for the care of orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa.
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  The role of stigma and discrimination in increasing vulnerability of children and youth infected with and affected with HIV/AIDS

  Save the Children Fund, 2001

  This research paper conducted by Save the Children attempts to redefine the way in which stigma and discrimination faced by children and youth affected by HIV/AIDS is approached. Focusing on South Africa, it aims to identify the nature and extent of such discrimination and the responses to it in African countries, including legal and programmatic responses.
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  Rights of children and youth infected and affected by HIV/AIDS: a trainers' handbook

  Save the Children Fund, 2001

  This trainers’ handbook from Save the Children’s South Africa Programme is designed for those who conduct training for service providers working with children and youth infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. It is intended for use by trainers from all sectors, from both Government and Non-Governmental Organisations.

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