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  Predicting the social consequences of orphanhood in South Africa

  Centre for Social Science Research, University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa, 2003

  This paper examines and questions the predictions found in the academic and policy literature of social breakdown in Southern Africa in the wake of anticipated high rates of orphanhood caused by the AIDS epidemic.Analysis of the logic underlying these predictions reveals four causal relationships necessary to fulfil such dramatic and apocalyptic predictions:high AIDS mortality rates wil
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  Children's participation in HIV/AIDS programming

  International HIV/AIDS Alliance, 2002

  This short article considers why children's participation is important in HIV/AIDS programming, the challenges that come with it and how it works in practice.The article argues that participation in decision making is inherent to children's rights but also that it is important for successful HIV/AIDS programming.
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  The tip of the iceberg: the global impact of HIV/AIDS on youth

  Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2002

  This issue brief provides an overview of the impact of HIV/AIDS on young people around the world, generally defined as those between the ages of 10 and 24. Because of its focus on young people, this brief does not discuss mother-to-child transmission (MTCT).The brief addresses the issues of prevalence and incidence worldwide and examines nations with young populations hard hit.
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  Wasting sperm: the cultural context of condom use among the Maasai in Northern Tanzania

  Department of Social Policy, London School of Economics, 2003

  This document reports data drawn from a study conducted in September 2002 that investigated the context of HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitudes among rural Tanzanian Maasai men and women. A primary focus of the work was exploration of the cultural context of condom knowledge and use.
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  HIV/AIDS, food security and rural livelihoods: understanding and responding

  Regional Network on HIV/AIDS, Rural Livelihoods and Food Security, 2003

  This working paper is published by the Regional Network on HIV/AIDS, Rural Livelihoods and Food Security (RENEWAL). It describes key concepts which it argues need to be understood by agricultural, food, and nutrition-relevant organisations attempting to respond to HIV and AIDS effectively.
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  Social marketing models for product-based reproductive health programs: a comparative analysis

  Commercial Market Strategies: New Directions in Reproductive Health, 2003

  This paper explores the major differences and similarities between two classic social marketing models: the NGO and manufacturer’s models.
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  A review of the model implemented by the Hospice Association of South Africa Integrated Community-based Home Care (ICHC) in South Africa

  Policy Project, Futures Group, Washington, 2002

  This report assesses the critical elements of a POLICY Project supported venture for seven hospices to incorporate the Integrated Community-based Home Care (ICHC) model into their operational activities, reflecting on the experiences of those working in the field.Objectives of the research were to:identify and discuss key similarities and differences between the hospice ICHC model and o
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  Hitting home: how households cope with the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic: a survey of households affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa

  Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2002

  This report summarises the results of a survey of 771 AIDS-affected households in different parts of South Africa.It documents the impoverishing impact of HIV/AIDS on households and the inordinate burden of caring for AIDS-sick family members.
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  Multisectoral responses to HIV/AIDS: a compendium of promising practices from Africa

  Support for Analysis and Research in Africa, USAID, 2003

  This report brings together the ‘promising practices’ from a conference that examines the enormous challenges of HIV/AIDS confronting Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) and nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) working in Africa. Most practices in this compendium are very young practices.
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  Latin American and Caribbean network on strategic planning and AIDS (REPDES)

  Development Experience Clearinghouse, USAID, 2003

  The objective of this case study is to document the REDPES (strategic planning network for HIV/AIDS) experience so that it may serve as a reference guide for similar initiatives in other regions and describe the role of REDPES in promoting strategic planning for HIV/AIDS.This document provides a brief history, describing the main activities and accomplishments, noting principal problems encount

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