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Searching with a thematic focus on HIV and AIDS transmission, prevention and testing, HIV and AIDS in South Africa

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  Sexual power and HIV risk, South Africa

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA, 2004

  This paper is a preliminary exploration into the effects of sexual power on both HIV status and condom use among young women in South Africa. The study estimated that a lack of sexual power would decrease the likelihood of consistent condom use and increase the risk for HIV infection among 15- to 24-year-old women.
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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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  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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  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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  Paving the path: preparing for microbicide introduction

  Engender Health, 2004

  This Engender Health report details the findings of a study which examined the issues likely to influence microbicide introduction at three levels: community, health service and policy. The report identifies critical issues which need to be addressed to allow for successful microbicide introduction strategies.
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  The role of education in promoting young people’s sexual and reproductive health

  Centre for Sexual Health Research, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Southampton, 2002

  This document outlines discussions from the Expert meeting for the Safe Passages to Adulthood programme, where researchers, practitioners and policy makers explored the potential of education to protect against HIV/AIDS, as well as the possible changes needed to enable the education system to respond more adequately.
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  “Hulle kan nie hulle hormone intoom hou nie”: a study on gender, adolescents and sexual behaviour in relation to HIV in South Africa

  Centre for International Development Issues, University of Nijmegen, 2002

  This paper from the Centre for International Development Issues presents the results of research conducted among young people in South Africa, aiming to gain a better understanding of the sexual context of adolescents in the country. It looks at the question of how gender constructions influence risk-related sexual behaviour among adolescents.
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  Young people, HIV / AIDS, and intervention: barriers and gateways to behaviour change

  Development Studies Network, 2000

  This paper reports from a 1999 study that explored sexual dynamics and decision making among young people between the ages of 11 and 24 years in KwaZulu/Natal Province. Two aspects of youths’ sexual behaviour – condom use and abstinence – are discussed.
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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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  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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