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  HIV risk exposure in young children: a study of 2-9 year olds served by public health facilities in the Free State, South Africa

  Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa, 2005

  This study, produced by the Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa, sets out to investigate all possible routes of HIV transmission among 2 – 9 year old children in the Free State of South Africa. The aim of the study is to identify risk factors among children in this age group, other than those factors associated with transmission from their mothers.
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  Consultation on HIV treatment in the context of prevention trials

  Global Campaign for Microbicides, 2003

  This document reports on a consultation in February 2003 on HIV treatment in the context of prevention trials, organised by the Global Campaign for Microbicides and the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI).
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  The economics of microbicide development: a case for investment

  International Partnership for Microbicides, 2002

  This report, by the Pharmaco-Economics working group of the Microbicides Initiative, provides an overview of the economic potential of the microbicide market. The document explores the potential size of the market, costs of development and potential returns on investment for a private investor.
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  Involving young people in the care and support of people living with HIV/AIDS in Zambia

  Horizons, 2004

  This study, from the Horizons programme, examines the potential of trained members of anti-AIDS clubs to contribute to care, support and stigma-reduction activities and attempts to determine the impact of their involvement in these activities on HIV-related beliefs and behaviours.
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  Microbicides: new potential for protection

  Center for Communication Programs, Johns Hopkins University, 2005

  This report from the INFO Project summarises available information on microbicides for reducing transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, and for preventing pregnancy. Topics covered include: microbicide research; microbicides and condoms; women and microbicides; investment and funding; market research; and access issues.
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  Global advocacy for microbicides: a call to action

  International Partnership for Microbicides, 2002

  This document is meant to serve as a resource for advocates and donors by identifying activities that are key to realising the promise of microbicides. The document outlines how the development of microbicides is dependent on government and public support. It argues that public education and advocacy are therefore critical in bringing microbicides to the market.
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  Mobilisation for microbicides: the decisive decade

  International Partnership for Microbicides, 2002

  This document, from the Microbicides Initiative, synthesises the key points that have been made by expert working groups. The initiative was established to prioritise the key elements needed to bring microbicides to market in a timely manner. The authors argue that developing a safe, effective microbicide requires political will.
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  Regulatory challenges in microbicide development

  Elsevier, 2004

  This article outlines how microbicides offer the potential for women’s empowerment in HIV prevention. However, it notes that widespread use of these gels could be problematic due to major regulatory and ethical issues. The logistics of ensuring that microbicides work effectively among humans are formidable, as many countries lack the resources needed to carry out such wide-scale trials.
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  Preparing for microbicide access and use

  International Partnership for Microbicides, 2002

  This report from the Microbicides Initiative outlines key steps needed to ensure equitable access to microbicides. The paper sets out priorities that draw on five main dimensions of access: acceptability and use, a supportive policy and social environment, availability, affordability, and regulatory approval and licensing.
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  The science of microbicides accelerating development

  International Partnership for Microbicides, 2002

  This document is the consensus report from the Science Working Group of the Microbicides Initiative. It outlines how the past decade has seen an increase in basic scientific research, resulting in the development of many new compounds.

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