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  The application of geographical information systems to important public health problems in Africa

  International Journal of Health Geographics, BioMed Central, 2002

  This article, published in the International Journal of Health Geographics by BioMed Central, considers the application of geographical information systems (GIS) technology to health research and planning in Africa.
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  Safeguarding investment in PMTCT programs by incorporating essential newborn care

  Basic Support for Institutionalizing Child Survival, USAID, 2004

  This briefing paper, produced by Basics II, advocates integration of essential newborn care into programmes for the prevention of mother-to-child-transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS.
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  Integrating gender into HIV/AIDS programmes: a review paper

  World Health Organization, 2003

  This review paper aims to provide background information and a suggested framework for considering the issues and challenges of integrating gender into programmatic and policy action. It also offers some programmatic examples of successful HIV/AIDS interventions that have addressed gender issues in a meaningful and significant way.
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  Antenatal care in developing countries: promises, achievements and missed opportunities

  World Health Organization, 2003

  This report, produced by the World Health Organization (WHO), analyses patterns and trends in antenatal care use, using data drawn from household surveys carried out in developing countries from 1990 to 2001.
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  AIDS and girls' education

  Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, 2004

  This fact sheet explores the relationship between the education of girls and HIV/AIDS. It argues that education is one of the key defences against the spread of HIV and the impact of AIDS.
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  Microbicides, women and AIDS

  Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, 2004

  This fact sheet deals with microbicides, a method for women to protect themselves from HIV which is currently under development.
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  Adolescent and youth reproductive health in the Asia and Near East Region: status, issues, policies, and programs

  Policy Project, Futures Group, Washington, 2004

  This paper presents the findings of a series of assessments of adolescent and youth reproductive health conducted by the Policy Project in 13 countries in the Asia and Near East (ANE) region.
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  Violence against women and AIDS

  Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, 2004

  This fact sheet analyses the issue of violence against women and its relationship with AIDS.
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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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