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Searching with a thematic focus on HIV and AIDS transmission, prevention and testing, HIV and AIDS, HIV and AIDS treatment and care in Kenya

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  Valuing and compensating caregivers for their contributions to community health and development in the context of HIV and AIDS: an agenda for action

  Huairou Commission, 2010

  This paper concerns the valuation and compensation of caregivers for their ongoing contribution to community health and development in the context of HIV and AIDS.
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  HIV, nutrition, and food: a practical guide for technical staff and clinicians

  Family Health International, 2007

  The spread of HIV through many regions of the world is highlighting the complex and evolving relationship between food, HIV infection, and nutritional status. This guide is aimed at technical staff and clinicians providing concise practical information on HIV, nutrition and food by providing:
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  Early infant diagnosis of HIV through dried blood spot testing: Pathfinder International/Kenya’s prevention of mother to child transmission project

  Pathfinder International, 2007

  Unless an infant infected with HIV in Africa receives prophylactic antibiotics soon after birth and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) as soon as is medically indicated, it has a 35 per cent chance of dying by his first birthday and a 53 per cent chance of dying before the age of two.
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  Models of care project: linking HIV/AIDS treatment, care and support in Sexual and Reproductive Health care settings

  International Planned Parenthood Federation, 2005

  This booklet from International Planned Parent Federation (IPPF) showcases different models of care using a variety of entry points to bring sexual and reproductive health (SRH) closer to HIV/AIDS. Four countries were chosen for pilot projects: the Dominican Republic, Kenya, Rwanda and Colombia.
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  Integrating family planning services into voluntary counseling and testing centers in Kenya

  Family Health International, 2006

  This study, published by Family Health International, aims to determine the effectiveness and costs of adding selected levels of family planning services to Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) centres in Kenya, as well as looking at the effect of adding family planning services on VCT quality of care.
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  Missing the target: off target for 2010: how to avoid breaking the promise of universal access

  International Treatment Preparedness Coalition, 2006

  This report, from the International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC), follows on from a 2005 study that explored specific barriers and potential solutions to AIDS treatment delivery in six countries. This report finds some progress but argues that a lack of national leadership and slow implementation of reforms continues to prevent treatment delivery.
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  Dreams & desires: sexual and reproductive health experiences of HIV positive women

  International Planned Parenthood Federation, 2004

  This publication from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and the International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS (ICW) explores the specific sexual and reproductive health issues facing HIV positive women.
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  HIV/AIDS in Kenya: a review of research and policy issues

  Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2004

  This paper examines the magnitude, distribution and causes of HIV/AIDS in Kenya, attempts to assess the success of policy responses, and reviews the literature concerning theoretical and empirical research approaches used in analysing the impacts of HIV/AIDS.Drawing on results from various secondary sources, the paper finds that:in 2001, there were around 2.5 million people living with
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  Teacher training: essential for school-based reproductive health and HIV/AIDS education: focus on sub-saharan Africa

  YouthNet, Family Health International, 2004

  For teaching information and skills related to HIV/AIDS, teacher training is essential, and complex. In sub-Saharan Africa, up to half of all new HIV infections are occurring among youth under age 25. Since most youth attend school at least for primary education, school-based programmes are a logical place to reach young people.
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  Men and reproductive health programs: influencing gender norms

  Synergy Project, USAID, 2003

  This review outlines programs in Central America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia that are designed to change social norms related to entrenched gender roles. It explains the methodologies each program employed to achieve this goal and presents findings from evaluations conducted to assess their efficacy.

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