Featured Resources
Author: Armstrong S
Source: Geneva, Switzerland, World Health Organization, 2008. 24 p.
Abstract: The process of linking sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS needs to work in both directions: traditional sexual and reproductive health services need to integrate HIV/AIDS interventions, and programmes set up to address the AIDS epidemic need to integrate more general services for sexual and reproductive health. The case studies featured in this series have been chosen to demonstrate this two-way flow and to reflect the diversity of integration models. While these case studies focus primarily on service delivery components, structures, systems and policy issues are also important elements of successful integration.
Title: Rapid assessment tool for sexual and reproductive health and HIV linkages: a generic guide.
Corporate Author: International Planned Parenthood Federation [IPPF] | United Nations Fund for Population Activities [UNFPA] | World Health Organization [WHO] |UNAIDS | Global Network of People Living with HIV / AIDS [GNP+]
Source: London, England, IPPF, 2008 Oct. 88 p.
Abstract: This adaptable tool can be used to assess linkages betweeen HIV and sexual and reproductive health at the policy, systems and service-delivery levels. It is intended also to identify gaps and ultimately to contribute to the development of country-specific action plans to forge and strengthen these linkages.
Title: Sexual and reproductive health and HIV linkages: evidence review and recommendations.
Corporate Author: World Health Organization [WHO] | United Nations Population Fund [UNFPA] | International Planned Parenthood Federation [IPPF] | UNAIDS
Source: Geneva, Switzerland, WHO, 2008. 8 p.
Abstract: Strengthening the linkages between sexual and reproductive health and HIV prevention, treatment, care and support is critical to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. This systematic review of the literature on linkages between these two areas was conducted in order to gain a clearer understanding of the effectiveness, optimal circumstances, and best practices for strengthening such links. The findings corroborate the many benefits of linking policies, systems and services related to sexual and reproductive health and HIV.
Corporate Author: World Health Organization [WHO]. Inter-Agency Task Team on Prevention of HIV Infection in Pregnant Women, Mothers and Their Children [IATT]
Source: Geneva, Switzerland, WHO, 2007. 40 p.
Abstract: This publication was developed by the Interagency Task Team on Prevention of HIV Transmission in Pregnant Women, Mothers and their Children in response to the slow overall progress to scale up prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) in resource-constrained settings. It provides a framework for concerted partnerships and guidance to countries on specific actions to accelerate this scale-up. The implementation of recommended actions can reinforce some recent encouraging trends in the coverage of national programmes. The global guidance note supports the implementation of all four components of the United Nations comprehensive approach: primary prevention of HIV among women of childbearing age; preventing unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV; preventing HIV transmission from a women living with HIV to her infant; and providing appropriate treatment, care and support to women living with HIV and to their children and families.
Title: Report card: HIV prevention for girls and young women. Cameroon.
Corporate Author: International Planned Parenthood Federation [IPPF]
Source: London, England, IPPF, 2007. 8 p.
Abstract: This Report Card is one in a series produced by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), under the umbrella of the Global Coalition on Women and AIDS, and with the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Young Positives. Its key audiences are national, regional and international policy and decision-makers, and service providers. HIV and AIDS continues to remain a problem in Cameroon, particularly for young women and girls. The Report Card summarizes the current situation of HIV prevention strategies and services for girls and young women ages 15-24 years in Cameroon. It contains an analysis of five key components that influence HIV prevention, namely: 1. Legal provision 2.Accessibility of services 3.Policy provision 4.Participation and rights 5.Availability of services It also provides recommendations for key stakeholders to enhance action on HIV prevention strategies and services for girls and young women in Cameroon. The most vulnerable groups are sex workers, truck drivers, mobile populations and military personnel. Young people (15-29) account for one third of those living with HIV and AIDS.
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