Search for dissertations about: "AIDS Prevention"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 swedish dissertations containing the words AIDS Prevention.

2. 1. Community mobilization and peer education in a HIV-STI prevention program for university students

   Author : Gary Svenson; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Social medicine; condoms; mobilization; peer education; community; university; young people; students; behaviour; determinants; prevention; STD; STI; HIV; AIDS; samhällsmedicin; Dermatology; venereology; Dermatologi; venereologi; Socialmedicin;

   Abstract : Slowing the incidence of HIV and STI among young people requires that they change their sexual behaviours. There is evidence that community-based interventions that target multiple levels of influence can be effective. READ MORE

4. 2. HIV/AIDS in Sweden and the United Kingdom : policy networks 1982-1992

   Author : Dagmar von Walden Laing; Peter Garpenby; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; HIV infections epidemiology; HIV infections prevention contro; l Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome epidemiology; Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome prevention control; Disease outbreaks; Communicable disease control; Sweden; Great Britain; AIDS; HIV; politiska aspekter; Sverige; Storbritannien; statsvetenskap; Political Science;

   Abstract : The focus of this study is on the development and influence of HIV/AIDS policy networks in Sweden and United Kingdom during the period 1982-92, from the period when the lethal disease which was later named AIDS first appeared in the two countries, to the time when HIV/AIDS policy was integrated into the main policy field of infectious diseases. The networks are defined as structural arrangements between organisations and individuals, who are in frequent contact with one another in order to prevent HIV infection, to reduce the personal and social impact of HIV infection, and to care for those already infected. READ MORE

5. 3. The Meaning of Health and Sexuality as experienced by Tanzanian Men and Women living with HIV/AIDS

   Author : Gunnel Balaile; Högskolan Dalarna; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : HIV AIDS; sexual health; prevention; qualitative method; gender; Tanzania; HIV AIDS; sexual health; prevention; qualitative method; gender; Tanzania;

   Abstract : Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has for more than two decades been hit by Human immunodeficiency virus/ Acquired immune-deficiency Syndrome, HIV/AIDS pandemic with a few signs of decline. In Tanzania, the prevalence of HIV is estimated to 7 percent and about 1.8 million Tanzanians are living with HIV. READ MORE

6. 4. Global Governance of AIDS : Partnerships with Civil Soviety

   Author : Peter Söderholm; Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; AIDS; Global Governance; sovereignty; partnerships; Political and administrative sciences; nongovernmental organization; intergovernmental organization; Statsvetenskap; förvaltningskunskap;

   Abstract : The global governance of AIDS is dependent for its success on the concerted efforts of actors from both local and global levels, thus challenging the current international organization based on state sovereignty. The study seeks to understand the processes behind the creation of partnerships among the many different nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) active in AIDS politics and the intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) charged with combatting the epidemic. READ MORE

7. 5. Caught in Culture? : Cultural Transformation through HIV/AIDS Prevention Education in Zambia

   Author : Ellen Carm; Ulf Fredriksson; David Stephens; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; HIV AIDS prevention education; culture; transformation; multi-voiced and leveled strategy; cultural historical activity theory; internationell pedagogik; International Education;

   Abstract : The study explores the role and contribution of education in developing a localized and relevant HIV/AIDS prevention strategy through a multi-voiced approach, involving the educational institutions, as well as the traditional leaders, community-members, including parents. The study comprised all public schools in one Zambian province from 2002-2008. READ MORE