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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. Sexually transmitted infections in Uganda : implications for control

   Author : Fred Ntoni Nuwaha; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Uganda; STD HIV; condom use; gender; partner treatment; partner notification; lay people s perceptions;

   Abstract : Background: In Uganda, an AIDS control programme was launched in 1986. This served as an ignition for the control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There are indications that HIV/AIDS-control may be progressing well. However, the control of STIs/HIV in Uganda is far from ideal. READ MORE

5. 3. The role of social capital in HIV prevention: experiences from the Kagera region of Tanzania

   Author : Gasto Frumence; Lennarth Nyström; Maria Emmelin; Japhet Killewo; Bo Haglund; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : Structural social capital; cognitive social capital; HIV risk behaviors; HIV infection; HIV prevention; folkhälsa; Public health;

   Abstract : Background The role of social capital for promoting health has been extensively studied in recent years but there are few attempts to investigate the possible influence of social capital on HIV prevention,particularly in developing countries. The overall aims of this thesis are to investigate the links between social capital and HIV infection and to contribute to the theoretical framework of the role of social capital for HIV prevention. READ MORE

6. 4. Poverty of opportunity for women selling sex in Lahore, Pakistan : knowledge, experiences and magnitude of HIV and STIs

   Author : Mohsin Saeed Khan; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Human Immunodeficiency Virus;

   Abstract : Background: According to the UNAIDS’ estimates, the incidence of HIV infection has decreased by 19% over the last ten years. WHO estimated in 2005 that approximately 448 million cases of four major curable STIs occur in adults in the age group 15-49 years. READ MORE

7. 5. Young men's sexuality and sexually transmitted infections in Zambia

   Author : Phillimon Ndubani; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Aim: To describe and analyse young Zambian men's sexuality and implications for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS in Chiawa rural community and Lusaka urban compound of Misisi. Methods: Over a period of eight years, 402 men between 16 and 26 years old have participated in the studies; 205 from Chiawa and 197 from Misisi. READ MORE