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Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Strategic Framework. FHI, USAID and Impact (2001)
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More than 300 million new cases of curable sexually transmitted infections (STI) occur throughout the world each year, with a global distribution that closely mirrors that of HIV. Each new infection increases the risk of HIV transmission and carries the potential of other serious complications including fetal loss, stillbirths, infertility, ectopic pregnancy and severe congenital infections. Syphilis alone, when present during pregnancy, results in fetal loss in a third of cases, and half the surviving infants suffer congenital disability. Download this publication |
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2001 Cambodia STI Prevalence Survey. National Centre for HIV/AIDS Dermatology and STD Cambodia, FHI and USAID (2001)
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Cambodia has the highest Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) prevalence in Asia. The predominant mode of transmission is heterosexual, and active commercial sex and bridging networks are believed to have played an important role in rapid epidemic spread. Several sexually transmitted infections (STIs) - including syphilis, gonorrhea and chancroid - were also widely prevalent in Cambodia during the rapid growth phase of its HIV epidemic. Download this publication |
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Guidelines for the Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections. WHO (2001)
Written by Administrator | Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are among the most common causes of illness in the world and have far-reaching health, social and economic consequences for many countries. The emergence and spread of HIV infection and AIDS have had a major impact on the management and control of STI. At the same time, resistance of several sexually transmitted pathogens to antimicrobial agents has increased, adding to therapeutic problems. Download this publication |
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The State of Health Behaviour and Lifestyle of Pacific Youth. UNICEF (2001)
Written by Administrator | This survey of health and lifestyle behaviours of young people in the Kingdom of Tonga is an initiative of UNICEF to obtain reliable, population wide measures of need among students and out-of-school youth in this nation. The purpose of this is to provide a strong information base that can be used by government and non-government organisations in Tonga, and partner agencies such as UNICEF, to determine priorities for action in promoting the development and well being of youth in the Kingdom of Tonga. Download this publication |
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Gender and Relationships: A Practical Action Kit for Young People. Commonwealth Secretariat (2001)
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This action kit is for young people and adults who run youth programmes that are looking at issues of sexual and reproductive health, such as life skills and HIV (Human Immuno-deficiency Virus). It aims to raise awareness of the importance of gender issues in sexual and reproduc- tive health and to provide practical ideas for introducing gender aware- ness into existing youth programmes. There are sections that explain what gender is and how it affects our relationships and our sexual and reproductive health. Download this publication |
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HIV Prevention and Care in Sex Workers and Clients. AIDS Prevention and Care Committee and Hong Kong Advisory Council on AIDS (2001)
Written by Administrator | By the end of June 2001, the total cumulative number of reported cases of HIV/AIDS in Hong Kong was 1636 and 524 respectively. Heterosexual contact was the commonest route of HIV transmission in Hong Kong accounting for 56% of HIV infection and 64% of AIDS since the establishment of the local voluntary reporting system. The trend of heterosexual HIV transmission was increasing as revealed from the HIV/AIDS quarterly statistics. Among the 1,022 HIV infections reported between 1995-2000, 81.2% were reported to be sexually acquired, and 56.8% of these were through heterosexual transmission. This compared with 1985-1989 only 56% HIV infections were reported to be sexually acquired and 21% of those were through heterosexual transmission. Download this publication |
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Kathmandu Female Sex Workers Sero Prevalence Study (March 2001 – August 2001). STD/AIDS Counseling and Training Services and FHI (2001)
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This study was carried out among female sex workers in Kathmandu valley from March to August 2001 to determine the prevalence of HIV and syphilis and also to examine behavioral attitudes related to sexually transmitted disease. Download this publication |
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| The sex industry in Asia is changing rapidly. It is becoming increasingly complicated, with highly differentiated sub sectors. The majority of studies, together with anecdotal evidence, suggest that commercial sex is becoming more common and that it is involving a greater number of people in a greater variety of sites. Download this publication |
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A Situation Assessment of Sex Workers in Kathmandu Valley - A Focused Ethnographic Study. Center for Research on Environment Health & Population Activities and FHI (2001)
Written by Administrator | During 2001 CREHPA researchers carried out mapping and situation assessment of the sex workers of the Kathmandu Valley area to develop a better information base for comprehensive HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Programs. Recent seroprevalence studies have indicated that the numbers of sex workers with HIV infections have increased considerably over the past decade. The data indicated that the rates of HIV infections among street based sex workers are around 16 percent, second only to the injection drug users. Download this publication |
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