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TUBIDU Policy Brief: Empowering the Public Health System and Civil Society to Fight the Tuberculosis Epidemic among Vulnerable Groups
People who inject drugs (PWID) are at high risk of contracting tuberculosis (TB), whether or not
they are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The higher risk of TB observed
in PWID is usually the result of associated HIV infection, but it is often more prevalent amongst
those with a history of imprisonment, and those living in cramped conditions or in dwellings
with poor…
AAE Strategic Framework 2015-2017: Continuity and Innovation - Towards a more effective Response to HIV
The AAE Steering Committee has defined an overall strategy and clear agenda spanning 2015–2017 that align AAE’s work with growing concerns. Through this, we will strengthen our response to the epidemic, maintain our commitments and provide a framework in which we can prioritise our actions.
It is AAE’s duty to keep HIV/AIDS and co-infections as priorities on EU, national and regional health…
HIV for non-HIV specialists
The booklet provides essential information for healthcare professionals in secondary care on: -the clinical diagnosis of HIV in non-HIV specialist settings, with photographs -how to offer an HIV test and give results -barriers to HIV testing for clinicians & patients / strategies for overcoming them -the background & context of HIV in the UK -HIV testing where the patient lacks capacity…
HIV terapijas maiņa un zāļu rezistence
Šī brošūra par HIV infekcijas terapijas maiņu un zāļu rezistenci paskaidros: 1) Kad un kāpēc ārstēšana būtu jāmaina? 2) Kādus testus izmanto un ko nozīmē to rezultāti? 3) Kā piemeklēt zāles nākošajai kombinācijai? 4) Kā nostiprināt pārliecību par to, ka nākošā ārstēšana iedarbosies labāk?
AfroLebenVoice - our voices against discrimination: a photovoice project with HIV-positive immigrants
Photovoice – Giving photos a voice, making photos tell a story, using photos to visualise personal stories, using photos to give people a voice.
Evaluation of the implementation of the Commission Communication: Combating HIV/AIDS in the European Union and the neighbouring countries, 2009–2013
HIV/AIDS and associated infections remain a significant public health issue in Europe. The most recent policy instruments at the European Union level to address HIV/AIDS in Europe are the European Commission Communication "Combating HIV/AIDS in the European Union and the neighbouring countries, 2009–2013" and its associated Action Plan. The evaluation was conducted between September 2013 and…
Determinants of HIV, viral hepatitis and STI prevention needs among African migrants in Germany; a cross-sectional survey on knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and practices
Migrants from sub-Saharan Africa (MisSA) are a relevant sub-group for HIV-transmission in Germany. A total of 10-15 % of all newly diagnosed cases are MisSA, and approximately one third acquired HIV in Germany. There is limited information on knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and practices (KABP) regarding sexual health in African communities residing in Germany.
WORKING TOGETHER a Community-Driven Guide to Meaningful Involvement in National Responses to HIV
Working Together is a guide to increase and improve the meaningful involvement of the community sector in all aspects of national responses to HIV, with an emphasis on national planning and decision-making processes.
Recency and frequency of HIV testing among men who have sex with men in Germany and socio-demographic factors associated with testing behaviour
Testing for presence of HIV infection is a pre-requisite to qualify for antiretroviral treatment. A considerable proportion of German men who have sex with men (MSM) infected with HIV have a CD4 cell count below 350 cells/μl at time of diagnosis and are thus defined as “late presenters”.
EAST AND WEST TOGETHER. AFEW - Annual Report 2014
In this report AFEW communicate the urgency of attention, both political and financial, that is needed in the region to inhibit the spread of HIV. Eastern Europe and Central Asia is the only region in the world where HIV incidence continues to climb, already reaching 1.5 million people. In this region, fewer than 50% of people who use drugs, sex workers and men who have sex with men have access…
Policy Brief: Transgender People and HIV
This technical brief summarizes essential information and existing WHO recommendations for HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care among transgender populations.
Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (PYP): Toolkit for Prison Staff PART2
The Project „Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP)” received funding from the European Commission, Directorate General, Health and Consumers, Grant Agreement Nr. 20091212.
Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (PYP): Toolkit for Prison Staff PART1
The Project „Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP)” received funding from the European Commission, Directorate General, Health and Consumers, Grant Agreement Nr. 20091212.
Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP): Literature Review in Bulgaria
Prison system (also the remand centers) and the probation service are in the structure of the Ministry of Justice. There are total of 13 prisons in Bulgaria - eight of them are for recidivists, three are for non-recidivists, one is for women and one is for juveniles.
Leaflet of the project "Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP)"
Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP) - Funded by the Public Health Programme of the European Commission (2008-2013)
LEGAL REPORT ON ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE IN 12 COUNTRIES
Тhе 12 countries are Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
In this legal report on access to healthcare MdM systematically address four aspects from the specific point of view of people facing multiple health vulnerabilities, these aspects are healthsystem coverage, depth of coverage, affordability and…
Hepatitis C in EECA countries - Epidemic and response (Гепатит С в странах Восточной Европы и Центральной Азии - Эпидемия и ответные меры)
This document gives an overview about the most important aspects of Hepatitis C in countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia and their response. It describes the work of NGOs and people living with Hepatitis C.
Consolidated strategic information guidelines for HIV in the health sector
This guidance consolidates, prioritizes and describes key indicators to monitor the national and global response of the health sector to HIV. Its goal is to help countries choose, collect and systematically analyse strategic information to guide the health sector response to HIV. The aim of consolidation is to ensure that all indicators are in one place, are prioritized and linked in a result…
Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP): Non-specialist summary of the project’s report
Young prisoners have particular needs that are different from other prisoners.They are often more disadvantaged than their counterparts in the community and this can both have a negative impact on their health and be a factor in their initial offending (Prison Reform Trust, 2012).
Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP): EU-7 Countries Final Report
We would like to thank all participants of this project including the young offenders who completed the survey questionnaires and those who took part in the focus groups, prison staff who completed the survey questionnaires, prison staff and NGO members who took part in the interviews for giving us .....
Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP): Guidelines for National Literature Reviews
These are the guidelines for the national literature reviews to be provided by the associated partners of the HPYP project until the end of August 2010.
Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP): Final Evaluation Report
The project evaluation of the Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP) project was carried out by Professor Morag MacDonald from Birmingham City University.
Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP): Literature Review Romania
The main systems responsible with offender rehabilitation in Romania are the social work system and the criminal justice system. The first targets non-criminally liable under-aged offenders and uses as rehabilitation means a series of special protection measures, which aim at protecting their rights and re-establishing the environment needed for proper development.
Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP): Literature review Latvia
According to the Youth Law of the Republic of Latvia young people are
persons from 13 to 25 years of age.
Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP): Literature Review England and Wales
This review presents an overview of the national literature about health promotion amongst young people in prison in the UK.
Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP): Literature review of Estonia
The “Guidelines for Development of Criminal Policy until 2018”1 for Estonia define long-term objectives and activities on the basis of which the public sector shall plan and perform its activities. One of the primary objectives is juvenile delinquency.
Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP): Literature Review GERMANY
In Germany, the criminal liability of a young offender depends after all on the age of the young person by the time of the offence. There is a difference made in between a juvenile (between 14 and under 18 years old) and a young adult (between 18 and under 21 years old).
Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP): Literature Review Czech Republic
The main aim of the following document is to provide a short overview regarding the issue of health promotion for young prisoners in the Czech Republic.
Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (HPYP): Research Report Bulgaria
The Association of Varna Organizations for Drug Prevention has been involved in the project ‘’Health Promotion For Young Prisoners (HPYP)” since 2010. It is coordinated by the Scientific Institute of the Medical Association of German Doctors (WIAD), and is financed by EC.
Health Promotion for Young Prisoners (PYP): Toolkit for Prison Staff
Young prisoners have particular needs that are different from other prisoners. They are often more disadvantaged than their counterparts in the community and this can have a negative impact on their health.