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Called to Care No. 2: Making it happen. A guide to help your congregation do HIV/AIDS work
This toolkit consists of practical, action oriented booklets and mini-manuals on issues related to HIV/AIDS, designed for use by church leaders, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of the materials is to support religious workers in coping with HIV/AIDS in their congregation. This edition focuses on supporting congregations in doing HIV/AIDS work. Order in hard copy through website.
Called to Care No. 1: Positive Voices. Religious leaders living with of personally affected by HIV and AIDS
This toolkit consists of practical, action oriented booklets and mini-manuals on issues related to HIV/AIDS, designed for use by church leaders, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of the materials is to support religious workers in coping with HIV/AIDS in their congregation. This edition focuses on religious leaders living with of personally affected by HIV and AIDS. Order in hard copy…
A research-based tool for identifying and strengthening culturally competent and evaluation-ready HIV/AIDS prevention programs
This article surveys the various ways that the concept of cultural competence has been studied, extends the concept to the field of HIV/AIDS prevention, and presents a simple-to-use instrument that operationalizes the concept for use with HIV/AIDS prevention programs. The article also explores the idea of evaluation readiness among HIV/AIDS prevention programs in the hope of eventually enlarging…
Migrant-friendly health services and HIV/STI prevention. A handbook for health professionals and policy-makers
This handbook presents a series of recommendations, mainly for health professionals, managers and policy planners at a local level, on how to make health services more 'migrant-friendly'. The information is based on research in several European countries exploring whether migrants and migrant sex workers had adequate access to the health services and health-related information, particularly…
Choices. Gender based violence in Europe
Journal of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) European Network. This is the largest voluntary organizaton in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights (women, minorities). This issue is about the acknowledges the work of the women’s and human rights’ movement. It provides an overview of the existing laws and policies in Europe as well as some of the initiatives…
Ne umrite zaradi užitka ali od strahu
ŠKUC-Magnus published as part of HIV prevention for MSM on May 25th 1987 this leaflet and distributed it among MSM in Slovenia.
Choices. Sexual and reproductive health and rights in Europe
Journal of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) European Network. This is the largest voluntary organizaton in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights (women, minorities). This issue is about the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Europe, esp new EU-members & Russia, and the integration with sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Vse, kar ste hoteli vedeti o seksu, a si niste upali vprašati
ŠKUC-Magnus is marking in 2010 25 years of HIV prevention for MSM, which officialy started on February 2nd 1985 with publishing and distributing the brochure among MSM in Slovenia prepared by its members.
Prenašaj sporočilo, ne virusa!
"Spread the word, not the virus!" is the slogan of the campaign of prevention for young people in Slovenia. It was organised as a response to the growing number of new HIV infections in Slovenia and is the result of cooperation among the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Ljubljana, the Ministry of Health, the Institute of Public Health and NGOs ŠKUC, DIH and Legebitra. The campaign…
Spread the word, not the virus!
"Spread the word, not the virus!" is the slogan of the campaign of prevention and control of HIV infection among young people in Slovenia.
Lutter contre le sida. LE JUMELAGE, une démarche de solidarité inter-associative [The fight against AIDS : TWINNING: an inter-association approach based on solidarity]
In this guide all information, available in 2004, is brought together in order to help with the implementation, the follow-up and the development of new and existing twinning partnerships. These projects are a cooperation between AIDES (national French AIDS NGO) and Réseau Afrique 2000 aimed at promoting international solidarity and supporting the fight against AIDS. It contains first-hand…
Health and the Roma community. Analysis of action proposals
Qualitative analysis on the social-health status of the Spanish Roma population in order to pinpoint their principal needs. It contributes to the elimination of existing health inequalities. In several sections the following subjects are discussed: health (incl HIV/AIDS), health equality and health promotion; the Roma community and health: a diagnosis for action; the Roma community and health:…
Ethnic minority gay men. Redefining community, restoring identity
Research report about the gay community in the UK. Two groups are discussed: Irish and black Caribbean men. Growing up gay and being gay are the main topics. The study investigates how social and cultural factors (incl stigmatization) shape gay male identity and influence gay male social life in London as well as perception of HIV/AIDS risks. Includes conclusions and recommendations.
Proceeding with care. Phase 3 of an on-going study of the impact of combination therapies on the needs of people with HIV
Combination therapy is gradually changing the needs of people living with HIV. A shift has taken place from short-term needs and coping with illness to long-term needs and remaining healthy. This document defines the term 'need' and describes in what areas needs can be determined. For this study HIV positive people were interviewed.
Migrant gay men. Redefining community, restoring identity
Study about the lives of HIV positive gay migrants living in London. Men, aged 16 or above, from the gay scene were interviewed. Most men weren't well educated and lived in social exclusion. The report documents the results of the interviews and includes conclusions and some recommendations.
What do you need? Findings from a national survey of people living with HIV
A UK survey tried to find what the needs are of people living with HIV in the UK. This report focuses on 18 need areas, including treatment, stigma and acces to care. These needs are not comprehensive but provide insight across the range of physical, psychological, social and medical needs.
International dialogue on migration. Health and migration: Bridging the gap
Résumé of an IOM Seminar on Health and Migration. A close link exists between migration and health, therefore a global approach to public health management is needed. Prospects were explored for taking an inclusive approach towards creating comprehensive policies, understanding health and servicing all migrant populations. The need exists for partnerships in migration management between…
Sexual and reproductive health and rights of refugee women in Europe. National policies on sexual and reproductive health for asylum seekers and refugees
This survey analysis is part of a wider research project: 'Integration of refugee women in Europe through the promotion of their sexual and reproductive health rights'. The survey analysis is based on the outcomes of a questionnaire disseminated widely in several EU member states. The questionnaire inquired into national policy on sexual and reproductive health, whether the policy applies to the…
Sexual and reproductive health and rights of refugee women in Europe. Rights, policies, status and needs
This literature review is part of a wider research project: 'Integration of refugee women in Europe through the promotion of their sexual and reproductive health rights'. The main assumption of the study is that promoting and improving asylum-seeking and refugee women's sexual and reproductive health and rights in Europe will contribute to their integration in European host societies. Includes…
Outsider status. Stigma and discrimination experienced by gay men and African people with HIV
The majority of people living with HIV in the UK experienced discrimination in 2003. Many African migrants do not reveal their diagnosis to other people, including their general practioner. This report presents the findings of a study which explores how stigma and discrimination contribute to reduced health and well-being for the two largest groups of people living with HIV in the UK: African…
Access to HAART in HIV-infected immigrants. A retrospective multicenter Italian study
There is an increase of AIDS cases among foreign patients in Italy, including both recent immigrants and long-term residents. Survey conducted among immigrants from countries outside the EU. No significant difference was found for gender, country of origin, risk factor, and years of Italian residence, while legal immigrants and those registered with the National Health Service were significantly…
The right to health: A resource manual for NGOs
Guidelines showing how professionals in health care, NGOs and others can contribute to promotion, protection and monitoring of the right to health. The book can be used for education on human rights.
International migration and the Millennium Development Goals. Selected papers of the UNFPA Expert Group Meeting
Papers on an Expert Group Meeting analyzing migration and its effect on the Millennium Development Goals that are most closely affected by migration. Migration can facilitate and hinder the achievement of the goals. Chapter 4 discusses migration and the health system, migration and maternal and child health and the role of migration in reversing the spread of HIV/AIDS.
HIV becomes your name. A report on the issues facing Africans living in Scotland who are HIV positive
Qualitative study on the lives of (HIV positive) Africans living in Scotland. Waverley Care has conducted this research which, as well as researching health care needs, is aimed at highlighting major issues regarding the stigma and double discrimination that Africans face. Recommendations include: raising awareness on the benefits of early testing, tackling stigma and discrimination, addressing…
Global mobility, HIV and AIDS (Chapter 20)
Chapter 20 (p. 339-349, in 'World migration 2005: costs and benefits of international migration') explores the relationship between HIV/AIDS and migration, in particular those factors driving migration that can also increase migrants’ vulnerability to HIV, such as human rights abuses, economic deprivation, social inequality and socio-economic instability. Includes an extensive discussion of…
Access to health care for illegal immigrants in the EU: should we be concerned?
Illegal immigrants have very limited access to public health care in the European countries. Even in life threatening situations (such as HIV/AIDS infection) or when the public health is at risk. Immigrants should have effective access to health car as mandated by Human Rights laws.
Infectious disease. Migration and HIV epidemic in Greece
This study examines HIV cases reported in Greece to the Hellenic Centre for Infectious Diseases Control (HCIDC), to estimate the percentage and the characteristics of HIV-positive migrants. The results suggest an increasing trend of HIV-positive migrants during recent years. The study recommends group-based interventions, better access to health care and a comprehensive public approach.
Women from Africa living with HIV in London: a descriptive study
This study explores the illness biographies and daily lives of HIV-positive African women receiving treatment in London. Self-completion questionnaires and in-depth semi-structured interviews were used. Participants differed in many respects (income, education level, legal status etc.), but their situation as migrants and their illness causes similar problems like profoundly impacting stigma, and…
My fear is to fall in love again... How HIV-positive African women survive in London
Describes a study of 62 HIV-positive African women receiving treatment in London. The study explores the influence of gender, women's status as migrants and their seropositivity. The study examines their survival strategies, focusing on the management of information, the use of health services and the importance of spirituality in their lives.
Description of a cohort of HIV positive migrants in Northern Italy: social, clinical and epidemiological features : Analysis of Health Policies in countries of the European Union
In this thesis HIV-positive migrants in Italy from various continents are compared to HIV-positive Italians to examine the influence of geographic origin on access to therapy and health care facilities. Includes an overview of health policies and legislation in various long-standing EU countries.