Sexually transmitted disease

Prevention and treatment of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections for sex workers in low- and middle- income countries

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World Health Organization

The World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with UNFPA, UNAIDS, and the Global Network of Sex Work Projects, have developed new guidelines to better protect sex workers from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

 Sex workers in many places are highly vulnerable to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to multiple factors, including large numbers of sex partners, unsafe working conditions and barriers to the negotiation of consistent condom use. Moreover, sex workers often have little control over these factors because of social marginalization and criminalized work environments. Alcohol, drug use and violence in some settings may further exacerbate their vulnerability and risk.

Developing a Strategy for Female Condom Parallel Programming

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WITS University

Male and female condoms are currently the only effective dual protection methods against unintended pregnancy and the transmission of STIs and HIV.  In recent years, an important development has been the emergence of new FC products, differing in design and materials, that have the potential to lower cost, improve acceptability and increase choice and options for couples who choose to use FCs as their prevention method.  The purpose of this meeting was to develop strategies, recommendations and guidelines for future female condom (FC) parallel programming. This meeting presented an update on FC product technology, shared experiences and plans for FC programming and reviewed current FC programmes and initiatives that will support FC programming more broadly.

National Strategic Plan on HIV, STIs and TB 2012 - 2016

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Department of Health (South Africa)

South Africa's Strategic Plan for AIDS, STIs and TB. The plan’s target is that by 2016 80% of people are on ARV treatment, that deaths from TB have been halved, and that new HIV infections are cut by 50%. This plan is unique, because millions of people’s lives depend on its successful implementation. Already there are over a million people on treatment. By the time the plan is complete that number must be three million.

Annual Report 2004-05

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HST Annual Report
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Health Systems Trust

This Annual Report of the Health Systems Trust (HST) reflects an extensive programme of research and development initiatives during the 2004/05 financial year, responding to priority health needs in South Africa and the broader SADC region.The following four strategic areas received particular attention during this year:
i. the supply and distribution of human resources in the public health sector

Summary Report on Assessing the Adequacy of Training Undergraduate Medical Doctors on Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) in South Africa

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Health Systems Trust
Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are a major public health concern in South Africa, especially given the cofactor effect on HIV transmission. It is estimated that 11 million new cases of curable STI occur annually and thus STI control has been placed high on the public health agenda. This report assesses the adequacy of training of medical doctors on the management of sexually transmitted infections at eight medical schools in South Africa within the context of the national STI control programme. It analyses the STI curriculum in medical schools, the knowledge and practice of community service doctors (CSD) on STI management and the extent of medical school involvement in the national STI control programme.

Sexually Transmitted Infections - An Overview of Issues on STI Management and Control in South Africa

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Health Systems Trust
Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) is a key intervention in the fight against HIV/AIDS and is one of the key areas of focus for the national strategic plan. This booklet provides an overview of broad issues related to the management of STI in South Africa. It reviews both the public and private sector issues describing the key health system problems and strategies being taken to address them by different stakeholders.

A Practical Guide to Using the District STI Quality of Care Assessment - DISCA

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Health Systems Trust
This book is written to explain the purpose of the District STI Quality of Care Assessment tool (DISCA)and to provide a clear guide for the correct use of this tool.It is written for district managers,clinic supervisors andother members of staff who would be involved in conducting an evaluation of the quality of care provided to people with sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In the appendix are a number of teaching guides related to aspects of STI management that could be photocopied and left at clinics to assist the clinicians.