HIV prevention: Towards a “structural-plus” approach

HIV Prevention 4 Structural approaches to HIV prevention

Recognition that social, economic, political, and environmental factors directly aff ect HIV risk and vulnerability has stimulated interest in structural approaches to HIV prevention. Progress in the use of structural approaches has been limited for several reasons: absence of a clear defi nition; lack of operational guidance; and limited data on the eff ectiveness of structural approaches to t...

Towards a National Approach to Crime Prevention

Australia now faces the challenge of a genuine opportunity to work towards a truly national approach to crime prevention. Australians are witness to the growing maturity of a crime prevention sector which has reached a stage of development where there is: • a degree of sophistication about theorising and debates on crime preventionthe models, issues and problems; • a host of projects and initia...

A Cultural Approach to HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care TOWARDS A HANDBOOK FOR INDIA

Integration of Gender-sensitive Approach to Safe Motherhood Program for the Prevention of STD/ HIV in Iran: A Qualitative Study 

Background & aim: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) present a serious public health burden, which are considered as the factors contributing to acute illnesses, infertility, long-term disability, and mortality. The aim of the present study was to provide an in-depth understanding of the participants' perceptions about the integration of gender-sensitive approach to safe motherhood program ...

Structural approaches for prevention of sexually transmitted HIV in general populations: definitions and an operational approach

INTRODUCTION Although biomedical HIV prevention efforts have seen a number of recent promising developments, behavioural interventions have often been described as failing. However, clear lessons have been identified from past efforts, including the need to address influential social, economic and legal structures; to tailor efforts to local contexts; and to address multiple influencing factors...