HIV and AIDS awareness
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- Some demographic correlates of HIV/AIDS-related discrimination. Clymo, Philippa // Youth Studies Australia;Mar1996, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p58
Presents an abstract of the article `Some demographic correlates of HIV/AIDS-related discrimination,' by J. Noble, S. Kippax and J. Crawford, which appeared in the `Australian Journal of Social Issues.'
- The country versus the city: Differences between rural and urban tertiary students on HIV/AIDS ... Clymo, Philippa // Youth Studies Australia;Mar1996, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p58
Presents an abstract of the article `The country versus the city: Difference between rural and urban tertiary students on HIV/AIDS knowledge, beliefs and attitudes,' by A. Grunseit, D. Lupton et al, which appeared in the `Australian Journal of Social Issues.'
- Synod offers clues to 'African effect' in Catholic future. Allen Jr., John L. // National Catholic Reporter;10/30/2009, Vol. 46 Issue 1, p5
Information about the topics that were discussed at Synod of Bishops for Africa conference that was held at the Vatican from October 4-25, 2009 is presented. Topics include good governance and corruption, trading conditions established by bodies, HIV and AIDS and other diseases. It also tackles...
- Staph Retreat. Murphy, Tim // Advocate;3/11/2008, Issue 1003, p20
The article discusses how researchers in San Francisco, California, and Boston, Massachusetts, reported that a virulent, multidrug-resistant form of staph bacteria was spreading among gay men. According to initial reports, Boston gays were 13 times more likely to be infected than area residents...
- In Benin, proof that Benedict XVI is no neocon. Allen Jr., John L. // National Catholic Reporter;12/9/2011, Vol. 48 Issue 4, p1
The article reports on the outing of Pope Benedict XVI to the West African nation of Benin from November 18 to 20, 2011 where he avoided controversy over condoms which swamped his previous African trip in March 2009. It mentions that the Benin trip confirmed three insights about Benedict and one...
- Interweaving Conceptualizations of Gender and Disability in the Context of Vulnerability to HIV/AIDS in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Hanass-Hancock, Jill // Sexuality & Disability;Mar2009, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p35
In KwaZulu-Natal disability and gender are associated with myths and stereotypes that exacerbate the vulnerability of people with disability (PWD) to HIV/AIDS. The present analysis results from a three year qualitative study of 25 people with disabilities and their caregivers. It outlines the...
- Use of participatory forum theatre to explore HIV/AIDS issues in the workplace. Durden, E.; Nduhura, D. // Communicare;Dec2007, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p56
The continued success of entertainment education programmes around the world has seen an increase in the use of theatre for HIV/AIDS interventions. Both UNAIDS and UNESCO recommend the use of such cultural strategies for HIV/AIDS awareness. A brief survey of current evaluations in this field...
- CHAPTER 15: THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION. // 3rd Epidemic: Repercussions of the Fear of AIDS;1990, p208
Chapter 15 of the book "The Third Epidemic: Repercussions of the Fear of AIDS" is presented. It discusses the importance of education in informing the people about the impact of HIV/AIDS on society. Educating the people can be done thru prevention campaigns which include anti-discrimination...
- No Fort Saskatchewan HIV links. // Alberta Report / Newsmagazine;3/13/95, Vol. 22 Issue 13, p43
States that provincial health authorities have yet to uncover a case of HIV spread by a Fort Saskatchewan doctor. About 170 letters were sent to patients suggesting blood tests.
