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Mexico XVII - Communication

Communication perspectives - Mexico XVII AIDS Conference
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Sexually Transmitted Infections in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Use and Effectiveness of Treatment Kits

Author

Dr. Gina Dallabetta & Dr. Richard Steen

Publication Date

2001

Summary

Published by Population Services International (PSI), this report examines the effectiveness of Pre-Packaged STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) Treatment Kits (PPST). The report offers lessons learned on increasing access to effective treatment for male urethritis (gonorrhoea and chlamydia) through syndromic case management and pre-packaged kits. According to the report, PPST kits can be an important part of an overall national strategy for improved STI treatment and management, and subsquently, reduced HIV infection.

Topics include:
  • West Africa Multi-Sector Project To Combat AIDS
  • Social Marketing Interventions
  • Provider Training: An Example from Uganda
  • IEC, Promotional Activities, Advertising
  • Mozambique and South Africa Public Sector

Number of Pages

28

Contact

Carlie Danielson
Population Services International
1120 19th Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036 USA
Tel: 202-785-0072
Fax: 202-785-0120
info@psi.org

Source

Email from Karrie Carnes to Soul Beat Africa.


Placed on the Soul Beat Africa site May 06 2004.


Placed on the Communication Initiative site June 30 2004
Last Updated May 30 2006

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