The Population Council's HIV and AIDS program is devoted to understanding and slowing the spread of the HIV epidemic. Through biomedical and behavioral research, the Council expands access to innovative and effective products and services, with a focus on the hardest-to-reach, most marginalized populations.
Submissions from 2005
Programming for HIV prevention in South African schools: A report on program implementation, Priscilla Reddy, Shegs James, and Ann P. McCauley
Psychosocial support for children, Alison Clarke, Sherry Hutchinson, and Ellen Weiss
Reducing the transmission of HIV and sexually transmitted infections in a mining community: Findings from the Carletonville Mothusimpilo intervention project: 1998 to 2001, Lewis Ndhlovu, Catherine Searle, Johannes van Dam, Yodwa Mzaidume, Bareng Rasego, and Solly Moema
Reproductive intentions and choices among HIV-infected individuals in Cape Town, South Africa: Lessons for reproductive policy and service provision from a qualitative study, Diane Cooper, Hillary J. Bracken, Landon Myer, Virginia Zweigenthal, Jane Harries, Phyllis Orner, Nontuthuzelo Manjezi, and Pumeza Ngubane
Understanding the HIV/STI risks and prevention needs of men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya, Washington Onyango-Ouma, Harriet Birungi, and Scott Geibel
Submissions from 2004
Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy in Adults: A Guide for Trainers, Horizons Program, International Centre for Reproductive Health, and Mombasa Coast Province General Hospital
A rapid situation analysis of the access to care project in Northern Thailand, Ratana Panpanich
Attracting youth to voluntary counseling and testing services in Uganda, Ann P. McCauley, Milka Juma, Edward Kirumira, Nelson Kakande, Scott Geibel, C. Hitimana-Lukanika, Daniel Lukenge, and Edith Mukisa
Challenges faced by households in caring for orphans and vulnerable children, Population Council
Combinando estrategias comunitarias y política gubernamental para prevenir la infección del VIH en la República Dominicana, Deanna Kerrigan, Luis Moreno, Santo Rosario, Bayardo Gomez, Hector Jerez, Ellen Weiss, Johannes van Dam, Eva Roca, Clare Barrington, and Michael D. Sweat
Combining community approaches and government policy to reduce HIV risk in the Dominican Republic, Deanna Kerrigan, Luis Moreno, Bayardo Gomez, Hector Jerez, Ellen Weiss, Johannes van Dam, Eva Roca, Clare Barrington, and Michael D. Sweat
Community approaches and government policy reduce HIV risk in the Dominican Republic, Deanna Kerrigan, Luis Moreno, Bayardo Gomez, Hector Jerez, Ellen Weiss, Johannes van Dam, Eva Roca, Clare Barrington, and Michael D. Sweat
Equitable access to HIV counseling and testing for youth in developing countries: A review of current practice, Ann P. McCauley
Expanding care and support in South India: Scaling up YRG CARE's patient-centered approach, YRG CARE, Horizons Program, and International HIV/AIDS Alliance
Expanding the care continuum for HIV/AIDS: Bringing carers into focus, Jessica Ogden, Simel Esim, and Caren Grown
Exploring the association between HIV and violence: Young people's experiences with infidelity, violence and forced sex in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Heidi Lary, Suzanne Maman, Maligo Katebalila, Ann P. McCauley, and Jessie K. Mbwambo
Homosexual activity among rural Indian men: Implications for HIV interventions, Ravi K. Verma and Martine Collumbien
Intervenciones comunitarias y política gubernamental reducen el riesgo del VIH en la República Dominicana, Deanna Kerrigan, Luis Moreno, Bayardo Gomez, Hector Jerez, Ellen Weiss, Johannes van Dam, Eva Roca, Clare Barrington, and Michael D. Sweat
Involving young people in the care and support of people living with HIV/AIDS in Zambia, Eka Esu-Williams, Katie D. Schenk, Joseph Motsepe, Scott Geibel, and Anderson Zulu
Maximizing resources to meet client needs: Evaluation of a comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and support model in India, YRG CARE, Horizons Program, and International HIV/AIDS Alliance
Microbicide trials for preventing HIV/AIDS in South Africa: Phase II trial participants' experiences and psychological needs, Annalie Pistorius, Janneke van de Wijgert, Mohlatlego H. Sebola, Barbara Friedland, Evelyn Nagel, Cathleen Bokaba, and Anwar Hoosen
Paving the Path: Preparing for Microbicide Introduction—Report of a Qualitative Study in South Africa, Julie Becker, Rasha Dabash, C. Elizabeth McGrory, Diane Cooper, Jane Harries, Margaret Hoffman, Jennifer Moodley, Phyllis Orner, and Hillary J. Bracken
Paving the Path: Preparing for Microbicide Introduction—Report of a Qualitative Study in South Africa [Executive Summary], Julie Becker, Rasha Dabash, C. Elizabeth McGrory, Diane Cooper, Jane Harries, Margaret Hoffman, Jennifer Moodley, Phyllis Orner, and Hillary J. Bracken
Protection and participation: An interactive programme introducing the female condom to migrant sex workers in Cambodia, Joanna Busza and Simon Baker
Review of field experiences: Integration of family planning and PMTCT services, Naomi Rutenberg and Carolyn Baek
Strengthening STI treatment and HIV/AIDS prevention services in Carletonville, South Africa, Lewis Ndhlovu, Catherine Searle, and Johannes van Dam
Succession planning in Uganda: Early outreach for AIDS-affected children and their families, Horizons Program, Makerere University Department of Sociology, and Plan Uganda
The role of incentives in encouraging workplace HIV/AIDS policies and programs, Simon Baker, Srisuman Sartsara, Patchara Rumakom, Philip Guest, Katie D. Schenk, Anthony Pramualratana, Suparat Suksakulwat, Surachai Panakitsuwan, and Sikarat Moonmeung
Transitions to adulthood in the context of AIDS in South Africa: The impact of exposure to life skills education on adolescent knowledge, skills, and behavior, The Transitions to Adulthood Study Team
Understanding perceptions of HIV risk among adolescents in KwaZulu-Natal, Kate Macintyre, Naomi Rutenberg, Lisanne Brown, and Ali Mehyrar Karim
Using incentives to encourage AIDS programs and policies in the workplace: A study of feasibility and impact in Thailand, Simon Baker, Srisuman Sartsara, Patchara Rumakom, Philip Guest, Katie D. Schenk, Anthony Pramualratana, Suparat Suksakulwat, Surachai Panakitsuwan, and Sikarat Moonmeung
Vulnerability and intervention opportunities: Research findings on youth and HIV/AIDS in South Africa, Population Council
Submissions from 2003
Empowering communities to respond to HIV/AIDS: Ndola Demonstration Project on Maternal and Child Health: Operations research final report, Hope Humana, LINKAGES, National Food and Nutrition Commission, Ndola District Health Management Team, Horizons Program, and Zambia Integrated Health Project
Evaluation of United Nations-supported pilot projects for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV: Overview of findings, Naomi Rutenberg, Carolyn Baek, Sam Kalibala, and James Rosen
Expanding workplace HIV/AIDS prevention activities for a highly mobile population: Construction workers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vu Ngoc Bao, Philip Guest, Julie Pulerwitz, Le Thuy Lan Thao, Duong Xuan Dinh, Tran Thi Kim Xuyen, and Ann Levin
Expanding workplace HIV prevention programs for a highly mobile population in Ho Chi Minh City, Vu Ngoc Bao, Philip Guest, Julie Pulerwitz, Le Thuy Lan Thao, Duong Xuan Dinh, Tran Thi Kim Xuyen, and Ann Levin
Family planning and PMTCT services: Examining interrelationships, strengthening linkages, Naomi Rutenberg, Carolyn Baek, Chipepo Kankasa, Ruth Nduati, Dorothy Mbori-Ngacha, Margaret Siwale, Scott Geibel, and Louis Apicella
HIV voluntary counseling and testing: An essential component in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Naomi Rutenberg, Chipepo Kankasa, Ruth Nduati, Dorothy Mbori-Ngacha, Margaret Siwale, Scott Geibel, and Louis Apicella
Infant feeding counseling within Kenyan and Zambian PMTCT services: How well does it promote good feeding practices?, Naomi Rutenberg, Chipepo Kankasa, Ruth Nduati, Dorothy Mbori-Ngacha, Margaret Siwale, and Scott Geibel
Involving youth in the care and support of people affected by HIV and AIDS, Eka Esu-Williams, Scott Geibel, Joseph Motsepe, Katie D. Schenk, Moses Zulu, and Petronella Bweupe
Microfinance and households coping with HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe: An exploratory study, Carolyn Barnes, Erica Keogh, Nontokozo Nemarundwe, Loveness Nyikahadzoi, and Ellen Weiss
Participation accrue des personnes vivant avec le VIH/SIDA aux activités des ONG de Lutte Contre le SIDA, Population Council
Programme recommendations for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV: A practical guide for managers, Naomi Rutenberg, Sam Kalibala, Carolyn Baek, and James Rosen
Programming for HIV prevention among college students in Thailand, Simon Baker, Patchara Rumakom, Usasinee Rewthong, Srisuman Sartsara, Ann P. McCauley, and Jessica Greene
Programming for HIV prevention in Mexican schools, Ann P. McCauley, Martha Givaudan, Susan Pick, and Jessica Greene
Programming for HIV prevention in South African schools, Priscilla Reddy, Shegs James, Ann P. McCauley, and Jessica Greene
Rapid Needs Assessment Tool for Condom Programming, Robert A. Miller, Nancy L. Sloan, Eugene Weiss, and Bernard Pobiak
Reproductive health services in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa: A situation analysis study focusing on HIV/AIDS services, Lewis Ndhlovu, Catherine Searle, Robert A. Miller, Andrew A. Fisher, Ester Snyman, and Nancy L. Sloan
Succession planning in Uganda: Early outreach for AIDS-affected children and their families, Population Council
The ABCs and beyond: Developing an operations research agenda on comprehensive behavior change approaches for HIV prevention: Report from a technical meeting, Julie Pulerwitz, Johannes van Dam, and Natalie Phillips-Hamblett
The impact of life skills education on adolescent sexual risk behaviors, Robert Magnani, Kate Macintyre, Ali Mehyrar Karim, Lisanne Brown, and Paul Hutchinson
The impact of life skills education on adolescent sexual risk behaviors [Arabic], Robert Magnani, Kate Macintyre, Ali Mehyrar Karim, Lisanne Brown, and Paul Hutchinson
The PLHA-friendly achievement checklist: A self-assessment tool for hospitals and other medical institutions caring for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA), Horizons Program and SHARAN
YRG CARE base model report: Integrated prevention, care, and support services, Christopher Castle
Submissions from 2002
Access to treatment for HIV/AIDS: Report of a meeting of international experts, Johannes van Dam and Sherry Hutchinson
Cost of care and support services for PLHA: Implications for the financial sustainability of nongovernmental organizations, Horizons Program
Designing HIV/AIDS Intervention Studies: An Operations Research Handbook, Andrew A. Fisher, James R. Foreit, John E. Laing, John E. Stoeckel, and John Townsend
Estimating the cost and effectiveness of different STI management strategies for sex workers in Madagascar, Horizons Program
Greater involvement of PLHA In NGO service delivery: Findings from a four-country study, Horizons Program
HIV/AIDS Prevention Guidance for Reproductive Health Professionals in Developing-Country Settings, Helen Epstein, Daniel Whelan, Janneke van de Wijgert, Purnima Mane, and Suman Mehta
HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination: A conceptual framework and an agenda for action, Richard Parker, Peter Aggleton, Kathy Attawell, Julie Pulerwitz, and Lisanne Brown
Integrating HIV prevention and care into maternal and child health care settings: Lessons learned from Horizons studies, Naomi Rutenberg, Sam Kalibala, Charles Mwai, and James Rosen
Meeting the sexual health needs of men who have sex with men in Senegal, Horizons Program
Meeting the sexual health needs of men who have sex with men in Senegal, Cheikh Ibrahima Niang, Moustapha Diagne, Youssoupha Niang, Amadou Moreau, Dominique Gomis, Maye Diouf, Karim Seck, Abdoulaye Sidibe Wade, Placide Tapsoba, and Christopher Castle
Microfinance and households coping with HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe: An exploratory study, Horizons Program
Ndola Demonstration Project: A midterm analysis of lessons learned, Horizons Program
Satisfaire aux besoins de santé des hommes qui ont des rapports sexuels avec d’autres hommes au Sénégal, Cheikh Ibrahima Niang, Moustapha Diagne, Youssoupha Niang, Amadou Moreau, Dominique Gomis, Maye Diouf, Karim Seck, Abdoulaye Sidibe Wade, Placide Tapsoba, and Christopher Castle
Satisfaire les besoins de santé des hommes qui ont des rapports sexuels avec d'Autres hommes au Sénégal, Horizons Program
The female condom: Dynamics of use in urban Zimbabwe, Horizons Program
Submissions from 2001
Acceptability of the female condom after a social marketing campaign in Campinas, Brazil, Horizons Program
A question of scale? The challenge of expanding the impact of non-governmental organisations' HIV/AIDS efforts in developing countries, Jocelyn DeJong
Community involvement in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV: Insights and recommendations, Naomi Rutenberg, Mary Lyn Field-Nguer, and Laura Nyblade
Evidence for the importance of community involvement: Implications for initiatives to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Ann Leonard, Purnima Mane, and Naomi Rutenberg
HIV and partner violence: Implications for HIV voluntary counseling and testing, Horizons Program
HIV and partner violence: Implications for HIV voluntary counseling and testing programs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Suzanne Maman, Jessie K. Mbwambo, Margaret Hogan, Gad P. Kilonzo, Michael D. Sweat, and Ellen Weiss
HIV and partner violence: What are the implications for voluntary counseling and testing?, Carolyn Knapp
HIV voluntary counseling and testing among youth ages 14 to 21: Results from an exploratory study in Nairobi, Kenya, and Kampala and Masaka, Uganda, Horizons Program, Kenya Project Partners, and Uganda Project Partners
Interventions to reduce HIV/AIDS stigma: What have we learned?, Lisanne Brown, Lea Trujillo, and Kate Macintyre
Making a difference for children affected by AIDS: Baseline findings from operations research in Uganda, Laelia Gilborn, Rebecca Nyonyintono, Robert Kabumbuli, and Gabriel Jagwe-Wadda
Reducing HIV infection among youth: What can schools do? Key baseline findings from Mexico, South Africa, and Thailand, Holley Stewart, Ann P. McCauley, Simon Baker, Martha Givaudan, Shegs James, Iwin Leenen, Susan Pick, Priscilla Reddy, Usasinee Rewthong, Patchara Rumakom, and Dilys Walker
The case for microbicides: A global priority, Kathy Attawell
Trafficking and human rights in Nepal: Community perceptions and policy and program responses, Celine Daly, Vaishali Sharma Mahendra, Pankaja Bhattarai, Nick Langton, Jyoti Sanghera, Catrin Evans, Ratna Kapur, Dill Ram Dahal, and Siobhan Crowley
Transitions to adulthood in the context of AIDS in South Africa: Report of Wave I, Naomi Rutenberg, Cathrien Kehus-Alons, Lisanne Brown, Kate Macintyre, Anthea Dallimore, and Carol E. Kaufman
Women, communities, and the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV: Issues and findings from community research in Botswana and Zambia, Laura Nyblade and Mary Lyn Field-Nguer
Submissions from 2000
Male circumcision and HIV prevention: Directions for future research, Johannes van Dam and Marie Christine Anastasi
Measuring relationship power in HIV/STD research, Julie Pulerwitz, L. Steven Gortmaker, and William Dejong
Peer education and HIV/AIDS: Past experience, future directions, Deanna Kerrigan and Ellen Weiss
The female condom: Dynamics of use in urban Zimbabwe, Deanna Kerrigan, Steve Mobley, Naomi Rutenberg, Andrew A. Fisher, and Ellen Weiss
Submissions from 1999
Informing Research on HIV Prevention: A Consultation, Sharon Fonn and C. Elizabeth McGrory
Literature review: Challenging HIV-related stigma and discrimination in Southeast Asia: Past successes and future priorities, Joanna Busza
The female condom in Zimbabwe: The interplay of research, advocacy, and government action, Population Council
Submissions from 1998
Community-based AIDS Prevention and Care in Africa: Results of four action-research interventions in East and Southern Africa, Ann Leonard and Esther Muia
Submissions from 1995
Community-based AIDS prevention and care in Africa—Dissemination of Phase I findings: Report of five national workshops, Population Council
Submissions from 1994
Community-based AIDS prevention and care in Africa: Case studies from five African countries, Ann Leonard
Submissions from 1993
Community-based AIDS prevention and care in Africa: Workshop report, Andrea Eschen
The development of microbicides: A new method of HIV prevention for women, Christopher J. Elias and Lori L. Heise