Population Council Research that makes a difference

Projects

A Qualitative Exploration of Women Newly Infected with HIV (more)
Interviews conducted by Council researchers will inform ongoing work in the creation of integrated service delivery models.
(1/2008 - ongoing)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services

Addressing the Balance of Burden in AIDS (ABBA) (more)
The Population Council is working within the ABBA Research Programme Consortium on an intervention targeting adolescents in secondary schools in peri-urban communities in the Durban metro area of South Africa.
(6/2006 - ongoing)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Vulnerable populations

Audio Computer-assisted Self-interviewing (ACASI) and Microbicides (more)
Council researchers are conducting behavioral and social science research about microbicides using ACASI.
(1/2006 - ongoing)
Microbicides

Enhancing the Economic, Health, and Social Capabilities of Highly Vulnerable Youth (more)
"Siyakha Nentsha” (isiZulu for “building with young people”) is responding to the unmet needs of young people in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and mitigating their daily economic, social ,and health challenges.
(11/2007 - ongoing)
Behavior change; Financial literacy/livelihoods; Social isolation/support

Integration of Counseling and Testing into Family Planning (more)
The Population Council is assisting in the implementation of provider-initiated HIV counseling within the context of family planning services in South Africa.
(10/2006 - ongoing)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services

Integration of Family Planning into Antiretroviral Treatment (more)
Council researchers are providing assistance in strengthening the provision of FP services to HIV-positive women in South Africa.
(10/2008 - ongoing)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services; Safe pregnancy/antenatal and delivery care

Measures of Urban Poverty (more)
Council researchers are assessing the impact of urban poverty on children’s education and nutrition, child survival, and women’s reproductive health.
(1/1999 - ongoing)
Urbanization, health, and the environment

Creating a National Directory of Service Providers for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (more)
The Council is developing a national directory of service providers for orphaned and vulnerable children.
(7/2008 - 7/2010)
Orphans and vulnerable children

Identifying and Testing Children at Increased Risk for HIV Through Caregivers: The Caregiver Project (more)
The Caregiver Project addresses the need for increased pediatric HIV testing and early diagnosis in South Africa.
(10/2007 - 9/2010)
HIV care, support, and treatment; HIV prevention; Orphans and vulnerable children; PMTCT and pediatric HIV

Pilot-testing the KwaZulu-Natal Integrated Antenatal and Postnatal Policy and Guidelines (more)
Council researchers are conducting a trial of the KwaZulu-Natal ANC/PNC guidelines in three priority districts in South Africa: Amajuba, Zululand, and Umkhanyakude.
(10/2007 - 9/2010)
HIV prevention; Integrating health services; PMTCT and pediatric HIV; Postpartum maternal care; Safe pregnancy/antenatal and delivery care

Assessing and Improving the Measurement of Sexual Behaviors (more)
Council researchers are conducting a series of studies assessing the reporting of sexual behavior in survey research and the use of audio computer-assisted self-interviews (audio-CASI) as a technique for providing more reliable and valid information.
(1/2000 - 1/2009)
Sexuality and sexual behavior

HIV/AIDS Misinformation and Beliefs Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Pretoria, South Africa (more)
In South Africa, the Council is investigating the extent of HIV misinformation and beliefs among men who have sex with men, the factors that may influence HIV misinformation and mistrust, and the impact HIV misinformation and mistrust have on HIV preventive behaviors.
(9/2008 - 8/2009)
Men who have sex with men

Needs Assessment for Marginalized, Socially Excluded Populations in Johannesburg (more)
Council research is identifying and documenting key social, legal, economic, livelihood, and health-related issues affecting marginalized populations in South Africa.
(10/2007 - 3/2009)
Mobile populations; Social isolation/support; Stigma and discrimination

Africa Regional Sexual and Gender-based Violence Network (more)
The Population Council is providing technical assistance to a PEPFAR initiative to strengthen the delivery of comprehensive services, including postexposure prophylaxis, to victims of sexual violence.
(8/2006 - 12/2008)
Integrating health services; Sexual and gender-based violence

Evaluation of the Informed Consent Process in the Phase 3 Study of the Candidate Microbicide Carraguard® (more)
Council researchers are evaluating the informed consent process in the Council’s Phase 3 trial of the candidate microbicide Carraguard.
(1/2006 - 12/2008)
Microbicides

Post-rape Care and HIV Post-exposure Prophylaxis in Rural South Africa (more)
Council researchers with the FRONTIERS program tested an integrated delivery model for post-rape care and subsequently examined ways to integrate medical and legal services for rape survivors.
(5/2004 - 3/2008)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services; Sexual and gender-based violence

Providing Policy and Program Development Support to Address Male Involvement in Reproductive Health (more)
The Population Council provided technical assistance to support the development of a strategy to address male involvement in reproductive health.
(3/2008 - 9/2008)
Behavior change; RTIs/STIs

A Pilot Community-based Intervention Program to Address the Needs of Elderly Caregivers in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa (more)
Council researchers explored the challenges faced by elderly caregivers in South Africa and opportunities for program interventions to mitigate the effects of HIV/AIDS on the elderly and those for whom they care.
(3/2006 - 5/2007)
HIV care, support, and treatment; HIV prevention; Orphans and vulnerable children; Stigma and discrimination

Building the Capacity of Faith-based Organizations to Deliver Mutual Monogamy Interventions to Church Members in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa (more)
The Council’s Horizons program conducted an intervention study to develop and evaluate an FBO-based intervention package to promote mutual monogamy among community members in two sites in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
(2/2006 - 7/2007)
Behavior change

Clinical Studies: Carraguard® Phase 3 Clinical Trial (more)
Council researchers completed Phase 3 testing of the Council’s candidate microbicide. Carraguard
(3/2004 - 3/2007)
Microbicides

Creating Conditions for Implementing a Province-wide Comprehensive, Evidence-based Antenatal and Postnatal Care Package in KwaZulu-Natal (more)
Council researchers assisted in the development of policy to improve antenatal and postnatal care in South Africa.
(12/2004 - 12/2007)
PMTCT and pediatric HIV; Postpartum maternal care; Safe pregnancy/antenatal and delivery care

Different Models of Delivering Antiretroviral Therapy and Integration with Tuberculosis Services in South Africa: A Situation Analysis (more)
A Council study examined different models of care and key success measures of antiretroviral therapy and TB service provision in South Africa.
(7/2006 - 6/2007)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services

Evaluating Services for Women Who Tested HIV-positive During the Phase 3 Trial (more)
Council researchers evaluated the referrals for care and support provided to women who tested positive for HIV during the Council’s Phase 3 trial of Carraguard.
(4/2006 - 6/2007)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Microbicides; Monitoring and evaluation

Evaluation of mothers2mothers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (more)
The Council’s Horizons program conducted an operations research study to examine the impact of mothers2mothers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on the use of key prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services and on key PMTCT indicators by pregnant and postpartum HIV-positive women.
(7/2006 - 6/2007)
PMTCT and pediatric HIV; Postpartum maternal care

Feasibility, Effectiveness, and Cost of Models of Integrating Counseling and Testing for HIV Within Family Planning Services in South Africa (more)
Council researchers collaborated with the South Africa Department of Health to provide guidance on making counseling and testing for HIV more widely available through family planning services.
(7/2004 - 12/2007)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services; Quality of care; RTIs/STIs

Gender, Socioeconomic Status, and Youth HIV Risk (more)
Council researchers explored the effects of gender, poverty, orphanhood, and social isolation on adolescent HIV and pregnancy risk and gender-based violence in South Africa.
(1/2004 - 12/2007)
People living with HIV; Social isolation/support; Youth/transitions to adulthood

Integrating “Abstinence” and “Be Faithful” (AB) into the Life Skills Program in Mpumalanga Province (more)
A Council study developed and evaluated the integration of an abstinence and faithfulness curriculum into an existing school-based life skills program among sixth and seventh graders (aged 10–14) in South African schools.
(2/2006 - 7/2007)
HIV prevention; Sexuality education

Involving Young People in the Care and Support of AIDS-affected Children in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (more)
Researchers from the Council’s Horizons program evaluated a school-based intervention to train and support youth as caregivers for AIDS-affected children.
(3/2005 - 3/2007)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Orphans and vulnerable children

Microbicides Acceptability Research (more)
Council researchers collected data on social, cultural, and sexual norms and practices, and on interpersonal relationships, to better understand their impact on microbicide acceptability and use.
(10/2006 - 12/2007)
Microbicides

Technical Assistance to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (NMCF), Goelama Project (more)
Council researchers identified ways that government and communities can strengthen the socioeconomic capacity of households to care and support AIDS-affected children and studied the sexual and reproductive behaviors of young people in South Africa and the factors that may influence these behaviors.
(3/2005 - 3/2007)
HIV care, support, and treatment; HIV prevention; Orphans and vulnerable children

Transitions to Adulthood in the Context of AIDS (more)
Council researchers explored the determinants of adolescent risky sexual behavior and educational attainment in South Africa, an environment characterized by high HIV prevalence and high income inequality.
(1/1999 - 12/2007)
Behavior change; Sexuality and sexual behavior; Youth/transitions to adulthood

Exploring Current Practices in Pediatric ARV Rollout and Integration with Early Childhood Programs in South Africa (more)
This study identified successful program strategies in pediatric HIV treatment in South Africa and recommended priority knowledge gaps to be addressed by operations research.
(11/2004 - 2/2006)
HIV care, support, and treatment; HIV prevention; Orphans and vulnerable children; PMTCT and pediatric HIV

Resources

"I have a problem": Women's help-seeking in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga (PDF) 
Vetten,Lisa; Riba,Phineas; van Jaarsveld,Francois; Dunseith,Olivia; Mokwena,Lufuno
Policy Brief (no. 1)
Publication date: 2009


Multiple concurrent partnerships and gender power dynamics: Findings from a survey of church-goers in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
 (abstract) (PDF) 
poster presentation at 5th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention, Cape Town, South Africa, 19-22 July
Tun,Waimar; Sohaba,Nathi; Sheehy,Meredith
Publication date: 2009


Comprehensive care and HIV prophylaxis after sexual assault in rural South Africa: The Refentse intervention study (abstract) 
Kim,Julia C.; Askew,Ian; Muvhango,Lufuno; Dwane,Ntabozuko; Abramsky,Tanya; Jan,Stephen; Ntlemo,Ennica; Chege,Jane; Watts,Charlotte
British Medical Journal 338(b515): published online ahead of print, 13 March-
Publication date: 2009


Domestic violence, health and HIV: A review on progress made in addressing domestic violence through the HIV & AIDS and STI National Strategic Plan 2007-2011 (PDF) 
Meerkotter,Anneke
Policy Brief (no. 3)
Publication date: 2009


Family centred approach for HIV services: Pilot study in South Africa (PDF) 
Sheehy,Meredith; Mini,Nomtandazo Patricia; Mophanga,Tonica; Kellerman,Scott E.
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2009


From paper to practice: Lessons in the implementation of health and victim empowerment policy applicable to rape survivors (PDF) 
Vetten,Lisa; Kim,Julia C.; Ntlemo,Ennica; Mokwena,Lufuno
Policy Brief (no. 2)
Publication date: 2009


Gender norms in South Africa: Implications for HIV and pregnancy prevention among African and Indian women students at a South African tertiary institution (abstract) 
Mantell,Joanne E.; Needham,Sarah L.; Smit,Jennifer Ann; Hoffman,Susie; Cebekhulu,Queen; Adams-Skinner,Jessica; Exner,Theresa M.; Mabude,Zonke; Beksinska,Mags; Stein,Zena A.; Milford,Cecilia
Culture, Health and Sexuality 11(2): 139-157
Publication date: 2009


Hidden prospects: The role of social networks in service delivery for migrants in the inner city of Johannesburg, South Africa (PDF) 
presentation at the Migration and Development Seminar,


Johannesburg, South Africa, 31 July
Fipaza,Zukiswa; Bagnol,Brigitte; Ng'andu,Brian; Pophiwa,Nedson; Phefumula Nyaninge,Nyoni; Inguane,Celso; Simon,Anne; Maroga,Edwin; Karlyn,Andrew
Publication date: 2009


KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health policy and guidelines for integrated ante and postnatal care at district hospital community health centre and clinic level (PDF) 
Publication date: 2009


OVC mapping and directory project: Prioritising the children (abstract) (PDF) 
poster presentation at 4th South African AIDS Conference: Scaling Up for Success, Durban, South Africa, 2 April
Walker,Julialynne
Publication date: 2009


Pilot community-based intervention to address the needs of elderly caregivers in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa (PDF) 
Reddy,Priscilla; James,Shegs; Bilay-Boon,H.Mutumba; Williams,E.; Khan,Hena
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2009


South African program promotes "resilience" and improves post-rape care (PDF) 
Population Briefs 15(3)
Publication date: 2009


Strengthening and scaling up HIV services through integration into family planning in South Africa: Results of an evaluation (PDF) 
presentation at the International Conference on Family Planning: Research and Best Practices, Kampala, Uganda, 17 November
Teffo-Menziwa,Mantshi; Mullick,Saiqa; Ramlall,Joshika; Maroga,Edwin; Khoza,Doctor; Kumalo,Fikile; Askew,Ian
Publication date: 2009


A comparison between self-reported condom use and presence of spermatozoa using TV Inpouch and wet mount, among women enrolled in the Phase 3 Carraguard® clinical trial in Cape Town (PDF) 
presentation at Microbicides 2008, New Delhi, India, 24-27 February
Gopolang,F.P.; Gehret,Marlena; Altini,Lydia
Publication date: 2008


Adapting focused antenatal care: Lessons from three African countries (PDF) 
Birungi,Harriet
FRONTIERS Program Brief (no. 11)
Publication date: 2008


An evaluation of care and support of women who test HIV positive during the Phase 3 Carraguard® trial in South Africa (PDF) 
presentation at Microbicides 2008, New Delhi, India, 24-27 February
Harries,Jane; Patel,Smruti; Cassim,Nazira; Friedland,Barbara A.; Ahmed,Khatija; Mtimkulu,Vuyelwa; Palanee,Thesla; Morar,Neetha S.; Milford,C.
Publication date: 2008


Assessing the reporting of adherence and sexual activity in a simulated microbicide trial: Preliminary results from an interview mode experiment in the Phase 3 Carraguard® sites, South Africa (PDF) 
poster presented at Microbicides 2008, New Delhi, India, 24-27 February
Mensch,Barbara S.; Hewett,Paul C.; Rankin,Johanna; Littlefield,Sarah A.; Abbott,Sharon; Ahmed,Khatija; Cassim,Nazira; Patel,Smruti; Mehlomakulu,Vuyelwa; Ramjee,Gita; Palanee,Thesla; Skoler,Stephanie; Gehret,Marlena; Govender,Sumentheran N.
Publication date: 2008


'Dare to Be Different': Enhancing life skills education for HIV prevention in South African schools (PDF) 
Nelson Sapiano,Tobey; Sohaba,Nathi; Esu-Williams,Eka
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2008


Developing comprehensive and evidence-based policy and guidelines for antenatal and postnatal care in KwaZulu-Natal (PDF) 
Ditlopo,Prudence; Menziwa,Mantshi; Mullick,Saiqa; RamaRao,Saumya; Dalton,Janet; Nyasulu,Dolly; Beksinska,Mags; Kunene,Busi
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2008


Ensuring care through adequate referrals and community partnerships for women participating in HIV prevention trials: Experience from the Phase 3 Carraguard® trial in Isipingo, KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa (PDF) 
poster presented at Microbicides 2008, New Delhi, India, 24-27 February
Palanee,Thesla; Ramjee,Gita
Publication date: 2008


Feasibility, acceptability, effectiveness and cost of models of integrating HIV prevention and counseling and testing for HIV within family planning services in North West Province, South Africa (PDF) 
Mullick,Saiqa; Menziwa,Mantshi; Mosery,Nzwakie; Khoza,Doctor; Maroga,Edwin
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2008


Identifying sources of adolescent exclusion due to violence: Participatory mapping in South Africa (PDF) 
Kenworthy,Nora; Hallman,Kelly; Diers,Judith A.
Promoting Healthy, Safe, and Productive Transitions to Adulthood Brief (no. 30)
Publication date: 2008


Impact of provision of hormonal contraception on pregnancy incidence in women enrolled in the Phase 3 Carraguard® clinical trial at three sites in South Africa (PDF) 
poster presented at Microbicides 2008, New Delhi, India, 24-27 February
Cele,N.; Palanee,Thesla; Myeni,N.; Mnyandu,N.; Langa,Z.; Shange,E.; Gehret,Marlena; Lahteenmaki,Pekka; Skoler,Stephanie; Altini,Lydia; Patel,Smruti; Ahmed,Khatija; Cassim,Nazira; Ramjee,Gita
Publication date: 2008


Incidence and point prevalence of sexually transmitted and reproductive tract infections among women enrolled in the Phase 3 Carraguard® trial in South Africa (PDF) 
presentation at Microbicides 2008, New Delhi, India, 24-27 February
Palanee,Thesla; Gehret,Marlena; Skoler,Stephanie; Lahteenmaki,Pekka; Friedland,Barbara A.; Patel,Smruti; Ahmed,Khatija; Cassim,Nazira; Altini,Lydia; Morar,Neetha S.; Govender,Sumentheran N.; Zhou,Lifen; Ramjee,Gita
Publication date: 2008


Male partner circumcision and HIV seroconversion among participants in the Phase 3 Carraguard® microbicide trial (PDF) 
presentation at Microbicides 2008, New Delhi, India, 24-27 February
Gehret,Marlena; Palanee,Thesla; Skhosana,Joseph; Friedland,Barbara A.; Littlefield,Sarah A.; de Kock,Alana; Williams,Nela; Skoler,Stephanie
Publication date: 2008


Pregnancy-related school dropout and prior school performance in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (abstract) 
Grant,Monica J.; Hallman,Kelly
Studies in Family Planning 39(4): 369-382
Publication date: 2008


Self-sampling for RTIs is valid, feasible, acceptable (PDF) 
Population Briefs 14(1)
Publication date: 2008


South Africa: Integrated approach improves quality of post-rape care (PDF) 
FRONTIERS OR Summary (no. 69)
Publication date: 2008


South Africa: Integrating services for FP and HIV improves quality and HIV testing (PDF) 
FRONTIERS OR Summary (no. 79)
Publication date: 2008


Strategies to increase male involvement and product adherence in the Phase 3 Carraguard® trial in Durban, South Africa (PDF) 
poster presented at Microbicides 2008, New Delhi, India, 24-27 February
Makhanya,N.L.; Palanee,Thesla; Ramjee,Gita
Publication date: 2008


Training youth caregivers to provide HIV education and support to orphans and vulnerable children in South Africa (PDF) 
Nelson,Tobey C.; Esu-Williams,Eka; Mchunu,Lungile; Nyamakazi,Pinkie; Mnguni,S'Fiso; Schenk,Katie D.; Searle,Catherine; Redner,Jennifer
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2008


Value of a defined HIV testing algorithm in resolution of discordant and indeterminate results in the Phase 3 Carraguard® trial, South Africa (PDF) 
poster presented at Microbicides 2008, New Delhi, India, 24-27 February
Palanee,Thesla; Gehret,Marlena; Lahteenmaki,Pekka; Skoler,Stephanie; Eghan,S.; Govender,Sumentheran N.; Altini,Lydia; Ahmed,Khatija; Ramjee,Gita
Publication date: 2008


"A targeted intervention falls short: Study in South African mining community highlights importance of understanding sexual networks," fact sheet (PDF) (HTML) 
Publication date: 2007


"Examining the rollout of pediatric antiretroviral treatment," fact sheet (PDF) (HTML) 
Publication date: 2007


"From mother to mother: A peer mentor program to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV in South Africa offers much needed support," fact sheet (PDF) (HTML) 
Publication date: 2007


"Helping mothers, saving babies," pamphlet 
Publication date: 2007


"Horizons develops and pilots an abstinence (A) and being faithful (B) life skills curriculum for in-school youth in South Africa," fact sheet (PDF) (HTML) 
Publication date: 2007


"Horizons launches innovative intervention study to promote mutual monogamy in South Africa," fact sheet (PDF) (HTML) 
Publication date: 2007


"Low morale found among South African nurses," fact sheet (PDF) (HTML) 
Publication date: 2007


"Microbicides clinical trials in South Africa," digital media kit (HTML) 
Publication date: 2007


"Partner-delivered therapy viable in resource-poor areas," fact sheet (PDF) (HTML) 
Publication date: 2007


"Where are the children? Strengthening pediatric access to ART in South Africa," fact sheet (PDF) (HTML) 
Publication date: 2007


A comparison of two methods of partner notification for sexually transmitted infections in South Africa: Patient-delivered partner medication and patient-based partner referral (abstract) 
Young,T.A.; de Kock,Alana; Jones,Heidi E.; Altini,Lydia; Ferguson,Taja M.; van de Wijgert,Janneke
International Journal of STD and AIDS 18(5): 338-340
Publication date: 2007


Acceptability of Carraguard, a candidate microbicide and methyl cellulose placebo vaginal gels among HIV-positive women and men in Durban, South Africa (abstract) (PDF) 
Ramjee,Gita; Morar,Neetha S.; Braunstein,Sarah; Friedland,Barbara A.; Jones,Heidi E.; van de Wijgert,Janneke
AIDS Research and Therapy 4(20)
Publication date: 2007


Agreement between self- and clinician-collected specimens for diagnosis of high-risk human papillomavirus and typing in women in Gugulethu, South Africa (abstract) 
Jones,Heidi E.; Allan,Bruce R.; van de Wijgert,Janneke; Altini,Lydia; Taylor,Sylvia M.; de Kock,Alana; Coetzee,Nicol; Williamson,Anna Lise
Journal of Clinical Microbiology 45(6): 1679-1683
Publication date: 2007


Améliorer les compétences financières, la sensibilisation sur le VIH/SIDA et les espaces sociaux sûrs parmi la jeunesse vulnérable d'Afrique du Sud (PDF) 
Hallman,Kelly; Govender,Kasthuri; Roca,Eva; Pattman,Rob; Mbatha,Emmanuel; Bhana,Deevia
Promouvoir la santé, la sécurité et la productivité transitions vers l'âge adulte Document (n 4 (mis à jour en Septembre 2007))
Publication date: 2007


Building the capacity of faith-based organizations to promote mutual monogamy in South Africa (PDF) 
Tun,Waimar; Sohaba,Nathi; Malinzi,Unathi; Nqono,Bp.Matthew; Mzilikazi,Pstr.Osborne; Mgujulwa,Pstr.Bonisiwa; Madywabe,Rev.Moses; Fatyeni,Mbulelo; Fontecchio,Christine
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2007


Carraguard vaginal gel safety in HIV-positive women and men in South Africa (abstract) 
van de Wijgert,Janneke; Braunstein,Sarah; Morar,Neetha S.; Jones,Heidi E.; Madurai,Lorna; Evans Strickfaden,Tammy T.; Moodley,Manivasan; Aboobaker,Jamila; Ndlovu,Gugulethu; Ferguson,Taja M.; Friedland,Barbara A.; Hart,Clyde E.; Ramjee,Gita
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 46(5): 538-546
Publication date: 2007


Developing an integrated model for post-rape care and HIV post-exposure prophylaxis in rural South Africa (PDF) 
Kim,Julia C.; Mokwena,Lufuno; Ntlemo,Ennica; Dwane,Ntabozuko; Noholoza,Amanda; Abramsky,Tanya; Marinda,Edmore; Askew,Ian; Chege,Jane; Mullick,Saiqa; Gerntholtz,Liesl; Vetten,Lisa; Meerkotter,Anneke
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2007


Engaging advocates from concept to results: Summary report of the Advocates' Consultation on HIV Prevention Trials: Carraguard and VOICE Studies, Johannesburg, South Africa, 18-19 October 2007 (PDF) 
meeting report
Publication date: 2007


Enhancing financial literacy, HIV/AIDS skills, and safe social spaces among vulnerable South African youth (PDF) 
Hallman,Kelly; Govender,Kasthuri; Roca,Eva; Pattman,Rob; Mbatha,Emmanuel; Bhana,Deevia
Promoting Healthy, Safe, and Productive Transitions to Adulthood Brief (no. 4)
Publication date: 2007


Examining the rollout of pediatric antiretroviral treatment in South Africa (PDF) 
Population Briefs 13(1)
Publication date: 2007


Focused antenatal care acceptable, tricky to implement (PDF) 
Population Briefs 13(1)
Publication date: 2007


Home-based versus clinic-based self-sampling and testing for sexually transmitted infections in Gugulethu, South Africa: Randomised controlled trial (abstract) 
Jones,Heidi E.; Altini,Lydia; de Kock,Alana; Young,Taryn; van de Wijgert,Janneke
Sexually Transmitted Infections 83(7): 552-557
Publication date: 2007


Key findings from an evaluation of mothers2mothers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (PDF) 
presentation at the Evaluation of mothers2mothers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Technical Symposium, Washington, DC, May 11
Baek,Carolyn
Publication date: 2007


Key findings from an evaluation of the mothers2mothers program in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (PDF) 
Baek,Carolyn; Mathambo,Vuyiswa; Mkhize,Sibongile; Friedman,Irwin; Apicella,Louis; Rutenberg,Naomi
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2007


'Life is still going on': Reproductive intentions among HIV-positive women and men in South Africa (abstract) 
Cooper,Diane; Harries,Jane; Myer,Landon; Orner,Phyllis; Bracken,Hillary J.; Zweigenthal,Virginia
Social Science and Medicine 65(2): 274-283
Publication date: 2007


mothers2mothers: Evaluation results show good coverage, and improved PMTCT outcomes of postpartum women who participated in program (PDF) 
poster presented at Scaling Up Through Partnerships: 2007 HIV/AIDS Implementers' Meeting, Kigali, Rwanda, 16-19 June
Baek,Carolyn; Mathambo,Vuyiswa; Mkhize,Sibongile; Friedman,Irwin; Apicella,Louis; Rutenberg,Naomi
Publication date: 2007


Nonconsensual sex, school enrollment and educational outcomes in South Africa (abstract) 
Hallman,Kelly
Africa Insight 37(3): 454-472
Publication date: 2007


South Africa: Improve facility management to increase nurse retention (PDF) 
FRONTIERS OR Summary (no. 63)
Publication date: 2007


South Africa: Youth centers: A costly way to provide reproductive health services (PDF) 
FRONTIERS OR Summary (no. 66)
Publication date: 2007


Testing the effectiveness of the Men as Partners Program (MAP) in Soweto, South Africa (PDF) 
Ditlopo,Prudence; Mullick,Saiqa; Askew,Ian; Vernon,Ricardo; Maroga,Edwin; Sibeko,Sgidi; Tshabalala,Mokgethi; Raletsemo,Rabbuh; Peacock,Dean; Levack,Andrew
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2007


"Population Council in South Africa," brochure (PDF) 
Publication date: 2006


A cluster randomized-controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of Stepping Stones in preventing HIV infections and promoting safer sexual behaviour amongst youth in the rural Eastern Cape, South Africa: Trial design, methods and baseline findings (abstract) 
Jewkes,R.; Nduna,Mzikazi; Levin,J.; Jama,N.; Dunkle,K.; Khuzwayo,N.; Koss,M.; Puren,A.; Wood,Kate; Duvvury,N.
Tropical Medicine and International Health 11(1): 3-16
Publication date: 2006


Challenges in microbicide trial design and implementation (PDF) 
van de Wijgert,Janneke; Jones,Heidi E.
Studies in Family Planning 37(2): 123-129
Publication date: 2006


Challenges to microbicide introduction in South Africa (abstract) 
Orner,Phyllis; Harries,Jane; Cooper,Diane; Moodley,Jennifer; Hoffman,Margaret; Becker,Julie; McGrory,C.Elizabeth; Dabash,Rasha; Bracken,Hillary J.
Social Science and Medicine 63(4): 968-978
Publication date: 2006


Current practices in paediatric ARV rollout and integration with early childhood programmes in the Limpopo Province, South Africa 
Maluleke,Thelmah; Ndhlovu,Lewis; Igumbor,Jude; Rutenberg,Naomi
Final Report
Publication date: 2006


Expanding pediatric access to antiretroviral therapy in South Africa (PDF) 
Michaels,Desiree; Eley,Brian; Ndhlovu,Lewis; Rutenberg,Naomi; Khan,Hena
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2006


Exploring current practices in pediatric ARV rollout and integration with early childhood programs in South Africa: A rapid situation analysis (PDF) 
Michaels,Desiree; Eley,Brian; Ndhlovu,Lewis; Rutenberg,Naomi
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2006


In our own hands: SWAA-Ghana champions the female condom (PDF) 
Cravero,Kathleen; Skaer,Michelle; Ebin,Victoria; Brady,Martha
Quality/Calidad/Qualité (no. 17)
Publication date: 2006


Low morale found among South African nurses (PDF) 
Population Briefs 12(1)
Publication date: 2006


Partner-delivered therapy viable in resource-poor areas (PDF) 
Population Briefs 12(3)
Publication date: 2006


Pregnancy-related school dropout and prior school performance in South Africa (PDF) 
Grant,Monica J.; Hallman,Kelly
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 212)
Publication date: 2006


Sexual risk behavior among South African adolescents: Is orphan status a factor? (abstract) 
Thurman,Tonya R.; Brown,Lisanne; Richter,Linda; Maharaj,Pranitha; Magnani,Robert
AIDS and Behavior 10(6): 627-635
Publication date: 2006


South Africa: Antenatal couples counseling is feasible but challenging (PDF) 
FRONTIERS OR Summary (no. 58)
Publication date: 2006


Strengthening care and support services in the era of treatment: Symposium report, 22-23 November 2005, Johannesburg, South Africa (PDF) 
Horizons Program
Horizons Symposium Report
Publication date: 2006


The impact of an HIV and AIDS life skills program on secondary school students in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (abstract) 
Shamagonam,James; Reddy,Priscilla; Ruiter,Robert A.C.; McCauley,Ann P.; van den Borne,Bart
AIDS Education and Prevention 18(4): 281-294
Publication date: 2006


The relationship between household health shocks and adolescent sexual debut in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (abstract) (PDF) 
poster presentation at XVI International AIDS Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 13-18 August
Hallman,Kelly
Publication date: 2006


Two methods of self-sampling compared to clinician sampling to detect reproductive tract infections in Gugulethu, South Africa (abstract) 
van de Wijgert,Janneke; Altini,Lydia; Jones,Heidi E.; de Kock,Alana; Young,Taryn; Williamson,Anna Lise; Hoosen,Anwar; Coetzee,Nicol
Sexually Transmitted Diseases 33(8): 516-523
Publication date: 2006


Understanding barriers and challenges to effective community participation in the rollout of HIV/AIDS treatment and care services: Report on research results dissemination meetings (PDF) 
Population Council; Health Systems Trust
Publication date: 2006


Understanding barriers to community participation in HIV and AIDS services: Final report (PDF) 
Padarath,Ashnie; Searle,Catherine; Esu-Williams,Eka
Publication date: 2006


Understanding barriers to community participation in HIV and AIDS services: Summary report (PDF) 
Population Council; Health Systems Trust
Publication date: 2006


Feasibility of introducing a comprehensive package of antenatal care services in rural public clinics in South Africa (PDF) 
Chege,Jane; Askew,Ian; Mosery,Nzwakie; Ndube-Nxumalo,Mbali; Kunene,Busi; Beksinska,Mags; Dalton,Janet; Snyman,Ester; Sturm,Wilem; Moodley,Preshny
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2005


Gendered socioeconomic conditions and HIV risk behaviours among young people in South Africa (abstract) 
Hallman,Kelly
African Journal of AIDS Research 4(1): 37-50
Publication date: 2005


Interventions linking gender relations and violence with reproductive health and HIV: Rationale, effectiveness and gaps (abstract) (PDF) 
Chege,Jane
Agenda: Special Focus on Gender, Culture and Rights (special issue): 114-123
Publication date: 2005


Involving men in maternal care worldwide (PDF) 
Population Council Annual Report 2004
Publication date: 2005


Involving men in maternity care: Health service delivery issues (abstract) (PDF) 
Mullick,Saiqa; Kunene,Busi; Wanjiru,Monica
Agenda: Special Focus on Gender, Culture and Rights (special issue): 124-135
Publication date: 2005


Marriage in transition: Evidence on age, education, and assets from six developing countries 
Quisumbing,Agnes R.; Hallman,Kelly; Lloyd,Cynthia B.; Behrman,Jere R.; Stromquist,Nelly P.; Cohen,Barney
from The Changing Transitions to Adulthood in Developing Countries: Selected Studies, pp. 200-269
Publication date: 2005


Mixed success involving men in maternal care worldwide (PDF) 
Population Briefs 11(1)
Publication date: 2005


Mixed success involving men in maternal care worldwide [Arabic] (PDF) 
Population Briefs 11(1)
Publication date: 2005


Nursing staff dynamics and implications for maternal health provision in public health facilities in the context of HIV/AIDS (PDF) 
Penn-Kekana,Loveday; Blaauw,Duane; Tint,Khin San; Monareng,Desiree; Chege,Jane
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2005


Parental survival and residential patterns in South Africa 
Noumbissi,A.; Bawah,Ayaga A.; Zuberi,T.; Udjo,E.; Sibanda,A.
from The Demography of South Africa, pp. 160-180
Publication date: 2005


Phase III microbicide trial methodology: Opinions of experienced expanded safety trial participants in South Africa (abstract) 
van de Wijgert,Janneke; Jones,Heidi E.; Pistorius,Annalie; de Kock,Alana; Sebola,Mohlatlego H.; Friedland,Barbara A.; Hoosen,Anwar; Coetzee,Nicol
Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS 2(3): 311-319
Publication date: 2005


Programming for HIV prevention in South African schools: A report on program implementation (PDF) 
Reddy,Priscilla; James,Shegs; McCauley,Ann P.
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2005


Reducing the transmission of HIV and sexually transmitted infections in a mining community: Findings from the Carletonville Mothusimpilo intervention project: 1998 to 2001 (PDF) 
Ndhlovu,Lewis; Searle,Catherine; van Dam,C.Johannes; Mzaidume,Yodwa; Rasego,Bareng; Moema,Solly
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2005


Reproductive intentions and choices among HIV-infected individuals in Cape Town, South Africa: Lessons for reproductive policy and service provision from a qualitative study (PDF) 
Cooper,Diane; Bracken,Hillary J.; Myer,Landon; Zweigenthal,Virginia; Harries,Jane; Orner,Phyllis; Manjezi,Nontuthuzelo; Ngubane,Pumeza
Policy Brief, September
Publication date: 2005


Sexually transmitted infections in pregnancy: Prevalence, impact on pregnancy outcomes, and approach to treatment in developing countries (abstract) (PDF) 
Mullick,Saiqa; Watson-Jones,Deborah; Beksinska,Mags; Mabey,David
Sexually Transmitted Infections 81(4): 294-302
Publication date: 2005


The impact of life skills education on adolescent sexual risk behaviors in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (abstract) 
Magnani,Robert; Macintyre,Kate; Karim,Ali Mehyrar; Brown,Lisanne; Hutchinson,Paul; Transitions Study Team; Kaufman,Carol E.; Rutenberg,Naomi; Hallman,Kelly; May,Julian; Dallimore,Anthea
Journal of Adolescent Health 36(4): 289-304
Publication date: 2005


Treatment for syphilis in antenatal care: Compliance with the three dose standard treatment regimen (abstract) (PDF) 
Mullick,Saiqa; Beksinska,Mags; Msomi,Sibekezelo
Sexually Transmitted Infections 81(3): 220-222
Publication date: 2005


Unsafe behaviors most common among poor women (PDF) 
Population Briefs 11(1)
Publication date: 2005


Unsafe behaviors most common among poor women [Arabic] (PDF) 
Population Briefs 11(1)
Publication date: 2005


Afrique du Sud: Qui utilise les centres de jeunes et pourquoi? [South Africa: Who uses youth centers and why?] 
FRONTIERS OR Summary (no. 23)
Publication date: 2004


An integrated strategy for strengthening the capacity of the Reproductive Health Research Unit of the University of Witwatersrand to train researchers and program managers in research and data utilization 
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2004


Communities, opportunities, and adolescents' sexual behavior in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (abstract) 
Kaufman,Carol E.; Clark,Shelley; Manzini,Ntsiki; May,Julian
Studies in Family Planning 35(4): 261-274
Publication date: 2004


Gender differences in time use among adolescents in developing countries: Implications of rising school enrollment rates (PDF) 
Ritchie,Amanda; Lloyd,Cynthia B.; Grant,Monica J.
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 193)
Publication date: 2004


Involving men in maternity care: South Africa (PDF) 
Kunene,Busi; Beksinska,Mags; Zondi,Simphiwe; Mthembu,Nobuhle; Mullick,Saiqa; Ottolenghi,Emma; Kleinschmidt,Immo; Adamchak,Susan E.; Janowitz,Barbara; Cuthbertson,Carmen
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2004


Microbicide trials for preventing HIV/AIDS in South Africa: Phase II trial participants' experiences and psychological needs (abstract) 
Pistorius,Annalie; van de Wijgert,Janneke; Sebola,Mohlatlego H.; Friedland,Barbara A.; Nagel,Evelyn; Bokaba,Cathleen; Hoosen,Anwar
Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS 1(2): 78-86
Publication date: 2004


New findings from intervention research: Youth reproductive health and HIV prevention (PDF) 
Publication date: 2004


Paving the Path: Preparing for Microbicide Introduction-Report of a Qualitative Study in South Africa (PDF) 
Becker,Julie; Dabash,Rasha; McGrory,C.Elizabeth; Cooper,Diane; Harries,Jane; Hoffman,Margaret; Moodley,Jennifer; Orner,Phyllis; Bracken,Hillary J.
Publication date: 2004


Socioeconomic disadvantage and unsafe sexual behaviors among young women and men in South Africa (PDF) 
Hallman,Kelly
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 190)
Publication date: 2004


Strengthening STI treatment and HIV/AIDS prevention services in Carletonville, South Africa (PDF) 
Ndhlovu,Lewis; Searle,Catherine; van Dam,C.Johannes
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2004


The impact on adolescent reproductive health of community-based interventions for supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa 
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2004


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 (PDF) 
The Transitions to Adulthood Study Team
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2004


Understanding perceptions of HIV risk among adolescents in KwaZulu-Natal (abstract) 
Macintyre,Kate; Rutenberg,Naomi; Brown,Lisanne; Karim,Ali Mehyrar
AIDS and Behavior 8(3): 237-250
Publication date: 2004


Abortion law in South Africa: Passage of a progressive law and challenges for implementation (abstract) 
Blanchard,Kelly; Fonn,Sharon; Xaba,Mankhosasana
Gaceta Médica de México 139(suppl 1): S109-S114
Publication date: 2003


Adolescent behavior in the context of AIDS in South Africa (PDF) 
Population Briefs 9(1)
Publication date: 2003


Changing patterns of knowledge, reported behaviour and sexually transmitted infections in a South African gold mining community (abstract) 
Williams,Brian G.; Taljaard,Dirk; Campbell,Catherine; Gouws,Eleanor; Ndhlovu,Lewis; van Dam,C.Johannes; Carael,Michel; Auvert,Bertran
AIDS 17(14): 2099-2107
Publication date: 2003


Feasibility and effectiveness of an improved and integrated package of routine services for antenatal clients attending public clinics in South Africa 
Research Update
Publication date: 2003


Le comportement des adolescents dans le contexte du SIDA en Afrique du Sud (PDF) 
Population Briefs, October 2003 (French edition)
Publication date: 2003


Marriage in transition: Evidence on age, education, and assets from six developing countries (PDF) 
Quisumbing,Agnes R.; Hallman,Kelly
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 183)
Publication date: 2003


Marriage in transition: Evidence on age, education, and assets from six developing countries [Arabic] (PDF) 
Quisumbing,Agnes R.; Hallman,Kelly
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 183)
Publication date: 2003


Pregnant or positive: Adolescent childbearing and HIV risk in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa (abstract) 
Rutenberg,Naomi; Kaufman,Carol E.; Macintyre,Kate; Brown,Lisanne; Karim,Ali Mehyrar
Reproductive Health Matters 11(22): 122-133
Publication date: 2003


Primary schooling in sub-Saharan Africa: Recent trends and current challenges (PDF) 
Lloyd,Cynthia B.; Hewett,Paul C.
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 176)
Publication date: 2003


Programming for HIV prevention in South African schools (PDF) 
Reddy,Priscilla; James,Shegs; McCauley,Ann P.; Greene,Jessica
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2003


Reproductive health services in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa: A situation analysis study focusing on HIV/AIDS services (PDF) 
Ndhlovu,Lewis; Searle,Catherine; Miller,Robert A.; Fisher,Andrew A.; Snyman,Ester; Sloan,Nancy L.
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2003


Selected DHS data on 10-14-year-olds: South Africa (PDF) 
annex to "Facts about adolescents from the Demographic and Health Survey: Statistical tables for program planning"
Publication date: 2003


The costs of programmes at selected youth centres in South Africa (PDF) 
Janowitz,Barbara; Cuthbertson,Carmen; Beksinska,Mags; Cebekhulu,Queen
FRONTIERS Report
Publication date: 2003


The impact of life skills education on adolescent sexual risk behaviors (PDF) 
Magnani,Robert; Macintyre,Kate; Karim,Ali Mehyrar; Brown,Lisanne; Hutchinson,Paul
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2003


The impact of life skills education on adolescent sexual risk behaviors [Arabic] (PDF) 
Magnani,Robert; Macintyre,Kate; Karim,Ali Mehyrar; Brown,Lisanne; Hutchinson,Paul
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2003


'Bus fare, please': The economics of sex and gifts among adolescents in urban South Africa (PDF) 
Kaufman,Carol E.; Stavrou,Stavros E.
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 166)
Publication date: 2002


How community structures of time and opportunity shape adolescent sexual behavior in South Africa (PDF) 
Kaufman,Carol E.; Shelley,Clark; Manzini,Ntsiki; May,Julian
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 159)
Publication date: 2002


Increasing access to and quality of termination of pregnancy services: New interventions 
Publication date: 2002


Pregnant or positive: Adolescent childbearing and HIV risk in South Africa (PDF) 
Rutenberg,Naomi; Kaufman,Carol E.; Macintyre,Kate; Brown,Lisanne; Karim,Ali Mehyrar
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 162)
Publication date: 2002


An assessment of youth centres in South Africa (PDF) 
Erulkar,Annabel S.; Beksinska,Mags; Cebekhulu,Queen
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2001


HIV infection among youth in a South African mining town is associated with herpes simplex virus-2 seropositivity and sexual behaviour (abstract) 
Auvert,Bertran; Ballard,Ron; Campbell,Catherine; Carael,Michel; Carton,Matthieu; Fehler,Glenda; Gouws,Eleanor; MacPhail,Catherine; Taljaard,Dirk; van Dam,C.Johannes; Williams,Brian G.
AIDS 15(7): 885-898
Publication date: 2001


Reducing HIV infection among youth: What can schools do? Key baseline findings from Mexico, South Africa, and Thailand (PDF) 
Stewart,Holley; McCauley,Ann P.; Baker,Simon; Givaudan,Martha; James,Shegs; Leenen,Iwin; Pick,Susan; Reddy,Priscilla; Rewthong,Usasinee; Rumakom,Patchara; Walker,Dilys
Horizons Report
Publication date: 2001


South Africa: Providers should encourage sexually active youth to use condoms (PDF) 
FRONTIERS OR Summary (no. 24)
Publication date: 2001


South Africa: Who uses youth centers and why? (PDF) 
FRONTIERS OR Summary (no. 23)
Publication date: 2001


The acceptability of the female condom: Perspectives of family planning providers in New York City, South Africa, and Nigeria (abstract) 
Mantell,Joanne E.; Hoffman,Susie; Weiss,Eugene; Adeokun,Lawrence; Delano,Grace Ebun; Jagha,Temple; Exner,Theresa M.; Stein,Zena A.; Karim,Quarraisha Abdool; Scheepers,Elma; Atkins,Kim; Weiss,Ellen
Journal of Urban Health 78(4): 658-668
Publication date: 2001


The natural history of HIV/AIDS in a major goldmining centre in South Africa: Results of a biomedical and social survey (abstract) 
Gilgen,D.; Williams,Brian G.; MacPhail,Catherine; van Dam,C.Johannes; Campbell,Catherine; Ballard,Ron; Taljaard,Dirk
South African Journal of Science 97(9/10): 387-392
Publication date: 2001


Transitions to adulthood in the context of AIDS in South Africa: Report of Wave I (PDF) 
Rutenberg,Naomi; Kehus-Alons,Cathrien; Brown,Lisanne; Macintyre,Kate; Dallimore,Anthea; Kaufman,Carol E.
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2001


Adolescent pregnancy and parenthood in South Africa (PDF) 
Kaufman,Carol E.; de Wet,Thea; Stadler,Jonathan
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 136)
Publication date: 2000


Informing Research on HIV Prevention: A Consultation (PDF) 
Fonn,Sharon; McGrory,C.Elizabeth
Publication date: 1999


Contraceptive use in South Africa under apartheid (abstract) 
Kaufman,Carol E.
Demography 35(4): 421-434
Publication date: 1998


Reproductive control in South Africa (PDF) 
Kaufman,Carol E.
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 97)
Publication date: 1997