Core Groups
HIV and Pregnancy | |
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AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 1.76MB, 2005 A brochure for women living with HIV and couples planning a family. It explains how to give birth to a healthy child, preparations for pregnancy, the effect of pregnancy on HIV, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, post-natal care for the mother and child, as well as outlining diagnostic methods for HIV in children. |
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AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 3.19MB, 2006 This brochure contains information for people living with HIV who are planning a pregnancy or have already become parents. It answers such questions as: ‘What is the likelihood of my child being infected? How should feeding be arranged? How early can a child’s HIV status be determined? How can I best supervise treatment? How should I act with a child? How can I protect my rights under Russian legislation? |
| 'We Want a Child! Family Planning for HIV Discordant Couples' AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 288KB, 2007 A brochure intended for couples in which one of the partners lives with HIV. Information is provided on family planning and reducing the risk of transmission to a partner or child. |
| '40 Weeks in the Life of a Woman' AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW, pdf, 784KB, 2007 This brochure is aimed at women living with HIV who wish to learn more about the different stages of pregnancy, methods for preventing transmission of HIV from mother to child and special consideration during and after childbirth. Week by week, a woman can monitor her condition throughout her pregnancy. |
Living with HIV | |
| AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 512KB, 2003 A booklet released by AFEW’s Central Asian office that provides the main facts about HIV infection, testing and transmission routes. |
| 'They Are Like You, So Just Be There!' AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 2.98MB, 2007 A brochure released by AFEW’s Moldova Office that was intended for a general readership. Here, you will find information on common myths and misconceptions about HIV. The principal aim of the publication is to encourage solidarity with people living with HIV, as well as to inform the general public about HIV transmission routes and the need for support and understanding among people affected by the epidemic. |
| 'Talking to Children about HIV' AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW, pdf, 95KB, 2007 A short brochure for parents of HIV-positive children who require guidance on talking to their children about HIV infection and status. It offers advice on the best time to broach the topic and how to begin. The recommendations laid down in this publications are aimed at assisting parents in making the right choices for their child. |
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AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW, pdf, 980KB, 2007 In this brochure people living with HIV can find recommendations aimed at assisting them in making decisions about revealing their status to others and preparing themselves for these important conversations. |
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| 'I'm the Same as You, as Everyone Else...' (For Women) 'I'm the Same as You, as Everyone Else...' (For Men) AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW, pdf, 142KB, 2005 Leaflets providing information on HIV infection and how interaction with people living with HIV can be safe, as well as explaining that ordinary social contact cannot lead to infection. |
Health in Prisons | |
| 'Living with HIV in Prison Settings' AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 627KB, 2004 A brochure intended for people living with HIV in prison settings. General information is provided on HIV, treatment of HIV infection, psychological and emotional aspects, particular issues affecting women who live with HIV, legal advice, as well as contact details of organisations that offer assistance and support (in the Russian cities where the project was running). |
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AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 5.78MB, 2008 A brochure for female inmates that provides information on the impact of drug use on health, first aid in the event of overdose, HIV infection, hepatitis, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases and psychological assistance. |
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AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 645KB, 2008 This brochure was originally developed for an AFEW project on health promotion in prison settings in the Russian Federation, and was later reprinted for distribution in many other countries. It provides male inmates with guidance on infections and conditions that present the most risk in prison settings, explaining how to prevent them and offering practical and psychological advice. |
| AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 1.58 MB, 2003. Professionals working with prison inmates can find information on how to protect themselves from diseases that are commonly found in prison settings, such as hepatitis, HIV and syphilis. The second part of the document details the typical emotional and physical effects that drug use can have on a person. By understanding the behaviours and symptoms that inmates display as a result of drug use, professionals can work more constructively and safely with them. Quizzes at the end of each chapter allow readers to test their knowledge on each theme. |
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AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 156KB, 2007 In this brochure, which was released under the prison health project in Russia, people living with HIV in prison settings can find information on anti-retroviral therapy, immunity status, the virus burden, beginning treatment, side effects, treatment adherence, co-infections, physical exercise, as well as legal and psychological advice. |
Men Who Have Sex With Men | |
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'How to Have Sex and Stay Healthy' AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 555KB, 2006 A brochure released by AFEW’s Ukrainian Office aimed at men who have sex with men and detailing the main facts about HIV/AIDS, safer sex, health protection, condom use and testing. |
| 'Testing for HIV: Why Is It Needed?' AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 1.16MB, 2006 The title of the brochure speaks for itself: it covers the particularities of HIV testing, why testing is so important, the various types of tests and their results, assessing an individual’s risk of infection and counselling both before and after tests. The brochure was published under a project in Ukraine for health promotion among men who have sex with men. |
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(Poster, AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 617 KB, 2006). An English-language overview in a poster format that is targeted at publicising the project among partner organisations overseas. All the project aims, lessons learnt and recommendations can be viewed at a glance. |
Injecting Drug Users | ||
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AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 5.18 MB, 2009 This accessible guide describes the cardiovascular system and covers the main issues related to prevention of serious and life-threatening conditions that can occur as a result of injecting drug use. | |
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AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 283 KB, 2006 A detailed guide to opiate narcotics and the risks associated with their use. Originally released in Central Asia. | |
| 'Opiate and Stimulant Overdose' AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 5MB, 2009 The aim of this two-part brochure is to provide concise information about overdose and the provision of first aid to people affected by drug use. It also describes the necessary tools for diagnosing and treating overdose - an easily preventable condition that remains a major cause of death among drug users. | |
| 'Programme for Harm Reduction for Drug Users' AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 718KB, 2006 A collection of article for professionals working with drug users that was produced under AFEW’s harm reduction programme in Belarus. It deals with areas such as psychotherapy, harm reduction techniques, prevention of HIV and hepatitis, diagnosing relapse and prescription of naloxone. | |
| 'Self-Help for People Experiencing Withdrawal Syndrome' AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 2.96MB, 2006 A brochure published for projects in Ukraine and Belarus that is intended for drug users who are trying to break free of dependency. Together with detailed guidance on withdrawal syndrome and ways of dealing with it, the publication also offers essential reading on harm reduction methods for drug users and ways of avoiding relapse. | |
Sex Workers | |
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AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 2.99MB, 2007 This brochure was released by AFEW Ukraine. It contains advice for women on sexual health and personal hygiene, including methods of preventing HIV infection and sexually transmitted diseases. |
| 'Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Skin Conditions' AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 524KB, 2003 A small booklet released under the health promotion project in Russian prisons. It offers information on various sexually transmitted diseases and skin conditions, including their symptoms, prevention and treatment, as well as advice on the use of condoms. |
| 'Emergency Prevention' (pdf, 7.69 MB, 2009) |
Youth
| ‘Dance4Life’ (Russian version) AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), pdf, 1.4MB, 2009) This brochure is aimed at Moldovan readers and provides an inspiring introduction to the dance4life movement. Here, you will find descriptions of initatives like the school4life, song lyrics, quizzes, ideas for participation and contact details. |
