Fall 2011
Welcome to Prevention in Focus, CATIE’s online publication for those working in the field of HIV and hepatitis C prevention. In this issue, we will look at some of the latest research findings—on fear-based campaigns, redefining health promotion for gay and bisexual men, acute HIV infection and more—and explain the impact they may have on your work.
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Fear-based campaigns: The way forward or backward?Fear-based campaigns dramatically divide activists. New York City’s “It’s Never Just HIV” campaign has reignited the debate. The question is: Do fear-based campaigns work?
Views from the front lines: Fear-based campaignsFour people share their views on the “It’s never just HIV” campaign and fear-based messaging.
Re-centering our approach to gay and bisexual men’s health and HIV preventionWhat do sports teams, spirituality discussion groups and anti-homophobia workshops have to do with HIV prevention for gay and bisexual men?
Recently infected individuals: A priority for HIV preventionWhy are recently infected individuals more likely to transmit HIV to others? How can we prevent these transmissions from occurring?
From exposure to infection: The biology of HIV transmissionWe know that HIV is transmitted is through sex—but how does the virus infect someone after they have been exposed to HIV during sex? Follow HIV’s journey from exposure to infection.
Find it on the web: How to map a successful search strategySearching on the web is a lot like taking a road trip: You need a strategy to get where you want to go. Here are seven basic steps to follow to develop an effective online search strategy.
CATIE-News: Early treatment reduces HIV transmission in heterosexual serodiscordant couplesThe early results of a clinical trial show that starting treatment early can significantly reduce the transmission of HIV in heterosexual serodiscordant couples.
Research update II: Male circumcisionCan male circumcision prevent HIV infection in gay men and other men who have sex with men?
The Programming Connection: programs and resourcesRead about selected Canadian programs and resources to help you plan, deliver and evaluate a frontline program.
New Prevention ResourcesA selection of prevention resources available from CATIE’s Ordering Centre.
Fast facts—Gay menEver wondered about the history of the pink triangle? Or how many gay men are living with HIV and don’t know it?
Acknowledgements
CATIE would like to thank the following people for their contribution to this issue of Prevention in Focus: Anthony Buccitelli, Roseline Carter, Laurie Edmiston, Brian Finch, Siva Gunaratnam, Ed Jackson, Dr. Rupert Kaul, Gillian Kolan, Andrea Langlois, Lydia Makoroka, David McLay, Alan Middleton, James Murray, Matthew Numer, Roberto Ortiz, Barry Plant, Lauren Plews, Jim Pollock, Rob Poole, Tim Rogers, Bill Ryan, Darien Taylor, Len Tooley, Matthew Watson and James Wilton.
Editorial team: Laurel Challacombe, Christie Johnston, Zak Knowles and Debbie Koenig.
The production of Prevention in Focus has been made possible through financial contributions from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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