... period This emissions path is used by many studies that are being assessed for the IPCC s Fifth Assessment Report and is the underlying low emissions scenario for impacts assessed in other parts of ... high-emissions scenario RCP8.5 is used as proxy for a 4°C world These emissions paths are used by many studies that are being assessed for the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) of the IPCC These are the ... impacts for the three regions: Sub-Saharan Africa, South East Asia, and South Asia The focus of the regional chapters is the nature of the impacts and the associated risks posed tothe populations...
... countries other than SACU members either banned imports of GM varieties or allowed their farmers and consumers access to them: Sim 3a: as for Sim 1d þ Rest of SADC also bans imports of those crops from ... in Sim 1a because in Sim 1b African farmers are able to sell into the EU with less competition fromthe Western Hemisphere USA, CAN USA, CAN, SACU SACU EU bans SADC – SACU All SADC All Sub-Saharan ... theSouth African Customs Union (SACU), the other members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa are among the separately identified regions The...
... comes fromthe regular World Health Reports by the WHO, which uses the disabilityadjusted life years (DALYs) method to assess the impact of certain diseases DALYs is the sum of potential years ... unfamiliar with the scientific underpinnings of MNS disorders, simple behavioral changes such as confusion can be seen as madness; seizures can be seen as possession by evil or angry spirits The stigma ... reduce the prevalence of comorbid MNS disorders Katabira stressed that the HIV/AIDS resources need to be leveraged to improve all associated symptoms, including MNS disorders Using these resources...
... is important since others members of mother s family such as mother s father, brother, brothers and others male friends also may have an impact on the PMTCT uptake Actions should be taken as ... most common route of transmission for these infants is transmission from mother to child (MTCT) which occurs in up to 90% of cases [1] In sub-Saharan Africa, women comprise more than half the ... opinions; theses and dissertations; reports of activity implementations; studies published before 1990; papers related tothe tools/instrument developments; Data extraction Data was extracted from the...
... items in these databases This evaluation is particularly timely and relevant with the expanding use of observational databases to assess the optimal timing of ART initiation, and the establishment ... the clinic database was slightly higher because of the smaller number of person years in the routine clinic database (769.2 years versus 847.5 years in the research cohort database) There was ... programmes [4,7], there has been no systematic evaluation of the quality of data in these now widely used HIV observational databases in different clinical settings The Infectious Diseases Institute...
... in this region [22] The rate of new infections therefore needs to decelerate much faster there if the crisis is to be stemmed Towards that end, policy makers, researchers and practitioners should ... African-American Studies, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA 2School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, Australia Research & Education Association on Circumcision Health Effects, Bloomington, ... Chitoshia A, Hildebrand M, Fraser N: Lesotho: HIV prevention response and modes of transmission analysis Maseru: Lesotho National AIDS Commission; 2009 Mngadi S, Fraser N, Mkhatshwa H, Lapidos...
... Uganda, Senegal is widely seen as a success story in containing the HIV/AIDS epidemic This raises interesting questions about the relevance of the premise of this study, namely that factors in the social, ... constrain people s ability to consciously behave in ways that protects them and others from HIV infection Within the context of this study, it is not possible to a comprehensive assessment of the ... lead to a loss of jobs (especially in lower skilled positions), more poverty and enhanced income disparities Also, whereas the DSDSR emphasises enhanced food production, this is not necessarily to...
... model satisfactorily Regression analysis offers a set of possible approaches: robust regression, locally weighted least squares, weighted least squares, or ordinary least squares Such regression ... Enormous strides continued to be made in the control of onchocerciasis during the 199 0s Although many factors contributed to these successes, a common theme in these and other successful programs ... points from 1960 to 2000 Table 3B.1 also shows the number of censuses or surveys for each country on which the estimates are based, and gives a subjective assessment of the quality of the estimates,...
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... process The progressive increasing of the rate could be explained by the synthesis of new enzymes from metabolic pathways useful for the fermentation ability The present biomass progressively ... Such behaviour was not observed from other strains like those used in European industrial vinegar It is usually demonstrated that these strains presented a lag phase in the first hours and after replacement ... of 200 L The process continues in successive stages and finishes when the desired working volume is reached Consequently, the number of total stages will depend on the percentage of starting inoculum...
... counsellors, volunteers trained at the health facilities, HBC volunteers and health surveillance assistants (HSAs) We chose to focus on the HSAs, as they are the most widely established Also, while there ... managers and the communities It is the communities themselves that decide on their final selection The HSAs in Malawi must live in the community and profess the motivation to serve the community they ... how far they are seizing the new HIV/AIDS-specific opportunities Our framework for analysis is a list of 10 issues: eight conditions for successful large-scale CHW programmes plus two ART-specific...
... more skilled providers in sub-district clinics It is not possible to assess the validity of this hypothesis since no empirical evidence for or against it is presented However this highlights the ... access to drugs and equipment or adherence to interventions in the study areas The studies selected by this review included little assessment of intermediate or process outcomes such as changes ... growth monitoring, and referrals Case control study Cases (deaths) & controls OR = 0.39 (0.16, 0.97) Not were assessed for assessed exposure to CHWs in the preceding 3-year period Not assessed CHW:...
... To some extent, these issues have been further explored in the country assessments Chapter serves as an introduction tothe country assessments, which are presented in Chapters to It outlines ... Chapters 6-9 are based on these country assessments For the purpose of this report, the four country assessments have undergone significant revision by the Lead Consultant Administrative support to ... Project commissioned this study Its aim is to assess possible links between development planning and HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa More specifically, it seeks to ascertain the extent to which development...
... and AIDS, these sectors themselves are faced with increasing absenteeism and a loss of skilled personnel due tothe epidemic As a result, public sector capacity to respond tothe challenges of ... goals and the paths of achieving these goals, based on its history, its economic characteristics, its social systems and political and institutional factors Yet, the history of planning in sub-Saharan ... of focus It seems that in some instances, the PRSP process has given impetus to new or dormant sector programmes In other instances, however, SWAps or SPs pre-dating the PRSP seem to have difficulty...
... framework is presented in Table 4.1 Whilst conscious of the limitations of such a tool that seems to reduce the complexity of HIV/AIDS to simplistic causal factors and relationships, it is suggested ... retrenchments (points 2.8 and 2.9) MTEF In assessing the MTEF and its potential links to HIV/AIDS, the focus is more specifically on the resource mechanisms and allocations to address both the core ... HIV/AIDS is so closely intertwined with gender inequalities Secondly, it allows us to assess whether the strategies and tools promoted to achieve a particular objective are likely to realise the...
... domestic consumption, as the discussion of the DSDSR will reveal later A strong emphasis in the MTEF is on ensuring more equitable access to social services For this reason, the MTEF makes provision ... regarding the case study findings Chapter 10 presents a synthesis of the key findings fromthe country assessments DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND HIV/AIDS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA Cameroon1 … Western societies ... possible death? Research methodology The country assessments, or case studies, sought to answer the research questions through a combination of research methods To address the first question, a review...
... regions and districts These measures could contribute to equitable access to services, albeit restricted to STI treatment Beyond this, no reference is made to lack of access to basic social services ... enterprises Specific reference is also made tothe provision of support tothe arts and crafts sector, including interventions to improve the qualifications of those working in the sector Another sector ... cross-sectoral planning commissions, which were involved in the design of the development plan The work of these planning commissions was put to a macroeconomic commission, which synthesised the...
... This issue is not addressed by the HSSP, possibly because of the perception that addressing issues such as gender inequality, poverty and conflict lies beyond the mandate of the health sector, ... Information, these activities have been largely funded by donors as projects outside sector plans – and thus lie outside the scope of the MTEF Yet, it is too simplistic to assume that the MTEF itself ... to access these services are not clearly spelt out in the framework VCT services are commonly provided by the private sector, which restricts access for those who want to utilise the services...