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Systematic Literature Review of HIV and AIDS Research in Papua New Guinea

 by Evelyn King and Tony Lipuwa

The primary objective of the review were to systematically collect and review studies on HIV, AIDS, STIs and STDs in PNG between 2007 and 2008; to assess the quality and reliability of these studies; and to synthesize the research findings under common thematic areas. The secondary objective of the review was to identify relevant recommendations for researchers, policy makers, practitioners and stakeholders.

 Download Systematic_Literature_Review_of_HIV_and_AIDS.pdf Systematic Literature Review (629KB)

 

The articles for the references to the Systematic Literature Review report can be obtained through the Research Adviisory Committee of the Papua New Guinea National AIDS Council Secretariat.

Email: research@nacs.org.pg

 

Evalaution of of School Health Promotion in Manus Province; Is it effective or not effective

by Develyn David  

This study is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of health promotion on HIV/AIDS in rural and urban schools in Manus Province. The objectives of this study were to assess the student's knowledge & perception of HIV/AIDS and the impact of this knowledge, and to identify sources of information in regard to this incurable disease. The results indicated that students are very much aware of HIV/AIDS and have been informed through different avenues. However, the results show that students lack some vital information on HIV/AIDS

Download Develyn_David_Report.pdf Evaluation of School Health Promotion HIV/AIDS - Manus Province (371KB)

 

Links Between Violence Against Women and the Transmission of HIV in 4 Provinces of PNG

by Ione Lewis

The research study aimed to develop knowledge about the influences of gender and violence on the transmission of HIV in PNG. The study reported on various forms of violence experienced by women in PNG. These included physical, emotional, financial, sexual and social isolation which were found to be prevalent and how they contributed to the transmission of HIV. Recommendations were made for increasing the effectiveness of HIV counseling and support services.

 Download I_Lewis_Final_Report.pdf Links between Voilence Against Women and the Transmission of HIV in PNG (1.27MB)

Evaluating the Availability of Condoms and Other Health Products in Morobe, NCD and Central, Western Highlands and East New Britain Provinces. First Round.

by Population Services International (PNG) 

This was an evaluation study on the availability of condoms five provinces of PNG.

Results show that coverage for all brands of condoms is low in all sampled supervision areas. Penetration was low across all supervision areas: Generic condoms distributed by the National Department of Health were found in all health facilities within the sampled census units and socially marketed condoms were mostly found in pharmacies. Penetration of condoms in hot zones is higher than in other non-high risk areas. Willingness to sell condoms was high at 80%, indicating that there is a large potential for increasing condom availability throughout the country.

 Download PSI_PNG_Condom_Audit_Study.pdf Evaluating the avaliability of Condoms and other Health Products (816KB)

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