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DREAM: An Integrated Faith-Based Initiative to Treat HIV/AIDS in Mozambique: Case Study

This report describes the Drug Resources Enhancement Against AIDS and Malnutrition (DREAM) project in Mozambique. DREAM was created by the religious community of Sant’ Egidio in Rome. The main objective was to provide diagnosis and comprehensive treatment, prevention of perinatal transmission and of HIV transmission in the population through community care and home care services and mother and child prevention and care. The project uses a holistic approach by treating HIV with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) as well as treating malnutrition, TB, malaria, and STDs.

[Important News for New Mothers About Your Baby's HIV Test]

This pamphlet discusses HIV testing for newborn infants. It explains that the state of New York requires all babies to be tested. The pamphlet also explains when the mother will receive the results of the test, how a baby can get HIV, the meaning of a positive test for a baby, what happens for a mother who has HIV, and for a baby who has HIV. The pamphlet emphasizes that the results of the baby’s HIV test are confidential and that doctors can only share that information with others who are providing health care.

HepBMoms: Kids PSA 1

This YouTube video is a public service announcement that encourages individuals including pregnant women to get tested, and to have their babies vaccinated for hepatitis B.

HepBMoms: Kids PSA (Chinese)

This YouTube video contains a series of Public Service Announcements (PSA), encouraging individuals including pregnant women to get tested, and to have their babies vaccinated for hepatitis B.

California Collaborations in HIV Prevention Research Dissemination Project Research Summary: SystematicReview of HIV Behavioral Prevention Among Women of Color

This report on HIV prevention interventions designed for and conducted among women of color in the United States is the third in a series of systematic reviews of HIV/AIDS prevention interventions for people of color throughout the United States. The report is based on evaluated research literature. It presents epidemiological information on HIV/AIDS in the United States among the following women: African American, Latina/Hispanic, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and Native American and Alaskan Native.

Bao Ve Con Quy Vi Suot Doi: Khi Phu Nu Mang Thai mac Benh Viem Gan B

This information sheet discusses hepatitis B virus (HBV) and explains how a mother can ensure that her baby is protected from this disease for life. It describes HBV, how the disease affects the newborn, and how it is transmitted. The pamphlet advises pregnant women to request testing and if testing positive to make sure the baby is treated with HBIG and vaccine at birth and receives all follow-up doses of vaccine. Also, everyone who lives in the home should be tested, and if negative should get the vaccine to protect them from hepatitis B.

Prenatal Care Provider Policies and Procedures to Prevent Perinatal Hepatitis B Virus Transmission

This information sheet lists policies and procedures for use by prenatal care providers to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B. It provides seven procedures to be followed if a pregnant woman tests positive for hepatitis B, and provides four procedures for a pregnant woman with a negative test result, including repeat testing for at-risk persons upon admission to labor and delivery.