Microbicides and HIV prevention research in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa : addressing community issues
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Abstract:
The HIV Prevention Research Unit (HPRU) of the Medical Research Council (MRC) in Durban, South Africa, is conducting several HIV prevention studies in the urban and rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal, prompted by the high HIV incidence and prevalence rates within the province. The majority of these HPRU prevention studies are on testing new HIV prevention technologies such as microbicides. Current research in KwaZulu-Natal has focused on the gel formulation of microbicides. Clinical trials conducted within communities could play a significant role in raising awareness and providing information on HIV and AIDS among trial participants and other community members. Thus, as part of the research process, we have developed partnerships with the communities at the research trial sites, in the belief that these partnerships contribute to the implementation and sustainability of HIV prevention, treatment and care messages and also facilitate the acceptance of research by the community.
Authors:
Morar, N.
,
Lalla-Edward, S.
,
Zimu, T.
,
Ramjee, G.
Country:
South Africa
Category:
Research
End Page:
15
Serial number:
4
ISSN:
[1871-7551]
Journal:
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Keywords:
HIV and AIDS
,
health
,
disease prevention and control
Language:
eng
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Year:
2007
Region:
Southern Africa
Right:
© 2007 KIT
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Start Page:
13
Title:
Microbicides and HIV prevention research in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa : addressing community issues