MPH2058

Managing community-based HIV programs

Dr M Toole and Dr T Kwarteng

This subject will be taught in block mode for 4 to 5 hours per day over 7 days in first and second semesters.

Synopsis This subject will provide a comprehensive summary of the issues involved in assessing the risk of HIV transmission in a community, and developing and managing a multisectoral response to HIV/AIDS, including prevention of infection and health care needs of persons with AIDS. It will also cover a review of the global HIV/AIDS situation and key determinants of infection, describe the relative success of various approaches to the AIDS epidemic in affected countries, examine the elements of a community HIV/AIDS situation analysis and identify the key components of a community-based HIV/AIDS prevention and care program. At the end of this subject, students should be able to display an understanding of the broad social context of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and global responses to it; conduct a community needs assessment related to HIV/AIDS; develop a policy framework and detailed plans for responding to HIV/AIDS; display an understanding of the key factors affecting behavioural change necessary for the prevention of HIV infection; design a program of community-based care for people with AIDS; show familiarity with the major training issues related to HIV prevention and care; design specific strategies that address the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and children; and develop an evaluation plan for HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs.
Assessment One 2500-word group assignment: 40% * One 4000-word individual assignment: 60%