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A discussion of heterosexual men and HIV prevention: critical issues in HIV prevention  Considers how gender roles and other cultural factors contribute to the increase of HIV among heterosexual men. Suggests that HIV prevention efforts should include the discussion of gender stereotypes, gender expectations and similar issues. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian HIV/AIDS Information Centre A framework for a provincial chronic disease prevention initiative  Defines a provincial chronic disease prevention initiative for BC. Offers a chronic disease prevention model that identifies the determinants and interventions required to address chronic disease across the life span. Also discusses inequalities in the burden of disease. Link requires PDF reader. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health A review of the evidence for the effectiveness and costs of interventions preventing the burden of noncommunicable diseases: how can health systems respond?  Reports on potential research directions and effective community interventions to the Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office of the World Bank. Presents an overview of effective and cost-effective interventions for the primary prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Link requires PDF reader. Source: University of Toronto, Centre for Health Promotion Accidental exposure to blood or other body fluids potentially contaminated: information for the parents of an exposed child  Explains the risks associated with a child's exposure to blood or other body fluids potentially contaminated with hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV/AIDS. Addresses testing, the effects of the viruses, risk of transmission and prevention of future transmission. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec (MSSS) Action on HIV/AIDS in prisons: too little, too late: a report card  Summarizes the findings of a survey of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for health and corrections concerning actions taken to address HIV/AIDS in Canadian prisons. Addresses the disproportionate number of Aboriginal inmates and the need for Aboriginal specific programs. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network Action on tobacco: a territorial strategy for tobacco control  Identifies goals, actions and measures to be implemented in the Northwest Territories to prevent and reduce tobacco use. Source: Northwest Territories Department of Health and Social Services Africans in Partnership Against HIV/AIDS  Offers culturally-appropriate programs and services to reduce the spread of HIV within African communities of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), with a special focus on education and support for women and families. Arranges interpreter services in a dozen African languages. Source: Africans in Partnership Against HIV/AIDS (APAA) AIDS Bow Valley  Provides prevention education and awareness to Banff, Canmore, and surrounding communities. Offers referrals, counseling, and support to residents, seasonal workers, and visitors who are infected with, affected by, or at risk for HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. Source: AIDS Bow Valley AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton  Aims to prevent the spread of HIV in the community and to create a supportive environment for those infected by HIV/AIDS. Follows a community development approach in providing education, support, and advocacy on HIV/AIDS and related issues for the people of Cape Breton. Source: AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton (ACCB) AIDS Network, Outreach and Support Society  Responds to the evolving needs of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Offers support and advocacy, prevention and education information, volunteering and networking opportunities in partnership with community stakeholders. Serves the East and West Kootenay region of British Columbia. Source: AIDS Network, Outreach and Support Society (ANKORS)
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