How HIV and AIDS Affect Populations

 This policy brief gives an overview of the effects of HIV and AIDS on population size, characteristics, and well-being. It also highlights the major efforts needed to control the epidemic, which continues to spread worldwide despite prevention efforts and successes in a few countries. (2006)

Securing Future Supplies for Family Planning and HIV/AIDS Prevention

 Reproductive health experts are concerned about looming shortages of condoms and other contraceptives in less developed countries. If not addressed, shortfalls in supplies could result in an upsurge of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS. (February 2002)

Strengthening the Integration of Family Planning and HIV Services
The rationale for integrating family planning/reproductive health and HIV services has long been apparent: Sexually active individuals are at risk of both unintended pregnancies and HIV. This PRB policy brief highlights why service integration makes political and program sense, and describes the lessons learned from successful integration strategies in Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, and Uganda. This brief also urges policymakers and program managers to make integrated services routinely and widely available. (October 2009)

Time to Intervene: Preventing the Spread of HIV/AIDS in the Middle East and North Africa

 This policy brief helps raise awareness among decisionmakers in the Middle East and North Africa about the urgent need for action by presenting some HIV/AIDS warning signs, risks, and vulnerabilities in the region. The number of people living with HIV/AIDS in MENA is low but increasing in every country in the region. This policy brief is also available in Arabic. (February 2007)