Overview
The Population Council opened an office in South Africa in 1999, initially to support HIV and AIDS operations research under the US Agency for International Development–funded Horizons program. The program expanded to include work on reproductive health, gender, and youth. The Council has established new partnerships with other bilateral donors, foundations, the Government of South Africa, nongovernmental organizations, and universities.
Program focus
Two strategic planning meetings—the most recent in 2007—have guided the steady expansion of activities and a diverse portfolio of Council activities in South Africa that encompass interventions, targeted evaluations, systems strengthening, training, and capacity building. The Council engages in research and programming in areas of global and local priority, including maternal and child health, HIV programs, and working with most-at-risk populations including children, migrants, and men who have sex with men. The Council works closely with various government departments, local nongovernmental organizations, and academic institutions.
A strategic plan developed to support government initiatives in 2001 and reviewed in 2007 has guided the steady expansion of activities focused on the following objectives: reduction of HIV transmission and mitigation of its impact; improvement of quality of, access to, and appropriate use of reproductive health services; reduction of levels of gender-based violence as well as technical support for comprehensive preventive treatment as a result; and building capacity to conduct research designed to enhance program performance and policy formulation. These objectives, which respond to some of the most pressing social and health issues in South Africa, are suitably nested within the Council’s overall strategic directions and in line with the MDGs and the South African national strategic plan.
Highlights of present work
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Improving access to comprehensive HIV post exposure prophylaxis. The Population Council conducts a large program of work in collaboration with the Department of Health, the South African Police Service, and the Department of Correctional Services with the goal of increasing demand for and improving access to and the quality of comprehensive HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) for adults and children who have experienced sexual assault, and occupational PEP for those at risk on the job. The program focuses primarily on women and children who are particularly vulnerable to rape, but also includes other marginalized populations such as migrants, incarcerated populations, and men who have sex with men. It is being implemented in four provinces: Limpopo, North West, Gauteng and Free State. The Council is providing technical support and working to strengthen communication and collaboration between the services.
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Protecting vulnerable children. The Population Council conducts social science research to advance, develop, and evaluate innovative strategies to support children affected or orphaned by HIV and AIDS. In South Africa, the Council is working with the Department of Social Development, Westat (US-based), HIV-911, and Trialogue to develop a national children’s services directory for service providers who work with vulnerable children. The directory will include maps of service providers and will be distributed via print, the Web, text message query systems, and CD-ROM.
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Expanding projects for most at-risk populations. The Population Council recently expanded its work in South Africa with most-at-risk populations, including men who have sex with men (MSM), male sex workers (MSW), and migrant populations. The Council has enumerated and characterized the MSM and MSW populations. For migrants, a needs assessment was conducted and completed in 2009. Consequently, an intervention aimed at improving health service delivery for migrants in the inner city of Johannesburg was developed. The Council currently is building the capacity of three grassroots organizations in the inner city of Johannesburg to provide effective, structured, and sustainable programs of service delivery through small grants and technical assistance. This initiative will be coupled with a series of advocacy activities among community members to increase their tolerance, respect, understanding, and cooperation regarding migrants. Advocacy activities also will be conducted among public health service providers to help them better serve migrant communities and improve their attitudes toward migrants.
Projects
Featured project
Improving Access to and Delivery of Comprehensive Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for Sexual Assault and Occupational PEP Through Training and Systems Strengthening (more)
Council staff in South Africa are improving access to post-rape care for child and adult survivors of sexual assault as well as occupational PEP for health and emergency care workers on a national scale, in a continuing effort to provide comprehensive post-rape care management and prevent unwanted pregnancies, HIV, and other infections.
(2/2010 - 9/2010)
HIV care, support, and treatment; HIV prevention; Sexual and gender-based violence; Strengthening health systems
A Qualitative Exploration of Women Newly Infected with HIV (more)
Interviews conducted by Council researchers will inform ongoing work in the creation of integrated service delivery models.
(1/2008 - ongoing)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services
Audio Computer-assisted Self-interviewing (ACASI) and Microbicides (more)
Council researchers are using ACASI to conduct behavioral and social science research about microbicides.
(1/2006 - ongoing)
Microbicides
Fertility Intentions and Reproductive Health Needs of Newly HIV-infected Women (more)
Council researchers conducted a study with women who recently tested HIV-positive to determine their fertility intentions and RH needs.
(1/2008 - ongoing)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services
Integration of Counseling and Testing into Family Planning (more)
The Population Council is assisting in the implementation of provider-initiated HIV counseling within the context of family planning services in South Africa.
(10/2006 - ongoing)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services
Integration of Family Planning into Antiretroviral Treatment (more)
Council researchers are providing assistance in strengthening the provision of FP services to HIV-positive women in South Africa.
(10/2008 - ongoing)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services; Safe pregnancy, antenatal, and delivery care
Measures of Urban Poverty (more)
Council researchers are assessing the impact of urban poverty on children’s education and nutrition, child survival, and women’s reproductive health.
(1/1999 - ongoing)
Urbanization, health, and the environment
National Contraceptive Policy Guideline Revision in South Africa (more)
As members of the expert advisory committee, Population Council staff members are involved in a national effort to revise and update the national contraceptive policy in South Africa.
(8/2010 - ongoing)
Integrating health services
Addressing the Balance of Burden in AIDS (ABBA) (more)
The ABBA Research Programme Consortium is a multi-country research project in sub-Saharan Africa that explores the social context around prevention, treatment, care, and mitigation of the effects of HIV and AIDS in vulnerable populations.
(6/2006 - 3/2012)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Vulnerable populations
Addressing the HIV/AIDS Vulnerabilities and Stigma of Africa’s Youth (more)
Council research will provide a comprehensive, evidence-based picture of the HIV-related issues facing young people in Africa and the prevailing legal, policy, and programmatic responses.
(8/2011 - 5/2012)
Adolescence/transitions to adulthood; HIV prevention; Stigma and discrimination
Developing a Multisectoral and Comprehensive Response to Sexual and Gender-based Violence in East and Southern Africa (more)
The Council is working to alleviate sexual and gender-based violence in seven sub-Saharan African countries.
(8/2006 - 12/2012)
Sexual and gender-based violence
Creating a National Directory of Service Providers for Vulnerable Children (more)
The Council supported the development of a national directory of service providers for vulnerable children in South Africa.
(7/2008 - 6/2011)
Orphans and vulnerable children
Enhancing the Economic, Health, and Social Capabilities of Highly Vulnerable Youth (more)
"Siyakha Nentsha" (isiZulu for "building with young people") is responding to the unmet needs of young people in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and helping them learn how to manage their daily economic, social, and health challenges.
(11/2007 - 11/2010)
Behavior change; Financial literacy/livelihoods; Social isolation/support
Improving Access to and Delivery of Comprehensive Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for Sexual Assault and Occupational PEP Through Training and Systems Strengthening (more)
Council staff in South Africa are improving access to post-rape care for child and adult survivors of sexual assault as well as occupational PEP for health and emergency care workers on a national scale, in a continuing effort to provide comprehensive post-rape care management and prevent unwanted pregnancies, HIV, and other infections.
(2/2010 - 9/2010)
HIV care, support, and treatment; HIV prevention; Sexual and gender-based violence; Strengthening health systems
Pilot-testing the KwaZulu-Natal Integrated Antenatal and Postnatal Policy and Guidelines (more)
Council researchers are conducting a trial of the KwaZulu-Natal ANC/PNC guidelines in three priority districts in South Africa: Amajuba, Zululand, and Umkhanyakude.
(10/2007 - 9/2010)
HIV prevention; Integrating health services; PMTCT and pediatric HIV; Postpartum maternal care; Safe pregnancy, antenatal, and delivery care
Traditional Leaders' Response to Sexual and Gender-based Violence in South Africa (more)
Population Council researchers are further investigating the potential of traditional leaders in South African communities to advocate for and initiate prevention and management interventions for victims of sexual and gender-based violence.
(5/2009 - 2/2010)
Sexual and gender-based violence
Assessing and Improving the Measurement of Sexual Behaviors (more)
Council researchers are conducting a series of studies assessing the reporting of sexual behavior in survey research and the use of audio computer-assisted self-interviews (audio-CASI) as a technique for providing more reliable and valid information.
(1/2000 - 1/2009)
Sexuality and sexual behavior
Africa Regional Sexual and Gender-based Violence Network (more)
The Population Council is providing technical assistance to a PEPFAR initiative to strengthen the delivery of comprehensive services, including postexposure prophylaxis, to victims of sexual violence.
(8/2006 - 12/2008)
Integrating health services; Sexual and gender-based violence
Clinical Studies: Carraguard® Phase 3 Clinical Trial (more)
Council researchers completed Phase 3 testing of the Council’s candidate microbicide Carraguard.
(3/2004 - 3/2007)
Microbicides
Creating Conditions for Implementing a Province-wide Comprehensive, Evidence-based Antenatal and Postnatal Care Package in KwaZulu-Natal (more)
Council researchers assisted in the development of policy to improve antenatal and postnatal care in South Africa.
(12/2004 - 12/2007)
PMTCT and pediatric HIV; Postpartum maternal care; Safe pregnancy, antenatal, and delivery care
Feasibility, Effectiveness, and Cost of Models of Integrating Counseling and Testing for HIV Within Family Planning Services in South Africa (more)
Council researchers collaborated with the South Africa Department of Health to provide guidance on making counseling and testing for HIV more widely available through family planning services.
(7/2004 - 12/2007)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services; Quality of care; RTIs/STIs
Resources
Featured publication
Population Council in South Africa (PDFs: A4 and letter)
Country profile
Publication date: 2013
Parikh,Urvi M.; Kiepiela,Photini; Ganesh,Shayhana; Gomez,Kailazarid; Horn,Stephanie; Eskay,Krista; Kelly,Cliff; Mensch,Barbara S.; Gorbach,Pamina M.; Soto-Torres,Lydia; Ramjee,Gita; Mellors,John W.; on behalf of IPTc Taskforce
PLoS ONE 8(4): e59787-
Publication date: 2013
Getting real with youth-friendly services in Africa: Report of a satellite session at the XIX International AIDS Conference (PDF)
Population Council Nigeria
Publication date: 2012
HIV-related conspiracy beliefs and its relationships with HIV testing and unprotected sex among men who have sex with men in Tshwane (Pretoria), South Africa (abstract) (HTML)
Tun,Waimar; Kellerman,Scott E.; Maime,Senkhu; Fipaza,Zukiswa; Sheehy,Meredith; Vu,Lung; Nel,Dawie
AIDS Care 24(4): 459-467
Publication date: 2012
Hormonal contraception and the risk of HIV acquisition among women in South Africa (abstract) (HTML)
Morrison,Charles S.; Skoler-Karpoff,Stephanie; Kwok,Cynthia; Chen,Pai-lien; van de Wijgert,Janneke; Gehret-Plagianos,Marlena; Patel,Smruti; Ahmed,Khatija; Ramjee,Gita; Friedland,Barbara A.; Lahteenmaki,Pekka
AIDS 26(4): 497-504
Publication date: 2012
Levels and correlates of internalized homophobia among men who have sex with men in Pretoria, South Africa (abstract) (HTML)
Vu,Lung; Tun,Waimar; Sheehy,Meredith; Nel,Dawie
AIDS and Behavior 16(3): 717-723
Publication date: 2012
Rape sentencing study: A review of statutory sentencing provisions for rape, defilement, and sexual assault in East, Central, and Southern Africa (PDF)
Thompson,Jill; Simmonds,Felly Nkweto
Publication date: 2012
The Africa Regional Sexual and Gender-based Violence Network Annual Partners Meeting: June 26-27 2012, Mombasa, Kenya -- meeting report (PDF)
Population Council
Publication date: 2012
The cost of reaching the most disadvantaged girls: Programmatic evidence from Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda (PDF)
Sewall-Menon,Jessica; Bruce,Judith; Austrian,Karen; Brown,Raven; Catino,Jennifer; Colom,Alejandra; Del Valle,Angel; Demele,Habtamu; Erulkar,Annabel S.; Hallman,Kelly; Roca,Eva; Zibani,Nadia
Technical report
Publication date: 2012
Siyakha Nentsha: Building economic, health, and social capabilities among highly vulnerable adolescents in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (PDF)
Hallman,Kelly; Roca,Eva
Promoting Healthy, Safe, and Productive Transitions to Adulthood Brief (no. 4)
Publication date: 2011
Assessing the reporting of adherence and sexual activity in a simulated microbicide trial in South Africa: An interview mode experiment using a placebo gel (abstract) (HTML)
Mensch,Barbara S.; Hewett,Paul C.; Abbott,Sharon; Rankin,Johanna; Littlefield,Sarah A.; Ahmed,Khatija; Cassim,Nazira; Patel,Smruti; Ramjee,Gita; Palanee,Thesla; Mierzwa,Stan; Skoler-Karpoff,Stephanie
AIDS and Behavior 15(2): 407-421
Publication date: 2011
Comprehensive responses to sexual violence in East and Southern Africa: Lessons learned from implementation (PDF)
Keesbury,Jill; Askew,Ian; Wanjiru,Monica; Chiyaba,Grace; Wilson,Kate; Simmonds,Felly Nkweto
Policy Brief
Publication date: 2011
Social exclusion: The gendering of adolescent HIV risks in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Hallman,Kelly; Klot,Jennifer; Nguyen,Vinh-Kim
from The Fourth Wave: Violence, Gender, Culture and HIV in the 21st Century, pp. 53-80
Publication date: 2011
The prevention and management of HIV and sexual and gender-based violence: Responding to the needs of survivors and those-at-risk (PDF)
Raifman,Sarah; Askew,Ian; Amin,Sajeda; Keesbury,Jill; Mullick,Saiqa; Diers,Judith A.; Budiharsana,Meiwita P.; Undie,Chi-Chi; Zama,Mary; Menziwa,Mantshi; Hutchinson,Sherry; Rutenberg,Naomi
Publication date: 2011
Proceedings and presentations from the Free State Child Abuse Indaba
(PDF)
Publication date: 2010
Comprehensive responses to gender-based violence in low-resource settings: Lessons learned from implementation (PDF)
Keesbury,Jill; Askew,Ian
Publication date: 2010
Correlates of grief among older adults caring for children and grandchildren as a consequence of HIV and AIDS in South Africa (abstract) (HTML)
Boon,Hermien; Ruiter,Robert A.C.; James,Shegs; van den Borne,Bart; Esu-Williams,Eka; Reddy,Priscilla
Journal of Aging and Health 22(1): 48-67
Publication date: 2010
Expanded safety and acceptability of the candidate vaginal microbicide Carraguard® in South Africa (abstract) (HTML)
The Carraguard Phase II South Africa Study Team
Contraception 82(6): 563-571
Publication date: 2010
Explaining perceived ability among older people to provide care as a result of HIV and AIDS in South Africa (abstract) (HTML)
Boon,Hermien; James,Shegs; Ruiter,Robert A.C.; van den Borne,Bart; Esu-Williams,Eka; Reddy,Priscilla
AIDS Care 22(4): 399-408
Publication date: 2010
Looking back, moving forward: Implementing PMTCT programs in resource-constrained settings, Horizons studies 1999 to 2007 (PDF)
Baek,Carolyn; Rutenberg,Naomi
Horizons Synthesis Background Papers
Publication date: 2010
Looking back, moving forward: Improving the lives of orphans and other children affected by AIDS, Horizons studies 1998 to 2007 (PDF)
Schenk,Katie D.; Michaelis,Annie P.; Nelson,Tobey C.; Brown,Lisanne; Weiss,Ellen
Horizons Synthesis Background Papers
Publication date: 2010
The role of traditional leaders in preventing and addressing sexual and gender-based violence: Findings from KwaZulu-Natal, Northwest and Limpopo provinces in South Africa (PDF)
Teffo-Menziwa,Mantshi; Mullick,Saiqa; Dlamini,Prince Cedza
Final report
Publication date: 2010
Women and sexual violence (PDF)
Mullick,Saiqa; Teffo-Menziwa,Mantshi; Williams,Eka; Jina,Ruxana
from South African Health Review 2010, pp. 49-58
Publication date: 2010
"I have a problem": Women's help-seeking in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga (PDF)
Vetten,Lisa; Riba Lindiwe Makhunga,Phineas; van Jaarsveld,Francois; Dunseith,Olivia; Mokwena,Lufuno
Policy Brief (no. 1)
Publication date: 2009
Comprehensive care and HIV prophylaxis after sexual assault in rural South Africa: The Refentse intervention study (abstract) (HTML)
Kim,Julia C.; Askew,Ian; Muvhango,Lufuno; Dwane,Ntabozuko; Abramsky,Tanya; Jan,Stephen; Ntlemo,Ennica; Chege,Jane; Watts,Charlotte
British Medical Journal 338(b515): published online, 13 March-
Publication date: 2009
Domestic violence, health and HIV: A review on progress made in addressing domestic violence through the HIV & AIDS and STI National Strategic Plan 2007-2011 (PDF)
Meerkotter,Anneke
Policy Brief (no. 3)
Publication date: 2009
Family centred approach for HIV services: Pilot study in South Africa (PDF)
Sheehy,Meredith; Mini,Nomtandazo Patricia; Mophanga,Tonica; Kellerman,Scott E.
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2009
From paper to practice: Lessons in the implementation of health and victim empowerment policy applicable to rape survivors (PDF)
Vetten,Lisa; Kim,Julia C.; Ntlemo,Ennica; Mokwena,Lufuno
Policy Brief (no. 2)
Publication date: 2009
Gender norms in South Africa: Implications for HIV and pregnancy prevention among African and Indian women students at a South African tertiary institution (abstract) (HTML)
Mantell,Joanne E.; Needham,Sarah L.; Smit,Jennifer Ann; Hoffman,Susie; Cebekhulu,Queen; Adams-Skinner,Jessica; Exner,Theresa M.; Mabude,Zonke; Beksinska,Mags; Stein,Zena A.; Milford,Cecilia
Culture, Health and Sexuality 11(2): 139-157
Publication date: 2009
Health-seeking behavior and access to HIV treatment amongst migrants in the inner city of Johannesburg, South Africa (PDF)
Brochure
Publication date: 2009
Implementing the Domestic Violence Act in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga (PDF)
Vetten,Lisa; van Jaarsveld,Francois; Riba Lindiwe Makhunga,Phineas
Tshwaranang Legal Advocacy Centre to End Violence Against Women (TLAC) Research Brief (no. 2)
Publication date: 2009
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health policy and guidelines for integrated ante and postnatal care at district hospital community health centre and clinic level (PDF)
Publication date: 2009
Multi-sectoral approaches to preventing sexual assault and domestic violence: A collective force to stop the violence (PDF)
Publication date: 2009
Needs assessment of marginalised, socially excluded immigrant populations in Johannesburg, South Africa (PDF)
Research summary
Publication date: 2009
Pilot community-based intervention to address the needs of elderly caregivers in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa (PDF)
Reddy,Priscilla; James,Shegs; Bilay-Boon,H.Mutumba; Esu-Williams,Eka; Khan,Hena
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2009
South African program promotes "resilience" and improves post-rape care (PDF)
Population Briefs 15(3)
Publication date: 2009
Strengthening sexual and reproductive health and rights services for migrants in inner city, Johannesburg, South Africa (PDF)
Project summary
Publication date: 2009
The impact of a community-based pilot health education intervention for older people as caregivers of orphaned and sick children as a result of HIV and AIDS in South Africa (abstract) (PDF)
Boon,Hermien; Ruiter,Robert A.C.; James,Shegs; van den Borne,Bart; Esu-Williams,Eka; Reddy,Priscilla
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology 24(4): 373-389
Publication date: 2009
The Refentse model for post-rape care: Strengthening sexual assault care and HIV post-exposure prophylaxis in a district hospital in rural South Africa (PDF)
Kim,Julia C.; Askew,Ian; Muvhango,Lufuno; Dwane,Ntabozuko; Abramsky,Tanya; Jan,Stephen; Ntlemo,Ennica; Chege,Jane; Watts,Charlotte
Final report
Publication date: 2009
Adapting focused antenatal care: Lessons from three African countries (PDF)
Birungi,Harriet
FRONTIERS Program Brief (no. 11)
Publication date: 2008
'Dare to Be Different': Enhancing life skills education for HIV prevention in South African schools (PDF)
Nelson Sapiano,Tobey; Sohaba,Nathi; Esu-Williams,Eka
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2008
Developing comprehensive and evidence-based policy and guidelines for antenatal and postnatal care in KwaZulu-Natal (PDF)
Ditlopo,Prudence; Menziwa,Mantshi; Mullick,Saiqa; RamaRao,Saumya; Dalton,Janet; Nyasulu,Dolly; Beksinska,Mags; Kunene,Busi
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2008
Feasibility, acceptability, effectiveness and cost of models of integrating HIV prevention and counseling and testing for HIV within family planning services in North West Province, South Africa (PDF)
Mullick,Saiqa; Menziwa,Mantshi; Mosery,Nzwakie; Khoza,Doctor; Maroga,Edwin
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2008
Identifying sources of adolescent exclusion due to violence: Participatory mapping in South Africa (PDF)
Kenworthy,Nora; Hallman,Kelly; Diers,Judith A.
Promoting Healthy, Safe, and Productive Transitions to Adulthood Brief (no. 30)
Publication date: 2008
Pregnancy-related school dropout and prior school performance in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (abstract) (HTML)
Grant,Monica J.; Hallman,Kelly
Studies in Family Planning 39(4): 369-382
Publication date: 2008
Self-sampling for RTIs is valid, feasible, acceptable (PDF)
Population Briefs 14(1)
Publication date: 2008
South Africa: Integrated approach improves quality of post-rape care (PDF)
FRONTIERS OR Summary (no. 69)
Publication date: 2008
South Africa: Integrating services for FP and HIV improves quality and HIV testing (PDF)
FRONTIERS OR Summary (no. 79)
Publication date: 2008
Training youth caregivers to provide HIV education and support to orphans and vulnerable children in South Africa (PDF)
Nelson,Tobey C.; Esu-Williams,Eka; Mchunu,Lungile; Nyamakazi,Pinkie; Mnguni,S'Fiso; Schenk,Katie D.; Searle,Catherine; Redner,Jennifer
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2008
"Helping mothers, saving babies," pamphlet
Publication date: 2007
"Low morale found among South African nurses," fact sheet (PDF) (HTML)
Publication date: 2007
A comparison of two methods of partner notification for sexually transmitted infections in South Africa: Patient-delivered partner medication and patient-based partner referral (abstract) (HTML)
Young,T.A.; de Kock,Alana; Jones,Heidi E.; Altini,Lydia; Ferguson,Taja M.; van de Wijgert,Janneke
International Journal of STD and AIDS 18(5): 338-340
Publication date: 2007
Acceptability of Carraguard, a candidate microbicide and methyl cellulose placebo vaginal gels among HIV-positive women and men in Durban, South Africa (abstract) (PDF)
Ramjee,Gita; Morar,Neetha S.; Braunstein,Sarah; Friedland,Barbara A.; Jones,Heidi E.; van de Wijgert,Janneke
AIDS Research and Therapy 4(20)
Publication date: 2007
Agreement between self- and clinician-collected specimens for diagnosis of high-risk human papillomavirus and typing in women in Gugulethu, South Africa (abstract) (PDF) (HTML)
Jones,Heidi E.; Allan,Bruce R.; van de Wijgert,Janneke; Altini,Lydia; Taylor,Sylvia M.; de Kock,Alana; Coetzee,Nicol; Williamson,Anna Lise
Journal of Clinical Microbiology 45(6): 1679-1683
Publication date: 2007
Building the capacity of faith-based organizations to promote mutual monogamy in South Africa (PDF)
Tun,Waimar; Sohaba,Nathi; Malinzi,Unathi; Nqono,Bp.Matthew; Mzilikazi,Pstr.Osborne; Mgujulwa,Pstr.Bonisiwa; Madywabe,Rev.Moses; Fatyeni,Mbulelo; Fontecchio,Christine
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2007
Carraguard vaginal gel safety in HIV-positive women and men in South Africa (abstract) (HTML)
van de Wijgert,Janneke; Braunstein,Sarah; Morar,Neetha S.; Jones,Heidi E.; Madurai,Lorna; Evans Strickfaden,Tammy T.; Moodley,Manivasan; Aboobaker,Jamila; Ndlovu,Gugulethu; Ferguson,Taja M.; Friedland,Barbara A.; Hart,Clyde E.; Ramjee,Gita
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 46(5): 538-546
Publication date: 2007
Engaging advocates from concept to results: Summary report of the Advocates' Consultation on HIV Prevention Trials: Carraguard and VOICE Studies, Johannesburg, South Africa, 18-19 October 2007 (PDF)
Meeting report
Publication date: 2007
Examining the rollout of pediatric antiretroviral treatment in South Africa (PDF)
Population Briefs 13(1)
Publication date: 2007
Focused antenatal care acceptable, tricky to implement (PDF)
Population Briefs 13(1)
Publication date: 2007
Home-based versus clinic-based self-sampling and testing for sexually transmitted infections in Gugulethu, South Africa: Randomised controlled trial (abstract) (HTML)
Jones,Heidi E.; Altini,Lydia; de Kock,Alana; Young,Taryn; van de Wijgert,Janneke
Sexually Transmitted Infections 83(7): 552-557
Publication date: 2007
Key findings from an evaluation of the mothers2mothers program in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (PDF)
Baek,Carolyn; Mathambo,Vuyiswa; Mkhize,Sibongile; Friedman,Irwin; Apicella,Louis; Rutenberg,Naomi
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2007
'Life is still going on': Reproductive intentions among HIV-positive women and men in South Africa (abstract) (HTML)
Cooper,Diane; Harries,Jane; Myer,Landon; Orner,Phyllis; Bracken,Hillary J.; Zweigenthal,Virginia
Social Science and Medicine 65(2): 274-283
Publication date: 2007
Nonconsensual sex, school enrollment and educational outcomes in South Africa (abstract) (HTML)
Hallman,Kelly
Africa Insight 37(3): 454-472
Publication date: 2007
South Africa: Improve facility management to increase nurse retention (PDF)
FRONTIERS OR Summary (no. 63)
Publication date: 2007
South Africa: Youth centers: A costly way to provide reproductive health services (PDF)
FRONTIERS OR Summary (no. 66)
Publication date: 2007
Testing the effectiveness of the Men as Partners Program (MAP) in Soweto, South Africa (PDF)
Ditlopo,Prudence; Mullick,Saiqa; Askew,Ian; Vernon,Ricardo; Maroga,Edwin; Sibeko,Sgidi; Tshabalala,Mokgethi; Raletsemo,Rabbuh; Peacock,Dean; Levack,Andrew
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2007
"Population Council in South Africa," brochure (PDF)
Publication date: 2006
A cluster randomized-controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of Stepping Stones in preventing HIV infections and promoting safer sexual behaviour amongst youth in the rural Eastern Cape, South Africa: Trial design, methods and baseline findings (abstract) (PDF) (HTML)
Jewkes,R.; Nduna,Mzikazi; Levin,J.; Jama,N.; Dunkle,K.; Khuzwayo,N.; Koss,M.; Puren,A.; Wood,Kate; Duvvury,N.
Tropical Medicine and International Health 11(1): 3-16
Publication date: 2006
Challenges in microbicide trial design and implementation (PDF)
van de Wijgert,Janneke; Jones,Heidi E.
Studies in Family Planning 37(2): 123-129
Publication date: 2006
Challenges to microbicide introduction in South Africa (abstract) (HTML)
Orner,Phyllis; Harries,Jane; Cooper,Diane; Moodley,Jennifer; Hoffman,Margaret; Becker,Julie; McGrory,C.Elizabeth; Dabash,Rasha; Bracken,Hillary J.
Social Science and Medicine 63(4): 968-978
Publication date: 2006
Current practices in paediatric ARV rollout and integration with early childhood programmes in the Limpopo Province, South Africa
Maluleke,Thelmah; Ndhlovu,Lewis; Igumbor,Jude; Rutenberg,Naomi
Final Report
Publication date: 2006
Expanding pediatric access to antiretroviral therapy in South Africa (PDF)
Michaels,Desiree; Eley,Brian; Ndhlovu,Lewis; Rutenberg,Naomi; Khan,Hena
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2006
Exploring current practices in pediatric ARV rollout and integration with early childhood programs in South Africa: A rapid situation analysis (PDF)
Michaels,Desiree; Eley,Brian; Ndhlovu,Lewis; Rutenberg,Naomi
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2006
In our own hands: SWAA-Ghana champions the female condom (PDF)
Cravero,Kathleen; Skaer,Michelle; Ebin,Victoria; Brady,Martha
Quality/Calidad/Qualité (no. 17)
Publication date: 2006
Low morale found among South African nurses (PDF)
Population Briefs 12(1)
Publication date: 2006
Partner-delivered therapy viable in resource-poor areas (PDF)
Population Briefs 12(3)
Publication date: 2006
Pregnancy-related school dropout and prior school performance in South Africa (PDF)
Grant,Monica J.; Hallman,Kelly
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 212)
Publication date: 2006
Sexual risk behavior among South African adolescents: Is orphan status a factor? (abstract) (HTML)
Thurman,Tonya R.; Brown,Lisanne; Richter,Linda; Maharaj,Pranitha; Magnani,Robert
AIDS and Behavior 10(6): 627-635
Publication date: 2006
South Africa: Antenatal couples counseling is feasible but challenging (PDF)
FRONTIERS OR Summary (no. 58)
Publication date: 2006
Strengthening care and support services in the era of treatment: Symposium report, 22-23 November 2005, Johannesburg, South Africa (PDF)
Horizons Program
Horizons Symposium Report
Publication date: 2006
The impact of an HIV and AIDS life skills program on secondary school students in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (abstract) (HTML)
Shamagonam,James; Reddy,Priscilla; Ruiter,Robert A.C.; McCauley,Ann P.; van den Borne,Bart
AIDS Education and Prevention 18(4): 281-294
Publication date: 2006
Two methods of self-sampling compared to clinician sampling to detect reproductive tract infections in Gugulethu, South Africa (abstract) (HTML)
van de Wijgert,Janneke; Altini,Lydia; Jones,Heidi E.; de Kock,Alana; Young,Taryn; Williamson,Anna Lise; Hoosen,Anwar; Coetzee,Nicol
Sexually Transmitted Diseases 33(8): 516-523
Publication date: 2006
Understanding barriers and challenges to effective community participation in the rollout of HIV/AIDS treatment and care services: Report on research results dissemination meetings (PDF)
Population Council; Health Systems Trust
Publication date: 2006
Understanding barriers to community participation in HIV and AIDS services: Final report (PDF)
Padarath,Ashnie; Searle,Catherine; Esu-Williams,Eka
Publication date: 2006
Understanding barriers to community participation in HIV and AIDS services: Summary report (PDF)
Population Council; Health Systems Trust
Publication date: 2006
Feasibility of introducing a comprehensive package of antenatal care services in rural public clinics in South Africa (PDF)
Chege,Jane; Askew,Ian; Mosery,Nzwakie; Ndube-Nxumalo,Mbali; Kunene,Busi; Beksinska,Mags; Dalton,Janet; Snyman,Ester; Sturm,Wilem; Moodley,Preshny
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2005
Gendered socioeconomic conditions and HIV risk behaviours among young people in South Africa (abstract) (HTML)
Hallman,Kelly
African Journal of AIDS Research 4(1): 37-50
Publication date: 2005
Interventions linking gender relations and violence with reproductive health and HIV: Rationale, effectiveness and gaps (abstract) (PDF)
Chege,Jane
Agenda: Special Focus on Gender, Culture and Rights (special issue): 114-123
Publication date: 2005
Involving men in maternal care worldwide (PDF)
Population Council Annual Report 2004
Publication date: 2005
Involving men in maternity care: Health service delivery issues (abstract) (PDF)
Mullick,Saiqa; Kunene,Busi; Wanjiru,Monica
Agenda: Special Focus on Gender, Culture and Rights (special issue): 124-135
Publication date: 2005
Marriage in transition: Evidence on age, education, and assets from six developing countries
Quisumbing,Agnes R.; Hallman,Kelly; Lloyd,Cynthia B.; Behrman,Jere R.; Stromquist,Nelly P.; Cohen,Barney
from The Changing Transitions to Adulthood in Developing Countries: Selected Studies, pp. 200-269
Publication date: 2005
Mixed success involving men in maternal care worldwide (PDF)
Population Briefs 11(1)
Publication date: 2005
Mixed success involving men in maternal care worldwide [Arabic] (PDF)
Population Briefs 11(1)
Publication date: 2005
Nursing staff dynamics and implications for maternal health provision in public health facilities in the context of HIV/AIDS (PDF)
Penn-Kekana,Loveday; Blaauw,Duane; Khin San Tint; Monareng,Desiree; Chege,Jane
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2005
Parental survival and residential patterns in South Africa
Noumbissi,A.; Bawah,Ayaga A.; Zuberi,T.; Udjo,E.; Sibanda,A.
from The Demography of South Africa, pp. 160-180
Publication date: 2005
Phase III microbicide trial methodology: Opinions of experienced expanded safety trial participants in South Africa (abstract) (PDF) (HTML)
van de Wijgert,Janneke; Jones,Heidi E.; Pistorius,Annalie; de Kock,Alana; Sebola,Mohlatlego H.; Friedland,Barbara A.; Hoosen,Anwar; Coetzee,Nicol
Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS 2(3): 311-319
Publication date: 2005
Programming for HIV prevention in South African schools: A report on program implementation (PDF)
Reddy,Priscilla; James,Shegs; McCauley,Ann P.
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2005
Reducing the transmission of HIV and sexually transmitted infections in a mining community: Findings from the Carletonville Mothusimpilo intervention project: 1998 to 2001 (PDF)
Ndhlovu,Lewis; Searle,Catherine; van Dam,C.Johannes; Mzaidume,Yodwa; Rasego,Bareng; Moema,Solly
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2005
Reproductive intentions and choices among HIV-infected individuals in Cape Town, South Africa: Lessons for reproductive policy and service provision from a qualitative study (PDF)
Cooper,Diane; Bracken,Hillary J.; Myer,Landon; Zweigenthal,Virginia; Harries,Jane; Orner,Phyllis; Manjezi,Nontuthuzelo; Ngubane,Pumeza
Policy Brief, September
Publication date: 2005
Sexually transmitted infections in pregnancy: Prevalence, impact on pregnancy outcomes, and approach to treatment in developing countries (abstract) (PDF)
Mullick,Saiqa; Watson-Jones,Deborah; Beksinska,Mags; Mabey,David
Sexually Transmitted Infections 81(4): 294-302
Publication date: 2005
The impact of life skills education on adolescent sexual risk behaviors in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (abstract) (HTML)
Magnani,Robert; Macintyre,Kate; Karim,Ali Mehyrar; Brown,Lisanne; Hutchinson,Paul; Transitions Study Team; Kaufman,Carol E.; Rutenberg,Naomi; Hallman,Kelly; May,Julian; Dallimore,Anthea
Journal of Adolescent Health 36(4): 289-304
Publication date: 2005
Treatment for syphilis in antenatal care: Compliance with the three dose standard treatment regimen (abstract) (PDF)
Mullick,Saiqa; Beksinska,Mags; Msomi,Sibekezelo
Sexually Transmitted Infections 81(3): 220-222
Publication date: 2005
Unsafe behaviors most common among poor women (PDF)
Population Briefs 11(1)
Publication date: 2005
Unsafe behaviors most common among poor women [Arabic] (PDF)
Population Briefs 11(1)
Publication date: 2005
Afrique du Sud: Qui utilise les centres de jeunes et pourquoi? [South Africa: Who uses youth centers and why?]
FRONTIERS OR Summary (no. 23)
Publication date: 2004
An integrated strategy for strengthening the capacity of the Reproductive Health Research Unit of the University of Witwatersrand to train researchers and program managers in research and data utilization
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2004
Challenges faced by households in caring for orphans and vulnerable children (PDF)
Horizons Research Update
Publication date: 2004
Communities, opportunities, and adolescents' sexual behavior in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (abstract) (HTML)
Kaufman,Carol E.; Clark,Shelley; Manzini,Ntsiki; May,Julian
Studies in Family Planning 35(4): 261-274
Publication date: 2004
Gender differences in time use among adolescents in developing countries: Implications of rising school enrollment rates (PDF)
Ritchie,Amanda; Lloyd,Cynthia B.; Grant,Monica J.
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 193)
Publication date: 2004
Involving men in maternity care: South Africa (PDF)
Kunene,Busi; Beksinska,Mags; Zondi,Simphiwe; Mthembu,Nobuhle; Mullick,Saiqa; Ottolenghi,Emma; Kleinschmidt,Immo; Adamchak,Susan E.; Janowitz,Barbara; Cuthbertson,Carmen
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2004
Microbicide trials for preventing HIV/AIDS in South Africa: Phase II trial participants' experiences and psychological needs (abstract) (PDF) (HTML)
Pistorius,Annalie; van de Wijgert,Janneke; Sebola,Mohlatlego H.; Friedland,Barbara A.; Nagel,Evelyn; Bokaba,Cathleen; Hoosen,Anwar
Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS 1(2): 78-86
Publication date: 2004
New findings from intervention research: Youth reproductive health and HIV prevention (PDF)
Publication date: 2004
Paving the Path: Preparing for Microbicide Introduction-Report of a Qualitative Study in South Africa (PDF)
Becker,Julie; Dabash,Rasha; McGrory,C.Elizabeth; Cooper,Diane; Harries,Jane; Hoffman,Margaret; Moodley,Jennifer; Orner,Phyllis; Bracken,Hillary J.
Publication date: 2004
Paving the Path: Preparing for Microbicide Introduction--Report of a Qualitative Study in South Africa [Executive Summary] (PDF)
Becker,Julie; Dabash,Rasha; McGrory,C.Elizabeth; Cooper,Diane; Harries,Jane; Hoffman,Margaret; Moodley,Jennifer; Orner,Phyllis; Bracken,Hillary J.
Publication date: 2004
Socioeconomic disadvantage and unsafe sexual behaviors among young women and men in South Africa (PDF)
Hallman,Kelly
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 190)
Publication date: 2004
Strengthening STI treatment and HIV/AIDS prevention services in Carletonville, South Africa (PDF)
Ndhlovu,Lewis; Searle,Catherine; van Dam,C.Johannes
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2004
The impact on adolescent reproductive health of community-based interventions for supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2004
Transitions to adulthood in the context of AIDS in South Africa: The impact of exposure to life skills education on adolescent knowledge, skills, and behavior (PDF)
The Transitions to Adulthood Study Team
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2004
Understanding perceptions of HIV risk among adolescents in KwaZulu-Natal (abstract) (HTML)
Macintyre,Kate; Rutenberg,Naomi; Brown,Lisanne; Karim,Ali Mehyrar
AIDS and Behavior 8(3): 237-250
Publication date: 2004
Vulnerability and intervention opportunities: Research findings on youth and HIV/AIDS in South Africa (PDF)
Horizons Research Update
Publication date: 2004
Abortion law in South Africa: Passage of a progressive law and challenges for implementation (abstract) (PDF)
Blanchard,Kelly; Fonn,Sharon; Xaba,Mankhosasana
Gaceta Médica de México 139(suppl 1): S109-S114
Publication date: 2003
Adolescent behavior in the context of AIDS in South Africa (PDF)
Population Briefs 9(1)
Publication date: 2003
Changing patterns of knowledge, reported behaviour and sexually transmitted infections in a South African gold mining community (abstract) (HTML)
Williams,Brian G.; Taljaard,Dirk; Campbell,Catherine; Gouws,Eleanor; Ndhlovu,Lewis; van Dam,C.Johannes; Carael,Michel; Auvert,Bertran
AIDS 17(14): 2099-2107
Publication date: 2003
Feasibility and effectiveness of an improved and integrated package of routine services for antenatal clients attending public clinics in South Africa
Research Update
Publication date: 2003
Le comportement des adolescents dans le contexte du SIDA en Afrique du Sud (PDF)
Population Briefs, October 2003 (French edition)
Publication date: 2003
Marriage in transition: Evidence on age, education, and assets from six developing countries (PDF)
Quisumbing,Agnes R.; Hallman,Kelly
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 183)
Publication date: 2003
Marriage in transition: Evidence on age, education, and assets from six developing countries [Arabic] (PDF)
Quisumbing,Agnes R.; Hallman,Kelly
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 183)
Publication date: 2003
Pregnant or positive: Adolescent childbearing and HIV risk in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa (abstract) (PDF) (HTML)
Rutenberg,Naomi; Kaufman,Carol E.; Macintyre,Kate; Brown,Lisanne; Karim,Ali Mehyrar
Reproductive Health Matters 11(22): 122-133
Publication date: 2003
Primary schooling in sub-Saharan Africa: Recent trends and current challenges (PDF)
Lloyd,Cynthia B.; Hewett,Paul C.
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 176)
Publication date: 2003
Programming for HIV prevention in South African schools (PDF)
Reddy,Priscilla; James,Shegs; McCauley,Ann P.; Greene,Jessica
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2003
Reproductive health services in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa: A situation analysis study focusing on HIV/AIDS services (PDF)
Ndhlovu,Lewis; Searle,Catherine; Miller,Robert A.; Fisher,Andrew A.; Snyman,Ester; Sloan,Nancy L.
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2003
Selected DHS data on 10-14-year-olds (HTML)
Annexes by country to Facts about Adolescents from the Demographic and Health Survey: Statistical Tables for Program Planning
Publication date: 2003
Selected DHS data on 10-14-year-olds: South Africa (PDF) (HTML)
Annex to "Facts about adolescents from the Demographic and Health Survey: Statistical tables for program planning"
Publication date: 2003
The costs of programmes at selected youth centres in South Africa (PDF)
Janowitz,Barbara; Cuthbertson,Carmen; Beksinska,Mags; Cebekhulu,Queen
FRONTIERS Report
Publication date: 2003
The impact of life skills education on adolescent sexual risk behaviors (PDF)
Magnani,Robert; Macintyre,Kate; Karim,Ali Mehyrar; Brown,Lisanne; Hutchinson,Paul
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2003
The impact of life skills education on adolescent sexual risk behaviors [Arabic] (PDF)
Magnani,Robert; Macintyre,Kate; Karim,Ali Mehyrar; Brown,Lisanne; Hutchinson,Paul
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2003
'Bus fare, please': The economics of sex and gifts among adolescents in urban South Africa (PDF)
Kaufman,Carol E.; Stavrou,Stavros E.
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 166)
Publication date: 2002
How community structures of time and opportunity shape adolescent sexual behavior in South Africa (PDF)
Kaufman,Carol E.; Shelley,Clark; Manzini,Ntsiki; May,Julian
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 159)
Publication date: 2002
Increasing access to and quality of termination of pregnancy services: New interventions
Publication date: 2002
Pregnant or positive: Adolescent childbearing and HIV risk in South Africa (PDF)
Rutenberg,Naomi; Kaufman,Carol E.; Macintyre,Kate; Brown,Lisanne; Karim,Ali Mehyrar
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 162)
Publication date: 2002
An assessment of youth centres in South Africa (PDF)
Erulkar,Annabel S.; Beksinska,Mags; Cebekhulu,Queen
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2001
Facts about adolescents from the Demographic and Health Survey: Statistical tables for program planning (HTML)
Series of DHS data tables by country
Publication date: 2001
HIV infection among youth in a South African mining town is associated with herpes simplex virus-2 seropositivity and sexual behaviour (abstract) (HTML)
Auvert,Bertran; Ballard,Ron; Campbell,Catherine; Carael,Michel; Carton,Matthieu; Fehler,Glenda; Gouws,Eleanor; MacPhail,Catherine; Taljaard,Dirk; van Dam,C.Johannes; Williams,Brian G.
AIDS 15(7): 885-898
Publication date: 2001
Reducing HIV infection among youth: What can schools do? Key baseline findings from Mexico, South Africa, and Thailand (PDF)
Stewart,Holley; McCauley,Ann P.; Baker,Simon; Givaudan,Martha; James,Shegs; Leenen,Iwin; Pick,Susan; Reddy,Priscilla; Rewthong,Usasinee; Rumakom,Patchara; Walker,Dilys
Horizons Report
Publication date: 2001
South Africa: Providers should encourage sexually active youth to use condoms (PDF)
FRONTIERS OR Summary (no. 24)
Publication date: 2001
South Africa: Who uses youth centers and why? (PDF)
FRONTIERS OR Summary (no. 23)
Publication date: 2001
The acceptability of the female condom: Perspectives of family planning providers in New York City, South Africa, and Nigeria (abstract) (HTML)
Mantell,Joanne E.; Hoffman,Susie; Weiss,Eugene; Adeokun,Lawrence; Delano,Grace Ebun; Jagha,Temple; Exner,Theresa M.; Stein,Zena A.; Karim,Quarraisha Abdool; Scheepers,Elma; Atkins,Kim; Weiss,Ellen
Journal of Urban Health 78(4): 658-668
Publication date: 2001
The natural history of HIV/AIDS in a major goldmining centre in South Africa: Results of a biomedical and social survey (abstract)
Gilgen,D.; Williams,Brian G.; MacPhail,Catherine; van Dam,C.Johannes; Campbell,Catherine; Ballard,Ron; Taljaard,Dirk
South African Journal of Science 97(9/10): 387-392
Publication date: 2001
Transitions to adulthood in the context of AIDS in South Africa: Report of Wave I (PDF)
Rutenberg,Naomi; Kehus-Alons,Cathrien; Brown,Lisanne; Macintyre,Kate; Dallimore,Anthea; Kaufman,Carol E.
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2001
Adolescent pregnancy and parenthood in South Africa (PDF)
Kaufman,Carol E.; de Wet,Thea; Stadler,Jonathan
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 136)
Publication date: 2000
Informing Research on HIV Prevention: A Consultation (PDF)
Fonn,Sharon; McGrory,C.Elizabeth
Publication date: 1999
Contraceptive use in South Africa under apartheid (abstract) (HTML)
Kaufman,Carol E.
Demography 35(4): 421-434
Publication date: 1998
Reproductive control in South Africa (PDF)
Kaufman,Carol E.
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 97)
Publication date: 1997
South Africa Fast Facts
| Population (millions) | 51.1 |
|---|---|
| Total fertility rate | 2.4 |
| Infant deaths per 1,000 live births | 38 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births | 410 |
| Girls aged 20-24 married by age 18 (%) | 6 |
| HIV/AIDS prevalence (%) | 17.8 |
| Living below US $2 per day (%) | 43 |
Country statistics from Demographic and Health Surveys, 1987–2011; UNAIDS and UNICEF websites (accessed 10/22/2012); "World Population Data Sheet" (Population Reference Bureau, 2012) | |
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