Publications by Theme

Bringing Youth-Friendly Services to Scale in Ethiopia, April 2012

Stigma, service costs, and provider bias pose formidable barriers to Ethiopian young people’s ability to access sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. To address these barriers, in 2005 Pathfinder International and the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) partnered to introduce and scale up youth-friendly services (YFS) in the Ethiopian public health system. YFS—an evidence-based approach to reducing barriers to service uptake among young people—lay the foundation for Ethiopia’s health system to meet the SRH needs and rights of the country’s largely underserved adolescent and youth population. This technical brief analyzes the scale-up efforts to date.

Introducing Integrated Mobile Teams to Burundi: Technical Update, March 2012

Since 2005, Burundi has shifted from a period of ethnic violence to a politically stabilized, post-conflict context. Bordering Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the country’s mountainous landscape is now home to Congolese refugees, returned refugees, and a sizeable population of internally displaced persons. Recognizing the need for integrated packages of basic health services capable of reaching these populations and responding to their expressed needs, in 2011 Pathfinder-Burundi began an innovative service delivery approach. Leveraging its internal expertise and resources, Pathfinder and its partners have introduced integrated mobile teams (IMT) to Burundi. As a mobile platform for delivery of an integrated package of essential health services, IMTs are a “one-stop-shop” ensuring access for these hard-to-reach and underserved populations who otherwise have limited health care options. This update describes the development of the intervention to date.

Integrating Family Planning and HIV in Ethiopia: An Analysis of Pathfinder’s Approach and Scale-Up, December 2011

Pathfinder International Ethiopia has extensive experience implementing family planning (FP)/HIV integration through public health centers and community networks. This brief describes our approach and its evolution and scale-up over time. It presents our experience in relation to the recommendations of World Health Organization guidelines on FP/HIV integration and also outlines next steps and recommendations.

Integration of HIV and Other Health Services in APHIA II, 2011

This report describes the implementation of integration approaches that enhanced health service access and quality improvement under the AIDS, Population, and Health Integrated Assistance Project: North Eastern Province (APHIA II NEP) in the areas of HIV prevention, care, and treatment; tuberculosis; maternal, newborn, and child health, including preventing mother to child transmission; and reproductive health/family planning.

Moving Forward: Pathfinder International’s Contribution to the Global HIV and AIDS Response, 2009

Moving Forward offers an overview of Pathfinder’s comprehensive approach to prevention, care, and treatment of HIV and AIDS in developing countries. Pathfinder’s eight priority intervention areas are illustrated through highlights of country projects, as well as references to relevant publications and tools.

Increasing HIV and AIDS Therapy Adherence Among Youth in Mozambique: the TAP/Pathfinder International Experience, May 2009

Increasing HIV and AIDS Therapy Adherence Among Youth in Mozambique highlights the process and results of Pathfinder’s successful program to keep highly vulnerable HIV-positive youth in the medical system with access to life-saving care and treatment.

Assessment of Kenyan Sexual Networks: Collecting evidence for interventions to reduce HIV/STI risk in Garissa, North Eastern Province, and Eastleigh, Nairobi, March 2009

This paper presents evidence supporting the theory that although the population of North Eastern province has long been culturally and geographically isolated from the rest of Kenya, the sexual behaviors of key populations in Garissa are comparable to other areas of Kenya and do indeed put them and their sexual partners at risk of contracting HIV.

Reducing Stigma and Raising Awareness: The APHIA II Nairobi/Central Advocates, August 2008

Since the early days of the HIV epidemic in Kenya, stigma has surrounded the disease, discouraging people from discovering their status or seeking help when they most need it. Through the Pathfinder led APHIA II project, advocates work to reduce stigma and encourage people to be tested. 

The Integrated AIDS Program: Decreasing Stigma through Quality Services, August 2008

Pathfinder/Kenya began supporting the Integrated AIDS Program in 2003 through the Pathfinder-managed COPHIA project. This paper describes the challenges and successes of decreasing stigma over the last five years as the project has continued under APHIA II.  

HIV Prevention Among Vulnerable Populations: The Pathfinder International Approach, 2008

This publication provides a background in the risks faced by populations especially vulnerable to HIV and AIDS. The document outlines strategies effective in prevention of HIV and AIDS among sex workers, men who have sex with other men, and injecting drug users. Programs described include peer education, comprehensive health services and quality of treatment, provider referral networks, and in-service training and sensitization.

The Essentials of Antiretroviral Therapy for Health Care and Program Managers, 2007

This document provides basic information and practical guidance on antiretroviral therapy and wider care and treatment issues for program implementers and health care managers. It includes information on vigorous prevention and treatment of opportunistic infections, nutrition support, and spiritual, psychosocial, and economic support, and discusses community participation and services necessary for use of facility-based services.

Early Infant Diagnosis of HIV through Dried Blood Spot Testing: Pathfinder International/Kenya's Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission Project, 2007

Pathfinder/Kenya integrated dried blood spot testing for early infant diagnosis of HIV into its prevention of mother-to-child transmission project in August 2006. This paper describes the process of dried blood spot testing and provides results from the project's first year of implementation.

Community Home-Based Care for People and Communities Affected by HIV and AIDS, 2006

A comprehensive Training Course and handbook for community health workers.

Mapping of Community Home-Based Care Services in Five Regions of the Tanzania Mainland, 2006

The study documents the concerns of people living with HIV and AIDS, community health workers, primary care providers, and other stakeholders to inform Pathfinder’s support to national efforts to scale-up community home-based care. The proposed project aims to replicate Pathfinder’s successful community home-based care model in other areas and improve access to home-based care for more Tanzanians.

Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in Kenya: Pathfinder International’s Experience: 2002-2005

This publication documents Pathfinder's collaboration with public, private, and faith-based partners in Kenya in developing new and effective programs to prevent transmission of HIV from mother to child.

Integrating SRH and HIV and AIDS Services: Pathfinder International's Experience Synergizing Health Initiatives, 2005

This paper examines how integrating reproductive health and family planning services with HIV and AIDS services is an essential step in effectively maximizing impact and resources to confront the raging AIDS epidemic, elevated maternal and infant mortality rates, and the unmet need for contraception worldwide.

The NARF Handbook on Incorporating Gender and Human Rights in HIV and AIDS Training, 2004

This publication from the Nigeria AIDS Response Fund acts as a comprehensive guide for using a gender and human rights strategy to achieve results in curbing the HIV and AIDS epidemic.

Technical Guidance Series: Integrating PMTCT into Existing Maternal, Child, and Reproductive Health Programs, 2003