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Social, behavioural and economic research at the PHRU has informed many of the interventions. PHRU recognises the importance of taking a household approach to treating HIV.

Adherence

Kids count: The children's ART adherence resource pack (2006)

An initiative of the Adherence Networking Group, this pack includes resources to assist those involved in the planning, provision and support of ART interventions in children. The pack includes: information essential for effective counselling of children and caregivers, such as medical, legal and developmental perspectives; key issues in adherence counselling for caregivers and children; information sheets which can be used as handouts in training or given to caregivers; detailed information on specific psychosocial issues, such as VCT for children, disclosure, grief and loss, sexuality, developmental and parenting challenges; examples of strategies used to support children and their caregivers; and, finally, a list of resources that may be needed to assist caregivers and children.

UPDATED: Download the Children's ART Adherence Resource Pack [PDF, 5.3MB]

Download the Children's ART Adherence Training Guide [PDF, 4.5MB]

Adherence resource pack (2005)

Developed by the Adherence Networking Group, this resource pack provides highly relevant information on adherence to anti-retroviral treatment in an easily accessible form. It is aimed at lay counsellors and professionals interested in adherence support and training. The pack includes material on ART adherence counselling and support; a trainer's guide; information sheets; sample training curricula and a list of support resources.

Download the adherence resource pack.