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Argentina
 
Special Populations

MSM
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Buenos Aires Cohort of Men Who Have Sex with Men: Prevalence, Incidence, Risk Factors, and
Molecular Genotyping of HIV Type 1.
Segura M, Estani SS, Marone R, et al 
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2007 Nov;23(11)
 Abstract
Bolivia
 
Special Populations

Juveniles
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  A comparative analysis of abandoned street children and formerly abandoned street children in
La Paz, Bolivia.
Huang CC, Barreda P, Mendoza V, 
Arch Dis Child. 2004 Sep;89(9):821-6.
 Abstract
Brazil
 
General Reports

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Old, poor and out on the streets: on the road to exclusion.
Fernandes FS, Raizer MV, Brêtas AC.  
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2007 Oct;15(spe):755-761.
 Paper
 
Infectious Diseases 
 
    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV infection, hepatitis B and C and syphilis in homeless people, in the city of São Paulo,
Brazil
Brito VO, Parra D, Facchini R, Buchalla CM.
Rev Saude Publica. 2007 Dec;41 Suppl 2:47-56.
 Abstract

   

      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV) and Syphilis infection in homeless in the
city of Sao Paulo, Brazil
V O C Brito, D Parra, R S A Carneiro, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Disease Prevention

      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Educational intervention regarding sexually transmitted diseases/AIDS
among homeless shelter´s users in Sao Paulo, Brazil
D P Carrasco, V O C Brito, R Facchini, C M Buchalla
(15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Special Populations

Juveniles

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  A comparative analysis of abandoned street children and formerly abandoned street children in
La Paz, Bolivia.
Huang CC, Barreda P, Mendoza V, 
Arch Dis Child. 2004 Sep;89(9):821-6.
 Abstract
 
      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
The Epidemiology Of HIV Among Street Youth In Brazil As Revealed In Us Census
Bureau Findings
Shandera W.X
(3rd IAS Conference)
 Abstract
 
State and Non-Governmental-Organizations (NGOs) responses for children with AIDS and for
street children in Brazil: Adequate Assistance vs. Structural Abandonment
C E Abadia-Barrero
 (!5IAC)
 Abstract

Games and plays in std/aids prevention with homeless youth of the city of Santos
(Brazil)
V Boreli, M A Bersani, M C Reboucas
(14IAC)
 Abstract

Aids, prejudice and violence: An account of life from homeless youth in the city of Santos
(Brasil)
M C Reboucas, M A Bersani, V Boreli
(14IAC)
 Abstract
Haiti
 
Special Populations

Juveniles
 

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  The vulnerability of street children to HIV/AIDS and sexually Transmitted infections
in Haiti
Verdier R.I., Maxi A., Noel F., Pape J.W.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Jamaica
 

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Prevalence of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among urban street substance
abusers in Kingston, Jamaica
Day M., De La Haye W., Gough H.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Mexico
 

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Action for Migrants Men (AMM)
  J.L. Vazquez Macias
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Puerto Rico
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Homelessness and HIV Risk Behaviors Among Drug Injectors in Puerto Rico.
Reyes JC, Robles RR, Colon HM, et al 
Urban Health. 2005 May 25;
 Abstract
Saint Lucia/Trinidad
 
    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Risk behaviours and healthcare needs of homeless drug users in Saint Lucia and Trinidad.
Day M, Devieux JG, Reid SD, et al
ABNF J. 2004 Nov-Dec;15(6):121-6.
 Abstract
 

      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  HIV risk behaviours among homeless out-of-treatment non-injecting drug users in
Saint Lucia and Trinidad
M Day, J G Devieux, S D Reid, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract

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