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Programs

Final Report for the
AIDSCAP Program in Tanzania
October 1991 to September 1997

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This report comprehensively summarizes the FHI/AIDSCAP program in Tanzania (1991-1997). The report includes a background and country context for the program, as well as an overview of the Tanzania AIDS Project, and a discussion of work undertaken to mobilize communities and strengthen capacity; support interventions and create an enabling environment; and conduct research and evaluation. Lessons learned from the program are also listed.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

I. Introduction

II. Background and Country Context

III. The Tanzania AIDS Project: An Overview

IV. Mobilizing Communities and Strengthening Capacity: Community- and Institution-Based Interventions

V. Supporting Interventions and Creating an Enabling Environment

VI. Research and Evaluation

VII. Important Lessons Learned From TAP's Experience

VIII. Subproject Highlights

A. NGO Cluster Projects 
B. Other Community- and Workplace-Based Initiatives 
C. Creating an Enabling Environment: Improving Professional Care for Curable STDs and Increasing Access to Condoms 
D. Research and Surveillance

IX. Attachments

Glossary of Acronyms

AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
AIDSCAP AIDS Control and Prevention Project
AIDSCOM AIDS Communication Project
AIDSTECH AIDS Technical Support Project
AMREF African Medical and Research Foundation
BCC Behavior Change Communication
CEDHA Centre for Educational Development in Health, Arusha
CSM Condom Social Marketing
DHS Demographic and Health Survey
EEU European Economic Union
FHI Family Health International
HIV Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus
IEC Information, Education and Communication
IDC Infectious Disease Center
KABP Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviors, and Practices
KIWAKKUKI Kikundi cha Wanawake Kilimanjaro Kupambana na Ukimwi (Women Against AIDS in Kilimanjaro)
MARTEA Makoye Resources and Technologies Agency
MCH/FP Maternal and Child Health/Family Planning
MTP Medium Term Plan
NACP National AIDS Control Program
NGO Non-Governmental Organization
OTTU Organization of Tanzanian Trade Unions
PASADA Pastoral Activities and Service for AIDS
PHCI Primary Health Care Institute, Iringa
PSI Population Services International
SHDEPHA+ Service of Health and Development for People Living With HIV/AIDS
STI/STI Sexually Transmitted Disease/ Sexually Transmitted Infection
TACOSODE Tanzania Council for Social Development
TAP Tanzania AIDS Project
TAWG Tanga AIDS Working Group
TKAPS Tanzanian Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Survey
TOT Training Of Trainers
UMATI Family Planning Association of Tanzania
UNICEF United Nations Children's Fund
USAID United States Agency for International Development
WAMATA Walio Katika Mapambano na AIDS Tanzania
WHO World Health Organization