STEP-UP Training Modules 2015

From analysing HIV prevention strategies, to learning more about engaging with public health organisations, each of the modules has been designed to equip people with the knowledge and skills needed to advocate for the best HIV practices in their country.

Find out more about the topics each module covers and access the resources used in the STEP-UP programme by clicking on the module titles below.

Approaches to the treatment of HIV/AIDS and related co-infections: HCV and TB.

Advanced topics in the treatment of HIV/AIDS and related co-infections.

HIV transmission routes: HCV/HBV, STI’s and pregnancy.

HIV/AIDS treatment advocacy in Europe and Central Asia: Management, research and ethics.

HIV and long-term health: theory, concepts and data behind HIV and ageing, testing and the cure.

MODULE 1

Approaches to the treatment of HIV/AIDS and related co-infections: HCV and TB

Module 1 aims to expand participants' knowledge of HIV and related co-infections and highlight benefits and drawbacks of current prevention strategies and available treatments.

Overview of topics covered in this module:

Treatment and care of HIV/AIDS and related co-infections
Transmission routes of HIV
Side effects and adherence to treatment: challenges and opportunities
Know AIDS for no AIDS: overview of HIV prevention strategies

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PRESENTATIONS (2014)

HIV in my country
HIV in my country – English and Russian

Drug names and classifications
Drug names and classifications – English

Treatment guidelines for HIV infection
Treatment guidelines for HIV infection – Russian

HIV treatments and side effects
HIV treatments and side effects - English

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (2014)

Case studies
Case study 1 (workshop 1) – English
Case study 2 (workshop 1) – English
Case study 2 (workshop 1) – Russian
Case study 3 (workshop 1) – English
Case study 3 (workshop 1) – Russian
Case study 4 (workshop 1) – English
Case study 4 (workshop 1) – Russian
Case study 1 (workshop 2) – English
Case study 1 (workshop 2) – Russian

Other
Monitoring and resistance - English
Monitoring and resistance - Russian
HIV life cycle animation - English

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Module 1

MODULE 2

Advanced topics in the treatment of HIV/AIDS and related co-infections

Module 2 continues to explore in-depth treatment related issues in HIV and related co-infections in Europe and Central Asia.

Following feedback from the participants about Module 1, the following topics were covered during Module 2:

Advanced seminar on the treatment and prevention of TB
Clinical trials and protocols
Myths and stories about HIV/AIDS
Alternative and complementary medicines in HIV

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PRESENTATIONS (2015)

Tuberculosis treatment
Tuberculosis treatment (1) – Russian
Tuberculosis treatment (2) – Russian

Tuberculosis treatment advocacy
Tuberculosis treatment advocacy – Russian

Treatment denialism
Treatment denialism – Russian

Alternative and complementary medicine
Alternative and complementary medicine – English and Russian

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Module 2

MODULE 3

HIV transmission routes: HCV/HBV, STI’s and pregnancy

Module 3 has been designed to help participants understand the various HIV transmission routes, including HCV/HBV and STI co-infection and transmission during pregnancy.

Overview of topics covered in this module:

HCV/HBV transmission routes, pathology and treatment
STIs, transmission routes and treatment
HIV and pregnancy
Protocol review and informed consent

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PRESENTATIONS (2015)

HCV/HBV transmission routes
HCV/HBV transmission routes – English (Slides to come)

Pathology of hepatitis
Pathology of hepatitis – Russian

HCV: Treatment and standards of care
HCV: Treatment and standards of care – Russian

STIs and HIV: Types transmission routes and treatment
STIs and HIV: Types transmission routes and treatment – English

HIV and pregnancy
HIV and pregnancy – English

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Module 3

MODULE 4

HIV/AIDS treatment advocacy in Europe and Central Asia: Management, research and ethics

Module 4 has been designed to focus on HIV/AIDS treatment advocacy and different approaches to prevention and management. Topics for Module 4 also included a review of HIV and pregnancy, as well as insights into the psychological, psychosocial and sociological issues associated with HIV.

Overview of topics covered in this module:

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
Clinical Research in Europe and patient rights in clinical trials
HIV and pregnancy
Psychosocial support and counselling
Questionnaires
Calculating drug R&D and the issues of ethics

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PRESENTATIONS (2015)

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) – English
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) – Russian

HIV and pregnancy
HIV and pregnancy – Russian

Psychosocial support and counselling
Psychosocial support and counselling – English

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (2015)

Ongoing and Planned PrEP Trials and Demonstration Projects as of June 2015 – English

WHO PEP Guidelines – English

PrEP quiz

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Module 4

MODULE 5

HIV and long-term health: theory, concepts and data behind HIV and ageing, testing and the cure

Module 5 provides an opportunity for participants to put some of the key learnings to use, going beyond the core topics of HIV and exploring some of the more complex issues and debates associated with HIV and ageing, testing, clinical trial results and HIV cure.

Overview of topics covered in this module: