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l-r Zimmbodilion Mosende (UNAIDS), Ruthy Libatique (PNGOC), Noemi Bayoneta-Leis (HAIN-PNAC), and Edgardo Aranjuez (NEDA)
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Optimizing online tools for M&E and SI: Good practice from the Philippines
October 2009
The Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC), with support from UNAIDS Philippines, has recently launched the preliminary version of the online National M&E Database (www.hivdb.devwebsite.info) dubbed CRISPINOY (or CRIS3 for Pinoys, which is slang for Filipinos). CRISPINOY currently houses the existing database of HIV initiatives by civil society organizations (CSO) and local government units (LGU) around the country. Incoming data, particularly for 2010 UNGASS and other national reporting mechanisms, will be built in this database.
The national database is envisioned to hold relevant online Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Strategic Information (SI) tools as well as other related databases (or at least be linked to these). These include the National HIV Research Database, the Philippine M&E Blog, the Philippine M&E Reference Group Forum and Pinoy UNGASS Forum, and the Philippine National AIDS Registry.
The M&E blog and online forums (or discussion groups) have provided avenue for ensuring timely and cost-efficient delivery, dissemination, discussion, and debate on Philippine M&E and SI products among the geographically dispersed partners in the Philippine archipelago, particularly the country’s vast network of CSOs.
CRISPINOY was developed by a group of database developers under the guidance of the National M&E Working Group (MEWG). The PNAC Secretariat, currently being trained for database management, manages the database, with support from the Health Action Information Network (HAIN), PNAC’s CSO member and M&E technical support arm.
For additional information, contact: mosendez@unaids.org
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RESOLUTION CREATING M&E WORKING GROUP
PURSUANT TO, Article VIII, Section 44 of RA 8504 otherwise known as The Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998, the Philippine National AIDS Council shall ensure the establishment of a comprehensive HIV and AIDS monitoring system.
PURSUANT TO, Article VIII, Section 44 of RA 8504 otherwise known as The Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998, the Philippine National AIDS Council shall ensure the establishment of a comprehensive HIV and AIDS monitoring system.
WHEREAS, The Philippine Government, , through the Philippine National AIDS Council, adopting the 3-Ones Principle, has recognized the need for an M&E system that will meet the in-country requirements for information which will guide the HIV and AIDS response.
WHEREAS, The 2001 United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on HIV and AIDS through its Declaration of Commitment has identified specific country commitments that need to be monitored and reported at the international level.
WHEREAS, The PNAC recognizes that Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is now a vital component of the National Strategic Plan for HIV and AIDS as specified in the AIDS Medium Term Plan for 2005-2010.
BE IT RESOLVED AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, we the members of the Philippine National AIDS Council, aware of the fact that the response to the HIV and AIDS epidemic is a responsibility of all the members of the council, approve the creation of a Monitoring and Evaluation Working Group (MEWG) whose composition and functions are the following:
• MEWG members will be made up of a designated M&E officer from each PNAC member and will be headed by the National M&E Officer from the PNAC Secretariat.
• Set up M&E structure at the national, sub-national and service –delivery areas.
• Develop M&E capacity and skills building among its members and M&E officers.
• Develop the national M&E Plan as well as M&E workplans of its members.
• Spearhead the monitoring of the implementation of the AMTP and support in monitoring the national programs.
• Produce timely and high quality data from surveys and surveillance.
• Maintain the national HIV database.
• Monitor data quality periodically and address any obstacles to producing high quality data.
• Spearhead the assessment and evaluation of research activities of the AMTP.
• Ensure availability, accessibility and utilization of M&E products and strategic information
This resolution is hereby adopted and signed by the Philippine National AIDS Council in its 28th Plenary Session in the City of Manila this 4th day of June, Two Thousand and Nine.
• MEWG members will be made up of a designated M&E officer from each PNAC member and will be headed by the National M&E Officer from the PNAC Secretariat.
• Set up M&E structure at the national, sub-national and service –delivery areas.
• Develop M&E capacity and skills building among its members and M&E officers.
• Develop the national M&E Plan as well as M&E workplans of its members.
• Spearhead the monitoring of the implementation of the AMTP and support in monitoring the national programs.
• Produce timely and high quality data from surveys and surveillance.
• Maintain the national HIV database.
• Monitor data quality periodically and address any obstacles to producing high quality data.
• Spearhead the assessment and evaluation of research activities of the AMTP.
• Ensure availability, accessibility and utilization of M&E products and strategic information
This resolution is hereby adopted and signed by the Philippine National AIDS Council in its 28th Plenary Session in the City of Manila this 4th day of June, Two Thousand and Nine.
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1 Domestic and international AIDS spending by categories and financing sources
2 National Composite Policy Index
3 Percentage of donated blood units screened for HIV in a quality assured manner
4 Percentage of adults and children with advanced HIV infection receiving antiretroviral therapy
5 Percentage of HIV-positive pregnant women who receive antiretrovirals to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission
6 Percentage of estimated HIV-positive incident TB cases that received treatment for TB and HIV
7 Percentage of women and men aged 15-49 who received an HIV test in the last 12 months and who know the results
8 Percentage of most-at-risk populations that have received an HIV test in the last 12 months and who know the results
9 Percentage of most-at-risk populations reached with HIV prevention programmes
10 Percentage of orphans and vulnerable children whose households received free basic external support in caring for the child
11 Percentage of schools that provided life skills-based HIV education within the last academic year
12 Current school attendance among orphans and among non-orphans aged 10–14*
13 Percentage of young women and men aged 15–24 who both correctly identify ways of preventing the sexual transmission of HIV and who reject major misconceptions about HIV transmission*
14 Percentage of most-at-risk populations who both correctly identify ways of preventing the sexual transmission of HIV and who reject major misconceptions about HIV transmission
15 Percentage of young women and men who have had sexual intercourse before the age of 15
16 Percentage of adults aged 15–49 who have had sexual intercourse with more than one partner in the last 12 months
17 Percentage of adults aged 15–49 who had more than one sexual partner in the past 12 months who report the use of a condom during their last intercourse*
18 Percentage of female and male sex workers reporting the use of a condom with their most recent client
19 Percentage of men reporting the use of a condom the last time they had anal sex with a male partner
20 Percentage of injecting drug users who reported using sterile injecting equipment the last time they injected
21 Percentage of injecting drug users who report the use of a condom at last sexual intercourse
22 Percentage of young women and men aged 15–24 who are HIV infected
23 Percentage of most-at-risk populations who are HIV infected
24 Percentage of adults and children with HIV known to be on treatment 12 months after initiation of antiretroviral therapy
25 Percentage of infants born to HIV-infected mothers who are infected
26 Percentage of Overseas Filipino Workers reached with HIV prevention programmes
27 Percentage of Out of School Youth reached with HIV prevention programmes
28 Percentage of Streetchildren reached with HIV prevention programmes
29 Percentage of primary schools that provided life skills-based HIV education within the last academic year
30 Percentage of secondary schools that provided life skills-based HIV education within the last academic year
31 Number of Local AIDS Councils regularly meets (at least 4 meetings per year)
32 Number of Voluntary Counselling and Testing centers established
33 Number of clinics (social hygiene, etc) for sex workers where STI services are provided (per 1000 sex workers)
34 Percentage of large-scale companies that have HIV workplace policies and programmes
35 Percentage of medium-scale companies that have HIV workplace policies and programmes
36 Percentage of small-scale companies that have HIV workplace policies and programmes
37 Percentage of young women and men aged 15–24 who had more than one sexual partner in the past 12 months who report the use of a condom during their last intercourse
38 Percentage of OFWs who both correctly identify ways of preventing the sexual transmission of HIV and who reject major misconceptions about HIV transmission
39 Percentage of adults OFWs aged 15–49 who had more than one sexual partner in the past 12 months who report the use of a condom during their last intercourse
40 Percentage of syphilis cases appropriately diagnosed and treated
41 Percentage of most-at-risk populations who are positive for syphilis
42 Percentage of streetchildren who are positive for syphilis
43 Percentage of out-of-school youth who are positive for syphilis
January 2009
2 National Composite Policy Index
3 Percentage of donated blood units screened for HIV in a quality assured manner
4 Percentage of adults and children with advanced HIV infection receiving antiretroviral therapy
5 Percentage of HIV-positive pregnant women who receive antiretrovirals to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission
6 Percentage of estimated HIV-positive incident TB cases that received treatment for TB and HIV
7 Percentage of women and men aged 15-49 who received an HIV test in the last 12 months and who know the results
8 Percentage of most-at-risk populations that have received an HIV test in the last 12 months and who know the results
9 Percentage of most-at-risk populations reached with HIV prevention programmes
10 Percentage of orphans and vulnerable children whose households received free basic external support in caring for the child
11 Percentage of schools that provided life skills-based HIV education within the last academic year
12 Current school attendance among orphans and among non-orphans aged 10–14*
13 Percentage of young women and men aged 15–24 who both correctly identify ways of preventing the sexual transmission of HIV and who reject major misconceptions about HIV transmission*
14 Percentage of most-at-risk populations who both correctly identify ways of preventing the sexual transmission of HIV and who reject major misconceptions about HIV transmission
15 Percentage of young women and men who have had sexual intercourse before the age of 15
16 Percentage of adults aged 15–49 who have had sexual intercourse with more than one partner in the last 12 months
17 Percentage of adults aged 15–49 who had more than one sexual partner in the past 12 months who report the use of a condom during their last intercourse*
18 Percentage of female and male sex workers reporting the use of a condom with their most recent client
19 Percentage of men reporting the use of a condom the last time they had anal sex with a male partner
20 Percentage of injecting drug users who reported using sterile injecting equipment the last time they injected
21 Percentage of injecting drug users who report the use of a condom at last sexual intercourse
22 Percentage of young women and men aged 15–24 who are HIV infected
23 Percentage of most-at-risk populations who are HIV infected
24 Percentage of adults and children with HIV known to be on treatment 12 months after initiation of antiretroviral therapy
25 Percentage of infants born to HIV-infected mothers who are infected
26 Percentage of Overseas Filipino Workers reached with HIV prevention programmes
27 Percentage of Out of School Youth reached with HIV prevention programmes
28 Percentage of Streetchildren reached with HIV prevention programmes
29 Percentage of primary schools that provided life skills-based HIV education within the last academic year
30 Percentage of secondary schools that provided life skills-based HIV education within the last academic year
31 Number of Local AIDS Councils regularly meets (at least 4 meetings per year)
32 Number of Voluntary Counselling and Testing centers established
33 Number of clinics (social hygiene, etc) for sex workers where STI services are provided (per 1000 sex workers)
34 Percentage of large-scale companies that have HIV workplace policies and programmes
35 Percentage of medium-scale companies that have HIV workplace policies and programmes
36 Percentage of small-scale companies that have HIV workplace policies and programmes
37 Percentage of young women and men aged 15–24 who had more than one sexual partner in the past 12 months who report the use of a condom during their last intercourse
38 Percentage of OFWs who both correctly identify ways of preventing the sexual transmission of HIV and who reject major misconceptions about HIV transmission
39 Percentage of adults OFWs aged 15–49 who had more than one sexual partner in the past 12 months who report the use of a condom during their last intercourse
40 Percentage of syphilis cases appropriately diagnosed and treated
41 Percentage of most-at-risk populations who are positive for syphilis
42 Percentage of streetchildren who are positive for syphilis
43 Percentage of out-of-school youth who are positive for syphilis
January 2009
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National HIV Research Agenda 2005-2010
List of Topics
1.1.1. HIV Prevalence among MARP and VP
1.1.2. HIV Prevalence among Partners of MARP and VP
1.1.3. HIV Prevalence in General Population, Youth, and Street Children
1.2.1. Socio-demographic profile and KAP of Filipino persons living with HIV (PLHIVs)
1.2.2. Studies on the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of PLHIVs
1.2.3. Operational research on the health-seeking behavior of PLHIVs
1.2.4. KAP of affected families
1.3.1. Burden of Disease Study on Health & Economic Impact of HIV & AIDS
1.3.2. Monitoring and documentation of human rights violations related to HIV and AIDS
2.1.1. Studies on risk-taking behaviors of MARPs
2.1.2. Ecologic/environ factors that influence vulnerability to HIV infection (E.g. poverty, population mobility, gender inequities, criminalization of MARPs and VPs, and lack of social justice)
Determining the vulnerabilities and risky behaviors of MSM
Determining the vulnerabilities and risky behaviors of SW
2.2.1. Size estimating and modeling of MARPs
2.2.2. KAP on AIDS and RH (including & identification of determinants of condom use) MARP
2.2.3. KAP on AIDS and RH (including & identification of determinants of condom use) of OFWs and their partners
2.2.4. STI Prevalence of MARPs (IDU, MSM & SW), Young People, OFWs & General Population
Understanding the Profile of Men having Sex with Men (MSM)s
Understanding the Profile of sex workers (SW)
3.1.1. Study on the involvement of MARPs and VPs in policy and program development, and Monitoring and Evaluation
3.1.2. Inventory/mapping of OFW organizations and organizations of spouses of OFWs, baseline survey and training needs assessment of spouses of OFWs, prevention programs and services made available to OFWs and their spouses
3.1.3. Studies to support the development of prevention strategies for returning OFWs (land and sea-based)
3.1.4. Documentation of the development of feedback, reporting and referral mechanisms (E.g., referral mechanism for PLHIVs detected in blood services program; referral system with professional organizations such as POGS, etc.)
3.1.5. Documentation of establishment of community-based peer-education programs for OFWs
3.1.6. Documentation of experiences in organizing entertainment establishment owners and managers
3.2.1. Assessment of approaches in Voluntary Counseling and Testing
3.2.2. Assessment of peer education strategies (among SWs, IDUs, MSMs, and other populations)
3.2.3. Assessment of IEC/BCC materials (for MARPs and VPs)
3.2.4. Inventory, review and content analysis of AIDS training manuals
3.2.5. Evaluation of effectiveness of mass media information campaigns
3.2.6. Documentation of good practices in workplace STI/HIV prevention programs
3.2.7. Assessment of the level of implementation of HIV/AIDS workplace and school based programs
3.2.8. Survey of companies to determine percentage that have HIV and AIDS workplace policies and programs, percentage of workplace with accepting attitudes towards PLHIV
3.2.9. Survey of primary and secondary schools to determine number of schools with staff members trained and regularly teaching HIV and AIDS.
3.2.10. Assessment of capacity of teachers on life skills-based approach to teaching HIV in schools
3.2.11. Assessment of capacity of youth workers on life skills-based approach to HIV
3.2.12. Evaluation of trainings of PDOS providers -- Assessment of the capacity of PDOS providers
Determining effective strategies or interventions for MSM
Determining effective strategies or interventions for SW
3.3.1. Enhancing access of PLHIVs to treatment, care and support services
3.3.2. Developing strategies and mechanisms for the re-integration of migrant PLHIVs
3.3.3. Factors affecting adherence of PLHIVs to anti-retroviral therapy
3.3.4. Study on promoting safe behavior among PLHIVs
3.3.5. Operational research among orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC)
3.3.6. Study on complementary medicine for care and support of PLHIVs
3.3.7. Survey of households with PLHIV to determine percentage of affected families receiving psychosocial support.
3.3.8. Study on the quality of life of PLHIVs
3.3.9. Operational research on implementing the ARV program in 7 treatment hubs
3.3.10. Studies on care and support provided by a network of faith-based organizations
3.3.11. Exploring mechanisms for livelihood programs for PLHIVs and affected family members
3.3.12. Development of bench-marks for sustainable programs for and by PLHIVs
3.3.13. Studies to support the development of strategies for empowerment of PLHIVs to become effective advocates
3.4.1. Capacity assessment of the health care system to respond to a growing HIV epidemic
3.4.2. Documentation of good practices in treatment literacy among PLHIVs
3.5.1. Documentation on “handling of funerals” of persons who died of AIDS-related causes
3.5.2. General Population Survey to determine “accepting attitudes towards PLHIV”
4.1.1. Studies to support crafting of PNAC Operational Guidelines
4.2.1. Mapping /Inventory of AIDS initiatives among LGUs, and assessment of their functionality and capacity
4.2.2. Survey of LGUs to determine level of implementation of the 100% Condom Use Program
Mapping or inventory of AIDS initiatives among LGUs; determining the LGU’s vulnerability to HIV; and to assessing LGUs capacity
4.3.1. Gap analysis of funding gap, human resource gap, and supplies gap.
4.3.2. Human Resource Survey Among 60 Sites (as defined in the AMTP IV Operational Plan)
4.3.3. Studies on Republic Act 8504 and how its implementation is affected by other laws (E.g. Dangerous Drugs Act, Intellectual Property Rights Code, etc)
4.3.4. Assessment of civil society involvement in the HIV/AIDS management system
4.3.5. Establishment of a centralized database/library of all AIDS related researches
4.3.6. Studies to support the development of policies which ensure access to services (E.g. for MARPS and VPs, for women outside the context of pregnancy and childbirth)
4.3.7. Studies to support the development of policy to uphold the rights of MARPs and VPs
4.3.8. Health Provider Survey to determine percentage of health providers with accepting attitudes towards PLHIV; capacity for service delivery among service providers among national agencies and 60 sites
4.3.9. Health Facility Survey to determine percentage of STI Health Facilities following appropriate diagnostic procedure; percentage of health facilities observing universal precautions.
4.3.11 Human Resource Survey among National Agencies to determine
4.3.12 Percentage of human resources (health providers, prevention and treatment educators, and care and Some studies conducted, need updated study with wider coverage support givers) requirements among national agencies sufficiently filled-in and sustained.
4.3.13 Assessment of the AIDS Law (RA 8504) and how its implementation is affected by other laws (E.g. Dangerous Drugs Act, Intellectual Property Rights Code, etc)
4.3.1.4 Assessment of IHBSS
4.3.15 Assessment of the AIDS Registry
4.3.16 Assessment of SSESS
4.4.1. Policy reviews (of various programs and their components, E.g. STI management, condom use, etc.)
4.4.2. Evaluation of blood banking guidelines
4.4.3. Review of procurement and distribution systems for various commodities (e.g. condoms)
Source: 2005-2010 National HIV Research Agenda, Philippines, 2007
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Shifting from silence, stigma and shame to safe mobility with dignity, equity and justice.
Overview
Asian women migrants working overseas generate substantive economic benefits to both countries of origin and host countries. However, they often migrate under unsafe conditions, live uner very difficult circumstances, and are targets of sexual exploitation and violence. Coupled with limited or no access to health sevices and social protection, these factors make them highly vulnerable to HIV.
Methodology
Qualitative research based on more than 500 interviews over 9 months using FGD and key informant interview with migrant workers; senior officials of the ministries of halth, labor and bureau o femployment; embassy officials; service providers; and recruitment agencies in both countries of origin and destination.
Overview
Asian women migrants working overseas generate substantive economic benefits to both countries of origin and host countries. However, they often migrate under unsafe conditions, live uner very difficult circumstances, and are targets of sexual exploitation and violence. Coupled with limited or no access to health sevices and social protection, these factors make them highly vulnerable to HIV.
Methodology
Qualitative research based on more than 500 interviews over 9 months using FGD and key informant interview with migrant workers; senior officials of the ministries of halth, labor and bureau o femployment; embassy officials; service providers; and recruitment agencies in both countries of origin and destination.
Participating countries
Origin: Bangladesh, Pakistan, Philippines and Sri Lanka
Host: Bahrain, Lebanon and UAE
Key findings
Origin: Bangladesh, Pakistan, Philippines and Sri Lanka
Host: Bahrain, Lebanon and UAE
Key findings
- Limited preparedness and poor access to information and services render women vulnerable to HIV
- Domestic workers, like other migrants, are tested without consent, counseling or confidentiality, and are summarily deported if found to be HIV positive
- Female domestic workers are often only recognized as official employees when it comes to pre-employment HIV testing, but they are not protected by the basic labor rights of migrants intro greater economic debts
- Disproportionate workload and unpaid minimum pay are the most common complaints. With the current sponsorship system, those who flee abusive workin conditions are immediately rendered “illegal” by host countries exposing them to greater risk of abuses
- In the absence of local mechanisms in host countries to address abuses of migrant workers, embassies and consulates play a critical role, but often, where they exist, they are understaffed or ill-prepared to address the needs of their migrant nationals
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