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In Our Library: Resource Highlights, February 2025

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Shared experience makes this all possible: documenting the guiding principles of peer-led services for people released from prison

BMC Public Health 2024.

The principles identified in this study can be used as a guide for checking-in on progress with clients and may be considered as a model for reflection on practice by staff providing similar peer-led services.

Hepatitis B visa and migration FAQ

LiverWELL 2024.

Intended as a general guide to visa resources relating to hepatitis B.

Review of epidemiology, prevention and management of blood-borne viruses experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Aust Indigenous HealthInfoNet 2024

Examines the epidemiology, prevention, and management of blood-borne viruses experienced by ATSI peoples in Australia. Key findings include higher prevalence rates of hepatitis B and hepatitis C compared to non-Indigenous Australians, with some progress in reducing new infections through vaccination and treatment programs. However, significant gaps remain in screening, linkage to care, and treatment uptake. Related terms: Hep B, HBV.

HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections in Australia: Annual surveillance report 2024

Kirby Institute 2024.

The Annual Surveillance Report has been published each year since 1997. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections in Australia. It includes estimates of incidence and prevalence by demographic and risk groups, patterns of treatment, and behavioural risk factors for these infections.

AIVL health and human rights summit

Hepatitis SA 2024.

This three-day event brought together AIVL Member Organisations, Affiliate Members, partners, and allies to engage in presentations, workshops, and panel discussions focused on the health and human rights of people who use drugs.

Prisons hepatitis C advocacy toolkit

Int Network on Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU) 2024.

Provides guidance across three core areas: Advocacy planning; hepatitis C information and education; prison-based hepatitis C care advocacy. For those new to advocacy, or experienced.

To view the full list of newly added titles with links, go to the library home page.

Posted 13 March 2025

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