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Hello:
You are invited to participate in a survey on HIV/AIDS and the Violence Against Women Sector in Toronto .It will take approximately 6-8 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.
Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential.
After you complete the survey, a number would be generated. Please send an email to Stachen Frederick with your number, if you would like to be entered into a DRAW TO WIN a prize.
If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Stachen Frederick at 416-300-9399 or by email at [email protected]
Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
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1) At which organization do you work? |
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| 2) What is your role in the Organization? | | |
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3) What is your organization’s role in addressing violence against women? (Select all that apply)? |
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If a woman discloses abuse (emotional, physical and/or financial) to your agency staff, is there an assessment during intake in the following areas?
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Is HIV/AIDS and STI information included in counselling/case management at the location you work?
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Is there HIV/AIDS programming for clients at the location you work? |
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Are there condoms available for clients at the location you work? |
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What condoms do you have at your location? |
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Are there educational materials on HIV/AIDS available for clients at the location you work?
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What educational materials on HIV/AIDS are available for clients at the location you work? (Select all that apply)? |
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Do you feel comfortable to initiate conversation on HIV/AIDS prevention and testing with your clients? |
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| What are the challenges engaging in conversations on HIV/AIDS with your clients? | | |
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Are you aware of agencies that provide HIV/AIDS programming, education and support to women? |
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Do you refer women to this agency? |
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The following True or False questions are related to HIV/AIDS facts and HIV/AIDS in Canada.
HIV and AIDS are the same thing |
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Women make up a very small percent of the people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS
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Two people who are HIV positive cannot infect each other |
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Breastfeeding is the only way that a woman can pass the HIV virus to her child |
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There is anonymous HIV testing in Toronto |
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There are HIV tests available in Toronto in which the results are given to an individual within 30 minutes. |
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Prescription drugs are used only after a person feels sick because of HIV |
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Which areas of support would your organization find helpful? (Select all that apply)? |
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| The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) is expanding information on the Shared Health Exchange (www.shexchange.net), (a comprehensive website providing up to date information on HIV and women and other supports) on domestic violence and HIV. What information would be useful for your organization, or the domestic violence sector? | | |
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Do you think there is collaboration to be derived from ACT and the Violence against Women Sector?
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What recommendations would you suggest for ACT in working with the domestic violence sector? ( Please provide more details for each one choosen |
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| Any final comments or feedback (Please Share) | | |
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