Author: National AIDS Information Clearinghouse (U.S.)Publisher:
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Category : AIDS (Disease)
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Catalog of HIV/AIDS Materials for Professionals
Author: National AIDS Information Clearinghouse (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : AIDS (Disease)
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
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ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 996
Book Description
Preventing and Mitigating AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Data and Research Priorities for Arresting AIDS in Sub-Saharan AfricaPublisher: National Academies
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
The AIDS epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa continues to affect all facets of life throughout the subcontinent. Deaths related to AIDS have driven down the life expectancy rate of residents in Zambia, Kenya, and Uganda with far-reaching implications. This book details the current state of the AIDS epidemic in Africa and what is known about the behaviors that contribute to the transmission of the HIV infection. It lays out what research is needed and what is necessary to design more effective prevention programs.
Practice Issues in HIV/AIDS Services
Author: Ronald J. MancoskePublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0789023016
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Practice Issues in HIV/AIDS Services: Empowerment-Based Models and Program Applications provides a sound framework of intervention practices for case managers and care coordinators to help HIV/AIDS patients live longer and healthier lives. This book focuses on client-based care that addresses the social and psychological needs of the patient as well as his or her physical and medical requirements. Filled with concrete information and recommendations from practitioners and researchers, this instructive text will help increase the effectiveness of your role in the client's treatment.
HIV Screening and Access to Care
Author: Institute of MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309212928
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Increased HIV screening may help identify more people with the disease, but there may not be enough resources to provide them with the care they need. The Institute of Medicine's Committee on HIV Screening and Access to Care concludes that more practitioners must be trained in HIV/AIDS care and treatment and their hospitals, clinics, and health departments must receive sufficient funding to meet a growing demand for care.
HIV/AIDS in South Africa
Author: S. S. Abdool KarimPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781139487931
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
This second edition of the book provides up-to-date information on new drugs, new proven HIV prevention interventions, a new chapter on positive prevention, and current HIV epidemiology. This definitive text covers all aspects of HIV/AIDS in South Africa, from basic science to medicine, sociology, economics and politics. It has been written by a highly respected team of South African HIV/AIDS experts and provides a thoroughly researched account of the epidemic in the region.
Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries
Author: Dean T. JamisonPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821361805
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1449
Book Description
Based on careful analysis of burden of disease and the costs ofinterventions, this second edition of 'Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition' highlights achievable priorities; measures progresstoward providing efficient, equitable care; promotes cost-effectiveinterventions to targeted populations; and encourages integrated effortsto optimize health. Nearly 500 experts - scientists, epidemiologists, health economists,academicians, and public health practitioners - from around the worldcontributed to the data sources and methodologies, and identifiedchallenges and priorities, resulting in this integrated, comprehensivereference volume on the state of health in developing countries.
HIV and Disability
Author: Institute of MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 030917712X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a screening tool called the Listing of Impairments to identify claimants who are so severely impaired that they cannot work at all and thus qualify for disability benefits. In this report, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) makes several recommendations for improving SSA's capacity for determining disability benefits more accurately and quickly using the HIV Infection Listings.
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