Peer Educators And HIV Testing

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College Students in Georgia Work as Peer Educators to Raise HIV/AIDS Awareness Among Blacks

Students at Savannah State University are being trained as peer educators in an effort to increase awareness about the disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDS on young blacks in the U.S., the Savannah Morning News reports. Since 2005, a grant from... Read more »

Body Positive's Peer Education

Photo: Tomás Rodriguez Gaspar Of the many programs sponsored by Body Positive, Inc., Peer Education is one that performs a major, essential service: providing outreach to organizations and individuals, and raising awareness about the truths and... Read more »

UNICEF Project Uses Children, Youth as Peer Educators to Increase HIV/AIDS Awareness in India

About 400 children from eight Indian states gathered Wednesday at a workshop to discuss their experiences as peer educators in a joint UNICEF -National AIDS Control Organization pilot project that aims to increase HIV awareness among children and... Read more »

Ask the Experts

My peer councelor is a tattle tale

I work in a 911 communications center, after testing HIV+, I confided in my supervisor (which is also trained as the Dept. Peer Counselor) only due to the fact of some health issues in the work place (I.E. always assigning sick people to take over...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Your rights as a city employee have been violated. Go to the city attorney about your concerns. Yes, directly. Ask for an appointment to discuss violation of your privacy rights. And if the city attorney tries to blow you off, get your own attorney,... Read more »

Educated too late?

I have been a peer educator for HIV/AIDS and other STD's for about six months. However, I made poor choices in my sexual activities. About a two years ago, I had a one night stand with a guy I knew for only three days. We used protection,...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

The feelings you are describing are common among people who begin to do work in the field of HIV, AIDS, and other STDs. Learning about HIV and educating others about the disease can be a valuable experience, but can be a difficult and stressful... Read more »

What do you think about making HIV testing manditory and about HIV education??

Hey Dr. Bob,Im a college student who had a recent scare. After this scare, ive been thinking alot about HIV education. Growing up, i never remember learning about any of the signs of HIV, yet only learned "not to have sex without a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,At least growing up you were taught "don't have sex without a condom." Most kids today are merely being told, "Don't have sex," and what's left off is the all-important phrase "without a condom!"You... Read more »

Don't be a self-educated doctor, get tested!!!

Dr. Bob, I do not even know how to thank you for your encouragement to get tested. I was 110% sure that I was HIV +. I lived in a complete darkness & fear, not because of my well-being, but what if I infected my girlfriend or any previous...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Branislav,Thank you for taking the time to write in and share your story. That, in and of itself, should go a long way in helping others.Congratulations on your negative tests and your soon-to-be Ph.D. title! I would suggest you continue to be... Read more »

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Peer Educator/Case Finder Chicago

Posted by Anonymous

Peer Educator/Case Finder
(Two openings)

DEPARTMENT: Peer Educator/Case Finder

REPORTS TO: Youth Services Manager.

FLSA: Exempt

The Organization Founded in 1974, Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC)... Read more »

Peer Educator in San Jose

Posted by Anonymous

Peer Educator (2 Positions) for Asian Americans for Community Involvement

Participate in community/street outreach and assist in planning, recruitment and implementation of Peer Education Workshop that encourage awareness and empowerment of Asian... Read more »

Perinatal Peer Educator , Atlanta

Posted by Anonymous

SisterLove, Inc.
Perinatal Peer Educator

Those interested are encouraged to visit SisterLove's website for the position description and application instructions. www.sisterlove.org

Resume Submission Deadline: January 31, 2003
Start Date: March 3,... Read more »

Peer prevention in Hawaii

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Life Foundation
Prevention With Positives

Peer Based HIV prevention counseling to HIV+ men who have sex with men (MSM). Must be able to assist HIV+ MSM to reduce high risk sexual and/or needle sharing behaviors. Must be able to practice harm... Read more »

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