Deaf Community And Hiv

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U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing and HIV/AIDS

The American Social Health Association estimates that 28 million individuals in the United States are hearing impaired -- approximately 10 percent of the population. The deaf and hard of hearing exist within a unique and vibrant culture, a fact not... Read more »

HIV/AIDS in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Introduction Hearing Impairment The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Stereotyping Communication Between the Hearing and Hearing Impaired HIV Among the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Lack of Information Sexual Contact Substance Abuse Access Issues ... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Canada: Gay, Deaf and Missing the Message; Deaf People Are Affected by HIV/AIDS at Higher Rates Than the Hearing

In kicking off Pride Week festivities on Monday, Toronto Councilor Kyle Rae noted that American Sign Language interpreters will translate speeches and song lyrics at all official events. Advocates worry that that many deaf people are missing out on... Read more »

Ask the Experts

HIV+ and HEPc + in a small community

Hello dr...i live in a very small isolated community. I've been here for about 8 years now and expected to have left here long before now. On Aril/99 i found i was + for hiv and hepc. I have my family here that are very supportive, but i feel...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

No one but yourself can or should offer any suggestions about making this big decision. This is what being an adult is all about. All you can do is talk with people you trust and evaluate all the pros and cons. If you are really having trouble... Read more »

Vaccines-for the HIV- community only or for POZies as well

Doctors,Are the vaccines currently being evaluated for human trials targeted for only HIV- individuals or are they going to provide additional artillery for those that are HIV+...if only HIV-, would we expect to see reduced R&D for future drug...

Response from Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.

University of Utah, School of Medicine

So-called therapeutic vaccines are designed to improve the ability of an infected person to fight their infection, while preventive vaccines are meant to either prevent infection or prevent disease after infection in an HIV negative person. The two... Read more »

HIV and the Latino Faith Community

Dear Father DeMartini-I am currently performing qualitative research for the CDC HIV Prevention-Faith Initiative Project. I am focusing on the response/experience of the Latino Faith Community to the epidemic. In addition we are seeking the...

Response from Father Rodney J. DeMartini

National Catholic AIDS Network

Mary Ann--Thansk you for your inquiry. I am so glad to learn about this vital initiative. I sincerely believe that that the Church and faith communities must be involved in a collaborative and positive way in helping people face the challenges of... Read more »

Can you please confirm my research? I am trying to educate my community about HIV.

Hello Doctor Frascino,I am such an admirer of yours that I have decided to follow in your footsteps. I love in a very conservative Muslim country where HIV is a forbidden word. I am trying to educate my community. They are aware of the risks from...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your analysis is correct. The theoretical risk of contracting HIV from a straight razor in a barbershop is so extremely remote it becomes essentially nonexistent (unless the barber happens to be Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street).... Read more »

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Study on HIV/AIDS in the Deaf Communit

Posted by Anonymous

Hello,
My name is Melissa Adams. I am a hearing student at the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University. For my Master thesis I am doing interviews with HIV positive Deaf adults to learn about their experience with this disease. The... Read more »

Community Member Sought for HIV Treatment Guidelin

Posted by Anonymous

Community Member Sought for HIV Treatment Guidelines Panel

The Panel on Clinical Practices for Treatment of HIV Infection is seeking nominations for a community representative to serve a 3-year term on their Adult Guidelines Panel. The ideal... Read more »

Crystal Meth - Gay community in general, HIV

Posted by NickBaer, 1 Reply

I found some new informational resources on Crystal Meth - the Gay community in general, and specifically Crystal's releation to new HIV cases.

There's some very out-there educators and celebreties speaking out on the dangers of Crystal.

I found it... Read more »

Friends of the HIV and HCV Communities

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Friends of the HIV and HCV Communities:

In preface I want you to understand how fortunate I feel to live
in the United States under the care of excellent physicians and
with access to the medications I need. I have spent many hours
wondering and... Read more »

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