Hiv Prevention Programs For Young Adults

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Majority of Young Adults Support Abstinence Programs to Prevent HIV/AIDS, Unplanned Pregnancies, Harris Poll Says

A majority of young adults ages 18 to 29 supports abstinence education as a method to prevent HIV/AIDS, and about half support the method to prevent unplanned pregnancy, according to a recent Harris Poll, the Washington Times reports. According... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Development, Description, and Acceptability of Small-Group, Behavioral Intervention to Prevent HIV and Hepatitis C Virus Infections Among Young Adult Injection Drug Users

"Young injection drug users (IDUs) who are not infected with HIV or hepatitis C virus are at great risk of acquiring one or both of these infections through their sexual or injection behaviors," the authors wrote. In the current study, they describe... Read more »

Global Fund Extension of HIV Prevention Programs for People at High Risk for HIV in Russia Will Save Thousands of Young Lives

Geneva, Switzerland -- The International AIDS Society (IAS) and the International Harm Reduction Association (IHRA) today welcomed the announcement by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) to extend by two years its... Read more »

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scared girl with question that probably applies to many many teenagers or young adults...help please!!!

Dear Doctor Bob,I recently wrote you, but I still have not received an answer, which is totally understandable considering all of the letters you receive. However, I kind of just decided to go with the two is better than one thing, and write you...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Scared Girl,Your risks are no different than any other sexually active person's. If you had unprotected sex, you've placed yourself at risk for STDs, including HIV. You cannot rely on what a potential sex partner tells you regarding... Read more »

Resources for parents of a young adult with HIV

Hi,Our 23 year old son just told us he was HIV positive. We had a good talk, and are very happy that he caught it and is communicating with us. We feel we need assistance to understand how we can best support him and also face our own feelings and...

Response from David Fawcett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.

South Florida Center for Counseling and Therapy

Thanks for writing and for your active support of your son. As you know, many people living with HIV have not had the benefit of a supportive family. Fortunately you live in an area that does have numerous resources. The Pacific Center for Human... Read more »

Why is the prevalance of HIV increasing among the young and gay populations?

Hi Dr. Bob,I just saw this really troubling article on Yahoo News and thought you might have some feedback on it. In particular, it's really troubling that the rate of HIV infection among youth and gay men has increased so significantly over...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,This is a highly complex issue and I could write a thesis on all the factors potentially contributing to these epidemiological trends. They would include such disparate issues as biology, sociology, politics, religion, perception, funding... Read more »

phisycall and mental health program for a recent HIV young male

what do you recommend for a person diagnosed w/HIV :eating habits,vitamins;should a psicologist be of help.Our interes is to keep our love one healthy and that the CD4 +the viral charge keeps stationary to avoid HIV medicines.Right now he is fine,...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

Health maintenance is similar for those with and without HIV. The basics are good nutrition, adequate rest, an appropriate amount of exercise, maintaining healthy relationships and activity, and regular medical follow-up visits.You can get more... Read more »

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Young Adult HIV+ Chatroom

Posted by Anonymous

A chatroom for young adults (18-24) to ask questions, voice concerns and socialize with other HIV+ youth. Hosted by a HIV+ educator in Chicago. Please join us at ChicagoPoz18to24 in TOWN SQUARE @ aol.com. Chatroom is always open for questions, but... Read more »

HIV Prevention Program Assistant D.C

Posted by Anonymous

Assist senior prevention team members in carrying out activities in the CDC-funded program to provide technical assistance and conduct policy analysis on state HIV/AIDS prevention programs. Full description at: www.nastad.org.

Washington , District... Read more »

HIV Prevention Program Assistant D.C

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

HIV/AIDS Prevention Program Coordinator

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

The author gave permission to publish this resignation letter.

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June 3, 1999
Robin Keene, SCHNS, Communicable Disease Supervisor
Manatee County Health Department

Dear Ms. Keene,
Please accept my resignation from employment with the Health... Read more »

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