What Skills Do You Need In Educating The Youth On Hiv

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HIV Among Youth

Fast Facts Young people aged 13-29 accounted for 39% of all new HIV infections in 2009. With regard to youth, HIV disproportionately affects young gay and bisexual men and young African Americans. All young people should know how to protect themselves from HIV infection. Too many young people in the United States (US) are at risk for HIV infection. This risk is especially notable for young gay, bisexual, and other men who have...

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Help needed for HIV Education (AIDS DENIALISTS)

Hi Dr Bob,I always read this site and being a regular traveller to Africa i always pass of safe sex info to the locals.I have one gentthere who denies HIV/Aids is real and usually bounces all kind of info at me to back up his claim. Can you please...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I've addressed this topic many times in the past. I'll reprint a few of my comments from the archives below. You can find many more with a simple search. In addition I'll post some articles from AIDS Treatment News that address... Read more »

Memory Loss & Coordination Skills

I've been positive now for 11 years. I am still on my first HAART medications. Combivir and Viramune. I also take Acyclovir, Vytorin, and testosterone injections every two weeks. My viral load has always been undetectable, lately, it has...

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

South Florida Center for Counseling and Therapy

Congratulations on maintaining your health and your medication regimen - you have many alternatives available should you need them. Many people with HIV worry about memory issues. It is not unusual for stress or fatigue to affect anyone's... Read more »

HIV infection among youth

Hi,I was wondering if you could help me with this question. I know that there are 40000 new HIV infections in the United States every year. Of these, do you know how many occur among people ages 13 to 24 (or some other youth category)?I need the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Ursula,Roughly half of the estimated 40,000 new HIV infections that occur in the U.S. annually are in young adults aged 13 to 24. For recent HIV/AIDS statistics for the U.S., check the CDC's Web site.You're welcome!Dr. Bob... Read more »

Education on GHB needed.

I recently had an old friend try to push me into trying the drug GHB. I did not take it. I've read so much conflicting info on it since. Do you know of the interaction of this subtance with Hiv Meds. My friend is trying to convince me that it...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

I don't know of any studies looking at the interaction of GHB and HIV meds. It is up to the manufacturer to do those studies. I would suggest contacting the manufacturer directly to see if there is any information on the subject. In the... Read more »

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Need serious relationship advice/coping skills

Posted by Dizengoff, 10 Replies

Maybe others have had this problem. I hate to bare my soul on here, but I need help.
I am positive and in my late 20's... All I want in this life is a partner. I don't want a one night stand. I want someone who will be with me through bad and good,... Read more »

An HIV/AIDS awareness program for the youth!

Posted by Anonymous

Welcome to the HummingBirdPress,a program designed for the youth!Information contained within this educational package is very valuable for teaching,advising,and educating todays children about the dangers of the HIV/AIDS virus.To leave a voice mail... Read more »

Peer Educator/Case Finder Chicago

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Peer Educator/Case Finder
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DEPARTMENT: Peer Educator/Case Finder

REPORTS TO: Youth Services Manager.

FLSA: Exempt

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

HIV/AIDS and Youth

Posted by aledbetter

With over 50% of new HIV infections occurring in the age group of 15 to 24, young people need to be informed about HIV/AIDS in order to protect themselves, as well as their futures. Our site http://whatudo.org is an information destination for youth... Read more »

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