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Publications: A Guide to the Clinical Care of Women with HIV/AIDS, 2005 edition
   
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  Introduction
pdf 270KB
    Editor
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    Forward
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    Dedication
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    Acknowledgements
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    Contributing Authors
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    Abbreviations
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I.
 
Epidemiology And Natural History Of HIV Infection In Women
pdf 480KB
    Introduction
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    HIV Transmission
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    Natural History and HIV Disease Progression
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    Future Issues
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    References
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II. Approach To The Patient
pdf 160KB
    General Guidelines
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    Evaluation of the HIV Infected Woman
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    The Chronic Care Model
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    References
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III. Prevention Of HIV
pdf 630KB
    Introduction
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    Risk Assessment for STI/HIV Infections
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    HIV Counseling and Testing
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    Behavioral Intervention Models
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    Published Behavioral Intervention Trials
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    Practical Aspects of Counseling Patients About Sexual Risk Reduction
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    Ethnic and Gender Considerations in Risk Reduction and Counseling
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    Sexually Transmitted Infections and the Risk of HIV Infection
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    Condoms and Prevention of HIV Infection
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    Other Forms of Contraception and the Risk of HIV Infection
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    New Approaches to HIV and STI Prevention:
Microbicides, Vaccines, and Postexposure Prophylaxis
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    Prevention Messages for HIV-Infected Women
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    Conclusions
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    References
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IV. Primary Medical Care
pdf 1.2MB
    Introduction
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    Initial Evaluation
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    Laboratory Testing
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    Antiretroviral Therapy
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    Complications: Opportunistic Diseases
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    Algorithms for Diagnosis and Management of Symptoms
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    References
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V. Adherence To HIV Therapies
pdf 175KB
    Introduction
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    The Unforgiving Nature of HIV and the Medications to Treat It
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    Predictors of Adherence
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    Adherence in Special Populations
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    Measuring Adherence
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    Improving Adherence
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    Conclusions
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    References
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VI. Gynecologic Problems
pdf 565KB
    Introduction
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    Abnormal Uterine Bleeding/Amenorrhea
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    Abnormal Pap Smear
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    Genital Ulcers
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    Vaginal Discharge
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    Pelvic/Abdominal Pain
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    Pelvic Mass
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    Urinary Symptoms
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    Genital Warts
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    Genital Masses/Nodules
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    Genital Itching/Irritation
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    Breast Lump
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    Menopause
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    Health Maintenance Issues
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    Guidelines for Gynecologic Referral
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    References
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Color Plates
pdf 305KB
    Plate 1: Trichomonads
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    Plate2 : Clue cells of G. vaginalis
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    Plate 3: Candida
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    Plate 4: Vaginal candidiasis
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    Plate 5: Severe vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN3)
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    Plate 6: Nontender chancres (kissing lesions)
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    Plate 7: Extensive vulvar condylomata acuminata
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    Plate 8: Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN3)
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    Plate 9: Mucopurulent cervicitis
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    Plate 10: Profuse purulent frothy vaginal discharge
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    Plate 11: Pelvic inflammatory disease
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    Plate 12: Chancroid
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    Plate 13: Condyloma latum in secondary syphilis
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    Plate 14: Lesion of herpes simplex
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    Plate 15: Herpes simplex in woman with AIDS
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    Plate 16: Apthous genital ulceration
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    Plate 17: Apthous oral ulceration
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VII. HIV And Reproduction
pdf 1MB
    Introduction
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    Counseling
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    Contraception
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    Pregnancy Testing
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    HIV and Fertility
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    Effects of Pregnancy and HIV Infection
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    Effect of HIV on Pregnancy Course and Outcome
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    Perinatal Transmission
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    Guidelines for Care
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    Intrapartum
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    Postpartum
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    Care of the HIV-Exposed Infant
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    References
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VIII. 
 
Addressing Cultural Issues To Improve Quality of Care
pdf 205KB
    Introduction
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    Economic Issues
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    Gender Roles and Social Expectations
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    Psychological Issues
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    Provider-Patient Communication
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    Cultural Issues
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    Interventions
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    Summary
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    References
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IX. Psychiatric Issues
pdf 430KB
    Introduction
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    Perspectives On Being A Woman With HIV
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    Need For Multiservice Clinical Programs
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    Psychiatric Disorders
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    Diagnosis Of Major Depressive Disorder
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    Psychopharmacology For The HIV-Positive Woman: General Guidelines
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    Evaluation Of Suicide Risk
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    Care Provider Issues
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    References
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X. Substance Abuse
pdf 340KB
    Substance Use And Abuse
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    Epidemiology Of Substance Abuse
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    Substance Abuse And HIV
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    Comorbidity Related To Substance Abuse
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    Substance Abuse In Women
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    Impact Of Societal Perceptions And Beliefs
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    Identification Of Substance Use/Abuse
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    Treatment Readiness And Harm Reduction
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    Treatment Of Substance Abuse
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    Predictors Of Drug Treatment Retention And The Durability Of Treatment Gains
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    Relapse
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    Substance Abuse In Pregnancy
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    Antiretroviral Therapy In Substance Abusers
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    Criminal Justice Settings
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    Conclusion
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    References
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XI. Adolescents
pdf 190KB
    Epidemiology
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    HIV Care For Adoloscents
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    Summary
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    References
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XII. Palliative And End-Of-Life Care
pdf 445KB
    Introduction
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    Quality Of Life
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    Symptoms Throughout Disease
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    Prognosis
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    Telling The Truth And Breaking Bad News
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    Realistic Goal Setting and Advance Care Planning
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    End-Of-Life Issues
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    Care Of The Care Provider
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    References
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XIII.  Occupational Exposure
pdf 265KB
    Introduction
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    Magnitude Of Risk
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    Risk Factors For Occupational HIV Transmission
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    Preventing Occupational Exposure
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    HIV Infection Following Occupational Exposure
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    Postexposure Management
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    Special Considerations
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    The HIV-Seropositive HCW
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    References
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XIV.
 
Pharmacologic Considerations in HIV-infected Pregnant Patients
pdf 1.4MB
    List Of Tables
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    Introduction
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    Pharmacokinetics Of Drugs In Pregnancy
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    References
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XV. Resources
pdf 535KB
    How To Use This Chapter
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    Resources With Topic Areas
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XVI. International Issues
pdf 150KB
    Introduction
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    India
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    Zambia
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    Brazil
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    References
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XVII.  Nutrition Counseling, Care and Support
pdf 305KB
    Introduction
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    Background
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    General Principles
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    Recommendations
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    References
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Indexes
pdf 290KB
    Topic Index
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    Drug Index
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