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AIDS Cases in Adolescents and Adults, by Age — United States, 1994�00
This report describes adolescents and adults with a new AIDS diagnosis, deaths among adolescents and adults with an AIDS diagnosis, and adolescents and adults living with an AIDS diagnosis, by age in the United States from 1994 to 2000.

Cases of HIV Infection and AIDS in the United States and Dependent Areas, 2005
The HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report contains tabular and graphic information about U.S. AIDS and HIV case reports, including data by state, metropolitan statistical area, mode of exposure to HIV, sex, race/ethnicity, age group, vital status, and case definition category.

Cases of HIV Infection and AIDS in the United States and Dependent Areas, by Race/Ethnicity, 2002�06
This report complements the information in the 2006 HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report and updates the information in the supplementary report on race/ethnicity data from 2000 through 2004.

Guidelines for Effective School Health Education to Prevent the Spread of AIDS
were developed to help school personnel and others plan, implement, and evaluate educational efforts to prevent HIV infection.

HIV/AIDS Prevention Research Synthesis Compendium.
The interventions in the Compendium have been identified by CDC's HIV/AIDS Prevention Research Synthesis Project (PRS) as having rigorous study methods and demonstrated evidence of effectiveness in reducing sex- and drug-related risk behaviors or improving health outcomes.

How effective are latex condoms in preventing HIV?
This fact sheet provides information on the effectiveness of latex condoms in preventing HIV.

Reaching and Protecting Young People at Risk for HIV Infection [pdf 274K]
This report discusses the challenges and strategies to reach young people most at risk for HIV infection (see page 14).

Young People at Risk: HIV/AIDS Among America抯 Youth
This document discusses the HIV/AIDS situation among American youth.

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, by date

CDC. HIV Prevalence Estimates — United States, 2006. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2008; 57(39):1073.

CDC. Subpopulation Estimates from the HIV Incidence Surveillance System — United States, 2006. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2008; 57(36):985.

CDC. Persons Tested for HIV — United States, 2006. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2008; 57(31):845.

CDC. Trends in HIV- and STD-Related Risk Behaviors Among High School Students — United States, 1991-2007. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2008; 57(30):817.

CDC. Trends in HIV/AIDS Diagnoses Among Men Who Have Sex with Men — 33 States, 2001-2006. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2008; 57(25):681.

CDC. HIV/AIDS Among Hispanics — United States, 2001-2005. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2008; 56(40):1052.

CDC.  QuickStats: Prevalence of HPV Infection Among Sexually Active Females Aged 14� Years, by Age Group-National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2003�04. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2007; 56(33):852.

CDC.  Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine:  Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2007; 56(RR02):1-24.

CDC. Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Diagnoses of HIV/AIDS-33 States, 2001-2005 Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2007; 56(09):189.

CDC. Trends in HIV-Related Risk Behaviors Among High School Students — United States, 1991-2005. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2006; 55(31):851-854.

CDC. Twenty-Five Years of HIV/AIDS — United States, 1981-2006 [pdf 600K]. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2006; 55(21):585-620.

CDC. Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2006; 55(14):1-17.

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Other Federal Agency Publications

The Surgeon General抯 Call to Action To Promote Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior [pdf 85K]. This Call to Action provides a point of reference for advancing a national dialogue on issues of sexuality, sexual health, and responsible sexual behavior among individuals, communities, government, and other relevant institutions and organizations.

Workshop Summary: Scientific Evidence on Condom Effectiveness for Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Prevention [pdf 103K]. This document provides a summary of a workshop cosponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to summarize the state of knowledge on condom effectiveness and identify research needs and opportunities.

Non-Federal Publications*

Emerging Answers: Research Findings on Programs to Reduce Teen Pregnancy [pdf 2.6M]. This study conducted by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy examines whether there is good evidence demonstrating that one or more abstinence-only programs actually delay sex and/or reduce teen pregnancies.

The Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510: Interim Report [pdf 320K]. Published by Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., this report notes that most of the programs studied offer much more than "just say no." In addition to delivering a clear and consistent message of abstinence until marriage, programs focus on building self-esteem, developing values, formulating goals, making decisions, avoiding risky behavior, maximizing communication, strengthening relationships, and other issues.

No Time to Waste: Programs to Reduce Teen Pregnancy Among Middle School-Aged Youth [pdf 400K]. This National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy publication provides detailed descriptions of programs for middle school-aged youth that have been shown through careful research to have a positive impact on adolescent behavior.

Not Yet: Programs to Delay First Sex Among Teens [pdf 500K]. This document, published by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, provides detailed descriptions of programs that have been shown through careful research to have delayed sexual initiation for teens.

Parents Matter! is an evidence-based prevention program for parents of pre-teens. This community-level family prevention program is designed to enhance protective parenting practices and promote parent-child discussions about sexuality and sexual risk reduction.

Preventing Teenage Pregnancy, Childbearing, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases: What the Research Shows [pdf 131K]. Published by Child Trends, this research brief highlights factors that contribute to improved adolescent reproductive health. The brief also includes a table of specific programs that have been found to be successful in increasing positive reproductive health behaviors.

Someone at School has AIDS: A Complete Guide to Education Policies Concerning HIV Infection. This guide, published by the National Association of State Boards of Education, provides guidance on developing policies that address important issues related to HIV/AIDS in the schools.

What Education Leaders Should Know about Forming Partnerships to Prevent Sexual-Risk Behaviors in School-Aged Youth  [pdf 180K]. This fact sheet was developed by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), and describes the collaboration process, examples of potential partners and how top level education officials can support and improve interagency partnerships to prevent sexual risk behaviors in school-aged youth.

What Education Leaders Should Know about HIV and AIDS [pdf 180K]. Developed by CCSSO, this fact sheet describes the basic facts of HIV; background, differences between HIV and AIDS, HIV transmission and the impact of HIV/AIDS among school-aged youth.

What Education Leaders Should Know about HIV and AIDS and School-Aged Youth [pdf 180K]. This fact sheet, developed by CCSSO, provides information on why school-aged youth are at risk for HIV/AIDS, lists school-based prevention strategies, and describes potential roles of family and community partners in addressing school-based prevention.

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