This report summarizes a study of 101 women who were newly diagnosed as HIV positive and controls to determine reasons for the behaviors that put them at risk for HIV infection. Poverty, partner risk behavior, and alcohol and drug use were among reasons for their behavior. Findings demonstrate the need for multiple approaches to reducing HIV infection among black women.
This report summarizes updated recommendations for managing the drug-drug interactions that occur when using antiretroviral therapy during TB treatment.
This pamphlet describes Nia, a group-level, video-based intervention for African American men aged 18 years and older. The goal of the program is to reduce sexual risk behavior among African American men who have sex with women. The pamphlet discusses the goals; how the program works; the theory behind the intervention; research findings; core elements, key characteristics, and procedures; adapting the program to a different target population; resource requirements; recruitment; policies and standards; quality assurance activities; and monitoring and evaluation.
