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Strategic Realignment of Funding to Support Priorities in Sexual Health and STD Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities

This report provides a record of the proceedings of the Legacy Funding Realignment Consultation held on July 8, 2010, in Atlanta, Georgia. It includes notes on the opening session, an overview of the consultation, an overview of the Division of STD Prevention Priorities, an overview of challenges and opportunities in STD disparities in the United States, and an overview of the CDC National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention’s (NCHHSTP) Public Health Ethics Activities.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Arizona: 2009 Annual Report

This report presents data provided by laboratories and medical providers to the Arizona Department of Health Services STD Control Program. It presents reported chlamydia and gonorrhea cases and case rates per 100,000 population for the years 2004 to 2009, and reported rates by age group, sex, and race/ethnicity.

Male Latex Condom: Specification, Prequalification and Guidelines for Procurement 2010

This monograph presents purchase specifications and procurement guidelines for male latex condoms to ensure the highest level of safety for high volume purchases to meet the needs of harsh environmental conditions and the probability of less than ideal storage conditions. It describes a systematic process to support the manufacture, prequalification, procurement, and distribution that can meet the needs of different populations.

Condom Fact Sheet in Brief

This information sheet discusses the use of the male latex condom to reduce the risk of STD and HIV transmission. The information sheet explains that the most reliable ways to avoid STDs and HIV is to abstain from sexual activity, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner. Since many persons are unaware of their infection, the consistent and correct use of a condom is recommended. The fact sheet provides background information based on laboratory studies, epidemiologic studies, and the theoretic and empirical basis for protection.

Resumen De La Hoja Informativa Sobre Los Condones

This information sheet discusses the use of the male latex condom to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted disease (STD) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission. The information sheet explains that the most reliable ways to avoid STDs and HIV is to abstain from sexual activity, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner. Since many persons are unaware of their infection, the consistent and correct use of a condom is recommended.

Effective HIV and STD Prevention Programs for Youth: A Summary of Scientific Evidence

This information sheet discusses the importance of bringing HIV and STD prevention programs into schools so adolescents can make healthy choices. It also provides information on CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH). Topics include: Effective HIV/STD Prevention Education Programs; Youth Asset-Development Programs; CDC's Ongoing Efforts to Identify and Implement Effective HIV/STD Prevention Programs for Youth.

Bringing High-Quality HIV and STD Prevention to Youth in Schools: CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health

This information sheet discusses the importance of bringing HIV and STD prevention programs into schools so adolescents can make healthy choices. It also provides information on CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH). Topics include: schools play a critical role in HIV and STD prevention; prevention programs can reduce risk behaviors; DASH promotes effective prevention through schools; National HIV/AIDS Strategy; and Dash's programs are data driven and evidence based.

The Role of STD Prevention and Treatment in HIV Prevention

This information sheet discusses the link between STDs and HIV. It explains how individuals with STDS have an increased susceptibility to HIV and individuals with HIV have increased infectiousness. The information sheet discusses how STD treatment can slow the spread of HIV and the implications for HIV and STD prevention programs. Information is provided for accessing the services of national health organizations.

The Clinical Approach to the STD Patient

This monograph is a curricular outline for examination of an STD patient. It explains the rationale and general clinical approach including epidemiological and medical goals of an STD intervention, taking a sexual history, risk indicators for STD, chief complaint and history of present illness, past medical and STD history, gynecologic history, HIV risk assessment, social history, clinical management, and patient education.
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