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A Positive Woman's Survival Kit (1999)
"Published by the International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS (ICW), ""A Positive Woman’s Survival Kit"" is written by and for women living with HIV/AIDS. This kit is designed primarily for women in countries with few resources therefore the authors chose not to focus on treatments which are not widely available. The first part of the kit focuses mainly on the voices of positive women. The second part consists of Fact Sheets which provide readers with more information on specific subjects"
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African Men and Combination Therapy: A Guide on Combination Therapy for African Men with HIV (2003)
"Simply and directly explains how some African men have dealt with combination therapy. Explains HAART, when to start therapy, sticking to it, side effects, fears about disclosure and getting support."
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African Women and Combination Therapy: A Guide on Combination Therapy for African Women with HIV (2003)
"Explains HAART, when to start therapy, sticking to it, side effects, fears about disclosure and getting support, as well as contraception and pregnancy."
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HIV & women (2005)
Part of an information series for HIV-positive people. This booklet is intended to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about HIV infection in women. It outlines how HIV affects women and the effectiveness of anti-HIV treatment in women. Information on HIV and pregnancy is also included. The booklet also provides information on the day-to-day issues involved in living with HIV.
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Sex and Transmission: A Continued Concern for Positive Women (1999)
"Positive prevention of HIV and other infections is an important issue for HIV positive persons. The article explored how women can avoid passing on HIV to a negative partner, as well as protecting oneself from STIs such as CM1, HPV, and other infections, as well as risk of reinfection for two positive partners. It concludes by recognizing that negotiating safer sex is not easy and sometimes impossible."
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Stop & Think: Choosing your first treatment regimen (2003)
"Gives information to help PLHA and their providers to prepare for the future, including information on resistance, basics of ARTs, and special considerations for women of childbearing age."
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