From: bigoldberg@igc.apc.org (Billi Goldberg)
Newsgroups: sci.med.aids
Subject: VA Summary 1/17/92
Date: 16 Aug 92 16:50:20 GMT
Organization: unspecifiedNote: Copyright 1992, Dan R. Greening. Non-commercial reproduction allowed.
Archive-Number: 5911

This is the last one.

This AIDS Information Newsletter was obtained from the HIV/AIDS Info
BBS (714) 248-2836.  It is the best source of AIDS Info available.
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                   AIDS INFORMATION NEWSLETTER
                   Michael Howe, MSLS, Editor
                     AIDS Information Center
                VA Medical Center, San Francisco
                     (415) 221-4810 ext 3305
                        January 17, 1992 

     In the 13 December Newsletter, it was announced that on December 6, 
1991, each facility received an allocation of $500- $2,000 in funds 
labeled "HIV/AIDS PREVENTION AND COUNSELING." These funds, allocated by 
VACO AIDS Service and based on the number of AIDS cases reported by the 
facility, are to be used for AIDS prevention and counseling publications 
and pamphlets.  This allocation was made in accordance with an 
information and training mandate in Public Law 100-322 which requires 
the periodic  dissemination of publications on the prevention and 
transmission of HIV/AIDS. Publications and pamphlets should be available 
for both patient and personnel education purposes.  Placement of 
educational pamphlets in patient waiting areas and dayrooms and the use 
of publications in the counseling of patients at high risk for AIDS are 
recommended.  Related audiovisual and book needs should  be coordinated 
through library service.  Infectious disease staff, AIDS coordinators, 
and staff who have attended the National Training Programs on HIV/AIDS 
should be consulted for appropriate publications or pamphlets to be 
purchased.  Questions should be directed to the AIDS Service at FTS 535-
7182.
      
     This is the first in a two part series that lists the names, 
addresses, and telephone numbers of several distributors and titles of 
brochures, pamphlets and booklets available from them.  Most of the 
titles are related to AIDS prevention and counseling.  The list is by no 
means comprehensive.  These selections are provided for information 
purposes only; they are not recommendations for purchasing.  
Descriptions for most items have been taken from the distributors' 
catalogs or the materials.  A catalog, if available, as well as 
additional pricing information can be obtained from the company or 
organization.  The editor takes no responsibility for changes in price 
quotations or any other information supplied by the distributors. 
     You can also examine titles of materials found in the publication 
"Learning AIDS: An Information Resources Directory" (published by 
American Foundation for AIDS Research, 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 
10109-0732. Telephone: 212-719-0033; distributed by R.R. Bowker, 245 
West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011. Telephone: 800-521-8110) that has 
been supplied to all VA libraries.  
Channing L Bete Co Inc, 200 State Road, South Deerfield, MA 01373. Call 
(800) 628-7733 for catalog. Company will provide single copies of 
pamphlets (up to 5 titles) free of charge for review.  1-24 ($1.00); 25-
99 (.78); 100-499 (.51); 500-999 (.45); 1,000-2,499 (.41); 2,555-4.999 
(.39).  Prices for larger quantities also available.  A $5.25 handling 
charge applies to all orders of fewer than 2500 booklets.  Titles can be 
mixed. 
WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AIDS.  Suitable for a broad range of 
readers. Explains how HIV affects the immune system, how it may be 
transmitted, who's at risk, what's being done to control its spread and 
find a cure. 
PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM AIDS.  Motivates people to protect themselves 
and others from AIDS.  Explains symptoms, how the virus is transmitted, 
precautions, testing, and more. 
ABOUT AIDS AND SHOOTING DRUGS.  Facts about AIDS and the special risks 
it poses to those who shoot drugs.  Explains steps for preventing 
infection; includes advice for families and friends. 
WHAT GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AIDS.  Explains AIDS 
symptoms and effects, describes treatment, and stresses importance of 
proper precautions. Tells where to find support and information. 
CARING FOR PEOPLE WITH AIDS.  Offers emotional support and positive 
advice to caregivers of people with AIDS.  Identifies key challenges 
that caregivers face, urging them to be conscientious of their own 
health.  Includes tips on giving care, preventing infection, and more. 
HIV & AIDS/MILITARY EDITION.  Tells how personnel can protect themselves 
and others.  Explains AIDS, its symptoms and effects, clears up 
misunderstandings, urges readers to help control the spread of AIDS. 
PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM HIV & AIDS/MILITARY EDITION.  Frank, 
motivational presentation of protective measures.  Discusses mandatory 
testing for military personnel and the meaning of a positive result. 
LIVING WITH HIV.  Tells how to keep as healthy as possible. Explains a 
positive test and how to prevent HIV transmission, answers questions, 
and lists sources of support. 
CONDOMS AND SAFER SEX.  Shows how to make condoms a natural part of 
sexual activity. Addresses their role in protecting against AIDS and 
other STDs.    
 Columbus AIDS Task Force, 1500 W. Third Ave., Suite 329, Columbus, OH 
43212-2843.  Telephone: (614) 488-2437. 
SO...YOU TESTED POSITIVE.  The second edition (1990) of this booklet 
contains practical information for people with HIV- infection, 
particularly those newly diagnosed.  The information serves to reduce 
anxiety and empower the HIV-infected reader to begin to deal with the 
diagnosis in a positive mind set and make positive lifestyle choices.  
The booklet discusses the process of HIV-screening, the significance of 
a positive result, and the progression of HIV-infection.  Emotional 
responses to testing  positive and information about healthy lifestyles, 
doctor-patient  communication, safer sex and other psychosocial issues 
are explained.  The booklet is a guide for individuals and can be used 
as adjunct material to professional services provided by social workers, 
counselors, physicians, and nurses (20 pp).  1-100 ($1.00); 101-200 
(.90); 201+ (.80). 
 Condom Resource Center, P.O. Box 30564, Oakland, CA 94604.  Call (415) 
891-0455 for information about additional educational materials. 
CONDOM PRIMER.  This eight page booklet was developed by students at UC-
Santa Cruz and Stanford University.  The material provides an 
introduction to condom and lubricant usage.  Subjects discussed include: 
how to store condoms, ways that condoms can fail, condoms and oral sex, 
safer sex guidelines, and cofactors.  1-50 (.50); 51- 99 (.40); 100-299 
(.35); 300+ (.30). 
 ETR Associates/Network Publications, P.O. Box 1830, Santa Cruz, CA 
95061-1830. Call (800) 321-4407 for catalog.  Company will provide 
single copies of pamphlets (up to 5 titles) free of charge for review. 
Titles listed below are priced: 50 for $15.00; 200 for $52.00; 500 for 
$110.00; 1000 for $190.00 
AIDS: AM I AT RISK?-A CHECKLIST FOR MODERN LOVERS.  Written for adults, 
this easy-to-understand pamphlet encourages partners to discuss past 
sexual histories and modify their sexual behavior to lower the risks of 
becoming infected with HIV.  Lists do's and don'ts of safer sex and 
provides a list of potential risk factors.  
AIDS--THINK ABOUT IT.  Written at a low reading level (in English on one 
side and Spanish on the other), this pamphlet explains: how HIV/AIDS is 
transmitted, how to avoid infection and practice safer sex, and where to 
get more information and help. 
TALKING WITH YOUR PARTNER ABOUT SAFER SEX.  Talking about safer sex may 
not be easy, but it is a critical step toward the prevention of 
transmission of HIV/AIDS and other STDs. This pamphlet provides specific 
guidelines for sexually active couples on discussing safer sex and ways 
to deal with a partner's response. 
WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT AIDS?  This pamphlet answers basic questions about 
HIV/AIDS.  It also discusses high risk behavior and a number of 
precautions to lower the risk of infection. 
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE AIDS ANTIBODY TEST.  Gives information 
about: what the test means, how it works, negative and positive test 
results, and the types of tests available.  It also provides information 
on the pros and cons of testing, testing procedures, and confidentiality 
issues. 
WHAT IS SAFER SEX?  This pamphlet spells out the ways to minimize the 
chances of acquiring HIV from sexual activity.  In an explicit 
discussion of unsafe sexual behaviors, it explains what can be done to 
practice safer sex and provides positive suggestions for exploring new 
ways to enjoy sex. 
The two titles below are priced: 50 for $17.50; 200 for $60.00; 500 for 
$125.00; 1000 for $200.00 
I'LL TAKE THE CONDOM.  This easy-to-read photo-tabloid gives sexually 
active young men a frank message about AIDS and condom use. 
IT'S ABOUT CONDOMS!  This vivid photo-tabloid targets sexually active 
couples with the clear message that condoms can save lives. 
 Gay Men's Health Crisis, 129 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011- 
0022. Call (212) 807--7517 (ask for publications' department) for a 
catalog. There is a 10% discount on orders from $100-$499.99 and a 15% 
discount on orders $500 and up. 
I'M HIV POSITIVE-WHAT NEXT?  Being HIV positive isn't the end of the 
world, it's a chance to begin to take charge of your life and stay 
healthy!  What to watch for, what to do and what to know if you are HIV 
positive, written in both detailed paragraphs and easy- reference 
bullets. Illustrated with light-hearted cartoons that help to put HIV 
infection in perspective.  6th grade reading level. Unit price: .35 
INFECTION PRECAUTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH AIDS.  People with AIDS who are 
able to care for themselves at home can safely live with individuals who 
do not have AIDS and with other persons with AIDS. This pamphlet 
describes the simple precautions that should be taken to protect both 
people with AIDS and the unexposed people with whom they live.  8th 
grade reading level.  Unit price: .25 
LOVING SHARING CARING.  Black Americans are increasingly suffering the 
burden of AIDS.  This pamphlet is a call to action, outlining the need, 
the meaning and practice of safer sex to avoid the risk and prevent the 
spread of HIV, and encouraging education and AIDS service within the 
community.  5th grade reading level.  Unit price: .35 
OVERVIEW OF PSYCHO-SOCIAL ISSUES CONCERNING AIDS.  For volunteers 
working with people with AIDS, for their friends and families, this 
paper focuses on some of the feelings and responses of persons who are 
about to be or may have just been diagnosed with AIDS.  It tells why 
anger and rage are normal responses, how denial can be used in a 
positive way, and when denial should be challenged. 12th grade reading 
level.  Unit price: .25 
WHEN A FRIEND HAS AIDS.  Serious illness is a fact of everyday life, but 
AIDS has posed new challenges for everyone involved-- not only 
individuals with AIDS, but also their friends.  This brochure presents 
32 suggestions for friends and families on how to be supportive of a 
person with AIDS.  7th grade reading level. (also available in Spanish: 
Cuando Un Amigo Tiene AIDS).  Unit price: .35 
I CAN'T COPE WITH MY FEAR OF AIDS.  Fears of the "worried well" can 
affect anybody in the population.  This brochure describes fear of AIDS 
and its symptoms and offers nine solid suggestions for reducing fear and 
enjoying life despite AIDS.  10th grade reading level.  Unit price: .35 
THE SAFER SEX CONDOM GUIDE FOR MEN AND WOMEN.  Illustrated in visually 
graphic color, for mature audiences.  4th grade reading level.  Unit 
price: .35 
THE TEST: UNDERSTANDING HIV ANTIBODY TESTING.  A comprehensive 
discussion of a very complex issue--taking the HIV antibody test.  
Explains what "HIV-positive" and "HIV-negative" mean, the pros and cons 
of testing, the difference between "confidential" and "anonymous" 
testing and what steps to take before and after  testing.  Specific to 
New York City and State only.  12th grade reading level. Unit price: .35 

               CATALOG OF MATERIALS FOR PROFESSIONALS  
The Clearinghouse has developed a new catalog, the CATALOG OF HIV/AIDS 
MATERIALS FOR PROFESSIONALS, as a companion piece to the ARTA 
Educational Materials Catalog.  The materials in the new Catalog help 
professionals keep up-to-date on scientific data and authoritative 
guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  The 
materials are produced by CDC, other U.S. Public Health Service 
agencies, and other AIDS-related organizations.  
The catalog includes many AIDS-related Morbidity and Mortality Weekly 
Reports, reports from the Public Health Service and CDC, reports from 
the National Commission on AIDS, and materials from the AIDS Clinical 
Trials Information Service.  Most of the publications are free of 
charge; however, many are limited to one copy per order.  
To place an order for the Catalog of HIV/AIDS Materials for 
Professionals call the toll-free number, 1-800-458-5231. 

                       AIDS HOTLINE CALLS 
The AIDS Service, VACO, has established a series of monthly AIDS 
national hotline or conference calls beginning in January, 1992.  The 
purpose of the calls is to discuss timely issues relevant to HIV/AIDS 
staff and to address questions from the field.  The agenda for the calls 
will consist of announcements made on the Director's hotline, discussion 
of policies and other topics of interest.  The calls will primarily be 
directed to HIV/AIDS coordinators and staff involved in the care of 
HIV/AIDS patients.  Although all staff are welcome, it would be helpful 
to designate a key person in the medical centers to attend these 
conference calls.  It is anticipated that, at times, information 
pertinent to support services, including fiscal, will be addressed. 
The calls are intended to address issues in a more timely fashion than 
is possible through the AIDSGRAM.  An example of the type of information 
envisioned is allocation of PL 100-322, Prevention and Counseling, 
monies to the medical centers for designated purposes.  These calls do 
not replace the educational conference calls regularly scheduled by the 
Office of Academic Affairs and the RMECs. 
The first conference call will be held on January 24, 1992 at 2:00 PM 
EST.  The VANTS system will be used to conduct the call.  Issues to be 
discussed will include the HIV Registry (ICR) recently sent to each 
medical center and OPC, policy plans for the OSHA standards on 
bloodborne pathogens and the national training effort on the protection 
of health care workers.  Gary Roselle, Chief of Infectious Diseases, and 
Susan Sverha, Office of Academic Affairs will participate in the first 
call.  Plans for future calls will also be discussed. 

                              NOTE 
In the 6 September AIDS Information Newsletter (as well as the 
Information Resources: Infection Control guide used for the bloodborne 
pathogens program), I stated that the audiovisual, "Hospital Infection 
Control," was distributed by Parker Productions.  To obtain information 
about this resource, please contact the Altschul Group Corporation, 930 
Pitner Ave., Evanston, IL 60202. Telephone: (800) 421-2363.   @ECHO OFF 
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