Overview

Written by three experts with extensive experience helping people with HIV/AIDS, this trusted resource is the complete guide to better physical and emotional health for women living with HIV or AIDS. It covers the full range of health and emotional issues faced by people with HIV while also addressing topics of special interest to women, including gynecologic disorders, reproductive choices, contraception, and pregnancy. The world of HIV/AIDS diagnosis and therapy is changing dramatically. At-home testing is now available, people exposed to the virus may be able to get immediate treatment, and the number of dominant classes of HIV treatment has increased from four to six. This new edition of ""A Woman's Guide to Living with HIV Infection"" includes the latest information on diagnosis and treatments as well as recent findings about pregnancy and HIV, starting treatments when you have HIV-related complications, liver health and hepatitis, and sexual health.

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Author:   Rebecca A. Clark, MD PhD (Professor of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Science Center) ,  Robert T. Maupin, Jr., MD FACOG (LSU Medical Center) ,  Jill Hayes, PhD (LSU Health Sciences Center)
Publisher:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Edition:   second edition
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9781421405490

ISBN 10:   1421405490
Pages:   344
Publication Date:   27 July 2012
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Women and the HIV/AIDS Epidemic Part One: Adjusting to Life with HIV Infection 1. Testing for HIV 2. Finding a Primary Care Provider and Preparing for Your Visit 3. HIV, the Immune System, and Monitoring Tests Part Two: Meeting the Challenge of HIV Infection 4. Recognizing Symptoms and Preventing Complications 5. Hepatitis and the Liver 6. Treatments for HIV Part Three: Sexual and Gynecologic Health 7. Protecting Yourself and Others 8. Gynecologic Infections and Sexually Transmitted Diseases 9. Human Papillomavirus Infections, Genital Warts, and Abnormal Pap Smears Part Four: Reproduction 10. Considering Pregnancy and Birth Control 11. Pregnancy 12. Menstrual Periods Part Five: Taking Care of Yourself: Special Considerations 13. Breast Health, Bone Health, and Heart Health 14. Alcohol Dependence, Drug Addiction, and Treatment 15. Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse 16. Managing Your Feelings 17. Chronic Pain, Palliative Care, and Hospice 18. Planning for the Future 19. Research Studies and Clinical Trials Appendix 1: Sample Tracking Sheet for Medications, Tests, and Vaccinations Appendix 2: Resources for People with HIV Glossary Key References Index

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Author Website:   http://www.hayespsychology.com

Rebecca A. Clark, M.D., Ph.D., is the lead physician in the HIV Outpatient Program at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center. Robert T. Maupin, Jr., M.D., FACOG, is professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology in the Maternal/Fetal Medicine section of the Louisiana State University Health Science Center. Jill Hayes, Ph.D., is adjunct associate professor of clinical psychiatry at Louisiana State University Health Science Center and is in private practice in New Orleans and Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Author Website:   http://www.hayespsychology.com

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