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Reviewed and Endorsed Materials

Adherence

Title: "Making Your Treatments Work for You: New Options for Simpler Regimens"

Author(s) and Affiliations: The Education Department, The National Association of People with AIDS

Target Audience: General Population of People with HIV/AIDS

Topic: Treatment

Reading Level (SMOG Test): 12^th Grade

Language: Spanish and English

Synopsis/Description: This booklet is designed to inform people living with HIV of their available options in taking combination therapies. It defines the therapies, discusses drug-drug interactions, explains the importance of taking the medication and provides tools to assist patients in medication adherence.

Brief Synopsis of NRC Consumer Reviews: Most reviewers agree that this piece is "very thorough, well organized" and can act as a "mini- reference" for people living with HIV. The reviewers said it was helpful because it is "packed with information." One reviewer was satisfied with the piece because it was not just designed for someone newly diagnosed or just initiating therapy. Instead, it provided more detailed information for the consumer who has more experience with their medications and looking for other options. The reviewers also recommended this booklet be distributed by HIV/AIDS Educators, Physicians, Substance Use Counselors and Case Managers.

Important Notes: Information on HIV medication is rapidly changing. The information in this material is accurate up to it's date of publication, however the recommended dosing schedule for DDI has changed just recently. This publication still has valuable information in it for providers and consumers; therefore it is still being distributed, but be sure to talk to your physician about the regimen of DDI. Also, check the NAPWA website for a downloadable version of this booklet or for revisions to the booklet.

Date of Most Recent Revision/ Update: November 1999

Next Planned Update: N/A

Publisher: The National Association for People with AIDS

Copyright Information: Yes. Copyrighted to the National Association for People with AIDS.

Permission to Print from their website? Yes Permission to Distribute? Yes

Type of Material: Booklet

Style and Format
Text	27 pages
Tables	7
Figures	0
Color	Yes
Other Graphics	No

Cost per copy: Free

Multiple copies: Please call the Information Referral Service to access an order form. Bulk orders may be limited due to supply.

Shipping Cost: Donations to cover shipping would be appreciated but not necessary.

Ordering Contact:

The National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA)
1413 K Street, NW
Washington DC 20005-3442
Phone (202)-898-0414 Information Referral Service
Fax: (202)-898-0435
http://www.napwa.org

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