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PATIENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
REVIEWED AND ENDORSED


 

Reviewed and Endorsed Materials

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Title: "Lipo What? A patient's Guide to Body Shape Changes and Lipid Problems Associated with HIV"

Author(s) and Affiliations: National Minority AIDS Council

Target Audience: People living with HIV

Topic: Treatment and Approach

Reading Level (SMOG Test): 11th Grade

Language: Spanish and English

Synopsis/Description: This booklet contains a question and answer (Q&A) section describing lipodystrophy, possible causes of lipodystrophy, and potential treatments. The booklet also contains a glossary of medical terms discussed within the text.

Brief Synopsis of NRC Consumer Reviews: Reviewers said, "this booklet is helpful and should be read by anyone who is taking medications for HIV." The topic is one that people are "continuously asking questions about and always need more information on." Reviewers agree that physicians and nurses could distribute this booklet "while discussing anti-HIV medications with their patients." The booklet was effective in increasing the awareness levels among reviewers. One reviewer commented that he is "more likely to talk to (his) physician about this and look for (his) own side effects, like lipodystrophy" after reading this booklet.

Date of Most Recent Revision/ Update: September 2000

Next Planned Update: 2001

Copyright Information: Any excerpts or reproduction of the material is free. Publishing credit where appropriate is appreciated.

Permission to Reproduce? Yes

Cost per copy: Free

Shipping Cost: Free

Ordering Contact:

National Minority AIDS Council
1931 13th street, NW
Washington, DC 20009-4432
Phone (202)-483-6622
Fax (202)- 483-1135
To request a hard copy, email: info@nmac.org
Web site: http://www.nmac.org/treatment/treatpub.htm




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