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Date Created/Most Recent Revision: January 2001
Last Reviewed by NRC: October 8, 2001
Authors and Affiliations: 2001 New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute version. Originally written and produced by Innovative Health Solutions, Inc. in conjunction with the California Department of Health Services/office of AIDS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Health Care financing Administration, and the California AIDS Clearinghouse at the L.A.Gay and Lesbian Center (232) 845-4180
Target Audience: Women

Language: English

Reading Level: 8th grade

Type of Material: Booklet

Publisher: New York State Department of Health AIDS Institutep Copyright: No Copyright

SYNOPSIS/DESCRIPTION:
This booklet is designed to promote HIV testing among women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy. It lists basic information about HIV and AIDS, including transmission; testing; and prevention; what the test results mean for both mother and baby; tips for communicating with partners about HIV testing and information for women who test positive for HIV.
SYNOPSIS OF CONSUMER REVIEW:
Reviewers found the booklet to be "realistic," "encouraging," and "effective." One reviewer said, "It really makes you think about your health and your babies health." Another reviewer commented that the booklet provides information on a difficult topic in a "hopeful" manner, helping the reader to understand that "you (they) are not the only one in this situation." According to reviewers, the booklet may help make the decision to get tested for HIV less frightening. The reviewers recommend this be distributed by physicians, nurses, case managers, and outreach workers as well as making at programs serving women of child-bearing age, such as WIC (Women Infant and Children's).
ORDERING INFORMATION:
To request a single, sample copy of this booklet or to request a New York State Department of Health HIV/AIDS Consumer Materials Catalog and Order Form fax to: (518) 473-8814 or an e-mail to: hivpubs@health.state.ny.us

Please be sure to include the publication title and number you are requesting. The publication number for this booklet is: #9361 English and # 9962 Spanish

Permission to Reproduce: Yes

Permission to Distribute: Yes

Cost per copy: Free of charge to New York State residents and organizations. Out of state organizations and individuals may receive one free sample copy and are charged a fee for bulk orders covering per unit production cost and shipping and handling

Shipping Cost: Based on order

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