Sexual Health / Literacy Content Topic Results
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January 2017
The Basics: Myths and Facts about HIV and AIDS
Publisher(s): This interactive Myths and Facts slideshow explains where HIV comes from, how it is transmitted, and what types of HIV treatments are available. This slideshow is available in both English and Spanish.
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December 2016
HIV Transmission
Publisher(s): This resource provides information about risks of transmission of HIV through various types of intercourse, injection drug use, and other activities.
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December 2016
Tips for Having an Informed Conversation About Domestic Violence and HIV
Publisher(s):This tip sheet discusses the intersection of DV and HIV and provides guidance for service providers working with HIV-positive DV survivors.
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November 2016
About HIV/AIDS
Publisher(s): This page discusses the three stages of HIV infection. It also includes information about HIV testing and treatment options.
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- NRCDV Publications
November 2016
How can I best support a survivor who is confronted with the possibility of HIV infection after sexual violence?
Publisher(s): In NRCDV's December 2016 TA Question of the month, Eric Stiles explores the intersection of sexual violence and HIV/AIDS and offers guidance on how advocates can support survivors facing the possibility of HIV infection.
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September 2016
The Stages of HIV Infection
Publisher(s): This printable fact sheet details the various stages of HIV from acute infection to a progression of AIDS.
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August 2016
State HIV Laws
Publisher(s): An interactive and user-friendly guide allowing survivors and advocates to find state-specific legal information about details about HIV Testing and Laboratory Reporting Laws.
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July 2016
What is HIV/AIDS?
Publisher(s):This brief overview includes HIV 101 information such as signs and symptoms and testing sites across the US.
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July 2016
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence as a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Issue in the United States
Publisher(s):This article addresses the ways in which intimate partner violence is a public health issue that intersects with sexual and reproductive health rights concerns.
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June 2016
Whole Women's Health v. Hellerstedt
Publisher(s): This webpage details the Supreme Court case in which the court struck down two provisions of a Texas law, HB2, that impose medically unnecessary regulations on doctors and facilities that provide abortions. The webpage includes case background and links to related articles and legal documents.
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June 2016
Black Mamas Matter: A Toolkit for Advancing the Right to Safe and Respectful Maternal Health Care
Publisher(s):This toolkit is a direct response to the call for advocacy tools focusing on a rights-based maternal health policy agenda, and includes materials that will support the work of state maternal health advocates as they mobilize their communities and communicate with state policy leaders.
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May 2016
Hispanic/Latino Clients: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
Publisher(s):This infographic includes statistics on HIV rates in Latino communities and addresses major barriers to adequate healthcare, such as low income status and lack of health insurance coverage.