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                           AIDS NEWS SERVICE
                      Michael Howe, MSLS, Editor
                        AIDS Information Center
                   VA Medical Center, San Francisco
                        [phone] ext 3305
                             March 3, 1995

                 Safer Sex: Information for Counselors
                              (Part XIX)

                               BROCHURES

[Editor's Note:  The information below was obtained from the CDC
National AIDS Clearinghouse.  Providing this information does not
constitute endorsement by the CDC, the Clearinghouse, the
Department of Veterans Affairs, the AIDS Information Center, or any
other organization.  It is the responsibility of the user to
evaluate this information based on individual needs and community
standards prior to use.]

TI   What Everyone Should Know About HIV / AIDS.
AV   North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources, HIV/STD Control Branch, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC
27611-7687. [phone].
AB    This brochure presents general information about Acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS): What it is, how it is
transmitted, and who is at risk. It reviews AIDS symptoms and
treatment and ways to prevent transmission of the Human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV), such as safer sexual conduct and
avoidance of shared IV drug needles. Ways to test for the virus
are also discussed.

TI   Condom Sense: Guidelines for Condom Use.
AV   A photocopy of this material is available from the CDC
National AIDS Clearinghouse, Document Delivery Service, P.O. Box
6003, Rockville, MD 20849-6003. [phone]. Price: $5.00.
AB    This brochure lists guidelines for using condoms to reduce
the chance of transmitting Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and
of developing Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It
identifies various types of condoms, lists 10 how-to steps for
proper use, and details high-risk behaviors to avoid.

TI   What Everyone Should Know About AIDS.
AV   Channing L. Bete Company, Incorporated, 200 State Rd. South
Deerfield, MA 01373-0200. [phone]. Booklet no. 14274
(English).  Booklet no. 14308 (Spanish).
AB    This brochure presents general information about Acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and Human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV), its transmission, and its prevention. It explains what
causes AIDS, and the main routes of HIV transmission, as well as
types of casual contacts in everyday life that do not transmit HIV.
It describes the effects of HIV on the body and lists safer sexual
practices and abstinence from drug use, or avoiding IV-needle
sharing, as preventive measures.

TI   Critical Issues: AIDS, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
AV   Southern Baptist Convention, Christian Life Commission, 901
Commerce, Nashville, TN 37203-3720. [phone].
AB    This brochure discusses Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
transmission and prevention from a Christian perspective, arguing
that groups at high risk of contracting HIV, the etiologic agent
of Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) engage in behaviors
considered immoral by the church. It provides background on how
the disease developed, and how it spreads throughout the world's
population. Clergy and lay persons are urged to seize the
opportunity to provide pastoral counseling to the public,
emphasizing sexual abstinence and monogamy within marriage, and
pointing out the drawbacks of practicing what are commonly referred
to as safer sexual practices with multiple or homosexual partners.

TI   AIDS: Do You Know the Facts?
AV   Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Disease
Prevention, Office of HIV/AIDS Services, 3815 N. Black Canyon Hwy.,
Phoenix, AZ 85015. [phone]. Publication no. ADHS IPS51462.
AB    This brochure presents basic facts about the nature of
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and transmission of Human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It lists high-risk groups, examines
antibody testing, and details the symptoms of AIDS. It also lists
ways to reduce the chances of getting or spreading AIDS and
emphasizes the need to provide emotional support to a friend or
family member with AIDS. Myths of casual contact transmission are
dispelled.

TI   Safer Sex: Slowing the Spread of AIDS.
AV   Life Skills Education, 314 Washington St., Northfield, MN
55057. [phone].
AB    This brochure discusses Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS), its prevention, safer sexual activity, condom use, testing
for Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and talking to adolescents
about AIDS.

TI   AIDS and the Heterosexual Community.
AV   Life Skills Education, 314 Washington St., Northfield, MN
55057. [phone].
AB  This brochure discusses Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS), where the disease originated, who is exposed, and how
heterosexuals can protect themselves against it.

TI   Facts About HIV Infection and AIDS.
AV   Minnesota AIDS Project, 1400 Park Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
55404. [phone].
AB    This brochure gives basic information about Acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It explains the spectrum of Human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, and the associated symptoms
and opportunistic infections. Routes of HIV transmission and
methods of prevention are discussed, with emphasis placed on safer
sexual conduct and on not sharing needles. The brochure explains
how AIDS is diagnosed and treated, and how the HIV-antibody test
works. It assures readers that there is no danger of HIV infection
from either donating blood or from children playing together.

TI   You Cannot Get AIDS From This Brochure.
AV   Aris Project, 595 Millich Dr., Ste. 104, Campbell, CA 95008.
[phone].
AB    This brochure lists commonly asked questions about Human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS) including the difference between HIV disease and AIDS, how
HIV is and is not transmitted, information on  infection rates
among various population groups, what is safer sex, how reliable
are condoms, how safe is oral sex, what is the "AIDS" test, what
happens when people become infected with HIV, and what resources
are available for persons with HIV.

TI   HIV (AIDS) Antibody Testing.
AV   Wichita / Sedgwick County Health Department, 1900 E. 9th St.,
Wichita, KS 67214. [phone].
AB    This brochure with basic information about Human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission and prevention and
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) discusses HIV antibody
testing, who should be tested, and where the test can be obtained.
High-risk behavior is outlined and lifestyle recommendations for
persons who test HIV-positive are provided.

TI   AIDS: What You Should Know.
AV   Tennessee Department of Health, AIDS Program, C2-221 Cordell
Hull Bldg., Nashville, TN 37247-4947. [phone].
AB    This brochure presents basic information about Human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and Acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It explains what AIDS is, how it
can and cannot be spread, how exposure to HIV is detected, and the
stages of HIV infection and their respective symptoms. It then
lists practicing safe sexual conduct, particularly condom use; and
avoiding drugs and IV-needle sharing as precautionary measures for
HIV prevention. It also details a procedure for handling exposure
to fresh blood spills.

TI   When It Comes to AIDS: Are You Really Safe?
AV   Ramsey County Public Health Education, 50 W. Kellogg Blvd.,
Ste. 930, St. Paul, MN 55102-1657. [phone].
AB    This brochure presents basic information about Acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and provides a scorecard test for
the reader to find out his of her risk of becoming infected with
the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Routes of HIV transmission,
knowing and talking to sex partners, safer sexual conduct, condom
and water-based lubricant use, abstinence from IV-needle sharing
and how to clean needles are addressed. Testing for HIV antibodies
is also recommended.

TI   Myth / Fact: Relationships and HIV.
AV   Health Issues Taskforce, 2250 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH
44115. [phone].
AB    This brochure describes some myths about relationships and
HIV, and presents facts to counter them. It stresses safer sexual
conduct and condom use, and recommends being tested for HIV
antibodies.

TI   Preventing HIV Infection.
AV   NO / AIDS Task Force, 1407 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116.
[phone].
AB    This brochure informs the public about ways of preventing HIV
infection. The topics include: 1) what AIDS is; 2) how HIV is
spread; 3) HIV and sex; 4) how to use a condom or other barrier,
including both male and female condoms; 5) negotiating safer sex;
6) drugs, alcohol and HIV; 7) other risks, such as body-piercing
and tattooing; 8) ways one cannot get HIV. Testing is urged as the
only way of knowing HIV status for certain and protecting future
sex partners.

TI    Compete to Win: Because Winners Prevent HIV/AIDS Transmission.
AV   Jackson State University, Interdisciplinary Alcohol / Drug
Studies Center, National Alum AIDS Prevention Project, P.O. Box
8890, Jackson, MS 39217. [phone].
AB    This brochure answers the question, How do winners prevent
the spread of HIV/AIDS? It lists knowing how HIV disease is
transmitted; talking with your partner; practicing safer sex; using
spermicides; and exercising sound judgment. It encourages the use
of latex condoms, spermicides containing nonoxynol-9, and
conversation between sexually active individuals. It notes that an
HIV/AIDS prevention winning play consists of a combination of
abstinence, knowledge about HIV/AIDS, and latex condoms.

TI   If You Want to Prevent AIDS, You Gotta Know About AIDS.
AV   Chinese - American Planning Council, Incorporated, AIDS
Education Program, 480 Broadway, 2nd Fl., New York, NY 10013. (212)
941-0030.
AB    This brochure reminds Asian Americans that they are not
exceptions to the dangers of AIDS. It presents methods of
transmission and prevention. Advice on prevention includes condom
use and avoidance of drug use, anal sex, and sex with multiple
partners.

TI   AIDS and HIV Testing: What You Should Know.
AV   Tennessee Department of Health, AIDS Program, C2-221 Cordell
Hull Bldg., Nashville, TN 37247-4947. [phone].
AB    This brochure addresses some of the questions commonly asked
by persons thinking about getting an HIV test. It covers the
meaning of positive and negative results, modes of HIV transmission
and methods of prevention, and other ways to reduce personal risk.

                  Brochures - Intravenous Drug Users

TI   Drugs & AIDS: Deadly Connection.
AV   Do It Now Foundation, P.O. Box 27568, Tempe, AZ 85285. (602)
491-0393. DIN 170.
AB    This brochure about drug use, Human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) infection, and Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
documents the risks to Intravenous drug users (IVDU's) and explains
how drug use weakens the immune system. Recommendations for drug
rehabilitation, safer sexual behavior, and needle and syringe
sterilization with bleach are given.

TI   Don't Share: AIDS Kills.
AV   South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control,
Bureau of Preventive Health Services, HIV/AIDS Division, AIDS
Prevention Program, 2600 Bull St., Columbia, SC 29201. (803)
737-4061.
AB    This brochure explains that sharing needles or other items
used by Injecting drug users (IDU's) can transmit Human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It urges IDU's to protect themselves
by avoiding sharing drug paraphernalia and by using bleach to clean
their syringes. Step-by-step instructions on the proper procedures
to sterilize drug paraphernalia are given. It also lists, and
encourages, safer sexual practices and suggests that IDU's and sex
partners of IDU's be tested for HIV before deciding to have a baby.
A telephone number is given for a program that will help stop drug
and alcohol abuse.

TI   Drugs & AIDS.
AV   Do It Now Foundation, P.O. Box 27568, Tempe, AZ 85285. (602)
491-0393. Publication no. DIN 170.
AB    This brochure about drug use, Human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) infection, and Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
documents the risks to Intravenous drug users (IVDU's) and explains
how drug use weakens the immune system. Recommendations for drug
rehabilitation, safer sexual behavior, and needle and syringe
sterilization with bleach are given.

TI   AIDS and Drug Use: Facts to Save Your Life.
AV   Douglas County Health and Social Services, AIDS Prevention
Program, 621 W. Madrone St., Roseburg, OR 97470. [phone].
AB    This brochure briefly describes HIV/AIDS - its transmission,
symptoms, and testing. Drug users are encouraged to stop and are
instructed on how to clean needles. It also covers condom use and
includes responses to a partner's possible objections to using a
condom during intercourse. (This material contains sexually
explicit language and/or pictorials that may offend some
readers/viewers.)

TI   Drug Users... Stop AIDS: If You Care, Don't Share (Translated
title).
AV   AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, 131 Clarendon St.,
5th Fl., Boston, MA 02116. [phone].
AB   This brochure discusses how AIDS is transmitted, stressing
needle sharing and IV drug use. The steps for cleaning with bleach
or alcohol and water are described and depicted. The reader is
urged to practice safer sex by using condoms and not to become
pregnant while still injecting drugs. Referrals are given for more
information.

TI   Friends Who Care, Bleach When They Share.
AV   Community Research and Services, 1407 E. 4th St., Long Beach,
CA 90802. [phone].
AB    On this serial's cover is a profile of an ex-drug user who
takes pride in volunteering for HIV prevention by encouraging
condom use.  Inside, in a captioned film strip, two male friends
are discussing how although they use bleach to clean their drug
works, they still do not like to share their needles. On the back
of this serial, is a comic strip showing a young man who does not
understand why there is so much attention given to AIDS and in the
background, a news stand contains headlines stating how AIDS is
common to all types of people.  (This material contains sexually
explicit language and/or pictorials that may offend some readers/
viewers.)

TI   AIDS and Shooting Up.
AV   Channing L. Bete Company, Incorporated, 200 State Rd., South
Deerfield, MA 01373-0200. [phone].
AB    Basic HIV transmission and prevention information is provided
in this brochure for injection drug users. This includes AIDS has
no cure, it can be passed to loved ones, and one should protect
one's self and loved ones. How to use a condom, and how to bleach
needles are explained. The brochure recommends getting a blood
test, if there is any question about HIV status. The National and
New Jersey AIDS Hotline telephone numbers are given as well as is
the National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline.