Monday, July 30, 2007

My Life

These booklets have been written for a specific communities but have implications for us all ..... please click on the picture to go to the download page.


It's my life: a guide for men about HIV and AIDS explains HIV and AIDS to men in the context of the Caribbean. In clear text and dialogue boxes it explains how HIV is passed on, how they can protect themselves and what happens if they are HIV positive. It also includes a list of organisations and institutions offering help and support in the Caribbean.

It's my life: a guide for women about HIV and AIDS explains HIV and AIDS to women, how it is passed on and how they can protect themselves; basic facts about pregnancy and prevention of HIV transmission to the baby; and what happens if they are HIV positive. It also includes a list of organisations offering help and support in the Caribbean.

Living positively: a guide about HIV and AIDS is designed to help those who know they are living with HIV and AIDS and are looking for information to help them understand their condition. The booklet covers issues such as telling others you have HIV, support from family and friends, depression, nutrition, starting combination therapy, sticking with your combination therapy and tips as well as a list of organisations offering help and support.

Understanding HIV and sexually transmitted infections explains what HIV and AIDS is, how it is transmitted, what an HIV test is, how HIV affects the body, how to live with HIV, as well as other sexually transmitted infections and where to get help and support.

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