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.]

What Everyone Should Know About HIV / AIDS.

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.

Condom Sense: Guidelines for Condom Use.

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.

What Everyone Should Know About AIDS.

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.

Critical Issues: AIDS, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

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.

AIDS: Do You Know the Facts?

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.

Safer Sex: Slowing the Spread of AIDS.

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.

AIDS and the Heterosexual Community.

This brochure discusses Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), where the disease originated, who is exposed, and how heterosexuals can protect themselves against it.

Facts About HIV Infection and AIDS.

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.

You Cannot Get AIDS From This Brochure.

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.

HIV (AIDS) Antibody Testing.

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.

AIDS: What You Should Know.

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.

When It Comes to AIDS: Are You Really Safe?

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.

Myth / Fact: Relationships and HIV.

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.

Preventing HIV Infection.

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.

Compete to Win: Because Winners Prevent HIV/AIDS Transmission.

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.

If You Want to Prevent AIDS, You Gotta Know About AIDS.

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.

AIDS and HIV Testing: What You Should Know.

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

Drugs & AIDS: Deadly Connection.

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.

Don't Share: AIDS Kills.

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.

Drugs & AIDS.

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.

AIDS and Drug Use: Facts to Save Your Life.

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.)

Drug Users... Stop AIDS: If You Care, Don't Share (Translated title).

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.

Friends Who Care, Bleach When They Share.

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.)