A Woman's Guide to Living with HIV Infection (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) - Softcover

Clark, Rebecca A.; Maupin Jr. MD FACOG, Robert T.; Hayes, Jill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801879140 ISBN 13: 9780801879142

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2004

Synopsis

Written by three experts with extensive experience helping people with HIV/AIDS, A Woman's Guide to Living with HIV Infection is a medically informational, comprehensive, and deeply compassionate resource for women with HIV and their families and friends. While addressing the entire range of health and emotional issues faced by people with HIV, the authors cover topics of special interest to women―gynecologic disorders, reproductive choices, contraception, and pregnancy.

The authors offer clear advice on these and other crucial topics:

•Testing for HIV and coping with the diagnosis•Finding a physician and preparing for the first visit•Recognizing symptoms and preventing complications•Understanding the latest treatment options, including new medical research and clinical trials•Coping with gynecological infections and STDs•Considering pregnancy and birth control•Assuring breast, bone, and heart health•Treating drug and alcohol dependence•Dealing with partner violence and abuse

Also included are lists of recommended books, support groups, Web sites, and other resources for people with HIV. The practical advice in this book can help the thousands of women diagnosed with HIV every year lead to fuller and healthier lives.

About this title

About the Author

Rebecca A. Clark, M.D., Ph.D., is a professor of medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Robert T. Maupin, Jr., M.D., FACOG, is a clinician and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine division at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Jill Hayes Hammer, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.

Edition details

• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801879140
• ISBN 13: 9780801879142
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 328