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Notifiable sexually transmitted infections & Human Immunodeficiency Virus : annual report

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This annual report presents statistics related to the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Alberta, based on cases of disease reported to... More ≫

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This annual report presents statistics related to the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Alberta, based on cases of disease reported to Alberta Health.

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Guidelines for HIV / AIDS in educational settings

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This information bulletin is intended to provide information and advice to school authorities and local public health officials in meeting their joint responsibility to provide educational... More ≫

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This information bulletin is intended to provide information and advice to school authorities and local public health officials in meeting their joint responsibility to provide educational programming to all eligible children and to protect the general public from communicable diseases.

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HIV/AIDS case report manual

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The purpose of the HIV/AIDS Case Report Manual is to: describe the roles and responsibilities of public health reporters (regional public health professionals); describe the roles and... More ≫

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The purpose of the HIV/AIDS Case Report Manual is to: describe the roles and responsibilities of public health reporters (regional public health professionals); describe the roles and responsibilities of Alberta Health and Wellness in the systematic collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of data to appropriate stakeholders; and provide guidance for the completion of the HIV/AIDS Case Report Form to maintain consistency in gathering information and interpretation of the fields in the form. The information gathered through the case report form will enable Alberta Health and Wellness to respond and advise regional health authorities on HIV and AIDS, to capture the information needed to report to Albertans, and to report nationally to the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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HIV/AIDS : could it happen to me? Make choices, don’t take chances

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This brochure provides information on HIV/AIDS and steps that individuals can take to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

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HIV, hepatitis C and STD issues in Alberta : the 2002 survey of adults

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This resource presents the findings of a2002 survey which aimed to measure the public’s opinion, beliefs, and knowledge of various aspects of HIV, Hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases.... More ≫

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This resource presents the findings of a2002 survey which aimed to measure the public’s opinion, beliefs, and knowledge of various aspects of HIV, Hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases. The survey was the ninth in a series of studies conducted for Alberta Health and Wellness by the Population Research Laboratory at the University of Alberta, and expands the focus from HIV/AIDS to include Hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases.

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Alberta aboriginal HIV strategy, 2001-2004

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Aboriginal people are over-represented with the risk factors that lead to HIV infection and data suggest that the level of infection is rising. The HIV issues for the Aboriginal people are... More ≫

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Aboriginal people are over-represented with the risk factors that lead to HIV infection and data suggest that the level of infection is rising. The HIV issues for the Aboriginal people are serious, adding to an already complex and long-standing array of health and social challenges that face Aboriginal people and their communities. The Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy presents a culturally-appropriate approach to the prevention of HIV and for the care and support of Aboriginal people with HIV/AIDS.

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