newly diagnosed

Experiences of HIV: The Seroconversion Study Annual Report 2010

Graham Stocks — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:54:40 -0700

Experiences of HIV: The Seroconversion Study Annual Report 2010 is the latest report from this joint study of The Kirby Institute (formerly the National Centre in HIV EpidemiologyThe branch of medical science that deals with the study of incidence and distribution and control of a disease in a population. and ClinicalPertaining to or founded on observation and treatment of participants, as distinguished from theoretical or basic science. Research) at the University of New South Wales and the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University.

Tales from the network

Graham Stocks — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:43:58 -0800

There is a Network of Workers located at AIDS Councils and PLHIVPerson (or people) Living with HIV. This term is now preferred over the older PLWHA. Organisations around Australia, who understand the variety of treatment issues faced by positive people. We call them the Treataware Outreach Network (TON).

As an HIV positive peer support worker, Cipri Martinez sees a variety of people with a lot of different issues. And being able to help them out, he says, is what makes his job worthwhile.

Hiding out in bone marrow

Graham Stocks — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:01:57 -0700

Despite all the drug advances to date, the ability for us to completely eradicate HIV from the body remains elusive. This is because reservoirs of infected cells remain resistantHIV which has mutated and is less susceptible to the effects of one or more anti-HIV drugs is said to be resistant. to both our immune response and to treatment.

The Basics of HIV

Graham Stocks — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:01:08 -0700

Over the past twenty-five years, there have been a number of changes in the ways HIV infection is understood and managed. These changes have led to great improvements in treatment and management of HIV infection and have greatly increased the range of options available.

Treataware to host two 'Chin Wags' during Mardi Gras

Graham Stocks — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:12:50 -0800

As part of Mardi Gras Festival celebrations this year, NAPWA's Treataware is putting on two CHIN WAG chat shows, one in the east of town, at the Cambridge Hotel in Surry Hills, and one in the west, at the Clarence, in Petersham. Positive people, their friends, partners, carers and other interested parties are all welcome.

HIV Seroconversion Study 2007 - 9

Scott Lockhart — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:54:55 -0700

The Seroconversion Study collects both quantitative and qualitative data from mainly homosexual men who have recently been diagnosed with HIV. Men are referred to the online questionaire through clinics and HIV organisations providing services to men who are newly diagnosed. Men completing the online questionaire volunteer for the more extended depth interview.

Getting the best HIV care

Wed, 06 May 2009 20:58:56 -0700

NAPWA has produced this guide to help HIV-positive Australians make the best decisions they can about their health, care and treatment.

Just diagnosed?

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:30:57 -0800

From the resource Treat Yourself Right, information for positive women who have recently been diagnosed.

Next steps

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:00:29 -0800

An AFAOAustralian Federation of AIDS Organisations. AFAO is the peak non-government organisation representing Australia's community-based response to HIV/AIDS. AFAO's work includes education, policy, advocacy and international projects. /NAPWA education resource for people recently-diagnosed with HIV infection. Information about getting support, treatments, disclosure and more.

Positively identified

David Menadue — Sun, 09 Jul 2006 07:08:24 -0700

Is being HIV-positive an innate part of our identities as positive people, or has the concept of “HIV identity” become less significant in the post-HAARTHighly Active AntiRetroviral Therapy ??? aggressive treatment of HIV infection using several different drugs together. era? DAVID MENADUE investigates.