Greetings Title X Grantee Agencies,
Welcome to the August 2007 RTC monthly Listserv!
As always, we have included the month of August's article
highlights which can be found below. You can simply open the attachments
to read more about a particular issue or follow the provided link.
Also, please remember to check out the announcements, meetings and
other calendar reminders at the end of this e-mail.
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August 2007 Articles
HIV Integration Project - HIV
The purpose of this study, by Stringer et al., published
in the current American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was
to determine whether the intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is
effective and safe among women who are infected with the human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV).
(see attachment- IUD vs Hormonal in HIV)
Clinical Advisory Committee - CAC
This study by Campbell et al., published in the current
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, evaluates the acceptability,
efficacy, and complication rates of ParaGard and Mirena IUDs in a
cohort of women who attended an urban university-based obstetrics
and gynecology resident clinic.
(see attached-IUD in high risk)
Male Advisory Committee - MAC
An article from the July 26, 2007 issue of Time magazine
about "The Myth About Boys".
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1647452,00.html
Calendar of Events
Infant Adoption Awareness Trainings
See attached schedule for trainings in the New England states
Announcements
Free publication available for download online: Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation's "Living in America: Challenges Facing New Immigrants
and Refugees" can be found at: http://www.rwjf.org/pr/product.jsp?id=15899&topicid=1272&gsa=8
Brief description: For recent immigrants and refugees, life is a series
of challenges, according to focus groups conducted on RWJF's behalf
between May 2004 and March 2005 in 10 cities across the United States.
Contributing social factors include the type and quality of education
available to these new residents; the lack of secure jobs; isolation,
prejudice and discrimination; and cultural differences that may deter
them from seeking and receiving services. This report identifies actions
that could help immigrants and refugees overcome these challenges
and lead healthy, happy and productive lives in their new country.
Title X Regional Training Center
JSI Reasearch and Training, Inc.
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Boston, MA 02210
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