Living a Healthy Life with HIV
4th Edition
Published on 1. December 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
345 pages
978-1-936693-72-6 (ISBN)
Description
From the latest medical advice to practical tips for dealing with HIV-related problems -- the most up-to-date and complete guide to managing life with HIV. Having HIV does not mean your life is over. Far from it! We wrote this book to help people with HIV explore healthy ways to live the best life possible. With proper diagnosis and treatment, HIV has become a chronic condition similar to diabetes or heart disease. This is a big step forward and we all celebrate this advance, but having HIV can complicate your life. This book will help you get answers to some of your most important questions, including. Who do I tell I have HIV? Which other diseases might I get because I have HIV? What are the possible side effects of the HIV medications. How do I fit the demands of my medications into my life? How will having HIV affect me as I get older? Is it safe for me to exercise at the same level as someone without HIV? What about sex? Can I have children? If I get pregnant, will my baby get HIV? What kind of plans do I need to make for my future? The book combines the latest medical advice, ideas from people living with HIV, and proven practices for self-management based on research conducted at Stanford University School of Medicine. It is completely redesigned and updated to include current care guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The practical, easy-to-understand content will help patients, friends, family members, and others who support anyone dealing with HIV. You will find tips, ideas, and resources about how to become an HIV self-manager. It is designed to help you learn the essential information and skills to manage your condition on a daily basis. This book will help you achieve the things you want and get pleasure from your life.
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Edition
4th Revised, Updated edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Palo Alto
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
810 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-936693-72-6 (9781936693726)
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Persons
Allison R. Webel RN, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. Kate Lorig, DrPH, is director and professor emerita at Stanford University School of Medicine's Patient Education Research Center. Diana Laurent, MPH, is a health educator and trainer at Stanford Patient Education Research Center. Virginia González, MPH, is a health educator and consultant to Stanford Patient Education Research Center. Allen L. Gifford, MD, is Professor of Public Health and Medicine at Boston University, acting director of the Department of Veteran Affairs Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research. David Sobel, MD, MPH, was director of patient education and health promotion, Kaiser Permanente Northern California and is now consulting professor, Stanford University School of Medicine. Marian Minor, PT, PhD, is professor emerita at the University of Missouri, Department of Physical Therapy.