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In a support group, members provide each other with various types of nonprofessional, nonmaterial help for a particular shared burdensome characteristic. The help may take the form of providing relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. A support group may also provide ancillary support, such as serving as a public relations voice or engaging in advocacy.
Maintaining contact
Support groups maintain interpersonal contact among their members in a variety of ways. Most groups have traditionally met in person in group sizes that allowed conversational interaction. Support groups also maintain contact through printed newsletters, telephone chains, internet forums, and mailing lists. Some support groups are exclusively Online_support_groups.
Membership in some support groups is formally controlled, with admission requirements and membership fees. Other groups are "open" and allow anyone to drop in at an advertised meeting, for example, or to participate in an online forum.
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Support Groups :: Immune Disorders
New picture of HIV-1's protein jacket identifies attractive target for antibody-based vaccine
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:31:56 -0500
By coaxing the HIV-1 protein to reveal a hidden portion of its protein coat, scientists have provided a newly detailed picture of how protective, or so-called broadly neutralizing, antibodies block HIV-1 infection. Additional topics at HIV/AIDS Research-related news at Consumer information
Genomic Screen Nets Hundreds of Human Proteins Exploited by HIV
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:30:42 -0500
Using a technique called RNA interference to screen thousands of genes, researchers identified 273 human proteins required for HIV propagation. Additional topics at HIV/AIDS Research-related news at Consumer information
AIDS Patient Care and STDs - Table of Contents
Development of an Electronic Medical Record-Based Clinical Decision Support Tool to Improve HIV Symptom Management
liebertonline@liebertpub.com (Claudia M. Nader et al) Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:42:36 -0000
AIDS Patient Care and STDs , Vol. 0, No. 0.
Usefulness of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy on Health-Related Quality of Life of Adult Recipients in Tanzania
liebertonline@liebertpub.com (Mgaywa G.M.D. Magafu et al) Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:25:25 -0000
AIDS Patient Care and STDs , Vol. 0, No. 0.
Experience of Pain among Women with Advanced HIV Disease
liebertonline@liebertpub.com (Jean L. Richardson et al) Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:24:57 -0000
AIDS Patient Care and STDs , Vol. 0, No. 0.
Beyond Anal Sex: Sexual Practices Associated with HIV Risk Reduction among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Boston, Massachusetts
liebertonline@liebertpub.com (Sari L. Reisner et al) Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:24:51 -0000
AIDS Patient Care and STDs , Vol. 0, No. 0.
Lymphogranuloma Venerium Proctitis in the Setting of HIV: A Case Report and Differential Diagnosis
liebertonline@liebertpub.com (Eva Heras et al) Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:24:51 -0000
AIDS Patient Care and STDs , Vol. 0, No. 0.
Sex Risk Practices among HIV-Positive Individuals in Buenos Aires, Argentina
liebertonline@liebertpub.com (Eduardo E. Valverde et al) Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:04:22 -0000
AIDS Patient Care and STDs , Vol. 0, No. 0.
Current Opinion in HIV & AIDS - Current Table Of Contents
Editorial introductions.
Page: viiDOI: 10.1097/COH.0b013e328325d7b5
Targeting a host element as a strategy to block HIV replication: is it nice to fool with Mother Nature?.
Page: 79DOI: 10.1097/COH.0b013e3283207b07Authors: Lederman, Michael M a; Este, Jose b
HIV-1 entry inhibitors: an overview.
Page: 82DOI: 10.1097/COH.0b013e328322402eAuthors: Kuritzkes, Daniel R
AIDS
AIDSIs it a Risk to Economic Development in Regions with Low HIV Prevalence?
B-SPAN On April 20, 2009, the World Banks InfoShop launched a discussion on the new book, AIDS Is it a Risk to Economic Development in Regions with Low HIV Prevalence? The book, edited by two World Bank specialists, provides an analysis about HIV/AIDS as a development issue in the South Asian region where there is low HIV prevalence and concentrated epidemics. The event was moderated by Julie McLaughlin, Sector Manager of the South Asia Regions (SAR) Health, Nutrition and Population at the World Bank.
Regional Videoconference Addressing Stigma and Discrimination of HIV/AIDS in Africa
B-SPAN On April 2, 2009, the World Banks AIDS Campaign Team for Africa (ACTafrica) held the first of a series of videoconferences or knowledge sharing and policy dialogue events to catalyze actions to address the stigma and discrimination of HIV/AIDS in Africa. In collaboration with UNAIDS and key stakeholders, the videoconference connected seven African countries—Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. The event was moderated by Elizabeth Lule, Manager of ACTafrica at the World Bank.
Private Sector Engagement in HIV/AIDS What will it take?
B-SPAN Fighting the epidemic of HIV/AIDS requires involvement of many key sectors of society, including partnerships with the private and public sectors, civil society and individual consumers.
Enhancing Chinas Competitiveness Through Lifelong Learning
B-SPAN Chinas economy is growing at a tremendous and unprecedented speed, and constant adaptation and innovative problem solving are necessary to successfully face the challenges that result from such change. One of the greatest challenges, and one for which such adaptation is so crucial for continued economic success, is education. The book Enhancing Chinas Competitiveness Through Lifelong Learning, which was launched at World Bank Headquarters in Washington, DC, on September 17, explained how the educational system must be reformed for China to remain competitive in todays knowledge economy.
Legal Aspects of HIV and AIDS
B-SPAN Although we might not always consider it, a well developed and appropriate legal framework is a very necessary component in the fight against HIV/AIDS. On September 12, 2007, the authors of the report Legal Aspects for HIV and AIDS A Guide for Policy and Law Reform came together at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, DC, to present and discuss the role of law in the fight against this devastating pandemic.
Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries
B-SPAN Now in its second edition, the Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries (DCP2) gathers the work of more than 350 specialists into one volume on the strategies, successes, and systems of health care intervention. In this presentation on September 12, 2006, sponsored by the World Bank InfoShop, experts in the field discussed the books recommendations and the future of disease control. The session was chaired by Jacques Baudouy, Director of Health, Nutrition, and Population for the World Bank at the Banks headquarters in Washington, DC.
Family Support Group - Scotland group providing HIV / AIDS support, home visits, counselling, advocacy and information. Funded by Greater Glasgow Health Board, Lanarkshire Health Board, the Community Fund and Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland.
Meta Description: [ The home page of HIV-AIDS Carers and Family Service Provider Scotland, based in Glasgow. ]
Safe Sex - A Doctor Answers - A specialist Doctor answers concerns regarding prevention and safe sexual practices.
Meta Description: [ We all have questions regarding HIV/AIDS and how to get the most out of sex safely which we can't ask our parents, friends, teachers or physicians. Get your answers here in utmost confidentiality from a specialist Doctor and HIV/AIDS Trainer. ]
AIDS - HIV Community - Message boards and chat dedicated to sharing information, offering support, and coping strategies to better manage AIDS and HIV. Moderated by volunteers.
AIDS P.E.I. - Community based support group located in Charlottetown. Includes information about the organization, current projects, and events.
Meta Description: [ Information About Staying Safe And Dealing With HIV/AIDS ]
Are you Positive - A Christian way of empowering/educating yourself about HIV/AIDS issues. Find joining instructions for this Yahoo! group.
Meta Description: [ AREYOUPOSITIVE: AREYOUPOSITIVE ]
Canadian Hetero Poz Community - Offers chat and personals, events, hot links, meetings and contact details.
Meta Description: [ HIV/AIDS Online/Live Hetero Community World Wide (web/english). POZ Chat, Forums, Dating/Friends Personals, Prevention, Hotlines, Links for HIV+ Straight people. PLWHA looking for MSW or WSM. Heterosexual intercourse is the fastest-growing mode of HIV transmission in North America and the dominan... ]
Forum on Spiritual Support - AIDS and HIV can strike the spirit with as much force as they strike the body. A forum from The Body to help you combat depression, isolation, or negative reactions from family and friends.
Meta Description: [ The Body covers every aspect of HIV and AIDS from the medical to the social, and hosts over 40 top AIDS groups. Free interactive Q&A with experts and the Loel Poor Photo Exhibit. ]
GayPoz - Internet discussion list for gay men who are HIV positive to share emotional support, medical information, and their life experiences.
Meta Description: [ GayPoz is an internet discussion list for
Gay men who are HIV Positive to share emotional support, medical information,
and their everyday life experiences while living with HIV/AIDS. It is also home
to the Pride Institute Alumni Center, and the Survivors' Archives ]
HIV Affected - Features an online POZ support group for those living with HIV or AIDS.
Meta Description: [ Live HIV Positive Chat - We Are Not Alone!! Come on in and meet AIDS other HIV+ people waiting to meet you! Whether you wish to meet other POZ chatters for possible love, friends or pen pals, this is the place as we have helped hundreds of HIV+ people meet compatible POS persons online since 1998... ]
HIV Anonymous - 12-Step program designed to provide support to everyone affected by HIV AIDS. Online meetings, chat room, bulletin board and personal stories.
Meta Description: [ HIV AIDS Anonymous supplies current HIV AIDS news & information
on HIV (AIDS), 12 steps, big book, positive attitudes, online HIV meetings and live chat!! ]
HIVforum.com - Offers HIV/AIDS Message Boards.
Meta Description: [ THINK POSITIVE - STAY NEGATIVE! Please keep questions and replies HIV+ and AIDS related. Free for anyone with the HIV/AIDS disease. Free for all HIV+ affected people and families. Please post or reply to each forum! If you are a doctor or nurses, please come by often to volunteer a little time to... ]
Hivfriends Website - Online chat, support, personal ads and links to various other places of social interest to those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS open to gay, straight and bisexuals alike.
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KC HIV Social Group - Information about this Yahoo! group whose goal is to provide a safe, casual environment for HIV+ affected individuals to meet.
Meta Description: [ kchivsocialgroup: KC HIV Social Group Est. Oct. 20, 2002 ]
Multifaith Works - Provides housing and supportive services to people with life-threatening illnesses, and community education about human diversity.
Meta Description: [ Multifaith Works is a non-profit, non-denominational organization that provides housing and supportive services to people living with AIDS or other life-threatening illnesses, and community education on issues of human diversity. ]
MyPozLife - HIV-positive Internet community resource consisting of live chat, dating, email support, forums, classifieds, specialist directory, andnews.
Meta Description: [ Gay dating website that offers 2 sides of eden. Try 'Good' for Relationships, Love or Friendship. Goto 'Evil' for Lust, Leather, Fetish, etc. Sign-up is FREE. ]
Positive Living Project (East Anglia) - A self-help, social support group for HIV+ people living in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk. Includes calendar of events, newsletters, and resources.
Meta Description: [ A self-help, mainly social support group for HIV+ people living in Cambs, Norfolk & Suffolk. Run solely by HIV+ people. ]
Primary Immunodeficiency Association - British information and support group for primary immunodeficiencies and other disorders of the immune system.
Meta Description: [ Common Variable Immunodeficiency CVID, Hypogammaglobulinaemia, Agammaglobulinaemia, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency SCID and X-linked SCID, Neutropenia, Hereditary Angioedema HAE, X-linked agammaglobulinaemia Brutons Disease XLA, Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, IgG sub-classes, IgA deficiency, Hyper I... ]
South Jersey Aids Alliance - Support for all aids/hiv related conditions. Includes details about the organization, its services, information, a newsletter and contact details.
Meta Description: [ The South Jersey AIDS Alliance (SJAA) was founded by a group of concerned citizens in Atlantic City in 1985. Over 20 years later it stands as Southeastern New Jersey's oldest and largest AIDS service organization offering AIDS and HIV support, information and services. ]
The Center for Positive Connections - Providing educational, emotional, holistic and social support to individuals living. Targeting heterosexuals, the newly diagnosed, their family, and friends.
Meta Description: [ Providing educational, emotional, social support, and holistic services to all individuals living with HIV/AIDS with emphasis on heterosexuals, newly diagnosed, their affected family and friends ]
The HIV/AIDS Ministries Network - The HIV/AIDS Ministries Network is a program of the United Methodist Church.
Meta Description: [ The HIV/AIDS Ministries Network is a network of United Methodists and others who care about the global HIV/AIDS pandemic and those whose lives have been touched. ]
Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network - Communities of faith joined in compassionate response to all affected by HIV and AIDS.
Yahoo! HIV/AIDS Network - Group for anyone HIV positive or just HIV affected is welcomed. Find group information and joining instructions.
Meta Description: [ hivaidsnetwork: HIV/AIDS Network. HIV+ AIDS POZ H.I.V. A.I.D.S ]
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