HIV, health, and your community : a guide for action / Reuben Granich, Jonathan Mermin ; with contributions by Suzan Goodman ; illustrations by Mona Sfeir.

Berkeley, Calif. : The Hesperian Foundation, [2001], ©2001.

x, 245 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

What is HIV? HIV biology -- What are the symptoms of HIV infection? -- Who has HIV? The epidemiology of HIV -- Where are people with HIV? A global picture -- How can people avoid HIV? Counseling about sexual behavior -- Can I get HIV from going to the clinic? The spread of HIV by ways other than sex -- How does the test work? Understanding the HIV test -- Should I take the HIV test? Counseling people about HIV testing -- How can I counsel someone who is different from me? Social and cultural factors that affect the spread of HIV -- How can I help? Supporting a person with HIV -- How can I be a better teacher? Training HIV health workers.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-238) and index.