Title: Sexuality ABCs (Abstinence, Birth Control and Condoms)
City: Nationwide
Country: United States
Dates: 01/01/2008 - 12/31/2008
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Abstinence ; Adherence; Condoms; Contraception; Legal Issues/Laws; Sexual Behavior or Behaviors; Sexuality
Description: "Sexuality ABCs (Abstinence, Birth Control and Condoms)" uses fun and engaging online techniques-such as podcasts, flash animation, videos, threaded discussions, and interactive games-to help participants: (1) Understand trends in adolescent sexual behavior, (2) Get updated on contraceptive methods, (3) Receive sample lesson plans, (4) Practice answering Frequently Asked Questions from teens, (5) Review laws regarding teens accessing birth control, and (6) Discover the most current resources. The participant will have one calendar month (for example February 15th - March 15th) to complete the course after the first time he/she logs into the course.
Sponsor: Answer, Center for Applied Psychology, Rutgers University.
Contact: For more information contact Nora Gelperin, Director of Training & Education, Answer, Center for Applied Psychology, Rutgers University, E-mail: norag@rci.rutgers.edu; Phone: (732) 445-7929, ext. 242; Fax: (732) 445-5333; or access the Web site: http://answer.rutgers.edu/page/sexualityabcs.
Notes: Registration fee: $125. Participants will receive a certificate of professional development upon successful completion of the course. The course is approved for six category one CHES credits by the National Center for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).

Title: 3rd International Workshop on HIV Transmission -- Principles of Intervention
City: Mexico City
Country: Mexico
Dates: 07/31/2008 - 08/02/2008
Event Type: Workshop
Subject: Drug Resistance; HIV Transmission; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Perinatal Transmission; Sexual Transmission; Virology
Description: The preliminary program of the 3rd International Workshop on HIV Transmission will include the following sessions: Session I: Biology of Transmission, with focus on monkey models and in vitro methodologies; Session II: Mother-to-Child Transmission; Session III: Epidemiology and Modeling; Session IV: Primary/Acute infections; Session V: Virology of HIV Transmission; Session VI: Transmission of Drug Resistance; and Session VII: Biomedical Approaches for HIV prevention of sexual transmission.
Sponsor: Virology Education.
Contact: For more information about logistical arrangements, contact Jo-Els van der Woude, E-mail: jo-els.vanderwoude@vironet.com; about scientific program, contact Wilco Keulen, E-mail: wilco.keulen@vironet.com; about sponsor opportunities, contact Alice Posthumus-Plantinga, E-mail: Alice.posthumus-plantinga@vironet.com; or access the Web site: www.virology-education.com/.
Notes: This conference is endorsed by and linked with the IAS conference (August 3-8). Registration fee: 395 Euro/before May 16; 495 Euro/before July 1; 595 Euro/before July 20; 695 Euro/after July 20 -- on site.

Title: XVII International AIDS Conference
City: Mexico City
Country: Mexico
Dates: 08/03/2008 - 08/08/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: HIV/AIDS Prevention; International Health; Medical Treatments and Therapies; Public Awareness; Socioeconomic Factors; Stigma
Description: AIDS 2008 will provide many opportunities for the presentation of important new scientific research and for productive, structured dialogue on the major challenges facing the global response to AIDS. AIDS 2008 will: (1) Provide a forum in which key scientific and practice-based research, best practice, lessons learned, and gaps in knowledge are addressed; (2) Present strong evidence to influence leaders, including key policy makers and donors, to increase their commitment to HIV and AIDS prevention, care and treatment, undertake responsible action and be more accountable; (3) Increase understanding of the contribution made by the HIV global response to broader social, economic, and health issues; (4) Maximize opportunities for the participation in conference and program planning of those engaged in evidence-based responses - scientists, PLWHA, members of marginalized communities especially those most vulnerable to HIV, including women, girls, and young people; (5) Promote strategies that will reduce stigmatization and discrimination of PLWHAs and those working professionally across the response to HIV and AIDS; (6) Reach a wider audience through the webcasting of conference proceedings to regional sub-conferences/meetings and through the availability of conference sessions online; and (7) Improve public awareness of the continued impact of and global response to HIV and AIDS through enhanced media coverage.
Sponsor: International AIDS Society (IAS). Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
Contact: For more information contact Dr. Rafael Mazin, Regional Advisor on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care, Family and Community Health Area - PAHO/WHO; E-mail: mex-aids-2008@paho.org; or access the Web site: www.aids2008.org/.
Notes: Access the Web site: www.aids2008.org/mainpage.aspx?pageId=4 for online registration.

Title: 8th Annual TB ETN Conference: TB Education and Training: Going for the Gold
City: Atlanta
State: GA
Country: United States
Dates: 08/05/2008 - 08/07/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Health Education; TB Prevention; Training Programs
Description: The Eighth Annual TB ETN Conference, titled "TB Education and Training: Going for the Gold", will be held August 5-7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The annual TB Education and Training Network (TB ETN) conference emphasizes the steps of the systematic health education process: needs assessment, development, pilot-testing, implementation, and assessing effectiveness. Conference activities include skills-based workshops, informational presentations, and networking opportunities.
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, TB Education and Training Network (CDC TB ETN).
Contact: For more information visit the TB ETN conference Web site: www.cdc.gov/tb/TBETN/conference.htm.
Notes: Registration preference will be given to TB ETN members. To join TB ETN, send an email to tbetn@cdc.gov and request a registration form or visit www.cdc.gov/tb/TBETN/join.htm.

Title: Training-of-Trainers: HIV/AIDS Stigma and Access to Care
City: St. Louis
State: MO
Country: United States
Dates: 08/07/2008 - 08/08/2008
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Health Care Accessibility; HIV/AIDS; Stigma; Trainers
Description: This two-day training is designed to prepare selected participants to become part of the HIV/AIDS Stigma Training Network as consultants. Participants will spend Day one learning the HIV/AIDS Stigma and Access to Care curriculum. On Day two, participants will present a module of the curriculum, followed by peer critiques of their presentation, training, and facilitation techniques. All participants will be required to implement the training one time in their communities within six months of completing the Training-of-Trainers course. Upon completion of the training in their community, participants will be added as Certified Stigma Consultants for the HIV/AIDS Stigma Program and may be called upon for future trainings.
Sponsor: National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC).
Contact: For more information contact Aida Gemechu, HIV/AIDS Stigma Program Coordinator, at agemechu@nmac.org or (202) 483-6622, ext. 323.
Notes: Continuing education credits are available.

Title: Covering the Bases: Adolescent Sexual Health
City: Nationwide
Country: United States
Dates: 08/10/2007 - 08/20/2010
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Adolescents; Communication Factors; HIV Testing; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Risk Factors; STD Prevention; STD Testing
Description: This online course "Covering the Bases: Adolescent Sexual Health" was developed by the AAP, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to help pediatricians overcome their self-reported barriers to STD and HIV prevention counseling and testing for adolescents. The module was also designed to help health care providers and public health professionals evaluate adolescent risk, and communicate with youth.
Sponsor: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Contact: For more information contact the American Academy of Pediatrics; Phone: (847) 434-4088; Fax: (847) 434-8000; or access the Web site: www.pedialink.org/cme/_coursefinder/CMEdetail.cfm?aid=32003&area=liveCME.
Notes: Registration fee: $60/Member; $75/Non-member. This course has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 credit and 3.6 NAPNAP contact hours with no pharmacology (Rx) content.

Title: International HIV/AIDS Conference: Developing, Managing and Sustaining HIV/AIDS Programmes and Projects
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Dates: 08/18/2008 - 08/22/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: HIV/AIDS; Program Development; Program Management
Description: This conference is designed to help managers, directors, and people working in HIV/AIDS programs and projects to develop, manage, and sustain effective and efficient HIV/AIDS programs and projects. This conference is open for contribution from experts internationally and nationally. Abstracts for presentations covering both, theoretical and practical aspects of HIV/AIDS prevention and management are invited. This also includes experience reports on capacity building and funding/financial management.
Sponsor: College of Venereal Disease Prevention (CVDP).
Contact: For more information contact CVDP, 3-5 Globe Rd, London E1 4DT, UK; Email: conference@cvdp.co.uk; Tel: +44 (0)20 7791 7566/7909; Fax: +44 (0)20 7791 0367/0848; or access the Web site: www.cvdp.co.uk/Page_FlyerInfo.asp.
Notes: Abstract/Paper submission deadline: May 30, 2008. Application deadline: June 30, 2008. Limited scholarships are available.

Title: 21st Annual National Prevention Network Prevention Research Conference
City: Indianapolis
State: IN
Country: United States
Dates: 08/24/2008 - 08/27/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Alcohol Abuse; Disease Prevention; Drug Abuse; Public Policies; Research; Substance Abuse
Description: The theme for this year's National Prevention Network Prevention Research Conference is "Prevention Research: Driving Successful Outcomes." Participants will gain knowledge from nationally recognized researchers and practitioners who are using research to drive successful outcomes for prevention programming. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with leaders from the federal agencies supporting prevention, including SAMHSA/CSAP, ONDCP, NIDA, NIAAA, OJJDP, and USDE as well as prevention professionals from around the country. There will be presentations on Underage Drinking, Prescription Drugs, Social Marketing, Public Policy, Frontier/Rural, Cultural/Ethnicity, and Alcohol Industry Advertising.
Sponsor: National Prevention Network (NPN).
Contact: For more information contact Sue Carlson, E-mail: scarlson@ou.edu; Tel: (405) 826-4011; or access the Web site: http://swpc.ou.edu/npn.
Notes: For information about registration, access the Web site: http://swpc.ou.edu/npn/registration.htm. Continuing education credits are available.

Many of these conferences come from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control National Prevention Information Network's conference database.