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: IAPAC 08: Stronger Together
City: New Orleans
State: LA
Country: United States
Dates: 11/30/2008 - 12/02/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Advocacy; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Human Rights; Psychosocial Factors; Public Policies; Socioeconomic Factors
Description: IAPAC 08 is primarily an abstract-driven conference, which will feature 152 oral abstract presentations (including late breakers) as well as poster presentations. Abstract-driven sessions will address issues in three tracks: HIV Clinical Management (Track A); HIV Prevention and Psychosocial Support (Track B); or Human Rights, Economics, and Public Policy (Track C). Abstract contents will be either research-based data using established scientific methods or demonstrate experience and information from individuals or institutions working in the field. The non-abstract-driven components of IAPAC 08 will address a variety of current viewpoints and issues. These will include a keynote address, the Jonathan Mann Memorial Lecture, 18 plenary presentations, a panel discussion, six interactive case-based sessions, and satellite symposia. The world's most distinguished researchers, clinicians, and policy experts will be invited to focus their presentations around the overall IAPAC 08 theme of "Stronger Together."
Sponsor: International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC).
Contact: For more information contact the Conference Secretariat, IAPAC, 123 W. Madison, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL, 60602; E-mail: scorey@iapac.org; Phone: (312) 795-4942; Fax: (312) 795-4938; or access the Web site: www.iapac08.org or www.iapac.org.
Notes: Abstract submission deadline: June 2, 2008. Early registration deadline: August 1, 2008. Registration fees: $250-350*/by August 1, 2008; $350-450*/by November 3, 2008; $450-550*/late or onsite registration (*dependent upon IAPAC membership status).

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