Sexually Transmitted Diseases & HIV/AIDS
Contents
- Introduction
- Encyclopedias, Dictionaries and Handbooks
- Finding books
- Finding articles
- Other Web resources
Introduction
The purpose of this guide is to assist students and researchers in finding information on sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS using key resources available in print or electronically at the SDSU Library.
Begin with encyclopedias and other reference works for general information or to help in narrowing a topic for research. Articles in journals will provide current research in the field. Selected web sites provide government reports, surveillance data, research on prevention and treatments, and more.
Encyclopedias, Dictionaries and Handbooks
Encyclopedia of sexually transmitted diseases; Elaine A. Moore with Lisa M. MooreLocation: RC200.1 .M66 2005 Reference
The encyclopedia of sexually transmitted diseases;
Jennifer Shoquist and Diane Stafford
Location: RC200.1 .S525 2004 Reference
The encyclopedia of HIV and AIDS; Sarah B. Watstein, Stephen E. Stratton, eds.
Location: RC606.6 .W385 2003 Reference
Atlas of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS; Stephen A. Morse, ed.
Location: RC200.1 .A85 2003 Reference
The AIDS knowledge base: a textbook on HIV disease from the University of California, San Francisco and San Francisco General Hospital; P.T. Cohen, Merle A. Sande, Paul A. Volberding, eds. Location: RC607.A26 A3478 1999 Reference; online (continually updated)
Finding books
Books are listed in the PAC (The Library's catalog) by author, title and subject. Books on AIDS/HIV and sexually transmitted diseases are found under the LC subject heading "AIDS" and related terms, including the following.
- AIDS (Disease)
- Aids Disease Treatment
- AIDS (Disease) Developing countries
- AIDS (Disease) Cross-cultural studies
- AIDS (Disease) in women
- AIDS (Disease) in infants
- AIDS (Disease) in children
- HIV infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases
If you have trouble finding a relevant subject heading, try the "Words" search option.
Find Theses by SDSU Students
SDSU Thesis Public Health (by Department)
SDSU Thesis AIDS (by Subject)
The PAC is interlinked with two union catalogs. SD Circuit is a joint catalog of SDSU, UCSD, USD, and CSUSM. Link+ is a joint catalog for many of the CSU campuses plus a number of private universities throughout the state of California. Repeat your search in Circuit or Link+ to find other readily available books on your topic.
Finding articles
Selected journal databases for information on sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS include:
Academic Search Premier (EBSCO) - This multidisciplinary database provides full text for nearly 4,700 publications, including full text for more than 3,600 peer-reviewed journals. Backfiles to 1975 are available for select journals.
ProQuest Research Library - Access to articles (scholarly and general interest) across a wide range of academic disciplines. Features the full-text of articles from over 1400 periodicals and indexing for over 2200.
ArticleFirst - Index to articles in scholarly journals with an emphasis on the natural sciences, technology and medicine. Covers 1990 to present.
PAIS International (Public Affairs Information Service) -- Search the literature in public policy, social policy, and social sciences. Indexes journal articles, books, statistics, and reports of government, public, and private organizations. Covers 1972 to present.
Medline - Includes all aspects (especially clinical and research) of medicine, nursing, and dentistry. Covers 1966 to present.
POPLINE - Worldwide coverage of population, family planning, and related health issues, including AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, maternal and child health in developing countries Indexes journal articles, books, technical reports, and unpublished works. Covers 1970 to date
A complete list of databases is available on Infodome, the Library's homepage
Other Web Resources
General
HIV InSite (UCSF)Provides comprehensive information on treatment, prevention, and policy.
Kaiser Family Foundation: HIV/AIDS
National and international information on health policy implications, prevention & treatments, youth & HIV/STDs, and more.
Family Health International (FHI)
Works to address the needs of communities and countries affected by HIV/AIDS, including provision of guidelines for small interventions and mass campaigns.
The State of AIDS in Black America
The Black AIDS Institute summarizes policies and challenges shaping the HIV/AIDS crisis faced by Black Americans.
The Body: An AIDS and HIV Information Resource
A complete HIV/AIDS resource designed for educational purposes.
American Social Health Association (ASHA)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to stopping sexually transmitted diseases.
MEDLINEplus
An excellent starting point for health information for consumers and patients.
National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC)
Links to topics affecting women's health, including HIV/AIDS.
Government Sites
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sites:- National Prevention Information Network (NPIN)
- Division of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention
- CDC's Global AIDS Program
- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
- National Center for Infectious Diseases
- National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
AIDSinfo (U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services)
A resource for current information on federally and privately funded clinical trials for AIDS/HIV patients.
HIV and AIDS (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Links to approved therapies, treatment guidelines, and clinical trials.
The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Communicable Disease Summaries (Monthly Reported Cases)
California Department of Health Services Office of AIDS
Links to many reports and publications, including the "Brief Guide to California’s HIV/AIDS Laws."
International Sources/Country Studies:
UNAIDS - Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDSTHE source for international HIV/AIDS information.
World Health Organization:
- Health Topics and Policy
- Department of HIV/AIDS: Weaving the Social Fabric
- Epidemiological Factsheets on HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (by country)
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response Reports
Information on the economic effects of HIV/AIDS.
International Vaccine Institute
Global information and links on various vaccine initiatives - including HIV/AIDS.
EuroHIV
HIV/AIDS Surveillance in 52 European countries.
Health Canada - Division of HIV/AIDS Epidemiology and Surveillance
HIV/AIDS reports, statistics and other publications.
International AIDS Economic Network
Data, tools, and analysis for researchers and policymakers working to define and implement effective AIDS policy.
U.S. Census Bureau Trends and Patterns of HIV Infection in Selected Developing Countries
