Farmworker News Vol. 8, January/ February
Author: National Center for Farmworker Health, Inc.
Date Published: 2002
This issue of Farmworker News features four articles. The first, "Sexually Transmitted Diseases," explains the nature, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of STDs. The following article, "Sex and the Risk of HIV," discusses the nature of HIV--how it is transmitted, women as greater risks for infection, prevention, and detection. The third article, "Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Diseases," discusses the specific dangers that STDs pose for pregnant women and their unborn babies. Topics discussed include, how STDs can affect a women's pregnancy, how unborn babies can become infected, and the need for pregnant women to be tested for STDs. The fourth article, "Be Careful with Your Eyes," provides tips to prevent eye injuries to migrant farmworkers. This resource is also available from our web-site at http://www.ncfh.org/00_ns_fn.php
Date Published: 2002
This issue of Farmworker News features four articles. The first, "Sexually Transmitted Diseases," explains the nature, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of STDs. The following article, "Sex and the Risk of HIV," discusses the nature of HIV--how it is transmitted, women as greater risks for infection, prevention, and detection. The third article, "Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Diseases," discusses the specific dangers that STDs pose for pregnant women and their unborn babies. Topics discussed include, how STDs can affect a women's pregnancy, how unborn babies can become infected, and the need for pregnant women to be tested for STDs. The fourth article, "Be Careful with Your Eyes," provides tips to prevent eye injuries to migrant farmworkers. This resource is also available from our web-site at http://www.ncfh.org/00_ns_fn.php
