Presents a web site, specifically targeted at Canadians of Caribbean and African descent, that serves as an interactive and informative resource for information about HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
Provides a web site where HIV-positive youth can go for interactive information, games, message boards and more. Created by and for HIV-positive youth with the help of a national advisory committee of professionals.
Offers articles and resources on child development, child care, family life, health, learning activities, play, safety, social issues and special needs from 60 Canadian non-profit organizations. // Offre des articles et des ressources sur le développement de l'enfant, la garde à l'enfance, la vie familiale, la santé, des activités d'apprentissage, l'aphabétisation, les effets des média sur les enfants, l'activité physique, le jeu, la sécurité, les problèmes sociaux, et les besoins spéciaux provenant de 60 organisations à but non lucratif.
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url (http://www.cfc-efc.ca/) does not appear valid
multiple languages found - // in abstract, changed to only know reference is associated with CCCF-FCSGE
Evaluates the quality of the information content on bone-mineral density (BMD) testing posted on consumer health websites (CHWS). Finds that: the majority of CHWS identified by popular search engines do not disclose the limited capacity of BMD to discriminate between low-risk individuals and those who will suffer future fractures; CHWS generally present BMD testing as quick, painless, noninvasive, and as being recommended, based on risk factors that are widespread among the general public; BMD testing information is prominently paired on CHWS sites with information on osteoporosis, with an emphasis on "silent disease" and the devastating consequences of advanced disease; sponsors of CHWS sites are frequently either providers of BMD testing or companion drugs, and consequently in a position of conflict of interest with regard to decisions to undergo BMD testing; and, HTA organizations have no documented conflict of interest, nor do they invoke emotional arguments-their approach is to emphasize the effects of testing on populations, on the basis of referenced research findings. Concludes that: content analysis demonstrates the omissions and divergence of information on BMD testing available to consumers on the Internet, as compared with HTA reports; the content of HTA reports has undergone rigorous systematic and peer review-therefore, their findings may be useful to consumers; this information is not generally accessible to patients using the most popular Internet search engines; and, inaccurate and incomplete information may cause harm by deflecting patients from optimal decisions.
