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Computerized sources of AIDS information.

K Branch

    Medical Reference Services Quarterly
    |December 11, 1987
    PubMed
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    Information professionals need to use computerized sources for current AIDS information. This study reviews AIDS-specific databases, bulletin boards, and other digital resources to aid in information dissemination.

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    Area of Science:

    • Information Science
    • Public Health
    • Medical Informatics

    Background:

    • The proliferation of information on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) necessitates efficient dissemination strategies.
    • Information professionals play a crucial role in combating AIDS by providing access to up-to-date information.
    • Current and critical AIDS information is increasingly found in digital and computerized formats.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and categorize various computerized sources of AIDS information.
    • To review and compare major AIDS-specific databases.
    • To assess the utility of these resources for information professionals.

    Main Methods:

    • Identification of computerized information sources related to AIDS.
    • Categorization of sources into databases, bulletin boards, stackware, games, and quizzes.

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  • Cross-database searches performed on four major AIDS-specific databases.

    • Main Results:

    • Computerized sources offer diverse formats for AIDS information dissemination.
    • Four major AIDS-specific databases were identified and analyzed.
    • Comparative analysis through cross-database searches was conducted.

    Conclusions:

    • Information professionals must leverage diverse computerized resources for effective AIDS information dissemination.
    • Understanding the landscape of digital AIDS information is vital for public health efforts.
    • Comparative database analysis aids in selecting optimal resources.