Handbook of Economic Evaluation of HIV Prevention Programs (Aids Prevention and Mental Health) [Hardcover]

David R. Holtgrave (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0306457490 | ISBN-13: 978-0306457494 | Publication Date: October 31, 1998 | Edition: 1st

This timely volume provides a state-of-the-art review of all research to date on evaluating the cost-effectiveness of HIV prevention programs. Chapters feature comprehensive discussions on both scientific and practical uses - and limitations - of current studies. Addressing key questions about allocating scarce resources to HIV prevention, the Handbook is essential for those who require the most up-to-date research on the methods, findings, and practical uses of economic evaluations. A special feature is the inclusion of helpful tables summarizing the relevant literature.

Editorial Reviews

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`Overall, I would categorize the book as an excellent resource on the current literature in the economic evaluation of HIV-prevention programs. For a researcher, this [second] section offers a gold mine of background and reference material. The editor and individual chapter authors clearly put much thought and effort into compiling a comprehensive book on the subject ... its best use is that of a resource guide for background information and hypothesis generation.'
Medical Decision Making, 20:1 (2000)
`... for the researcher and economist, it is an excellent book to consult. Recommended for all academic libraries.'
AIDS Book Review Journal, 57 (2000)
`There are many strengths of Handbook of Economic Evaluation of HIV Prevention Programs including its thorough coverage of the cost-effectiveness evaluation model, the utility of this model for both evalatuion and policy-making regarding HIV prevention programming, and its organization and clarity making it useful to non-economist readers as well.'
Evaluation and Program Planning, 23 (2000)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (October 31, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0306457490
• ISBN-13: 978-0306457494
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,846,575 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Review from Medical Decision Making, August 6, 2002

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"The editor and individual chapter authors clearly put much thought and effort into compiling a comprehensive book on the subject of economic evaluations in HIV prevention."