Resource Details

Getting to Zero

Reducing HIV Incidence through Screening, Treatment, and Prevention

Year Developed: 2016

Resource Type: E-Learning.

Primary Audience: Clinicians Outreach Staff
Secondary Audience: Administrative Staff C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, COOs, CMOs, etc)

Language(s): English

Developed by: The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: This module will: Describe HIV incidence, particularly among men who have sex with men and transgender women. Identify the current recommendations for HIV and STI screening and the importance of screening high risk populations for prevention of HIV. Describe how biomedical interventions including treatment as prevention, PEP, and PrEP are effective tools for reducing the incidence of new HIV cases among high risk populations.

Resource Details: This module provides an overview of HIV incidence and prevalence in the United States, highlights groups most at risk for contracting HIV, describes the current state of HIV and STI screening, and explains biomedical and other interventions effective to curb the transmission of HIV. Using a case study, participants will be guided through effective screening and prevention methods, as well as communication strategies for talking to patients about their care.

Resource Topic: Emerging Issues, Clinical Issues, Special and Vulnerable Populations, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)

Resource Subtopic: HIV/AIDS, Health Equity.

Keywords: Case Studies, Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).