Addressing HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among LGBTQ People
A Primer for Health Centers
Year Developed: 2019
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Clinicians
Secondary Audience: Outreach Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: Some lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people face an increased risk for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The increased risk of HIV and STIs in these populations stems from both social and biological factors.Health center clinicians can help address HIV and STIs among LGBTQ people by screening appropriately based on a comprehensive sexual history, providing culturally appropriate safer sex counseling, and offering biomedical prevention strategies, such as vaccinations and pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PrEP).
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, , Special and Vulnerable Populations, Health Equity
Resource Subtopic: , HIV/AIDS, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
Keywords: LGBTQIA+, Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.