Black or African American persons
[STD Facts: Gonorrhea]
This information sheet discusses the STD, gonorrhea. It lists the symptoms for men and women; transmission methods (e.g., perinatal transmission); the long-term consequences of untreated gonorrhea; its effect on pregnant women and their infants; prevention measures, including consistent and correct use of a latex condom during sex; and treatment. Contact information is provided for state and national STD services.
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i know: Raising the Volume of Young African-American Voices in the Fight Against HIV
This information sheet discusses “i know,” the new CDC-sponsored social media effort to encourage young African-Americans, aged 18 to 24, to talk openly about HIV. The program features a video, radio public service announcements with actor Jamie Foxx, and video messages from supporting celebrities and advocates. It uses Facebook, Twitter, a new Web site, and text messages to provide information about HIV and promote conversations about HIV among African-Americans.
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ACT Against AIDS Leadership Inititative: Harnessing the Strength of African-American Organizations to Fight HIV and AIDS
This information sheet discusses the Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative (AAALI), a $10 million, five-year partnership with 14 of the nation’s leading African-American organizations. The AAALI aims to use the collective strength and reach of these traditional, longstanding African-American institutions to increase HIV awareness, knowledge, and action in black communities. The information sheet describes how the organizations were chosen and the work they are expected to undertake such as communication, mobilization, and outreach activities.
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HIV/AIDS at 30: A Public Opinion Perspective
This report presents results of the Kaiser Family Foundation's 8th national survey on HIV/AIDS since 1995. The survey examined public opinion about HIV/AIDS and the national efforts to prevent and treat it. It examined broad national trends in public opinion on the past several decades and took an in-depth look at the views and experiences of black Americans and young adults under the age of 30 years who have never known a world without HIV. It also focused on trends in reported HIV testing rates and experiences.
2011 Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS
This report presents the eighth survey on HIV/AIDS, conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation since 1995. It was conducted April 4, to May 1, 2011 among a nationally representative sample of 2,583 adults. Telephone interviews were conducted by landline and cell phone. The actual survey questions, responses, and number of people giving the specific response are provided, as well as comparisons with previous surveys.
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Don't Say "I'm All Good" Just Because You Don't Have Symptoms
This poster targets African American men informing them that Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can lead to liver cancer. It also emphasizes the importance of getting tested for HCV and that early detection can save lives.
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