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STIC Figure

Submitted by Grettel Bustos… in on

This manual can be used to estimate the direct medical costs and indirect costs (lost productivity) saved by some of the activities of sexually transmitted disease prevention programs. This may be useful in demonstrating a portion of the estimated impact of your state or local STD program’s efforts.

Sexual Health eLearning Module

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This online module will allow participants to define sexual health and the various factors that make up human sexuality, understand sexual function and dysfunction, and discuss the provider’s role in fostering healthy sexuality with patients.

HIV/AIDS in the United States: The Basics

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This information sheet provides key facts and an overview on the current state of HIV/AIDS in the United States. The fact sheet also provides information on the impact of HIV across the country, impact on racial and ethnic minorities, women, young people, and gay and bisexual men. Information is also provided on the U.S. government response in the battle to combat HIV.

Generic Programmatic and Clinical Guide for the Introduction of new drugs and Shorter Regimens for the Treatment of Multi/Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Submitted by Edith Jickling in on

This document describes the steps necessary to implement the shorter regimen and the new drugs for drug-resistant TB treatment, including diagnosis and bacterial confirmation of drug resistance, treatment regimen design, monitoring of treatment efficacy and safety, and programmatic evaluation.

Combating Hepatitis B Among High-Risk Communities: A Government-Community Partnership

Submitted by Pratima Nimboorkar in on

This interactive session provides information about a unique government-community partnership, new multilingual hepatitis B educational resources, and local efforts to increase awareness and encourage hepatitis B testing. Panelists discuss outreach, screening, vaccination, and linkage to care strategies to address hepatitis B among high-risk populations in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, and other communities.

HIV Among Hispanics/Latinos

Submitted by Edith Jickling in on

HIV continues to be a serious threat to the health of the Hispanic/Latino community. In 2015, Hispanics/Latinos accounted for about one quarter of all new diagnoses of HIV in the United States, despite representing about 18% of the total US population.

HIV Among Gay and Bisexual Men

Submitted by Edith Jickling in on

In 2014, gay and bisexual men made up an estimated 2% of the U.S. population, but accounted for 70% of new HIV infections. Approximately 492,000 sexually active gay and bisexual men are at high risk for HIV.