This video explains HIV self-testing, a private and convenient way to check one’s HIV status in as little as 20 minutes. It highlights how to interpret test results and explores available prevention and treatment options to support early detection and care.
This journal discusses the development of educational animations aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for women. The study explores qualitative research on how these animations can effectively communicate PrEP’s benefits, addressing barriers to its use and promoting better health decision-making. The research emphasizes the potential of digital health interventions in improving HIV prevention and the role of tailored educational content for enhancing women’s engagement with PrEP.
In this podcast episode, Anna Person, MD, FIDSA discusses opportunities to work with Medicaid managed care plans to optimize HIV care with Jenny Babcock, Senior Vice President for Medicaid Policy and Director of Strategic Operations at Association for Community Affiliated Plans and, Doug Wirth, President and CEO of Amida Care.
This fact sheet about the third episode of the "Let's Talk HIV" podcast explores Medicaid managed care plans' role in accessing HIV care. It encourages healthcare providers to understand their state's coverage options, engage with these plans to enhance care, and advocate for innovative funding from Medicaid agencies. The episode also highlights the need to address social determinants of health to improve outcomes for people living with HIV.
This video features Dr. Charlene Flash discussing essential sexual health topics for healthcare providers, including HIV and STI testing, HIV stigma, PrEP, and U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable). Part of the "Ask Me Anything About Sexual Health" series by KFF’s GREATER THAN HIV and CDC’s LET’S STOP HIV TOGETHER aims to educate providers while emphasizing the importance of consulting healthcare professionals for personal health decisions.
This journal explores the evolution of HIV diagnostic testing, from early antibody-based methods to advanced molecular and rapid point-of-care technologies. It highlights the impact of these innovations on early detection, treatment initiation, and global efforts to control HIV transmission.
This report discusses how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, rapidly evolves in people with advanced HIV due to weakened immune responses. This prolonged viral replication can lead to the emergence of new variants, highlighting the importance of HIV treatment and COVID-19 prevention efforts in immunocompromised populations.
This report provides an update on national progress in meeting the goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (2022-2025) based on the most current available data and also highlights some recent federal efforts to implement the Strategy.
NASTAD highlights the achievements of the 47 Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Phase 1 jurisdictions through a series of success stories featured on a dedicated webpage. These stories demonstrate innovative strategies addressing the four pillars of EHE: Diagnose, Treat, Prevent, and Respond. Supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), this initiative aims to strengthen programs for individuals living with and at risk for HIV.
RAISE & NASTAD’s webinar, “Methods for Assessing the Landscape of STI & HIV Services in Local Health Jurisdictions ” was held on Thursday, October 24th. The webinar discusses methods for conducting landscape analyses of STI & HIV services in local health jurisdictions. University of Washington researchers presented the rational for doing a landscape analysis, methods for data collection and analysis, and layering on patient-level data to complement provider-level findings.
