Blueprint for HIV Biomedical Prevention: State of the State Report
This report highlights policies and programs that are critical to effective biomedical HIV prevention in communities of color.
Black or African American persons
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HIV and AIDS in the United States of America (USA)
General overview of HIV/AIDS in the United States of America.
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HIV/AIDS in the United States: The Basics
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.
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Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Teens
Fact sheet on substance use and sexual risk behaviors among teens in the US.
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Rise Proud: Combating HIV Among Black Gay and Bisexual Men
This report is an action plan meant to mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS on black gay and bisexual men.
MMWR: HIV Infection Among Partners of HIV-Infected Black Men Who Have Sex With Men – North Carolina, 2011-2013
This report examined results of a prospective partner series study conducted in North Carolina and of an in depth evaluation of one of the partner networks. The approach for partner services used involved contacting partners of individuals newly diagnosed with HIV infection and using sexual and social networks and molecular phylogenetic data to improve the continuum of HIV care among black men who have sex with men (MSM). Partner services were provided to 30 black HIV infected MSM who named 95 sex partners and social contacts of whom 39 previously had been diagnosed with HIV infection.
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Addressing the Needs of Black Women in HIV Prevention in the U.S.
This infographic demonstrates some of the risk factors that contribute to higher HIV infection rates in American Black women, including classism, racism, and sexism. It illustrates that one in every 32 black women will be diagnosed with HIV, compared to one in 526 white women. It provides recommendations for HIV prevention interventions and gives additional resources. The infographic is also available as a jpg at http://www.aidsetc.org/resource/addressing-needs-black-women-hiv-prevention-us-infographic.
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Optimizing Treatment and Treatment as Prevention (TasP): Qualitative Research Report
This report reflects the findings of qualitative research completed to explore knowledge, benefits, barriers, and other factors that influence HIV treatment and focusedg on one of the key recommendations that resulted from a previous round of research: improving treatment literacy (including treatment as prevention or TasP). This research was comprised of two focus groups and two community forums, which took place in Washington D.C.
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HIV Among U.S. Youth 2016
This infographic illustrates the status of HIV among American youth. It states that youth make up six percent of the people living with HIV in the United States. It also states that schools have direct contact with 50 million youth and that they play an important role in guiding youth to make healthy choices.
HIV/AIDS Awareness Days: Pocket Card
This pocket card charts the 11 HIV/AIDS Awareness Days that occur throughout the year. It also encourages people to visit www.aids.gov to view webinars, which include a weekly virtual training on new media tools and tips.