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Trauma-Informed and Whole Person Approaches Video

The Trauma-Informed and Whole Person Approaches Video highlights a conversation between HIV program staff, both health department and community-based, at different points in their TIA journey reflecting on what it means and requires to take a trauma-informed approach to providing whole-person care and services.

High Priority HIV and Substance Use Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support high priority research at the intersection of HIV and substance use. This FOA invites innovative research projects with the potential to open new areas of HIV/AIDS research and/or lead to new avenues for prevention, treatment and cure of HIV among people who use drugs (PWUD). Applications submitted under this FOA are required to have a detailed research plan, preliminary data, and a clear description of the nexus with substance use.

Does PrEP encourage risky behavior?

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis emphasizes that prescribing PrEP does not encourage risky behavior. It is best to have open and honest conversations with patients so that they see you are giving care to the whole person as opposed to only part of them. This video is a joint production of KFF's Greater Than HIV and CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together.

How do I bring up PrEP with my patients?

How do I bring up PrEP with my patients? KFF PrEP, sex, drug use, open-ended questions, sex life, comfort   Dr. Demetre Daskalakis suggests ways that providers can bring up PrEP with their patients. One suggestion is to provide them with open-ended questions, so they are able to speak about their lives. It is okay to ask more questions. When you become more familiar with these topics, patient will more likely respond better. This video is a joint production of KFF's Greater Than HIV and CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together.