Key populations are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic and more vulnerable to HIV infection. Focusing prevention efforts on key populations can have a significant impact on new infections. This…
Even with advances in access and effectiveness of HIV treatment, HIV prevention is the main strategy that will turn the tide of the pandemic. This session introduces participants to the…
Addressing the needs of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) helps them to live full, healthy lives and actively engage in prevention activities. Understanding the preventative benefits of treatment makes it…
The elements that drive risk taking are complex, based on a variety of cultural constructs and environmental factors that change over time for each person.
Stigma and discrimination are a violation of human rights and represent structural, underlying factors that will increase individual risk for HIV infection and reduce the ability to access care, support,…
Science has shown that by reducing viral load (and therefore infectiousness) in an HIV-positive individual, antiretroviral (ARV) drugs can significantly reduce onward HIV transmission.
Randomized controlled trials have proven that Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) reduces HIV transmission from a woman to a man during vaginal intercourse by more than 60 percent.
The Peace Corps HIV/AIDS Training Resource Kit is a reference for posts. It provides session plans, fact sheets, and other resources to help tailor HIV/AIDS training in pre-service training and…