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Module 1: US HIV Epidemiology

Learning Objectives

Describe the general history and epidemiology of the HIV epidemic in the United States
Discuss differing patterns of the HIV epidemic in diverse population groups

Pretraining Assessment

Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surveillance data, which of the following is the estimated percentage of HIV-positive Americans who are not aware of their HIV status?
1. A. 45%
2. B. 20%
3. C. 10%
4. D. <5%
In which of the following population groups is the HIV incidence the highest?
1. A. Injection drug users
2. B. Transfusion recipients
3. C. Men who have sex with other men
4. D. Heterosexual women
Which of the following statements is True?
1. A. In 2009 the estimated rate of new HIV infections in African American men was greater than that of white men but comparable to that of Latino men
2. B. In 2009 the estimated rate of new HIV infections in African American men was greater than those of both white men and Latino men
3. C. In 2009 the estimated rate of new HIV infections in African American men was greater than that of Latino men but comparable to that of white men
4. D. None of the above
Is the following statement True or False?
Both Latino men and women are most likely to be infected with HIV as a result of sexual contact with men.
1. True
2. False
Which of the following groups among men who have sex with other men (MSM) has the highest percentage of HIV-infected men?
1. Asian/Pacific Islanders
2. Whites
3. Latinos
4. African Americans
5. American Indian/Alaska Natives

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	About Curriculum 3 Module 1: U.S. HIV Epidemiology Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment The HIV Epidemic in the United States The HIV Epidemic, cont. By Risk Group Key Events in the US HIV Epidemic (early 1980s - late 1990s) (2000 - present) African American Populations Hispanic/Latino Populations MSM Populations Asian and Pacific Islander Populations American Indian/Native Alaska Populations Summary References Assessment Questions Module 2: Recommendations for Routine HIV Testing Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment Development of HIV Screening Recommendations Rationale Underlying the 2006 Recommendations Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing Summary References Assessment Questions Module 3: Benefits of Early Testing and Risks of Delayed Testing Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment Timing of Initiation of HAART Guidelines on Starting Antiretroviral Therapy Benefits Associated With Early Therapy Initiation Diagnosis in the ED Risks of Delayed HIV Diagnosis and Treatment Summary References Assessment Questions Module 4: Barriers to Testing and Strategies to Improve Rates of Routine HIV Testing Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment Discovering Barriers to Wider Use of HIV Screening Provider-Related Barriers Impact of State and Local Laws and Regulations Population-Specific Barriers Factors That Impede HIV Testing Among Latinos Factors That Impede HIV Testing Among American Indians/Alaska Natives Factors That Impede HIV Testing Among Asian/Pacific Islanders Strategies to Improve Routine HIV Testing Working With Community Organizations Summary References Assessment Questions Module 5: HIV Testing Technologies Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment Point-of-Care Testing vs Laboratory-Based Testing Confirmatory Tests Availability of Results Point-of-Care Testing Issues Key Resources for Understanding and Employing HIV Testing Technologies Summary References Assessment Questions Case Studies Suggested Activities	Module 1: US HIV Epidemiology Learning Objectives Describe the general history and epidemiology of the HIV epidemic in the United States Discuss differing patterns of the HIV epidemic in diverse population groups Pretraining Assessment Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surveillance data, which of the following is the estimated percentage of HIV-positive Americans who are not aware of their HIV status? A. 45% B. 20% C. 10% D. <5% In which of the following population groups is the HIV incidence the highest? A. Injection drug users B. Transfusion recipients C. Men who have sex with other men D. Heterosexual women Which of the following statements is True? A. In 2009 the estimated rate of new HIV infections in African American men was greater than that of white men but comparable to that of Latino men B. In 2009 the estimated rate of new HIV infections in African American men was greater than those of both white men and Latino men C. In 2009 the estimated rate of new HIV infections in African American men was greater than that of Latino men but comparable to that of white men D. None of the above Is the following statement True or False? Both Latino men and women are most likely to be infected with HIV as a result of sexual contact with men. True False Which of the following groups among men who have sex with other men (MSM) has the highest percentage of HIV-infected men? Asian/Pacific Islanders Whites Latinos African Americans American Indian/Alaska Natives Trouble viewing answers? See our Troubleshooting Tips! « BACK NEXT »
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3. Promoting HIV Testing in Diverse Populations

Module 1: US HIV Epidemiology