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Hispanic/Latino Populations

Although Latinos represent approximately 16% of the total US population, in 2009, Latinos accounted for 20% of new HIV infections. The HIV infection rate among Latinos in 2009 was nearly 3 times as high as that of whites (26.4 vs 9.1 per 100,000 population). [CDC HIV Surveillance Supplement 2012]

Key data from 2009 include [CDC HIV Surveillance Supplement 2012]:

Latino men accounted for 79% (7,400) of new infections among all Latinos. The rate of new infections among Latino men was 2.5 times higher than that of white men (39.9 vs 15.9 100,000 population).
Latino MSM accounted for 81% (6,000) of new HIV infections among all Latino men and 20% among all MSM. Among Latino MSM, 45% of new HIV infections occurred in men under 30 years of age.
Latina women accounted for 21% (2,000) of new infections among Latinos, but their infection rate was > 4 times that of white women (11.8 vs 2.6 100,000 population).
At some point in life, 1 in 36 Latino men and 1 in 106 Latina women are likely to be diagnosed with HIV.

By the end of 2008, an estimated 111,438 Latinos with an AIDS diagnosis had died in the US and dependent areas. In 2007, HIV was the fourth-leading cause of death among Latinos 35 to 44 years of age and the sixth-leading cause of death among Latinos 25 to 34 years of age. [CDC HIV Surveillance Supplement 2012]

Prevention and Access to Care Issues

Factors that contribute to the risk of HIV infection in Latino communities include :[Kinsler 2009, Sanchez 2010]

Data suggest that the highest percentages of diagnosed HIV infections among Latino men are due to MSM contact, regardless of place of birth.
Both Latino men and women are most likely to be infected with HIV as a result of sexual contact with men. Women may be unaware of their male partner’s risk factors.
Latinos living in Puerto Rico are at higher risk of IDU-related HIV infection than other Latinos.
The presence of certain (STIs) can significantly increase the risk of both acquiring and transmitting HIV infection, and STI rates remain high among Latinos.
Poverty, migration patterns, lower educational attainment, inadequate health insurance, limited access to healthcare services, or language barriers contribute to Latino infection rates.
Fear of disclosure may cause undocumented immigrants to be reluctant to access HIV prevention and testing services or to seek appropriate care if already diagnosed with HIV disease.

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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	Hispanic/Latino Populations Although Latinos represent approximately 16% of the total US population, in 2009, Latinos accounted for 20% of new HIV infections. The HIV infection rate among Latinos in 2009 was nearly 3 times as high as that of whites (26.4 vs 9.1 per 100,000 population). [CDC HIV Surveillance Supplement 2012] Key data from 2009 include [CDC HIV Surveillance Supplement 2012]: Latino men accounted for 79% (7,400) of new infections among all Latinos. The rate of new infections among Latino men was 2.5 times higher than that of white men (39.9 vs 15.9 100,000 population). Latino MSM accounted for 81% (6,000) of new HIV infections among all Latino men and 20% among all MSM. Among Latino MSM, 45% of new HIV infections occurred in men under 30 years of age. Latina women accounted for 21% (2,000) of new infections among Latinos, but their infection rate was > 4 times that of white women (11.8 vs 2.6 100,000 population). At some point in life, 1 in 36 Latino men and 1 in 106 Latina women are likely to be diagnosed with HIV. By the end of 2008, an estimated 111,438 Latinos with an AIDS diagnosis had died in the US and dependent areas. In 2007, HIV was the fourth-leading cause of death among Latinos 35 to 44 years of age and the sixth-leading cause of death among Latinos 25 to 34 years of age. [CDC HIV Surveillance Supplement 2012] Prevention and Access to Care Issues Factors that contribute to the risk of HIV infection in Latino communities include :[Kinsler 2009, Sanchez 2010] Data suggest that the highest percentages of diagnosed HIV infections among Latino men are due to MSM contact, regardless of place of birth. Both Latino men and women are most likely to be infected with HIV as a result of sexual contact with men. Women may be unaware of their male partner’s risk factors. Latinos living in Puerto Rico are at higher risk of IDU-related HIV infection than other Latinos. The presence of certain (STIs) can significantly increase the risk of both acquiring and transmitting HIV infection, and STI rates remain high among Latinos. Poverty, migration patterns, lower educational attainment, inadequate health insurance, limited access to healthcare services, or language barriers contribute to Latino infection rates. Fear of disclosure may cause undocumented immigrants to be reluctant to access HIV prevention and testing services or to seek appropriate care if already diagnosed with HIV disease. « BACK NEXT »
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