Breaking Barriers: Biomedical Interventions Paving the Way to Ending the HIV Epidemic in the US
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This webinar delves into the context and state of the HIV epidemic, different forms of PrEP and PrEP formulations, how PrEP is utilized, side effects of PrEP use, and barriers to accessing methods of HIV prevention and treatment. The faculty will present case studies to illustrate these topics, and will also provide strategies for implementing biomedical interventions with the goal of furthering health equity.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Outline HIV and PrEP disparities in the United States.
- Explain the importance of utilizing a status neutral approach in order to End the HIV Epidemic in the United States.
- Summarize current HIV prevention and treatment formulations and guidelines.
- Review common side effects of PrEP and HIV treatment.
- Identify barriers and opportunities to increase PrEP uptake and retain persons living with HIV in care.
