HIV / AIDS -- A TRADITIONAL VIEW 8 CE hours TAKE COURSE

OBJECTIVES

The learner will be able to:

Discuss what is known about HIV-2 including:

1. Persons at risk for HIV-2
2. Clinical treatment of HIV-2 as compared with HIV-1

Describe:

1. The evolution of HIV/AIDS prevention programs
2. Mechanisms for transmission,
3. Treatment of HIV infection
4. HIV/AIDS and Alternative Therapies

Discuss the following risk factors and barriers to prevention of HIV infection as related to the African American population:

1. Sexual Risk Factors
2. Lack of Awareness of HIV Serostatus
3. Substance Use
4. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
5. Denial
6. Socioeconomic Issues

Define/discuss the concept of "stigma" as it relates to the HIV infected population.

Review both published and unpublished reports/abstracts regarding outcomes associated with HIV Case Management.

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