The Good News About HIV |
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Different demographics have different understanding and experiences of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). While younger people may not know very much about HIV and don’t consider it much of a threat, those with a longer life experience may still have a sense of dread regarding HIV. “The Good News About HIV” aims to bring public health professionals, healthcare workers, and providers up-to-date on HIV – the successes that have taken place, and the issues that remain, enabling them to take current knowledge and understanding into their work.
Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the Evolution of HIV Treatment and its Impact on the survival/life expectancy of people with HIV. 2. Explain HIV Treatment as a Prevention Strategy. 3. Discuss Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and its Impact on HIV Transmission. Speakers: Cyril Goshima, MD, Principle Investigator Emeritus, Pacific AIDS Education & Training Center - Hawaiʻi US-Affiliated Pacific Islands (PAETC-HIAPI) Louie Mar Gangcuangco, MD, MSc, AAHIVS, Principle Investigator, Pacific AIDS Education & Training Center - Hawaiʻi & US-Affiliated Pacific Islands (PAETC- HIAPI) |