By: Sophie Pen

What does HIV and AIDS stand

for?

Human Immune Virus and Autoimmune Deficiency Syndrome

Human Immunocompromised Virus and Active Immunity Disease Syndrome

Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Human Immune Virus and Autoimmune Deficiency Syndrome

Human Immunocompromised Virus and Active Immunity Disease Syndrome

Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquire Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Can HIV be prevented?

Yes

No

Yes

HIV testing can initiate treatment of highly antiretroviral medications

Is HIV and AIDS the same?

Yes

No

No

HIV is a virus that causes AIDS. AIDS is the disease that occurs after existence of HIV infection.

How can HIV be transmitted?

Through blood, semen or vaginal fluid, breast milk

Sharing needles with a person who has HIV

Unprotected sex with an infected person

From women with HIV to their babies before or during birth, or through breast-feeding after birth.

What is the most common mode of transmission within the Hispanic population?

Depression Sharing needles Substance abuse MSM

Depression Sharing needles Substance abuse MSM

What plausible reasons can contribute to HIV

infection is among Hispanic population?

Lack of family support

Immigration Discrimination

What are some of the influencing factors for HIV infection among Hispanic group?

Mental health – depression, low self esteem

Abuse—childhood abuse, intimate partner violence, substance (drugs and alcohol)

Sexual behavior (unprotected sex, multiple partners)

What obstacles are there to prevention?

Personal shame Alienation Homophobia- stigma

associated Unknown HIV status Financial burden Language barrier Poverty

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