By: Sophie Pen

What does HIV and AIDS stand

for?

1. Human Immune Virus and Autoimmune Deficiency Syndrome

2. Human Immunocompromised Virus and Active Immunity Disease Syndrome

3. Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

1. Human Immune Virus and Autoimmune Deficiency Syndrome

2. Human Immunocompromised Virus and Active Immunity Disease Syndrome

3. 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?

1. Sharing needles2. Unprotected sex with an

infected person 3. Sex with HIV positive

male/female4. Multiple partners (with one

being infected with HIV)

What is common mode of transmission within the Hispanic population?

Depression Sharing needles Substance abuse MSM

Depression Sharing needles Substance abuse MSM

What factors of HIV infection should be considered among

Hispanic population?

Lack of family support

ImmigrationDiscrimination

What are some of the factors that influence risk of HIV infection among Hispanic group?

Mental health –depression

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

Sexual behavior (unprotected sex, multiple partners)

What obstacles are there to prevention?

Personal shameAlienationHomophobia- stigma associated

Unknown HIV statusFinancial burdenLanguage barrierPoverty