News 2012
Childhood Trauma Impact on Adult Health Among HIV+ Patients in US
Psychosocial factors did not entirely explain the impact of childhood trauma on adult health outcomes and behaviors in HIV-positive adults in the United States, according to results of a 611-person study. Trauma was associated with antiretroviral nonadherence, unprotected sex, and other behaviors and medical outcomes.
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In This Issue
Christian hip-hop artist Reborn reflects upon the complacency that he believes exists in the hip-hop community even 17 years after rapper Eazy-E died from HIV complications in 1995 as well as upon his commitment to help women practice prevention by saying no.
Reborn: Christian Hip-Hop Artist, Minister, Motivational Speaker
One in a weekly series about the Black AIDS Institute's Greater Than AIDS ambassadors, who are using their VIP status in Black America to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS and HIV testing and treatment.
Read more: Reborn (Aaron Anderson): Christian Hip-Hop Artist, Minister, Motivational Speaker
Road to AIDS 2012: A Series of Town Hall Meetings--Fort Lauderdale
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Conversation from CROI: Dr. Jonathan Mermin on PrEP and an AIDS-free Generation
At the recent 19th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI), Dr. Ron Valdiserri, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Health for Infectious Diseases, spoke with Dr. Jonathan Mermin, Director of CDC’s Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention. They discussed some of the significant findings from the conference including advances related to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and the growing discussions of an AIDS-free generation. Watch their conversation here.
Read more: Conversation from CROI: Dr. Jonathan Mermin on PrEP and an AIDS-free Generation