Take Control Get Tested for HIV

National HIV Testing Mobilization Campaign : 

National HIV Testing Mobilization Campaign Lorraine Brown/Family Advocate Community Strength Project a program of Maricopa Integrated Health System Lorraine.brown@mihs.org www.mihs.org/ryanwhite/ 602.344.2627

Is AIDS Still a Problem? : 

Is AIDS Still a Problem? Approximately 1.8 million Americans have HIV 25% don’t know they are infected: >250,000 people 65,000 new infections each year in U.S. 14,016 AIDS deaths in U.S. in 2006 In Phx,Arizona it is estimated 19,000 people are living with HIV. In 2008, there were 1000 newly infected people with HIV in Arizona. In Arizona, about one in 500 people are HIV positive In Arizona, about one in ten African Americans are infected.

Does HIV/AIDS Affect People Like Me? : 

Does HIV/AIDS Affect People Like Me? New cases of HIV infection 15% are people over 50 years old 15% are people under 25 years old 26% are women 33% are heterosexual 70% are people of color HIV/AIDS affects everyone

HIV/AIDS in 2006 : 

HIV/AIDS in 2006 White, 30% Hispanic, 18% Asian/Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian/Alaska Native, <1% Race/ethnicity of persons (including children) diagnosed with HIV/AIDS during 2006 Based on data from 33 states with long-term, confidential name-based HIV reporting. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report, 2006, March 2008. No. = 35,314

HIV/AIDS in 2006 : 

HIV/AIDS in 2006 Sex of adults and adolescents diagnosed with HIV/AIDS during 2006 No. = 35,314 Based on data from 33 states with long-term, confidential name-based HIV reporting. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report, 2006, March 2008.

What Can I Do to Protect Myself? : 

What Can I Do to Protect Myself? If you are not sexually active Don’t have sex If you are sexually active Only have sex with one partner, who is only having sex with you and who is HIV-negative Use latex condoms If you inject drugs Never share needles Everyone Get tested Encourage others to get tested

HIV/AIDS Among Young People : 

HIV/AIDS Among Young People Estimated Numbers of HIV/AIDS Cases by Age and by Year of Diagnosis Based on data from 33 states with confidential, named-based HIV infection reporting. CDC, HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report, 2006, March 2008. Table 1.

What Are My Choices for Testing? : 

What Are My Choices for Testing? Choice of test Blood, urine, oral, rapid Choice of location Your doctor, community health clinic, STD clinic, hospital, health department Choice of payment Insurance, cash, free www.hivtest.org or text “KNOWIT”

What If My Test Results Are Negative? : 

What If My Test Results Are Negative? If you are not sexually active Don’t have sex If you are sexually active Only have sex with one partner, who is only having sex with you Use latex condoms If you inject drugs Never share needles

What if My Test Results Are Positive? : 

What if My Test Results Are Positive? You can stay healthy Talk to your doctor Begin treatment–HIV medicines are giving people long, healthy lives Seek counseling and support Protect the health of your partner(s) Always use a condom if you have sex Don’t share needles With information, good medical care, and support you can live a long and healthy life.

How Will I Manage if I Have HIV? : 

How Will I Manage if I Have HIV? Resources for affordable treatment Private insurance Government programs–Medicare, Medicaid, Ryan White Treatment Modernization Act Resources for support and services Local AIDS organizations Faith communities Community-based organizations No one should have to manage HIV alone today.

For More Information : 

For More Information On the Web www.AIDS.gov www.hivtest.org http://www.mihs.org/ryanwhite/where-can-i-get-tested.html On the phone 800-342-2437 (English) 800-344-7432 (Spanish) 602-344-2627 (Lorraine) Text your Zip code to KNOW IT (566948) In your community Your doctor, local health department, health clinic, AIDS service organization

Summary : 

Summary Protect yourself Get tested Encourage others Act Against AIDS: www.cdc.gov/nineandahalfminutes/