Case: Culturally Competent HIV Prevention in an African American Man

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The prevention of HIV infection transmission requires adoption of multiple risk-mitigating strategies, including avoidance or risk behaviors, consistent condom use, and treatment with preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Although prevention …

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The prevention of HIV infection transmission requires adoption of multiple risk-mitigating strategies, including avoidance or risk behaviors, consistent condom use, and treatment with preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Although prevention strategies have been successful in certain populations, heterosexual African-American men are not adequately targeted for HIV prevention. This case vignette features a 42-year-old African-American man who is HIV-negative but whose wife is HIV-positive. In this setting, clinicians must take a comprehensive and culturally competent approach to HIV prevention to reach and treat those at greatest risk in the African-American community.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After participating in this activity, clinicians should be better able to:Describe the role of HIV-prevention strategies in individuals at increased risk for infection Counsel/educate at-risk individuals about HIV-prevention strategies Employ HIV-prevention strategies for individuals at risk for HIV infectionImplement practical, evidence-based strategies to ensure that HIV-prevention services are delivered to patients in a culturally competent manner

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