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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