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WEBINAR: Community Health Worker ECHO - HIV Treatments & Adherence

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Starts at: January 12, 2021 12:00pm ET
Ends at: January 12, 2021 1:30pm ET
Free Admission

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Description

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand the function of ART therapy to treat HIV

Understand the importance of ART adherence in managing HIV

Understand common barriers to HIV adherence

 

This learning session is open to members of the CHW ECHO only, it is not open to the public.

Targeted Populations

A variety of the listed populations will be discussed at this event.

  • Adolescents (ages 13 to 17)
  • Young Adults (ages 18 to 24)
  • Older Adults (ages 50 and over)
  • Black or African American
  • Hispanic or LatinX
  • Women
  • Gay, lesbian, bisexual
  • People Experiencing Homlessness
  • Immigrants or Refugees

Topics

A variety of the listed topics will be discussed at this event.

  • Treatment as Prevention (e.g., U=U)
  • Adult and adolescent antiretroviral treatment
  • Antiretroviral treatment adherence, including viral load suppression
  • Basic science
  • Clinical manifestations of HIV disease
  • HIV diagnosis (i.e. HIV testing)
  • Mental health disorders
  • Opportunistic Infections
  • Reproductive health, including preconception planning
  • Sexually transmitted infections
  • Substance use disorders
  • Opioid use disorder
  • Cultural competence
  • Health literacy
  • Stigma or discrimination
  • Cultural Competency/Cultural Humility