Transmission Prevention Of HIV Flashcards

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Decreasing risks r/t sexual contact

A

Abstinence is the only 100% effective way to prevent sexually transmitted HIV

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Typical Use vs. Perfect Use

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Typical Use: how well method worked with REAL people in REAL life situations

Perfect Use: how well method worked in Clinical Trials. Where variables are controlled.

Latex Male condom failure rate 15%

Advertised failure rate 2-3%

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3
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What STD’s are you not protected from even with condoms?

Why not?

A

Herpes

HPV

Syphilis

Sores and lesions

Anything spread skin-to-skin contact is not protected by condom

Condoms only protect what they cover

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Decreasing risks r/t drug use

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Includes alcohol

Drug and alcohol use cause:
immune suppression
Poor nutrition
Psychological problems

Needle sharing and/ or partaking in unsafe sexual activity while under the influence

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Decreasing risks r/t perinatal transmission

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Best way to prevent perinatal transmission is preventing HIV infection in women

ART has significantly ⬇️ the risk for infants born to HIV infected women

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6
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Decreasing risk at work

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Occupational exposure is small but real

Use standard precaution
Use preventative measures and use safely devices

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