Behind the Increase in HIV Infections Among Gay and Bisexual Men
In this column for The Wall Street Journal’s Think Tank, Drew Altman explores why the problem of HIV among gay and bisexual men is urgent--and under the radar.
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HIV/AIDS In The Lives Of Gay And Bisexual Men In The United States
ReportMore than thirty years into the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and at a time when infections among gay and bisexual men are on the rise in the U.S., a new national survey of gay and bisexual men by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that though HIV/AIDS is named as the number one health issue facing their population, a majority are not personally concerned about becoming infected, and relatively few report having been tested recently. Only about a quarter know about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and fewer than half are aware that the current guidelines for people with HIV are to start antiretroviral (ARV) treatment as soon as they are diagnosed.
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Gay and Bisexual Men See HIV as the Top Health Issue Facing Their Community, But Majorities Are Not Personally Worried About Getting Infected & Not Getting Tested Regularly
News ReleaseMost Are Unaware of New Prevention Options, Such as PrEP, or Current Treatment Recommendations MENLO PARK, CA – More than thirty years into the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and at a time when infections among gay and bisexual men are on the rise in the
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25 Young Gay Men. 25 Inspiring Stories.
News ReleasePowerful Personal Videos Reveal the Impact of HIV And Urge Others to #SpeakOutHIV MENLO PARK, CA – Twenty-five young gay men get real about HIV as part of #SpeakOutHIV, a campaign from Greater Than AIDS.
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Greater Than AIDS Rolls Out New Speak Out Texas Campaign To Engage LGBT Community in Confronting Silence and Stigma of HIV/AIDS
News ReleaseMedia Messages and Community Outreach Respond to High and Rising Rates of HIV Among Gay and Bisexual Men in the State DALLAS, TX – Greater Than AIDS -- a leading national public information response to the
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HIV in the Southern United States: Regional Challenges & Opportunities
FeatureHIV in the Southern United States – Regional Challenges & Opportunities Download…
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I Got Tested Campaign Encourages Americans to Know Their HIV Status for National HIV Testing Drive
News ReleaseTargeted Media Messages Promote Free and Low-Cost Testing Services New Partnership with the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC) Supports Providers with Materials in Clinics to Urge Patients to Test for HIV Free In-Store HIV Testing Offered in Select Walgreens Stores as part of an Ongoing Partnership MENLO PARK, CA, June 25, 2014 –…
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Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS Team With Health Departments and Local AIDS Service Organizations to Offer HIV Testing in Support of National HIV Testing Day
News ReleaseFree HIV Testing Events at Select Walgreens Locations in More Than 140 Cities, June 26-28 DEERFIELD, Ill.
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Showing OUR Pride: HRC and Greater Than AIDS Team to Speak Out About HIV/AIDS
News ReleaseHRC (Human Rights Campaign) is proud to partner with Greater Than AIDS to provide information about HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention at 18 LGBT Pride festivals across the country this summer. The partnership builds on the Greater Than AIDS Speak Out campaign, launched last year, to engage the LGBT community in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and to confront the silence and stigma that too often surrounds this disease.
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The ACA and LGBT Individuals: New Options for Coverage & Care
FeatureThe ACA and LGBT Individuals – New Options for Coverage & Care Download These slides are part of a presentation.