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Sexual Health is Health

Self-paced
1.5 credits

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Description

This training explores the importance of integrating sexual health education and HIV prevention strategies into routine healthcare. It emphasizes the role of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in reducing HIV transmission, the barriers to its utilization, and the need for tailored patient-provider discussions to assess risk and improve outcomes.

Target Audience

Healthcare providers, public health professionals, and community health educators working to advance sexual health and reduce HIV disparities.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Identify the critical barriers to PrEP uptake among vulnerable populations, especially Black women.
  2. Conduct comprehensive sexual health histories to assess patient risk for HIV and candidacy for PrEP.
  3. Understand the range of PrEP options, including oral and injectable formats, and their appropriate use.
  4. Promote nonjudgmental, patient-centered communication to address stigma and improve access to HIV prevention.

 

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