标题:HIV Testing Outcomes Among Blacks or African Americans — 50 Local U.S. Jurisdictions Accounting for the Majority of New HIV Diagnoses and Seven States with Disproportionate Occurrences of HIV in Rural Areas, 2017
摘要:What is already known about this topic? Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) jurisdictions are disproportionately affected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What is added by this report? In 2017, blacks accounted for >40% of those tested and new diagnoses in EHE jurisdictions. Compared with whites, more blacks in EHE jurisdictions received a new diagnosis or were identified as a person with previously diagnosed HIV infection. What are the implications for public health practice? HIV prevention programs focused on locally tailored innovative testing, linkage, reengagement, and prophylaxis and treatment for blacks could help to achieve the national goals to end the HIV epidemic in the United States.
关键词:African Americans and HIV;HIV Testing;HIV Prevention Programs;HIV Treatment;HIV And Health Disparities;Health Disparities;HIV/AIDS;African American health;HIV Prevention;MMWR;Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report