Approximately 3.2 million individuals in the United States are infected with chronic hepatitis C (HCV) infection. While injection drug use is the most common mode of transmission, growing evidence indicates that the virus is also being spread through sexual contact, particularly among HIV-infected men who have sex with men (MSM). In this clinical brief, we review what is known about the epidemiology of HCV among HIV-infected MSM, as well as current screening, treatment, and prevention recommendations for HCV.
Learning Resources
Gender Nonconforming Youth in Pediatrics & Primary Care: Opportunities for Better Outcomes
This session offers strategies for providers to provide inclusive, welcoming care to gender diverse children, teens, and young adults. Dr. Forcier reviews developmental models, discusses how providers can explore gender expansiveness with youth and their parents, reviews pubertal blockade options, and discusses the importance of parental support of gender nonconforming children.
- Filed under
- LGBTQIA+ Children and Youth
- Transgender Health
Primary and Preventative Care Needs of Transgender People
In this talk, Julie Thompson, PA, provides insight into the unique primary and long-term preventative care needs unique to transgender patients; such as cancer risks, cardiovascular risks, and sexual health needs.
- Filed under
- Transgender Health
Gender-affirming Hormone Therapy
In this talk, Dr. Tim Cavanaugh will help participants to identify the risks & benefits of gender-affirming hormone therapy, and be able to design a plan of care that incorporates established guidelines.
- Filed under
- Transgender Health
Surgical Gender Affirmation
In this talk Dr. Tim Cavanaugh and Dr. Ruben Hopwood will discuss how to become familiar with the variety of options available for gender affirming surgeries, and provide insight into the benefits, risks, and outcomes possible
- Filed under
- Transgender Health
Achieving Health Equity for LGBT People
This module provides an overview of LGBT health disparities, demographics, and terminology, as well as key strategies for bringing high quality care to LGBT people at health centers and other health care organizations. Strategies for collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data in clinical settings will be addressed. Participants will also learn about creating LGBT-inclusive environments of care and about the intersections of LGBT health, population health and team-based care.
Improving Health Care for Transgender People
This module will guide learners through the basics of transgender health care in four parts. Part 1 begins by defining transgender-related terminology, demographics, and health disparities. Part 2 focuses on providing affirmative health care to transgender patients. Part 3 discusses gender affirmation treatment, including hormonal and surgical care, and part 4 describes ways to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all patients.
- Filed under
- Transgender Health
Caring for LGBTQ Youth in Clinical Settings
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth (12-24 years) must navigate the typical challenges of adolescence while also managing the social stigma associated with their emerging sexual and gender minority identities. As a result, many LGBT youth are at higher risk for certain behavioral and emotional issues, homelessness, as well as bullying and other forms of victimization. This module discusses the unique health and developmental challenges of LGBT youth, and describes ways to address these issues in the clinical setting. Through sensitive, confidential communication with LGBT youth, clinicians can become a vital source of support for this vulnerable population.
Caring for LGBT Older Adults
This module aims to bring recognition to the presence of LGBT elders (age 65+), a group which is often overlooked. The module illustrates the unique medical, psychological, and social service needs of LGBT older adults, and gives recommendations for how clinicians can adequately address the needs of this group.
Getting to Zero: Reducing HIV Incidence through Screening, Treatment, and Prevention
This module provides an overview of HIV incidence and prevalence in the United States, highlights groups most at risk for contracting HIV, describes the current state of HIV and STI screening, and explains biomedical and other interventions effective to curb the transmission of HIV. Using a case study, participants will be guided through effective screening and prevention methods, as well as communication strategies for talking to patients about their care.
