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Study explores men's perceptions of new HIV prevention treatment
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The first study to explore United Kingdom men's perceptions of PrEP - a new HIV prevention treatment - has found that their opinions are negatively influenced by social stigma.The article published in Cogent Medicine provides alarming new evidence that the fight against AIDS in the UK is still being undermined by common misconceptions and social stigma.The article calls on the medical profession and media to do more to improve perceptions and understandings of the potentially life-saving drug.
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Philippines HIV prevention policies leave behind men who ...
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HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men in The Philippines has increased tenfold over the last five yearsBy Coco LiuHONG KONG, Dec 8 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The Philippines is not doing enough to tackle soaring HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men by offering greater access to HIV testing and condoms, an international rights group said on Thursday.The prevalence of HIV among men who have sex with men in the Southeast Asian country has increased tenfold over the last five years, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report.Last year, at least 11 cities in the Philippines reported HIV prevalence rates of more than 5 percent among men who have sex with men, the study said.
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Trial for HIV prevention drug approved
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But patients groups were cautious about the plans, at a time when the health service is facing the worst financial crisis in its history, amid lengthening waiting lists and increased rationing.From next year, the drug will be offered to gay men who do not have HIV but are at high risk of being infected through unprotected sex.So far, studies suggest the anti-retroviral drug, also known as Truvada, can reduce the risk of infection by more than 90 per cent.
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Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force offers HIV prevention medication
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In late October, the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force cut the ribbon on its renovated facility in East Liberty.Inside, the organization, which formed three decades ago in the thick of the AIDS crisis, had expanded its existing pharmacy and food pantry.The task force also opened a medical clinic, which offers care to people with HIV and AIDS and testing for HIV, STIs and Hepatitis C. There's also a clinic devoted to pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, an HIV prevention method that involves taking what's been called a "miracle" medication.
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