Roundtable

As HIV has become an infection that may be managed much like other chronic diseases, a focus on treatment and prevention continues. Efforts to conduct HIV testing, engage infected individuals in care, and reduce HIV transmission risk are priorities as HIV prevalence rates increase. The HIV/AIDS Section seeks to disseminate study findings related to HIV testing, prevention, and treatment in order to improve future program planning and inform needed research efforts. This session is aimed to share latest research on topics related to social networks and their role in HIV prevention and treatment. The section identified this area as a priority, as social networks have the potential to serve many community members who are difficult to reach in order to improve HIV prevention efforts. The section supported the development of session in order to share innovative approaches to peer networks.

Session Objectives: Describe how peer networks can serve as tools in HIV prevention and treatment Discuss how needle exchange programs can be delivered through social networks List opportunities for community involvement through social networks for HIV prevention efforts