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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 global successes and challenges in HIV research in order to improve future program planning and inform needed research efforts. This session is aimed to share latest research on topics related to HIV globally. The section identified this area as a priority, as the global epidemic persists and experiences many challenges to providing care and prevention efforts. The section supported the development of session in order to share innovative approaches to global HIV prevention.

Session Objectives: Understand factors that affect HIV prevention and treatment efforts internationally Identify successful programs that have enhanced engagement in HIV care

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH) , Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)