80: Reducing STI Stigma Through Inclusive Care Strategies

Public Health Review

English - April 20, 2023 14:13 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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STIs are on the rise. Now more than ever, it is imperative to raise awareness of the current state of STIs, especially their disproportionate impact on marginalized populations. Whole person care and status-neutral approaches to STI treatment and prevention empower people to access resources and services, as well as increase engagement, outreach, and education, all of which are key components of these care models. Hear from Leandro Mena of CDC and Thomas Dobbs (alumni-MS) on the benefits of these approaches.

Guests

Leandro Mena, MD, MPH, Director of the Division of STD Prevention (DSTDP) in National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), CDC Thomas Dobbs, MD, Dean of the John D. Bower School of Population Health at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and ASTHO Alumni

Resources

· Innovative STD Prevention and Treatment Strategies Microlearnings

· Blog on the rise of STIs

· ASTHO and NCSD Joint Statement on Rise of Syphilis in the U.S.

· Sexually Transmitted Infections: Strategies for Your State