Self-StudyPrevention of HIV

Apply Evidence-Based Recommendations for the Prevention of HIV Transmission

Sign In or Register to get started

Lesson 2. Preventing HIV Transmission in Persons with HIV

Apply Evidence-Based Recommendations for the Prevention of HIV Transmission

You are just a few steps away from free CE credits!

1

Sign in or Register

A free account is required.

2

Study the Material

An entire Cc section, or just a few topics at a time.

3

Take the CE Quiz

5 questions covering the topics in each Cc section.

4

Claim CE Credit

Free CNE and Free CME available!

Preventing HIV Transmission in Persons with HIV Overview

About this Lesson

Last Updated: February 3rd, 2025

CNE/CME Continuing Education

This lesson qualifies for:

1 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, or
1 CNE contact hour and 1 CE contact hour (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)

CNE and CME Origination: July 1st, 2017

CNE and CME Review: September 1st, 2023

CNE and CME Expiration: August 31st, 2026 (3rd Edition)

Steps to Acquire CE for this Lesson:

1

Quiz

Score 80%+

2

Give Feedback

Complete survey

3

Print CE Certificate

Obtain proof of CE

3rd Edition

This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Preventing HIV Transmission in Persons with HIV and available until September 1st, 2023.

Learning Objectives

Explain the concept of HIV treatment as prevention
Summarize key studies that demonstrate the benefit of antiretroviral therapy in preventing HIV transmission
Describe the interplay of HIV status awareness, HIV RNA suppression, and HIV transmission
Highlight evidence-based behavioral and structural strategies to reduce HIV transmission
Identify major biomedical strategies to reduce transmission of HIV

Lesson Contributors

Authors

David H. Spach, MD

David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington

Disclosures:

None

Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD

Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Emory University School of Medicine
Grady Health System

Disclosures:

None

Reviewers

Jehan Z. Budak, MD

Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington

Disclosures:

None

Lesson Plan

1Topic 1 Introduction and Background

2Topic 2 Antiretroviral Treatment as Prevention

3Topic 3 Knowledge of HIV Status

4Topic 4 Behavioral Prevention Interventions for Persons with HIV

5Topic 5 Importance of Diagnosing and Treating Acute HIV Infection

6Topic 6 Screening and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections

7Topic 7 Circumcision

8Topic 8 Prevention Strategies in Persons with Substance Use

9Topic 9 Summary Points

Lesson Quiz Preventing HIV Transmission in Persons with HIV Quiz

Survey Lesson Survey

The National HIV Curriculum is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,172,990 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov. This project is led by the University of Washington Infectious Diseases Education and Assessment (IDEA) Program.

Since you've received 80% or better on this quiz, you may claim continuing education credit.

You seem to have a popup blocker enabled. If you want to skip this dialog please Always allow popup windows for the online course.