Presented by Idaho Advisory Council on HIV and AIDS, Bebe Thompson, Co-Chair
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The Challenge
HIV/AIDS Treatment Cascade
HIV in Idaho
HIV/AIDS Prevalence in Idaho (12/31/2009) 1,125 HIV or AIDS cases diagnosed in Idaho 1,254 individuals are presumed to be living with HIV or AIDS (PLWH/A) in Idaho Three Primary Modes of Exposure Of the 1,254 PLWH/A in Idaho:
56% of males had MSM (Men who have Sex with Men) 10% of men reporting heterosexual contact list injection drug use (IDU) 14% of cases had the dual-category MSM/IDUs Over 50% of females identified heterosexual contact as risk
Hep C in Idaho
See handout for some stats Under reported in all populations at risk National estimates likely ring true for Idahos highest risk groups
50% - 90% of IDUS are infected with HCV 14% - 42% of incarcerated people are infected As many as 42% of homeless people may be infected with HCV
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Issue Analysis
Currently, the Idaho Adult Drug Court Guidelines and Standards do not provide guidance on the importance or potential procedures for HIV and Hepatitis C testing. Should drug courts incorporate HIV and Hepatitis C testing and referral to counseling into the drug court program?
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RECOMMENDATION: IACHA recommends that the Guidelines and Standards for each of the problem-solving courts incorporate testing for HIV and Hepatitis C as part of their program, contingent upon available resources for such testing and counseling. Training for drug court teams should include information on the specific risks for HIV and hepatitis C among this at-risk group, information on HIV testing, referral information, and information on treatment services
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Questions????
Discussion..
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