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HIV Burden Among Gay and Bisexual Men in the U.S.

HIV Burden Among Gay and Bisexual Men in the U.S. Note: Includes sum of two transmission categories: male-to-male sexual contact (MSM ) and male-to-male sexual contact/injection drug use (MSM/IDU). Incidence estimate is for 2010; deaths are cumulative through 2013; prevalence is for 2013.

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HIV Burden Among Gay and Bisexual Men in the U.S.

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  1. HIV Burden Among Gay and Bisexual Men in the U.S. Note: Includes sum of two transmission categories: male-to-male sexual contact (MSM) and male-to-male sexual contact/injection drug use (MSM/IDU). Incidence estimate is for 2010; deaths are cumulative through 2013; prevalence is for 2013. SOURCES: CDC, Fact Sheet: “HIV Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men”; CDC, HIV Surveillance Report 2014, Vol 26; CDC, Estimated HIV Incidence in the United States, 2007–2010, HIV Supplemental Surveillance Report, Vol 17, No. 4.

  2. HIV Burden Among Black Americans Note: Incidence estimate is for 2010; deaths are cumulative through 2013; prevalence is for 2013. SOURCES: CDC, Fact Sheet: “HIV Among African Americans”; CDC, HIV Surveillance Report 2014, Vol 26; CDC, Estimated HIV Incidence in the United States, 2007–2010, HIV Supplemental Surveillance Report, Vol 17, No. 4.

  3. When HIV Hits Close to Home Percent of Americans who say … SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Survey of Gay and Bisexual Men on HIV (conducted July 17 - August 3, 2014) and Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted July 15-21, 2014)

  4. Few People are Aware of Major Scientific Advances in HIV Treatment as Prevention As far as you know, if someone who is HIV-positive is taking consistent antiretroviral treatment, does this significantly reduce the risk of passing HIV on to their sexual partners, or not? Don’t Know No Yes (correct) All US Adults Black Americans Gay and Bisexual Men SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Survey of Gay and Bisexual Men on HIV (conducted July 17 - August 3, 2014) and Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted July 15-21, 2014)

  5. Few People are Aware of New Prevention Strategies Such as Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) As far as you know, is there a prescription medication that people who are HIV-negative can take to lower their risk of getting HIV, or not? Don’t Know No Yes (correct) All US Adults Black Americans Gay and Bisexual Men SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Survey of Gay and Bisexual Men on HIV (conducted July 17 - August 3, 2014) and Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted July 15-21, 2014)

  6. Relatively Few People Report Getting Tested for HIV Regularly Have you, yourself, ever been tested for HIV? If yes: When was the last time you were tested for HIV? Yes, in the past 12 months Yes, 12 months ago or longer No, have not been tested All US Adults Black Americans Gay and Bisexual Men * NOTE: Don’t know / refused responses not shown; *excludes the 10% who self-identify as HIV-positive SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Survey of Gay and Bisexual Men on HIV (conducted July 17 - August 3, 2014) and Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted July 15-21, 2014)

  7. Most Gay/ Bisexual Men Aware Of Testing Recommendations, But Most Say A Clinician Has Never Suggested It AMONG GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN: As far as you know, what is the current recommendation for HIV testing for gay and bisexual men? Is it recommended they get tested: AMONG GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN: Has a doctor or other health care provider ever suggested that you be tested for HIV, or not? SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Survey of Gay and Bisexual Men on HIV (conducted July 17 - August 3, 2014)

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