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Improving HIV/STD Prevention in Kentucky: Challenges and Future Plans

Addressing high morbidity rates and silo mentality towards prevention. Upgrades in surveillance, staff training, and partnerships for better outcomes.

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Improving HIV/STD Prevention in Kentucky: Challenges and Future Plans

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  1. KENTUCKY Morbidity Trends (2006-2009)

  2. 2009Kentucky total early syphilisHigh morbidity areas

  3. 2006 – 2009Total Early Syphilis Trends by race

  4. Primary and Secondary Syphilis Cases7/1/09 – 12/31/09

  5. Male Primary & Secondary Syphilis 7/1/09 – 12/31/09

  6. P&S Syphilis MSM RISK Factor 7/1/09 – 12/31/09

  7. Continuing MSM and HIV co-infected cases Silo mentality towards HIV prevention and STD prevention Lack of clear vision in approaching the MSM cases (Management’s responsibility) Training issues involving seasoned staff (Both technical and motivational) Inadequate surveillance system Challenges

  8. Partnership with community partners to make inroads into hard to reach groups and individuals Capacity building and training with the STD staff. Providing training from ground up mind set, including expanding Internet Partner Services Changes in clinical operations (Jefferson County) Current activities

  9. Hire Surveillance Coordinator Integrate HIV/STD prevention efforts Change the role of DIS Additional training? Partnerships with HIV care providers, i.e. WINGS clinic Increase usage of internet partner notification (Create official protocol) Future plans

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