HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS: disparities and resources
Since the HIV/AIDS epidemic began in the 1980's, it has received much of
the information, funding, and resources directed towards LGBT health in
the United States. While there has been great progress in the prevention
of HIV transmission and in the care of those living with HIV/AIDS,
HIV/AIDS infection still remains a substantial health concern in the LGBT
community.
In Wisconsin, men who have sex with men (MSM) have rates of HIV 80
times higher than those of women and heterosexual men. Four percent to 8%
of MSM statewide are estimated to be living with HIV infection. Rates vary
significantly by race/ethnicity; 3% to 6% of white MSM are estimated to be
living with HIV, compared to 6% to 12% of Latino MSM, and as many as 18%
to 36% of African American MSM.
In both Wisconsin and nationally, new HIV infections are also
increasing mostly rapidly in young MSM, especially young men of color.
The following resources are intended to address HIV/AIDS infection
issues and disparities affecting the LGBT community.
All external hyperlinks are provided for your information and for the
benefit of the general public. The Department of Health Services does not
testify to, sponsor, or endorse the accuracy of the information provided
on externally linked pages.
Hyperlinks marked with the 
icon indicate Wisconsin resources.
AIDS Network
Description: Legal, life care, prevention, and support group
information for people living with AIDS
Resource availability: South Central Wisconsin
AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin
Description: Medical center, social services, and prevention programs
Resource availability: Wisconsin (statewide)
Brady East STD Clinic
Description: HIV/AIDS prevention counseling and testing, information,
and prevention tips
Resource availability: Milwaukee
Center for AIDS
Intervention Research
Description: Information on Intervention resources and current
research
Resource availability: Milwaukee, Internet
GenderWellness
Description: Information
promoting healthy attitudes about gender and sexuality.
Resource availability: Internet
Wisconsin AIDS/HIV
Program
Description: Information on the DHS AIDS/HIV program, including
resources for patients and clinicians
Resource availability: Wisconsin, Internet
Wisconsin HIV/STD/Hepatitis C
Information and Referral Center
Description: Fact sheets, testing referrals, and external links
Resource availability: Internet
Last Revised: April 28, 2013 |
