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Friday, March 20, 2015: 1:50 PM-3:10 PM
Mount Vernon Square A (Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel)
Speakers:Erin Falvey, Ph.D., Christie's Place
Heather Arculeo, N/A, Christie's Place
Jay Blount, CAS, Christie's Place
Martha Zarate, N/A, Christie's Place
Learning Objectives:
- Understand HIV/AIDS epidemic among women living with HIV in the US including prevalence of violence and abuse.
- Understand the impact of trauma and PTSD on health outcomes of women living with HIV including how trauma-related barriers impact successful engagement in healthcare.
- Learn strategies to increase trauma-informed practices in service settings.
Description:
Women living with HIV experience disproportionate rates of violence, abuse and PTSD. Trauma and PTSD are now known to predict poorer HIV-related health outcomes including inferior health-related quality of life, lower rates of HIV medication adherence, and higher mortality rates as well as decreased likelihood of condom use. In order to improve health outcomes, trauma-informed and culturally-responsive approaches and interventions that effectively address intersections of gender, violence and HIV must be considered integral components of healthcare and social service provision.
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