HIV and Hispanic/Latino Gay and Bisexual Men: Viral Suppression
Viral suppression is one of the six Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. indicators. Viral suppression refers to the percentage of people with diagnosed HIV who have less than 200 copies of HIV per milliliter of blood.
* Hispanic/Latino people can be of any race.
† Had 2 viral load or CD4 tests at least 3 months apart in a year.
‡ Based on most recent viral load test.
Source: CDC. Monitoring selected national HIV prevention and care objectives by using HIV surveillance data—United States and 6 dependent areas, 2019. HIV Surveillance Supplemental Report 2021;26(2).
Many people with HIV may experience challenges with achieving and maintaining viral suppression over time. Some of these challenges include missing HIV medical appointments, needing but not receiving other important health care services, or missing doses of HIV treatment.
* Hispanic/Latino people can be of any race.
† Among people aged 18 and older.
Source: CDC. Medical Monitoring Project.
Abbreviations: SNAP = Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; WIC = Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
* Hispanic/Latino people can be of any race.
† Among people aged 18 and older.
‡ HIV ancillary services, such as case management and mental health services, are services that support retention in HIV care and viral suppression.
Source: CDC. Medical Monitoring Project.
* Hispanic/Latino people can be of any race.
† Among people aged 18 and older.
Source: CDC. Medical Monitoring Project.
* Hispanic/Latino people can be of any race.
† Among people aged 18 and older.
Source: CDC. Medical Monitoring Project.
* Hispanic/Latino people can be of any race.
† Among people aged 18 and older.
Source: CDC. Medical Monitoring Project.
Median HIV stigma scores are presented based on a ten-item scale ranging from 0 (no stigma) to 100 (high stigma) that measures personalized stigma during the past 12 months, current disclosure concerns, current negative self-image, and current perceived public attitudes about people with HIV.
* Hispanic/Latino people can be of any race.
† Among people aged 18 and older.
Source: CDC. Medical Monitoring Project.
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