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Testing for HIV/AIDS

Testing for HIV/AIDS. Lindsay Henry. Lets Review. What kind of treatments are available for HIV/AIDS patients? ARV Drugs How can an HIV/AIDS patient stay healthier longer? Eating right Sleeping enough Consistently taking ARV drugs prescribed by doctor. Lets Review.

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Testing for HIV/AIDS

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  1. Testing for HIV/AIDS Lindsay Henry

  2. Lets Review • What kind of treatments are available for HIV/AIDS patients? • ARV Drugs • How can an HIV/AIDS patient stay healthier longer? • Eating right • Sleeping enough • Consistently taking ARV drugs prescribed by doctor

  3. Lets Review • What are opportunistic infections? • How do these infections make an HIV patient become an AIDS patient? • Treatment for HIV/AIDS patients becomes more difficult after an opportunistic infection has been contracted.

  4. What will we learn? What are HIV tests? What does testing tell us? Where and how often should I get tested? How do I talk to my partner about getting tested?

  5. What is testing? • Testing is a procedure done for evaluation. • In this case, HIV testing is a procedure done to evaluate a person's HIV status. • This is NOT a pen and paper type of test, this is a medical test. What is a medical test?

  6. Three main types of tests: • Blood • Urine • Oral Fluid

  7. Lets watch this video HIV Testing • This is a basic video about HIV testing.

  8. Blood Tests HIV antibodies can be detected in the blood. Will test for HIV antibody. ***What is an antibody? An antibody is what your body produces to fight off an infection.

  9. HIV antibodies See how these are trying to attack HIV? HIV HIV antibody produced by your body

  10. Blood Tests • Healthcare professional will take a blood sample. • Can be a finger prick or blood from a vein. • Depends on the type of test.

  11. Blood Tests • Either rapid or EIA test (enzyme immunoassay) • Rapid=quick results, 20 minutes • EIA= up to 2 weeks

  12. Let's watch this What does an HIV Rapid Test look like?

  13. Urine Tests • Healthcare professional takes a urine sample, sends it off to a lab to be tested. • EIA tests only • Results can take up to 2 weeks • Tests for HIV antibodies

  14. Oral Fluid Tests • Healthcare professional takes an oral fluid sample through a swab of the mouth. • Either rapid or EIA test • Rapid=quick results, 20 minutes • EIA= up to 2 weeks

  15. FDA Approved • The tests we just mentioned are approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). • This administration regulates the US food and drug industries and approves certain medical tests, treatments, and drugs. • They only approve certain scientifically and medicallyproven drugs and treatments.

  16. What does that mean? This means food or drugs approved by the FDA are safe for consumers. In the case of HIV tests, they are reliable and proven to accurately detect what they say they will detect (HIV antibodies).

  17. Where can I get tested for HIV? Healthcare facilities such as hospitals or doctor's offices offer HIV testing. Some drug stores are now selling home testing kits for HIV. Some medical clinics also offer HIV testing.

  18. What do my results mean? • A positive test result indicates you need further tests to confirm positive result. • You will have a follow up test done to test again. • A negative test result can be confusing. • If you are in a window period, you'll be tested again at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months after exposure to be sure you are HIV negative.

  19. How often should I be tested? General Guidelines • Anyone aged 13 to 64 should be tested for HIV and then retested with any new risk factor (like a new sexual partner). • People who have multiple sexual partners, men who have sex with men, and those having sex with known HIV+ patients should be tested every 6-12 months.

  20. How often should I be tested? Intravenous Drug Users: • Get tested every 6-12 months if you are regularly sharing needles.

  21. How often should I be tested? Pregnant Mothers or soon to be Pregnant Mothers: • Get tested immediately if you plan on getting pregnant. • If you are pregnant, get tested immediately to protect you and your unborn child.

  22. If you engage in risky behaviors, get in the habit of being tested every 6-12 months. Risky behaviors include: men having sex with men, having multiple sexual partners, and sharing intravenous drug needles

  23. Let's watch this: Testing for HIV This video reviews what we have learned in previous lessons and also has information about HIV testing.

  24. Should my partner or partners get tested? YES, even if your test result comes back negative, your partner or partners should get tested! If you are sharing needles, have the person or persons get tested.

  25. Should my partner or partners get tested? If you are pregnant, the father of your infant should get tested immediately!

  26. How do I get my partner or partners to get tested with me? • ASK! • If they say no at first, explain to them what you know about HIV/AIDS and how important it is to know your status. • Offer to get tested again if your partner or partners will come with you.

  27. What do I do when I get my results? • Understand what they mean, if you do not understand them talk to your doctor. • If you have a positive result, seek support. • There are many resources available to those coping with HIV/AIDS. • Let's watch this video

  28. Stories of HIV Diagnosis Renee's Story Omar's Story Kamaria's Story

  29. What are some ways you can help yourself or someone else who is HIV positive cope with their positive status?

  30. Post Quiz 6

  31. Quiz 6 1. What is an HIV test? A. A fitness test. B. An english and math test. C. A medical test that tests for HIV antibodies. D. None of the above

  32. Quiz 6 2. What is an antibody? A. An insect. B. A natural response from your body that fights a certain infection. C. A part of your body. D. All of the above

  33. Quiz 6 3. What do HIV tests test for? A. HIV antibodies B. The common cold C. Pneumonia D. Tuberculosis

  34. Quiz 6 4. What kinds of HIV tests are available? A. Blood B. Urine C. Oral fluid D. All of these are available

  35. Quiz 6 5. Where can I go to get an HIV test? A. Some drugstores B. A hospital C. A doctor's office D. All of the above

  36. Quiz 6 6. What does a negative HIV result mean? A. You definitely do not have HIV. B. You could still possibly have HIV, so you will need to retest in a few months. C. It means I failed the test. D. I will get really sick and it will be bad.

  37. Quiz 6 7. If I am a normal, sexually active person and have only one partner, how often should I be tested for HIV? A. At least 3 times a year B. Never C. Maybe once in my lifetime D. With each new risky behavior

  38. Quiz 6 8. If I am pregnant, when should I get tested? A. Immediately! B. Just once during pregnancy. C. You do not have to get tested. D. I do not know.

  39. Quiz 6 9. How can I cope with or support someone with HIV/AIDS? A. Look for support groups to join. B. Offer to go get tested with your friend who is HIV/AIDS positive. C. Spread your knowledge of HIV/AIDS to your peers. D. All of the above!

  40. Quiz 6 Answers: 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. D 6. B 7. D 8. A 9. D

  41. More Information If you are interested in learning more about the topics presented or have questions, please see the extended resources document for this lesson.

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