Learning Objectives

Upon completing the module Special Populations, participants should be able to:

  1. Discuss the impact of methamphetamine use on HIV transmission.
  2. List 3 or more complications associated with long-term methamphetamine use.
  3. Describe the potential adverse effects of heroin use.
  4. Summarize the appropriate use of methadone and buprenorphine in the treatment of heroin addiction in HIV-infected persons.
  5. Understand the difference in HIV prevalence among incarcerated individuals and persons in the general population.
  6. Identify several potential barriers to success when treating HIV-infected individuals with antiretroviral therapy in a corrections setting.
  7. Discuss the high prevalence of HIV among male-to-female transgender women.
  8. Understand the general principles of using estrogens and anti-androgen agents in hormonal reassignment therapy.
  9. List 3 or more barriers to routine medical care for homeless HIV-infected persons.
  10. Summarize approaches to providing antiretroviral therapy for homeless HIV-infected persons.
  11. Discuss the impact of the HIV epidemic on African Americans.
  12. Describe differences in the epidemiology of HIV-infected African-American men and women.