HIV Transmission & Prevention Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts and terminology related to HIV transmission and prevention as discussed in the lecture.

Biological Plausibility

A cause-and-effect relationship between a biological agent and a disease that must be consistent with known science.

Epidemiological Causation

The statistical association between observed risk factors and diseases.

Parenteral Exposure

Transfer of HIV through means other than the mouth, such as through blood transfusion or needle-sharing.

Mother-to-Child Transmission (MTCT)

Transmission of HIV from an infected mother to her child during birth or breastfeeding.

Biomedical Prevention Methods

Strategies such as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and 'Undetectable = Untransmittable' (U=U) that drastically reduce the risk of HIV transmission.

Respectability

A societal lens that determines who and what is deemed deserving of respect based on their behaviors and identity.

Stigma

Negative perception and discrimination against individuals based on their association with HIV/AIDS, often influenced by misinformation and stereotypes.

Comfort Levels

The degrees of comfort individuals feel discussing sexual health and STIs with different social circles, such as healthcare providers or friends.

Direct Transmission via Fluids

The requirement for HIV to be transferred through direct contact of infected fluids with a mucosal lining or bloodstream of another individual.

HIV Misconceptions

Common myths surrounding HIV transmission, such as the belief it can spread through casual contact or sharing spaces.