June 27, 2024 – Today, CHIPTS joins partners across the U.S. in observing National HIV Testing Day (#HIVTestingDay), a day to highlight the importance of getting tested for HIV and linked to HIV prevention and treatment options.
This year’s theme is “level up your self-love: check your status,” emphasizing the need to honor and value your health by knowing your HIV status so you can choose options to stay healthy. With about 13% of people with HIV in the United States unaware of their HIV status, individuals need to feel empowered to get tested for HIV.
People who receive a negative test result can take advantage of tools such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), condoms, and other sexual health services to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. People who receive a positive test result can start HIV treatment to manage their HIV infection and stay healthy. Talk to your healthcare provider, use the HIV Testing Sites & Care Services Locator, or explore self-testing to choose the HIV testing option that is right for you.
As an AIDS Research Center, CHIPTS is excited to share recent research from our Center scientists that can inform community and public health efforts to improve HIV testing and prevention strategies: