POZ October-November 2022
POZ October-November 2022
In every issue of POZ, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
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Feature
Latinos are Fighting HIV in the South
Latinos are facing challenges and barriers such as language, immigration status and discrimination.
Protecting Sexual and Reproductive Rights
People living with HIV have much at stake after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Consejos para mejorar tu salud sexual
Puedes mejorar tu salud sexual de muchas maneras, empezando por cuidar tu salud y bienestar general. Aquí te ofrecemos varios consejos.
Editor’s Letter
Down South
In this special issue dedicated to Latinos, we highlight others who are making their mark.
POZ Q & A
AIDS as Fact and Fiction
In Rasheed Newson’s debut novel, a Black gay activist comes of age in 1980s New York City.
POZ Planet
People Living With HIV Become Art
The “I Am a Work of ART” campaign promotes viral suppression.
Ending AIDS in Children by 2030
Only half of kids with HIV are currently on treatment.
A Positive Heart Transplant
The recipient was a woman in her 60s living with HIV.
Positively Living
“The only time you lose is when you don’t try,” says Chiina in this HIV profile.
Everyday — October/November 2022
These dates represent milestones in the HIV epidemic. Visit poz.com/aidsiseveryday to learn more about the history of HIV/AIDS.
Voices
Zero Stigma
Here is an edited excerpt of an opinion piece titled “#ZeroHIVStigmaDay: New International Awareness Day Aims to End HIV Stigma"
Positive Lounge
Mark S. King explores this feature of the 2022 International AIDS Conference in Montreal.
Spotlight
Pride Month 2022: A Look at HIV Advocacy Amid LGBTQ Liberation
Whether it was to raise awareness, raise hell or raise funds, LGBTQ people showed up for Pride Month in full force this year
Basics
HIV and Heart Health
People with HIV are at greater risk for a variety of cardiovascular problems.
Nutrition & Fitness
Healthy Recipe: Black Bean & Sautéed Veggie Tacos
These tacos have a fabulous shock of color.
How Often Should I Exercise?
This is an excerpt from the “HIV and Exercise” Basics page on POZ.com.
Care & Treatment
PrEP Disparities Are Worsening
Only 8% of PrEP users were women, who account for 18% of new HIV diagnoses.
Could Drones Help Provide HIV Care?
Could drones play a role in getting HIV care to people in hard-to-reach areas?
Long-Acting Injectables May Help With Adherence
For some, it could offer a lifeline.
HIV and Monkeypox
The good news is that people with well-controlled HIV do not appear to have worse monkeypox outcomes.
Research Notes
Prevention: Doxy PEP
Taking the antibiotic doxycycline after sex can lower the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to a recent study.
Treatment: Adherence Risk
One study found that those who reported frequent loneliness were more likely to miss medication doses.
Cure: Another Cure?
This case could provide clues to help researchers develop more widely applicable strategies for long-term HIV remission.
Concerns: Hep C Treatment
More than 2 million adults in the United States have hepatitis C virus (HCV), and many people living with HIV also have HCV.
Heroes
Public Servant
Disclosure is necessary, Francisco Ruiz says, to keep the subject of HIV in the public’s mind.
DIGITAL EDITION
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