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Viral Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS Integration: A Resource Guide for HIV/AIDS Programs
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July 12, 2007
Integration of viral hepatitis into existing services has become a major goal of many HIV/AIDS/STD programs. The logic for such integration is sound both organizationally and from the perspective of public health, considering that HIV and hepatitis B and C are bloodborne pathogens that are transmitted in similar ways and can be prevented by common interventions; similarly, hepatitis A, B, and C impact many of the same populations as HIV. The existence of a well-developed HIV/AIDS/STD infrastructure presents a prime opportunity to address viral hepatitis efficiently and effectively. Integration fosters an approach that maximizes the health of the public as well as of individuals by proactively offering testing, counseling, referral, and other services to high-risk individuals as well as conducting surveillance and other core public health functions.
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