HIV/AIDS

AI/AN gay, bisexual, and two-spirit men, especially those on reservations or in rural areas, may face culturally based stigma and confidentiality concerns that interfere in learning about HIV prevention and getting HIV testing. Cultural differences, beliefs, and practices may also be an obstacle, with more 200 different languages spoken across more than 500 federally recognized AI/AN tribe. Other barriers may include socioeconomic issues, substance use disorders, and mistrust of government health care and the government itself.

• HIV Among American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• New Federal Actions to Address HIV in the Transgender Community(2016) Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  - HIV.Gov
• Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) Program Enhancing Engagement and Retention in Quality HIV Care for Transgender Women of Color initiative Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – HRSA
• Specific Populations: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov - AIDSOURCE, NIH Nation Library of Medicine
• Specific Populations: Native Americans Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov - AIDSOURCE, NIH Nation Library of Medicine
• Transgender People and HIV/AIDS Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 

Native, LGBTQ2S, Proud Campaign Fact Sheets

The campaign, a joint effort between Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) and IHS, offers two fact sheets, one on HIV prevention, the other on HIV screening.

• Fact Sheet – HIV Prevention Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF - 2.4 MB]
• Fact Sheet – HIV Screening Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF - 2.3 MB]