Publications by authors named "Bianka Northland"
Chagas disease is a public health problem in the Americas, from the southern United States (USA) to Argentina. In the USA, less than 1% of domestic cases have been identified and less than 0.3% of total cases have received treatment.
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- Youth aged 13-29 make up 23% of the population but represent 40% of new HIV diagnoses, with risk peaking at ages 22-23.
- A survey of 667 patients aged 13-19 at School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) found that only 32% had heard of PrEP, but 67% would be likely to take it if offered for free.
- As youth of color are disproportionately affected by HIV, there's a need for better education about PrEP, and SBHCs can help by making it more accessible.