Question 1

When did the current HIV/AIDS epidemic begin?

Accepted Answer

The current HIV/AIDS epidemic is generally considered to have begun in the mid- to late 1970s, when the virus started spreading more widely and cases began to be recognized, leading to the identification of AIDS in the early 1980s.

Question 2

Women now account for _____ of the 1.1 million U.S. adults and adolescents living with diagnosed or undiagnosed HIV infection.

Accepted Answer

Women account for 25% of the 1.1 million U.S. adults and adolescents living with diagnosed or undiagnosed HIV infection.

Question 3

What parts of the United States and its dependent areas reported the highest AIDS rates among women in 2009?

Accepted Answer

The District of Columbia and New York reported the highest AIDS rates among women in 2009, reflecting the significant impact of the epidemic in these areas.

Question 4

Between 2005 and 2007, the majority of women diagnosed with HIV infection contracted through _____.

Accepted Answer

The majority of women diagnosed with HIV infection between 2005 and 2007 contracted it through high-risk heterosexual contact, which was the most common mode of transmission for women during that period.

Question 5

A person that has a CD4 cell count of 400 and is asymptomatic falls into which CDC HIV classification?

Accepted Answer

A CD4 cell count of 400 falls into the range of 200-499, which corresponds to the CDC classification of A2 for an asymptomatic individual.

Question 6

Recent evidence indicates that disease progression rates for HIV/AIDS among men and women are similar.

Accepted Answer

Recent studies have shown that the progression rates of HIV/AIDS are similar for men and women when factors such as access to treatment and healthcare are equal.

Question 7

Research studies indicate that black women are far more likely to have unprotected sex and multiple sex partners, and to abuse substances than women of other racial/ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

This statement is a stereotype and not supported by comprehensive research. Risk behaviors are influenced by a variety of factors, including socioeconomic status, education, and access to healthcare, rather than race alone.

Question 8

According to tracking information for HIV-infected women between 1998 and 2004, 47% of the 710 deaths with known causes were not related to any AIDS-defining condition.

Accepted Answer

The statement is based on historical data from a specific study period, which indicates that nearly half of the deaths among HIV-infected women were due to causes other than AIDS-defining conditions.

Question 9

The mean age at onset of menopause is slightly higher for HIV-infected women than for uninfected women.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that HIV-infected women tend to experience menopause at a younger age compared to uninfected women.

Question 10

Most antiretroviral regimens would pose an exceptional risk to the fetus, so HIV/AIDS treatment is not recommended during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Antiretroviral therapy is recommended during pregnancy to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and many regimens are considered safe for use during pregnancy.

Question 11

Three clinical trials involving the use of male circumcision to prevent HIV acquisition have been performed in Africa. Briefly describe their findings in regard to HIV acquisition by males and females.

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Question 12

When can HIV be transmitted from mother to infant?

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Question 13

What are the two primary public health implications of the high prevalence of undiagnosed HIV infection among U.S. women?

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Question 14

Why do STIs such as chlamydia make a woman more susceptible to HIV infection?

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Question 15

What effect, if any, does coinfection with HIV and HCV have on the progression of either or both conditions?

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Quiz 13: The Epidemiology of Hivaids Among American Women