Presenter
Jorge Ramallo, MD, MPH, FACP, FAAP, AAHIVS
Medical Director, Inova Pride Clinic
Falls Church, VA
Overview
Latinx/e cultural values and beliefs are important determinants of sexual behavior, for patients with HIV or at risk for acquiring HIV. This training will educate clinical staff on best practices for obtaining an informed and comprehensive sexual history from their patients using Spanish. The goal of this training is to provide clinicians the language, skills, and knowledge necessary to positively promote sexual health and wellness while being a stellar, sex-positive clinician.
Intended Audience
Physicians, Nurses, Medical Assistants, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Other Health Professionals
Learning Objectives
After this session, you will be able to:
- Explain a comprehensive and efficient framework to obtain a sexual history for patients with HIV or at risk of acquiring HIV
- Explain nuances related to obtaining a sexual history from a Spanish speaking patient in the U.S.
- Summarize the cultural background that may play a role in obtaining a comprehensive sexual history in Latinx/e patients in the U.S.
- Become more comfortable with the definitions of sexual health, sex positivity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual practices
- Demonstrate how an appropriate sexual history can lead to actionable items in your plan of care
- Identify skills to become a stellar sex positive clinician
All participants are asked to register individually, even if they plan to join the webinar from a shared screen or in a group setting.