People living with HIV are more likely to have experienced domestic, sexual, and other forms of intimate violence in the past and are likely to experience abuse as a result of stigma associated with HIV. Experience of domestic violence and trauma are also associated with adverse health outcomes for people
The “Sex, Relationships and Getting Tested: Taking Control of Your Health” Safety Card was designed for STI testing and counseling settings. The card is designed to help patients recognize how their intimate relationship(s) may impact their health and relative risk of becoming infected with HIV or other STIs, while providing