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HIV Summary (Louisiana)*
• There are persons living with HIV in every parish in Louisiana.
• The most recent CDC HIV Surveillance Report (Vol. 23): Louisiana ranked 3rd in the nation for estimated HIV case rates (30.2 per 100,000 population) and 11th in the estimated number of HIV cases. The New Orleans MSA ranked 2nd in the nation and the Baton Rouge MSA ranked 3rd in the nation for estimated HIV case rates (43.0 and 41.6 per 100,000, respectively), among the large metropolitan areas in the nation.
• According to the same report, Louisiana ranked 4th highest in estimated state AIDS case rates (18.1 per 100,000) and 11th in the number of estimated AIDS cases in 2011. In 2010, Louisiana ranked 4th highest in estimated state AIDS case rates (20.0 per 100,000) and 11th in the number of estimated AIDS cases. The Baton Rouge metropolitan area ranked 1st in estimated AIDS case rates (29.4 per 100,000) and the New Orleans metropolitan area ranked 4th in estimated AIDS case rates (25.3 per 100,000) in 2011 among the large metropolitan areas in the nation.
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Women represented 29% of new HIV diagnoses in 2011. The HIV rate among men has increased over 40% since 2005, but the rate among women has remained relatively stable over time.
• The HIV rate for blacks continues to be disproportionately high; the rate for blacks was over seven times higher than among whites. Although blacks make up only 32% of the state’s population, 74% of newly diagnosed HIV cases and 76% of newly diagnosed AIDS cases were among blacks in 2011.
• The number of diagnoses in youth aged 13-24 has been steadily increasing since 2006. In 2011, new diagnoses in youth aged 13-24 accounted for a quarter of all new diagnoses.
*information obtained from www.hiv411.org
Program History:
The mission of St. John #5/Camp ACE is to increase and broaden the perspective of economically disadvantaged children, youth and families throughout the Metro New Orleans region by way of providing an array of quality educational, social, health and cultural services. Recognizing the call for faith based organizations to “do something” about the impact HIV/AIDS was having on the United States as well as on the community members of the Metro New Orleans region, St. John wholeheartedly joined in the HIV/AIDS fight 20+ years ago. Just as St. John chooses to participate in the fight against other health problems including Diabetes, Obesity, High Blood Pressure, and Cancer, just to name a few, it also understands how necessary and important it is to participate in the HIV/AIDS fight. The organization promotes and is committed to providing quality health-related services such as HIV prevention and is open to assist all people regardless of their sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, economic status, and gender. This stand is taken because St. John realizes that HIV/AIDS has no respect of persons on the community members of the Metro New Orleans region, St. John wholeheartedly joined in the HIV/AIDS fight 19 years ago. Just as St. John chooses to participate in the fight against other health problems including Diabetes, Obesity, High Blood Pressure, and Cancer, just to name a few, it also understands how necessary and important it is to participate in the HIV/AIDS fight. The organization promotes and is committed to providing quality health-related services such as HIV prevention and is open to assist all people regardless of their sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, economic status, and gender. This stand is taken because St. John realizes that HIV/AIDS has no respect of person.
STD Summary (Louisiana)*
•On May 24, 2022, the CDC released their annual HIV Surveillance Report, Diagnoses of HIV Infection in the United States and Dependent Areas, 2020; Vol 33. This report presents 2020 data for diagnoses of HIV infection, death and HIV prevalence:
The rate of diagnoses of HIV infection across the United States decreased to an overall rate of 9.2 per 100,000.
The South had the highest rate of 14.7 per 100,000. Due to COVID-19, data for the year 2020 should be interpreted with caution due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to HIV testing, care-related services, and HIV surveillance activities in state/local jurisdictions. Assessment of trends in HIV diagnoses, deaths, and prevalence that include the year 2020 is discouraged.
Louisiana ranked 4th in HIV diagnosis rates in 2020 (15.6 per 100,000). This ranking is for persons of all ages.
In 2020, Louisiana ranked 11th in the number of HIV diagnoses.
In 2020, Louisiana ranked 12th for primary and secondary (P&S) syphilis case rates (15.1 per 100,000 population). In 2019, Louisiana was ranked 9th in the nation for its P&S syphilis case rate. Since reaching a historic low in 2000 and 2001, the rate of P&S syphilis has increased almost every year in the United States, increasing 6.8% during 2019–2020. Despite a rate increase of less than 1%, Louisiana’s 2020 P&S syphilis case rate was still 19% greater than the national rate of 12.7 per 100,000.
*information obtained from www.ldh.la.gov
The Louisiana Statewide STD/HIV Infoline provides information about STDs, HIV, Hepatitis and AIDS, as well as emotional support and referrals for other services in both English and Spanish. All calls are anonymous and confidential. To reach the Louisiana Statewide AIDS/STD Infoline, call one of the following numbers:
1-800-99-AIDS-9 (1-800-992-4379)
(for those calling from New Orleans or surrounding areas)
Hotline hours are from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm CST Monday through Friday.
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Outside Louisiana's hotline hours of operation, you can contact the CDC's National Info Line at 1-800-CDC-INFO. Calls are toll-free in the US.
HIV Transmission:
Bodily fluids for HIV transmission:
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Blood
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Semen (Cum/Pre-Cum)
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Vaginal Fluids
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Breast Milk
You CANNOT get HIV:
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By working with or being around someone who has HIV.
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From sweat, spit, tears, clothes, drinking fountains, phones, toilet seats, or through everyday activities like sharing a meal.
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From insect bites or stings.
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From donating blood.
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From a closed-mouth kiss (but there is a very small chance of getting it from open-mouthed or "French" kissing with an infected person because of possible blood contact).
HIV/STD Testing and Treatment Sites:
Local and National
Program Services:
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FREE HIV/Syphilis/Hep C testing
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FREE Condoms
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FREE HIV/STD Education Workshops
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Community Events
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Street and Community Outreach
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Links and Referrals
