Appendix
A: Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (HHS)
Goal #4 | To prevent or reduce behaviors or practices that place individuals at risk of HIV infection, and for HIV positive individuals, place others at risk. | ||
Objectives |
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Action
Steps
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Descriptions
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Several mechanisms are employed for achieving the goals and objectives cited above. These include cooperative agreements with State and local health departments, in addition to direct funding of community-based organizations, national organizations, and national minority organizations. HIV intervention research studies are also supported. |
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Resources
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FY95
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FY96
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FY96
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$
186 million
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$
184 million
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$
204 million
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Populations
Served |
All major racial and ethnic groups in addition to persons engaging in behaviors that place them at risk for acquiring HIV. |
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Constituency
Involvement |
A major avenue for constituency involvement is the HIV Prevention Community Planning Process. Through this mechanism, State and local health departments form community planning groups to assist in developing HIV prevention plans. In addition, there is regular and extensive consultation with representatives from state and local health departments, community planning groups, and national organizations. |
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