Disparities in HIV testing and care for people with intellectual disabilities are being addressed by a study conducted at the University of Michigan Health. The research found that there are large gaps in HIV care for Black patients as well as for patients with autism and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. People with intellectual disabilities are at higher risk for exposure to HIV, but efforts for prevention and testing often don’t extend to this population due to misconceptions that they are mostly asexual. The study revealed that many individuals with intellectual disabilities do not receive proper HIV testing and education, leading to disparities in care and treatment. The researchers hope to spark a national conversation about how to ensure proper care for people with intellectual disabilities in testing, treatment, and education for HIV.
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Inequities in HIV testing, diagnosis and care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
