You are giving an educational talk to a local community group on HIV and AIDS. What needs to be the focus of HIV prevention strategies? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Statistical progression of disease
B) Social practices or teens
C) Individual behaviors
D) Economic determinants of risk
E) Political determinants of risk
Ans: C, D, E
Feedback: Although HIV prevention strategies have focused on individual behaviors, political, economic, and social determinants of risk also need to be considered. The statistical progression of the disease and the social practices of teens are not foci of HIV prevention strategies.
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