Hepatitis C Prevention for LGB and TGNC Individuals and Communities – Webinar
This 2 -hour webinar will review the basic information about hepatitis C that health and human service providers should discuss with program participants who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual (LGB) or Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC). This webinar will explore the practices that may place LGB and TGNC people at risk for HCV transmission and identify harm reduction strategies to reduce their risk. Screening recommendations and key considerations for HCV care and treatment in LGB and TGNC clients will be addressed.
Objectives:
By the end of this session participants will be able to:
- Review basic information about HCV prevention, transmission, screening, diagnosis, care and treatment
- Explore HCV risk and identify harm reduction options for LGB and TGNC health
- Discuss the benefits of HCV testing and connection to care.
- Identify HCV prevention messages using Harm Reduction to educate LGB and TGNC clients
- Address common concerns that LGB and TGN clients may have regarding HCV care and treatment
Prerequisite:
It is recommended that participants are familiar with basic information about HCV. For participants new to HCV, it is recommended that they first view the Hepatitis C basics Archived Webinar.
Audience:
All health and human service providers, including Peer Workers
