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Sexually transmitted infections in black African and black Caribbean communities in the UK: 2008 Report

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HIV Data for black African and black Caribbean communities

• Black African and black Caribbean HIV data

Sexual Health Messages:

Key messages for the prevention of HIV and STIs among black African and black Caribbean communities include:

• Early diagnosis of STIs and HIV leads to fewer complications and reduced transmission to sexual partners.
• Sexually active young (less than 25 years old) people should be screened for chlamydia annually and when they change sexual partners.
• Men who have sex with men should have an annual sexual health screen, including an HIV test.
• Black Africans should know their HIV status through having a free and confidential HIV test, available at services such as genitourinary
  medicine clinics. If negative, they should test regularly, especially when they change sexual partners.
• The risks of catching an STI, including HIV, are considerably reduced through: having fewer sexual partners; avoiding overlapping sexual
  relationships; and using a condom when having sex with a new partner and continuing to do so until both have been screened.

Annual Reports and Related Information

• HIV and STIs 2005 - 2010 Reports 

• HIV data for black African and black Caribbean communities
  Added/updated: 30 August 2011