The focus and strategies of HIV prevention efforts continue to change in response to shifting needs of individuals and communities across Kansas. Simply stated, the goal of this program is to reduce the spread of HIV infection in the state of Kansas. To accomplish this goal, the HIV/STD Section contracts with County Health Departments (CHD) and Community-Based Organizations (CBO) to implement front line HIV prevention and risk reduction interventions throughout Kansas (e.g., street outreach, workshops, trainings, presentations). These interventions target populations experiencing the highest number and rates of infection, and are designed to be age/gender appropriate, linguistically specific, and culturally sensitive. Interventions are organized around 1) helping individuals, groups, or social networks identify and change their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to the transmission of HIV; 2) decreasing anxiety about HIV disease and misconceptions about transmission; and 3) disseminating HIV prevention and risk reduction information in a manner that is personally meaningful and facilitates the reduction of HIV transmission. While providing ongoing technical assistance to all KDHE-funded HIV prevention contractors, the HIV/STD Section also oversees the activities of these agencies and evaluates their effectiveness.

The HIV Prevention Project is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State's general fund.

• KDHE HIV Prevention Contractors
• HIV/AIDS Fact Sheets
• 2008 Prevention Training Calendar
  • Registration Information

This AIDS Ribbon was designed
by the
Kansas Capital Area Chapter
of the
American Red Cross
to raise hope and awareness
and support the fight against HIV/AIDS