Incidence is the estimated number of new HIV infections in a given year. Our goal is to see the number of new HIV infections go down significantly by 2030.
Awareness of HIV-positive status occurs when a person with HIV is tested and diagnosed with an HIV infection. Getting tested and knowing one’s HIV status are entry points for an individual to receive either HIV prevention services (if HIV negative) or HIV medical care (if HIV positive), both of which are important to staying healthy and limiting the spread of HIV.
Diagnoses are the number of people diagnosed with HIV in a given year that are confirmed by laboratory or clinical evidence. It’s the number of Dallas County residents who have been diagnosed with HIV by a medical professionally administered test.
Linkage to HIV Medical Care is the percentage of people living with HIV in a given year who have received medical care for their HIV infection within one month of diagnosis. The number of Dallas County residents who are receiving medical care for HIV after their diagnosis. By 2030, our aim is to have at least 95% of the community receiving treatment.
Viral suppression is the percentage of people living with a diagnosed HIV infection who have an amount of HIV that is less than 200 copies per milliliter of blood in a given year. Viral suppression is reached when someone living with HIV tests with undetectable results, meaning the virus will not be passed on.
PrEP coverage is the estimated percentage of individuals who are prescribed PrEP among those who need it. This is the number of residents who are taking PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to lower their risk of contracting HIV through sexual intercourse.
