Self-Care Advocacy for HIV and STI Prevention

Self-care, the ability of people to promote and maintain health, prevent disease, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare worker is especially critical now, as the new US administration’s sweeping funding cuts and policy shifts threaten to erode support for traditional healthcare services, including HIV and STI programs.

By putting testing, prevention, and treatment directly into people’s hands, self-care can help communities maintain vital health services despite reduced funding, limited access to healthcare, and diminished government support. Read our new guide, Self-Care Advocacy for HIV and STI Prevention, on STIwatch.org.