Indiana State Health Improvement Plan (I-SHIP) - State of Indiana

Health Promotion
Reduce the Burden of HIV, STD, and Viral Hepatitis in Indiana
Priority: Reduce the Burden of HIV, STD, and Viral Hepatitis in Indiana
Health
Communications
Community
Interventions
PRIMARY PREVENTION
OUTCOMES ACTIVITIES RESPONSIBLE PARTNER(S)
The Division of HIV, STD, Viral
Hepatitis will continue to partner with
the Indiana Department of Education to
ensure that scientifically accurate and
age appropriate information and
prevention messages are provided in
Indiana schools.
Increase knowledge and awareness of
disease etiology and prevention.
The Division will continue to engage the
Department of Education in discussions and
activities that inform local school boards and
schools around the delivery of scientifically
appropriate information and prevention
messages.
In addition, the Division will partner with
DOE and appropriate outside research entities
to assess school sexual health programs to
ensure they are scientific evidence based, and
are found to be effective, utilizing available
DOE and YRBS data.
Division staff and appropriate partners will
participate in health fairs and community
events where education can be provided.
Effective Behavioral Interventions or EBIs
will be provided in accordance with CDC
guidance. Appropriate modifications will be
utilized to ensure they adhere to CDC
guidelines.
The community based participatory model
will continue utilizing the CPG, CAB, and
CHSPAC groups and processes.
Other N/A N/A N/A
ISDH Division of HIV, STD, Viral Hepatitis
staff.
HIV Prevention and Care grantees.
HIV Prevention Indirectly funded
organizations.
HIV Community Planning Group, Consumer
Advisory Board, and Comprehensive HIV
Services Provider Advisory Council.