Factors that Impact Vulnerability to HIV and other STBBIs

The factors that impact vulnerability (FIV) to sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) have been developed as part of the STBBI Health Equity Impact Assessment Tool to help you assess an STBBI-prevention initiative. The factors contained in this document do not constitute a definitive list. They serve as a starting point to identify some of the key factors that affect a person’s risk in relation to STBBIs. They highlight where front-line workers may act to improve health outcomes in STBBI prevention.