scholarly journals Advances in the prevention of heterosexual transmission of HIV/AIDS among women in the United States

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadine E. Chen ◽  
Jaimie P. Meyer ◽  
Sandra A. Springer
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Heterosexual Transmission ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Advances in the prevention of heterosexual transmission of HIV/AIDS among women in the United States

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadine E. Chen ◽  
Jaimie P. Meyer ◽  
Sandra A. Springer
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
The United States ◽  
Political Support ◽  
Heterosexual Transmission ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Hiv Aids

Despite recent advances in testing and treatment, the incidence of HIV/AIDS in the United States has remained stagnant with an estimated 56,300 new infections every year. Women account for an increasing proportion of the epidemic. The vulnerability of women to HIV stems from both increased biologic susceptibility to heterosexual transmission and also the social, economic, and structural disadvantages they often confront. This review describes the main reasons for the increased vulnerability of U.S. women to HIV transmission with particular emphasis on specific high-risk groups including: non-Hispanic blacks, women who use drugs, women with a history of incarceration, and victims of intimate partner violence. Although behavioral approaches to HIV prevention may be effective, pragmatic implementation is often difficult, especially for women who lack sociocultural capital to negotiate condoms with their male partners. Recent advances in HIV prevention show promise in terms of female-initiated interventions. These notably include female condoms, non-specific vaginal microbicides, and antiretroviral oral and vaginal pre-exposure prophylaxis. In this review, we will present evidence in support of these new female-initiated interventions while also emphasizing the importance of advocacy and the political support for these scientific advances to be successful.

scholarly journals HIV/AIDS Risk Behaviors and Substance Use by Young Adults in the United States

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 532-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan E. Patrick ◽  
Patrick M. O’Malley ◽  
Lloyd D. Johnston ◽  
Yvonne M. Terry-McElrath ◽  
John E. Schulenberg
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
The United States ◽  
Aids Risk ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals A Review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Response to the HIV/AIDS Crisis Among Blacks in the United States, 1981–2009

2009 ◽  
Vol 99 (S2) ◽  
pp. S351-S359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madeline Y. Sutton ◽  
Rhondette L. Jones ◽  
Richard J. Wolitski ◽  
Janet C. Cleveland ◽  
Hazel D. Dean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
The United States ◽  
Aids Crisis ◽  
Centers For Disease Control ◽  
Hiv Aids
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