Overview
HIV/AIDS and global health refers to the worldwide public health challenge posed by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and to the coordinated medical, social, and policy responses aimed at preventing infection, treating those affected, and reducing the disease burden across countries. HIV is transmitted through unprotected sexual contact, contaminated blood and needles, and from mother to child, and progressively weakens the immune system; AIDS represents its most advanced stage. As a global health priority, HIV/AIDS intersects with prevention, antiretroviral treatment, health systems, stigma, and the social determinants of health, particularly in heavily affected regions. Research in this area examines knowledge, attitudes, and preventive behaviors; antiretroviral treatment adherence and its psychosocial predictors; disability and long-term health outcomes among people on therapy; and cognitive functioning in adults aging with HIV. Reported studies also address HIV status disclosure, serodiscordant couples and prevalence among pregnant women, consistent condom use among HIV-positive women, healthcare worker knowledge of pre-exposure prophylaxis, and sociocultural barriers to caring for HIV-affected orphans, with much of this work drawn from settings across Sub-Saharan Africa. Together these strands reflect the multidimensional nature of the global response, spanning biomedical, behavioral, structural, and care-delivery approaches to controlling the epidemic.
Research published in this journal
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 12 articles above have been cited 97 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2026 · Journal of NeuroVirology
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2026 · Discover Public Health
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2026 · Discover Public Health
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2026 · ASIDE Internal Medicine
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): a systematic review2025 · Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services
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Laoungang Ange Maïn-Ndeiang et al. · 2025 · Journal of Sexual Medicine
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2025 · The Journal of Sexual Medicine
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2025 · International Journal of Health Promotion and Education
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