Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

HIV/AIDS and Social Determinants of Health

HIV/AIDS is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, making it more difficult for the body to fight off infections and illnesses. It is spread most commonly through sexual contact and through the sharing of needles for intravenous drug use. HIV/AIDS is an important global health issue and is particularly dange…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 24× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2324-7339 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

HIV/AIDS is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, making it more difficult for the body to fight off infections and illnesses. It is spread most commonly through sexual contact and through the sharing of needles for intravenous drug use. HIV/AIDS is an important global health issue and is particularly dangerous as there is no cure or vaccine to prevent it. The social determinants of health are the underlying factors that determine a person’s health status. These include factors such as income, education, access to healthcare, and access to healthy foods, which can affect a person’s vulnerability to HIV/AIDS. Therefore, improving the social determinants of health of communities that are at a higher risk of HIV/AIDS can help reduce the spread of this virus. For example, increasing access to education, healthcare, and affordable housing can help empower people to make better choices and reduce their risk of infection. Understanding the social determinants of health can provide an important tool to stem the spread of HIV/AIDS, as well as other infectious diseases.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 24 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Clinical Research In HIV AIDS And Prevention (ISSN 2324-7339).

Journal editorial board
Manoj Sarma · United States Mohammed Merzah · Hungary Marta Talavera · Spain

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