The study found that the programme reduced AIDS incidence by up to 47% and AIDS-related mortality by up to 55%, particularly among brown or black mothers living in extreme poverty and with higher education. The BFP's integrated social and health policy approach also supports HIV prevention and treatment.
Research finds that comprehensive drug policies, including harm reduction measures, are positively associated with perceptions of governmental support and trust in local government. In rural US communities, residents' trust in their local government increases when they perceive the government as supportive of these policies.
Expert policy analysis estimates nearly 500,000 children could die from AIDS-related causes by 2030 if PEPFAR programmes are not stable. The authors call for urgent action to ensure the continuation of life-saving interventions and support for children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa.
A new dataset captures over 170 years of US state laws governing minors' legal capacity to independently consent to sexual health services without parental involvement. This increase in states allowing minors to consent has substantial limitations, including complexity and neglect of confidentiality concerns.
Sage has acquired Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., expanding its portfolio of peer-reviewed journals in biotechnology and life sciences. The acquisition enhances reach and impact, ensuring high-quality science continues to make a difference.
A new study found that the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance policy reduced provision and use of contraceptives, as well as community health volunteer services, in African countries. This policy, formerly known as the Mexico City Policy, had detrimental effects on family planning service delivery and utilization.
Researchers aim to identify best practices for increasing viral suppression in low-income populations with HIV. They will examine state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs to understand disparities in care and outcomes.
A recent court ruling may result in more than 2,000 preventable HIV infections in the coming year due to reduced insurance coverage for PrEP. The study, led by Yale School of Public Health researchers, estimates that a 1% decrease in PrEP coverage could lead to 114 new infections among high-risk populations.
Inequalities in sex and gender, access to antiretroviral drugs, and inadequate funding hinder global efforts to combat AIDS and other pandemics. UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima and Deputy Director Matthew Kavanagh emphasize these disparities as critical obstacles to effective pandemic response
A national PrEP program is proposed to improve access to the highly effective yet underutilized preventive treatment, which could greatly reduce HIV rates. The special issue supports increased access, affordability, especially among Black and Latino populations.
Research by Kerim Can Kavakli and Valentina Rotondi finds that restricting US foreign aid for NGOs providing abortion information leads to higher maternal and child mortality, as well as increased HIV incidence. The study estimates that this restriction may be responsible for up to 27,000 deaths per year.
A large observational cohort study of 134,672 people with HIV found significant disparities in the uptake of dolutegravir, a preferred HIV medication, among women of reproductive age. Only 29% of female patients aged 16-49 years had initiated dolutegravir, compared to 58% of male patients.
A new strategy to improve viral suppression among people living with HIV in NYC has been awarded a 5-year, $3.3 million grant. The D2S intervention aims to bolster medication adherence by delivering client-level viral suppression status reports and targeted capacity-building.
A new study found that states with low initial use of HIV-prevention drugs continue to fall behind in usage among people at risk for the disease. Researchers urge federal and state governments to close gaps by implementing successful policies from early-adopting states, such as telehealth programs and expanding Medicaid.
A new index assesses HIV/AIDS prevention policies among people who inject drugs globally, with top performers including Spain and Switzerland. Russia ranks 59th, highlighting the need for improved policies to combat the spread of HIV among drug users.
A study by Vanderbilt University Medical Center found that only 54% of medical practitioners have prescribed pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to HIV-vulnerable patients, highlighting a need for increased adoption of the preventive medication.
A new study found large increases in rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation after national adoption of WHO's 'Treat All' recommendation in six sub-Saharan African countries. Across the six countries, 81.6% of patients enrolling into care initiated treatment within 30 days.
A multidisciplinary team from Johns Hopkins Medicine has completed the first living donor HIV-to-HIV kidney transplant in the US. Nina Martinez, a 35-year-old living with HIV, donated her kidney to an anonymous recipient after undergoing rigorous evaluation and testing.
The amfAR report identifies key indicators and recommendations for policymakers and community stakeholders to improve HIV prevention and care outcomes in states. The report urges states to target resources to key populations, remove barriers to access, and modernize laws related to HIV exposure.
As people with HIV age, they face stigma, social isolation, and increased health risks due to the virus and its treatment. A growing number of individuals are living into their 60s and 70s, highlighting the need for adapted policies and support systems.
A group of experts warn that high blood pressure could be as devastating to global health as HIV, with potentially more deaths over the next 20 years. Despite similarities between the two conditions, there is 'denial' and misunderstanding about hypertension's impact, hindering effective treatment and management.
A new paper by academics from Scotland and the US explores Brazil's role in changing global AIDS policy and promoting widespread access to AIDS treatment. Brazil's successful HIV/AIDS treatment program is considered a model for other developing countries.
A review of government policy is needed to increase HIV testing uptake in the UK. Lucy Frith argues that new technologies, antiretroviral therapy, and patient autonomy make self-testing safer and more effective.
A government policy providing free access to potent antiretroviral drugs has significantly reduced the HIV transmission rate in Taiwan, with an estimated decrease of 53%. The study, led by Chi-Tai Fang and Jung-Der Wang, used public health surveillance data to evaluate the impact of the policy on the country's HIV epidemic.
The Bush administration is considering implementing a pro-life policy that would restrict foreign non-governmental organizations from receiving US funds if they provide abortions or lobby for abortion liberalization. This policy threatens the $15 billion HIV/AIDS fund, which relies on local clinics providing family-planning and materna...
The $54 million Substance Abuse Policy Research Program aims to produce information on ways to reduce harm caused by tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use. The program has awarded over 131 grants totaling $25 million, with a focus on public and private interventions to address substance abuse.