The Impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus on Women in the United States

Substantial improvements have been made in reducing HIV incidence rates among women in the United States. However, numerous disparities affect women ’s risk of HIV acquisition, in addition to affecting treatment outcomes for women living with HIV. As people with HIV continue to live longer due to antiretroviral therapy, clinicians must be cognizant of various health, financial, and social implications that can affect HIV self-management. Succe ssfully ending the HIV epidemic will require more targeted approaches on prevention, linkage to care, and treatment while also addressing underlying factors that affect women’s engagement in HIV-related services across the HIV care continuum.
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research