HIV/AIDS

Studies by S. Abreu and co-authors describe new findings in HIV/AIDS

Published in Women's Health Weekly, October 14th, 2010

"The HIV/AIDS epidemic has been strongly felt in Hispanic/Latino communities. Estimates of AIDS prevalence among Latinos in the US reveal that just nine States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico account for 89% of the Latinos living with AIDS in 2004," scientists in the United States report.

"Previous research reveals social and cultural factors play an important role in HIV prevention. Four focus groups were conducted, with 39 women, ages 21-67, participating in the discussions. The objectives of this research were to assess knowledge regarding HIV transmission among women living in low-income households, to ascertain barriers to safe sex in this population, and to...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2010-10-14)

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