Work

HIV Infections and Prevention in Women

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: This paper examines the challenges and advancements related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in women, focusing on incidence, disparities, and reproductive health. HIV disproportionately affects Black women, with socioeconomic and health care access factors worsening outcomes. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is promising but underutilized due to awareness and accessibility issues. Contraception access and abortion care remain limited for women living with HIV, while menopause poses additional health risks. Future directions in research and policy call for expanded prevention, improved health care services, and greater support for reproductive and menopausal care, aiming to enhance health care equity and quality of life for women affected by HIV.

Source: Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology

DOI: 10.1097/grf.0000000000000939

Author: Anna M. Powell

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Language: English

Topic: HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases