Global trends in HIV infection demonstrate an overall increase in HIV prevalence and
substantial declines in AIDS related deaths largely attributable to the survival benefits of …

The HIV epidemic has shifted over the past 30 years, from the first reported cases in the
early 1980s, to an estimated high of 3.7 million new infections in 1997, to declining new …

Background Antiretroviral chemoprophylaxis before exposure is a promising approach for
the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition. Methods We randomly …

Theories of epidemiology, health behaviour, and social science have changed the
understanding of HIV prevention in the past three decades. The HIV prevention cascade is …

Background Effective interventions to reduce HIV incidence in sub-Saharan Africa are
urgently needed. Mathematical modelling and the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) …

Background: Female sex workers (FSW) bear a high burden of sexually transmitted
infections (STI). In this paper, we estimate the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus …

Background Testing is one of the most effective means to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, there is an upper bound on daily testing volume because of limited healthcare …

Background The HPTN 052 trial confirmed that antiretroviral therapy (ART) can nearly
eliminate HIV transmission from successfully treated HIV-infected individuals within couples …

Depression is common among people living with HIV (PLHIV). Studies on the relationship
between depression and use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) are inconclusive. A meta …

Background: Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) face challenges to seeking HIV
and sexual and reproductive health services in sub-Saharan Africa. Integrated approaches …