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Published on: September 26, 2011
Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the South: An Epidemic Within an Epidemic
Carlos S Saldana1, Wendy S Armstrong1
1Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA; Ponce de Leon Center, Grady Health System, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Abstract:
The authors examine the HIV epidemic in the Southern United States, emphasizing its severe impact on minority and young populations. The authors highlight challenges including limited health care access, systemic racism influencing social determinants of health, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer+ stigma. The South faces a critical human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) workforce shortage, especially in rural areas, and struggles with coexisting syndemics like other sexually transmitted infections and substance-use disorders. The authors describe comprehensive strategies such as Medicaid expansion, workforce enhancement, stigma reduction, and policy reforms to improve HIV prevention and treatment, emphasizing the need for a multifaceted approach to improve health outcomes for those living with HIV in the South.
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