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Korean HIV/AIDS Cohort Study: Past Achievements, Present Directions, and Future Perspectives
Yunsu Choi1,2, Youn Jeong Kim3, Bo Young Park1,2
1Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea.
Jugan Geon-Gang Gwa Jilbyeong
|January 1, 2026
Summary
The Korea HIV/AIDS Cohort Study, since 2006, has improved survival and quality of life for people living with HIV (PLHIV). It provides crucial data for future HIV research and policy advancement.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Clinical Research
Background:
- The Korea Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) Cohort Study began in 2006.
- It systematically analyzes disease progression, treatment efficacy, and psychosocial factors in people living with HIV (PLHIV).
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide evidence-based descriptions of HIV disease progression.
- To offer guidance for effective HIV/AIDS management and policy formulation.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal cohort study involving 21 hospitals since 2006.
- Centralized data management center ensuring standardized data collection and quality.
- Research includes rapid treatment initiation, immune recovery, transmission, and complications.
Main Results:
- The study has improved survival rates and quality of life for PLHIV.
- Key contributions include the introduction of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and development of policy-guiding mathematical models.
- Established a high-quality, standardized data management system.
Conclusions:
- The cohort study provides a critical foundation for future HIV research.
- National big data linkage and sharing are expected to enhance domestic and international research collaborations.
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