What's on the Internet? Services for women affected by HIV and AIDS

In this article I report findings from a survey of Internet sites related to HIV and AIDS with a special focus on women. HIV and AIDS are serious threats to the health of women, but little has been published about the cultural, economic, and social environments in which these women reside, and how these environments relate to HIV. The Internet has become a part of many people's daily environment and has the potential to provide information and support for women affected by HIV. Findings from this study suggest that although a large number of Internet sites related to HIV exist, only a few are designed for women. Future research might investigate how Internet sites related to HIV are received by the women who use them, and how these sites might be improved to meet their needs.