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Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS among Key Populations: A Global Perspective
Author(s): Santanu Gupta*
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) continue to be significant global public health challenges. While HIV/AIDS affects populations worldwide, certain key populations are disproportionately affected. This abstract provides an overview of the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS among key populations from a global perspective. Key populations are defined as groups that face a higher risk of HIV transmission due to a combination of biological, behavioral, and social factors. These populations include men who have sex with men (MSM), people who inject drugs (PWID), sex workers, transgender individuals, and prisoners. Due to factors such as stigma, discrimination, criminalization, and limited access to healthcare, key populations often experience barriers in accessing prevention, testing, and treatment services. Among MSM, HIV prevalence rates are consisten.. View More»
DOI:
10.14303/irjbcs.2023.41