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HIV Epidemiology

HIV epidemiology is the study of the distribution, determinants, and patterns of HIV infection in populations, including transmission dynamics, risk factors, and the impact of prevention and treatment interventions. Research published in Public Health International addresses critical dimensions of HIV epidemiology t…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 19× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2641-4538 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

HIV epidemiology is the study of the distribution, determinants, and patterns of HIV infection in populations, including transmission dynamics, risk factors, and the impact of prevention and treatment interventions. Research published in Public Health International addresses critical dimensions of HIV epidemiology through investigations of healthcare worker knowledge and practices, mental health assessment tools for affected populations, and infection control measures in healthcare settings. The journal has examined healthcare workers' understanding of antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis availability in Nigeria, contributing to knowledge about prevention strategy implementation in resource-limited settings. Studies have also validated psychological screening instruments for HIV-infected perinatal women in Thailand, recognizing the importance of mental health assessment in populations living with HIV. Additionally, research on hospital cleaners' knowledge and practices regarding hepatitis B prevention in Rwanda reflects the broader concern with bloodborne pathogen control relevant to HIV transmission prevention in healthcare environments. This body of work underscores the multifaceted nature of HIV epidemiology, encompassing not only disease surveillance but also the behavioral, educational, and systemic factors that influence HIV prevention, care delivery, and health outcomes across diverse geographic and clinical contexts.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 19 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on HIV Epidemiology, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Public Health International (ISSN 2641-4538).

Journal editorial board
Javad Javan-Noughabi · United Kingdom Evelyn O Talbott · United States Zainab Taha · United Arab Emirates

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