Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Hiv Infections

HIV infection is the condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, a retrovirus that attacks and weakens the immune system, leaving the body less able to defend against other infections and diseases. It is transmitted primarily through unprotected sexual contact, sharing of needles for drug use, and from an …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 71× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2324-7339

Overview

HIV infection is the condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, a retrovirus that attacks and weakens the immune system, leaving the body less able to defend against other infections and diseases. It is transmitted primarily through unprotected sexual contact, sharing of needles for drug use, and from an infected mother to her child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. Over time, untreated HIV infection depletes immune cells and can progress to AIDS, but antiretroviral therapy can suppress viral replication, preserve immune function, and greatly reduce the risk of transmission to others. Research in this journal addresses the epidemiology, prevention, and clinical management of HIV infection, with frequent attention to high-burden and resource-limited settings. Studies examine HIV status among serodiscordant couples and pregnant women, clinical profiles and outcomes of hospitalized HIV-infected patients, adherence to and implementation of pre-exposure prophylaxis among female sex workers and in primary care, healthcare workers' knowledge and attitudes toward prophylaxis, and risk factors among clients of counseling and testing centers. Additional work investigates psychosocial dimensions such as emotional support, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms among HIV-positive women. Key aspects of the field include transmission and risk factors, prevention including prophylaxis and condom use, antiretroviral treatment, and the psychosocial and clinical care of people living with HIV.

Research published in this journal

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

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 71 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Journal of Clinical Research in HIV AIDS and Prevention (ISSN 2324-7339).

Journal editorial board
Dr. Denise Evans · South Africa Katie Kramer, MSW/MPH · USA Catherine Medina · United States

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