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Resources by Topic: HIV and AIDS

Preparing Family Physicians to Care for Underserved Populations: A Historical Perspective
Overview of family medicine residency models geared toward practice in rural and underserved urban areas. Also includes examination of behavioral science training and programs for the care of people with HIV and AIDS.
Author(s): Denise V. Rodgers, Andrea L. Wendling, George W. Saba, Megan Ruth Mahoney, Joedrecka S. Brown Speights
Citation: Family Medicine, 49(4), 304-310
Date: 04/2017
Type: Document
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Acceptability of HIV Testing Sites Among Rural and Urban African Americans Who Use Cocaine
Focuses on rural versus urban African-American cocaine users in Arkansas and their views of different types of HIV testing sites. Compares the acceptability of testing at local health departments, clinics, community health centers, and more.
Author(s): D. Keith Branham, Tyrone F. Borders, Katharine E. Stewart, Geoffrey M. Curran, Brenda M. Booth
Citation: AIDS and Behavior, 21(2), 576-586
Date: 02/2017
Type: Document
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Reducing Risky Sex among Rural African American Cocaine Users: A Controlled Trial
Details a study on a STI/HIV risk-reduction program for rural African American cocaine users. Looks specifically the intervention's effect on condom use and sexual risk negotiation skills, among other factors.
Author(s): Katharine E. Stewart, Patricia B. Wright, Brooke E. E. Montgomery, et al.
Citation: Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 28(1), 528-547
Date: 02/2017
Type: Document
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Integrated Epidemiological Profile: An Analysis of the HIV Epidemic in Kansas from 2013-2017
Provides comprehensive statistics on HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Kansas from 2013-2017. Includes information on HIV/STI co-morbidities and Ryan White services throughout the state. Reports data that is presented by region and urban center as well as population demographics broken down by county.
Date: 2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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Social Determinants of Health in the United States: Addressing Major Health Inequality Trends for the Nation, 1935-2016
Results of a study analyzing key health inequality trends in areas including maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, mental and behavioral health, chronic disease prevention, and health promotion. Examines social determinants and features statistics with breakdowns by race/ethnicity, education, mortality rates, poverty, unemployment, housing, rural or urban location, and geographic area.
Author(s): Gopal K. Singh, Gem P. Daus, Michelle Allender, Christine T. Ramey, Elijah K. Martin, et al.
Citation: International Journal of MCH and AIDS, 6(2), 139-164
Date: 2017
Type: Document
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Vital Signs: Trends in HIV Diagnoses, Risk Behaviors, and Prevention Among Persons Who Inject Drugs — United States
Reports on trends in HIV diagnoses among people who inject drugs. Figure 1 shows data for urban and rural White, African American, and Hispanic people from 2008-2014.
Author(s): Cyprian Wejnert, Kristen L. Hess, H. Irene Hall, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 65(47), 1336-1342
Date: 12/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Rural Promising Practice Issue Brief: Telehealth Collaborative Care for Rural Veterans with HIV Infection
Features a report on promising practices in providing access to care for rural veterans with HIV via telehealth enabled collaborative care. Details an organizational model and implementation information.
Additional links: Overview
Date: 11/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Veterans Health Administration's Office of Rural Health
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County-level Vulnerability Assessment for Rapid Dissemination of HIV or HCV Infections among Persons Who Inject Drugs, United States
Explores a study on the prevalence of HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) due to illicit injection drug use in rural areas. Identifies counties across the U.S. that are potentially vulnerable to HIV/HCV infections among people who inject drugs.
Author(s): Michelle M Van Handel, Charles E Rose, Elaine J Hallisey, et al.
Citation: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, 73(3), 323-331
Date: 11/2016
Type: Document
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Emergent Public Health Issues in the US-Mexico Border Region
Features articles on public health issues and disparities in the U.S.-Mexico border region. Covers mental health disorders, maternal and child health, diseases, accidents, access to care, and more.
Date: 10/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Arizona Office of Border Health
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Oklahoma Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan 2017-2021
Provides a needs assessment and plan to address HIV prevention and care as required by the Ryan White Treatment and Modernization Act. Examines incidence for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS by race/ethnicity, gender, age group, and county. Discusses the HIV care continuum, along with challenges for rural access to care, and efforts to provide care.
Date: 09/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Oklahoma State Department of Health
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