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This book on structural interventions for HIV prevention emphasizes the value of addressing the underlying environmental determinants of, facilitators of, and contributors toward unsafe behavior through structural interventions. Often used in combination with behavioral and biomedical interventions, structural interventions have the potential for greater reductions in HIV transmission due to their ability to reach entire populations rather than targeting individuals one at a time. To maximize effectiveness, when balancing among various structural, behavioral, and biomedical interventions, prevention practitioners should take into account the local epidemiology of HIV, social context, and feasibility. Moreover, they should design structural interventions that employ multiple approaches, pathways, and strategies to affect change.

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    Rachel E. Golden, Shayna D. Cunningham, Emily N. Newman & Josefina J. Card

  2. Centers for Disease Control and Preventi, Burch Circle NE 2352, Atlanta, 30318, Georgia, USA

    Charles B. Collins

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Golden, R., Collins, C., Cunningham, S., Newman, E., Card, J. (2013). Conclusion. In: Best Evidence Structural Interventions for HIV Prevention. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7013-7_6

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