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HIV Prevention in Developing Countries

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Handbook of HIV Prevention

Part of the book series: Aids Prevention and Mental Health ((APMH))

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Although a serious concern all over the world, the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic is concentrated and has the most severe health, social, and economic consequences in developing countries. Averting additional cases of infection in these countries therefore is a critical priority. This chapter first discusses the epidemiology of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in developing countries and reviews prevention interventions that have been shown to be effective in reducing HIV transmission. It then provides guidance for setting prevention priorities. The last section has an agenda for research on HIV prevention in developing countries.

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  1. Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Yale University School of Medicine, Connecticut, New Haven, 06511, USA

    Julia Dayton & Michael H. Merson

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Dayton, J., Merson, M.H. (2000). HIV Prevention in Developing Countries. In: Peterson, J.L., DiClemente, R.J. (eds) Handbook of HIV Prevention. Aids Prevention and Mental Health. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4137-0_12

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