Aims and scope

AIDS and Behavior provides an international venue for the scientific exchange of research and scholarly work on the contributing factors, prevention, consequences, social impact, and response to HIV and other infectious diseases. This monthly journal publishes original peer-reviewed papers that address all areas of behavioral research concerning HIV and other infectious diseases including: individual, contextual, social, economic and geographic factors that facilitate transmission; interventions aimed to reduce transmission risks at all levels and in all contexts; mental health aspects of infection; medical and behavioral consequences of infection - including health-related quality of life, coping, treatment and treatment adherence; and the impact of infection on adults, children, families, communities and societies. The journal publishes original research articles, and critical literature reviews.