Invited Commentary

Commentary on “Accessibility and Effectiveness of Sources of Information about HIV/AIDS in a Rural Population”

Authors: Charles Broy MD, FACP

Abstract

The conversion of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) from death sentence to chronic disease stands as a triumph of modern medicine. Although information regarding HIV/AIDS is widely available, many studies have shown no decrease in HIV incidence with increased education.1–3 The continued burden on society of HIV/AIDS, particularly on low-income people, makes it one of the most critical preventive medicine challenges facing our generation.

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References

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2. Ojo O, Verbeek JH, Rasanen K, et al. Interventions to reduce risky sexual behaviour for preventing HIV infection in workers in occupational settings. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011; 12: CD005274
 
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