Report Examines HIV Prevention Among At-Risk Groups

Main Category: HIV / AIDS
Also Included In: Sexual Health / STDs;  Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs;  Men's health
Article Date: 22 Aug 2008 - 4:00 PDT

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"HIV Prevention Among Vulnerable Populations: The Pathfinder International Approach" (.pdf), Pathfinder International: The report provides information about the risks faced by populations that are particularly vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, including commercial sex workers, injection drug users and men who have sex with men. It also examines effective prevention strategies aimed at such groups, including peer education, comprehensive health services and treatment, referral networks and other training (Pathfinder release, 8/20).

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