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Prevention remains the greatest challenge of the HIV epidemic. Effective HIV prevention programming builds on a sound understanding of the epidemiology of HIV infection in a given context and involves selecting and implementing well-focused, effective prevention interventions.

AIDSTAR-One’s information clearinghouse on prevention helps public health experts and programmers worldwide take on the challenge of increasing the quality, coverage and effectiveness of prevention programs.

HIV Prevention Knowledge Base

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Approaches to Preventioninfo
Combination Approaches

Combining mutually reinforcing biomedical, behavioral, and structural interventions to build a comprehensive, lasting, and effective response to HIV

 
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Biomedical Interventions
Biomedical Interventions

Medical approaches that block infection, decrease infectiousness, or reduce susceptibility

Behavioral Interventions
Behavioral Interventions

Strategies that promote safer behaviors to prevent HIV

Structural Interventions
Structural Interventions

Efforts to address social, political, and economic factors that increase vulnerability to HIV

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HIV Prevention Update: Latest Must-read Literature See all
Twelve Myths about HIV/AIDS and People Who Use Drugsnew
Guidelines on HIV and Infant Feeding 2010: Principles and Recommendations for Infant Feeding in the Context of HIV and a Summary of Evidencenew
Alcohol: The Forgotten Drug in HIV/AIDSnew

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National HIV and AIDS Strategies See all

A collection of over 60 national HIV strategic plans to help countries set prevention priorities, strengthen and scale up interventions, and promote sustainability.

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Technical Brief

Private Sector Involvement in HIV Service Provision
A sampling of promising practices that leverage the private health care sector in resource-constrained settings

Technical Brief

Mental Health and HIV/AIDS
A tool for program planners and health care providers concerned about mental health issues in HIV care and support for adults

Database

National HIV Treatment Guideline Database
A growing collection of national HIV treatment guidelines from around the world

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