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One third of Africans in England do not feel in control of avoiding HIV infection

There is evidence of “significant de-motivation and powerlessness” among African people in England in relation to using condoms, discussing safer sex and avoiding HIV infection,

Published
10 August 2008
By
Roger Pebody
Epidemiology and behaviour
High prevalence of undiagnosed HIV amongst Africans in the UK revealed by study

A study has found a very high level of undiagnosed HIV infection amongst black Africans in the UK. Results of the Mayisha II study, published

Published
21 November 2007
By
Michael Carter
Recreational drug use
What do we know about the links between recreational drug use, sexual risk behaviour and HIV?

Two doctors from San Francisco have written a review article describing the effects of recreational drugs on sexual risk taking, HIV disease progression and HIV

Published
16 May 2006
By
Christopher Gadd
Epidemiology and behaviour
More should be done to reduce burden of HIV on Africans living in the UK, says Health Protection Agency

The government needs to do more to address the unmet needs of Africans in the United Kingdom when it comes to HIV

Published
30 January 2006
By
Edwin J. Bernard
Epidemiology
Men who have sex with men in India have high HIV prevalence and multiple risk factors for HIV

HIV prevalence is significantly higher among men who have sex with men in India than among men reporting only sex with women, according to a

Published
26 February 2004
By
Michael Carter
Epidemiology and behaviour
Sexual attitudes and practices of Africans in UK: Padare study findings released

Last week at the Commonwealth Club in London two groundbreaking reports on the treatment information and other needs of African people living with HIV in

Published
06 March 2003
By
Robert Fieldhouse
Immigration
Impact of immigration and international travel on UK HIV and STI epidemics

Worldwide travel has increased in the past decade due, in part to its increasing accessibility and affordability. Affluent, highly travelled gay men were among the

Published
10 July 2002
By
Robert Fieldhouse
Epidemiology and behaviour
Half of Heterosexual Women With HIV Have No Risk Factors

Nearly half of heterosexual women with HIV infection report having no identifiable risk factors, according to new surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Published
01 January 1970
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