HIV infections
Alternative labels
Human T-lymphotropic virus III infections
Literature review
The health impacts of law for people living with HIV
The law plays an essential role in public health responses to HIV and in the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV (PLHIV). However, evidence on the legal issues experienced by PLHIV remains limited. This review identifies literature on the justiciable (‘legal’) issues experienced by PLHIV in high-income countries, and their health-related impacts.
Strategy
Ninth national HIV strategy 2024-2030
A framework to guide and coordinate Australia’s national response towards virtual elimination of HIV transmission by 2030. The Strategy focuses on reducing new and late diagnoses, improving HIV outcomes for priority populations, implementing new models for testing and treatment, and addressing ongoing stigma and discrimination.
Report
HIV and the law in Australia
The law plays an important role in public health responses to HIV and in the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV. However, it has been over thirty years since the last major formal review of the legal environment surrounding HIV in Australia. This report presents the results of a legal mapping review that...
Journal article
Barriers to accessing HIV care services in host low and middle income countries
Migrant populations are one of the vulnerable groups to HIV transmission and its consequences. This study demonstrates the need to improve pre-departure information for migrant workers regarding the healthcare system and access procedures in potential host countries.
Journal article
Traditional Human Immunodeficiency Virus treatment and family and social influence as barriers to accessing HIV care services in Belu, Indonesia
Access to HIV care services, including antiretroviral therapy (ART), is essential for improving health outcomes of people living with HIV (PLHIV) and reducing HIV transmission and AIDS-related deaths. As a part of a qualitative study in Belu, this paper describes the use of traditional medicines for HIV treatment and family and social influence as barriers...