Advances on Novel Strategies in HIV Treatment, Prevention, and Enhancing Quality of Life

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Medics".

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Dear Colleagues,

"Advances on Novel Strategies in HIV Treatment, Prevention, and Enhancing Quality of Life" is an upcoming Special Issue dedicated to showcasing the latest advancements in the battle against HIV/AIDS. Our aim is to highlight groundbreaking research, innovative treatment strategies, effective prevention techniques, and initiatives that significantly improve the quality of life for those living with HIV. This Special Issue seeks to cover a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to novel antiretroviral therapies, vaccine development, public health strategies for HIV prevention, advancements in diagnostic technologies, psychosocial interventions, and policy changes impacting care and prevention.

We invite researchers, clinicians, public health professionals, and policymakers to contribute original research articles, reviews, case studies, and opinion pieces that address these critical areas. Your contributions will not only shed light on the latest scientific and medical advancements but also on the socio-economic challenges and solutions related to HIV/AIDS care and prevention. This call for participation is an opportunity for experts from diverse backgrounds to collaborate, share their insights, and contribute to a comprehensive resource that aims to inspire further innovation and progress in the field. Join us on our mission to break barriers and pioneer a future where HIV is no longer a global health threat. Your research and expertise can lead the way.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Benedetto Maurizio Celesia
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • HIV
  • antiretroviral treatment
  • AIDS
  • PrEP
  • PEP
  • HIV stigma
  • opportunistic infections
  • non-AIDS comorbidities

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Meeting Sojourner at the Intersection: Women of Color Living and Aging with HIV
by Denise Torres, Jade Marie Nesbitt, Sharlene Allen-Milton and Laurens G. Van Sluytman
Healthcare 2025, 13(11), 1280; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13111280 - 28 May 2025
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Background/Objectives: Women of color remain at risk of new HIV diagnoses. This study applied an intersectional framework to explore the lived experiences of women of color aged 50 and older who are living and aging with HIV. Methods: The researcher conducted a secondary [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Women of color remain at risk of new HIV diagnoses. This study applied an intersectional framework to explore the lived experiences of women of color aged 50 and older who are living and aging with HIV. Methods: The researcher conducted a secondary analysis of data from a study involving respondents aged 50 years or older living with HIV. The mean age of the female participants (N = 12) was 57.42 (SD = 5.18, range = 47–65). Ecological Systems Theory was used to operationalize intersectionality, considering participants’ multiple identities and social locations. Results: Participants described histories of role enactment and struggles as they faced structural, community, and interpersonal violence, anticipatory loss, and shame. Their narratives highlighted how layered oppressions shaped their experiences across the life course. Conclusions: Findings underscore the importance of using intersectional theoretical frameworks to examine the intersecting systems of oppression affecting older women of color living with HIV. The study recommends trauma-informed assessments and interventions, as well as culturally informed clinician training rooted in evidence-based practices. Full article
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