ijerph-logo

Journal Browser

Journal Browser

Public Health Strategies for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Care Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2025 | Viewed by 477

Special Issue Editor


E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA
Interests: HIV and AIDS; sustainable global health practice; knowledge transfer and implementation science; partnerships and community engagement; maternal and child health; healthcare access
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

HIV/AIDS is likely to remain a significant global health challenge requiring a comprehensive, multi-level, interdisciplinary approach. Guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for HIV/AIDS, the global focus is on minimizing the number of new HIV infections, improving health outcomes for people living with HIV, and reducing health disparities globally. The purpose of this Special Issue is to highlight innovative, equitable, and sustainable public health strategies for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in various settings. We welcome manuscripts focusing on any area of public health strategies and their implementation, including those focusing on the prevention of new infections, early detection and diagnosis, treatment and care for people living with HIV, the prevention of mother-to-child transmission, surveillance, and monitoring, and other strategies, including community, stakeholder, and key population engagement, community outreach, public health promotion, and advocacy. HIV service provision is increasingly delivered via mHealth solutions and directly in community settings, often engaging communities and those with lived experience. These and other strategies work synergistically to improve population health and reduce the burden of HIV/AIDS. This Special Issue will highlight public health strategies implemented in various settings and aid in working toward the accomplishment of the SDGs.

Dr. Anna Helova
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2500 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • public health strategies
  • HIV/AIDS
  • prevention
  • treatment
  • implementation strategies
  • community-based interventions
  • policy
  • sustainability
  • health equity
  • social determinants of health

Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue

  • Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
  • Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
  • Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
  • External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
  • e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.

Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.

Published Papers (1 paper)

Order results
Result details
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:

Research

19 pages, 554 KiB  
Article
PrEP Navigator Perceptions of the Implementation of Injectable PrEP on HIV Prevention in Tennessee
by Cristian J. Chandler, David G. Schlundt, Chloe Dagostino, Kemberlee R. Bonnet, Ashley J. Sellers, Latrice C. Pichon and Leah R. Alexander
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2025, 22(5), 662; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22050662 - 23 Apr 2025
Viewed by 259
Abstract
Tennessee is in the southern region of the United States and has not yet fully benefitted from HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Relatively little research has focused on pivotal roles of PrEP navigators. This study examined PrEP navigator perceptions of implementing long-acting injectable (LAI) [...] Read more.
Tennessee is in the southern region of the United States and has not yet fully benefitted from HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Relatively little research has focused on pivotal roles of PrEP navigators. This study examined PrEP navigator perceptions of implementing long-acting injectable (LAI) PrEP in Tennessee. Semi-structured interviews with state-funded navigators were audio-recorded, transcribed, and systematically coded using a hierarchical system. Coded transcripts were aggregated, sorted, and analyzed using an iterative inductive/deductive qualitative approach. Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), institutional, individual, and modifying factors to initiating and transitioning to LAI PrEP were identified. Most navigators initially had limited training and experience with LAI PrEP. Navigators reported systemic barriers associated with accessibility to LAI PrEP such as health insurance, pharmaceutical policies, and cost policies. While navigators noted the continued support of the state health department, strategies for circumventing individual and structural barriers are needed for universally implementing injectable PrEP. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health Strategies for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment)
Show Figures

Figure 1

Back to TopTop