Research Highlights about HIV/AIDS
- Barriers and Supports to HIV Prevention Among Young Women in Kenya
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In a qualitative study supported by NIMH, researchers identified barriers and supports to Kenyan women’s use of PrEP, a highly effective medication to reduce HIV transmission.
- T Cells Help HIV Enter and Persist in the Brain
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A recent NIMH-supported study sheds light on the role of a unique set of T cells in trafficking HIV infection into the brain and mediating the virus’ persistence there.
- Partner Violence and Elevated HIV Viral Load in South African Women
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New analysis suggests an association between intimate partner violence and elevated viral loads among postpartum women in South Africa.
