Overview
HIV epidemiology is the study of the distribution, determinants, and patterns of HIV infection in populations, including transmission dynamics, risk factors, and the impact of prevention and treatment interventions. Research published in Public Health International addresses critical dimensions of HIV epidemiology through investigations of healthcare worker knowledge and practices, mental health assessment tools for affected populations, and infection control measures in healthcare settings. The journal has examined healthcare workers' understanding of antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis availability in Nigeria, contributing to knowledge about prevention strategy implementation in resource-limited settings. Studies have also validated psychological screening instruments for HIV-infected perinatal women in Thailand, recognizing the importance of mental health assessment in populations living with HIV. Additionally, research on hospital cleaners' knowledge and practices regarding hepatitis B prevention in Rwanda reflects the broader concern with bloodborne pathogen control relevant to HIV transmission prevention in healthcare environments. This body of work underscores the multifaceted nature of HIV epidemiology, encompassing not only disease surveillance but also the behavioral, educational, and systemic factors that influence HIV prevention, care delivery, and health outcomes across diverse geographic and clinical contexts.
Research published in this journal
3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The construct Validity of the CES-D among HIV-Infected Perinatal Thai Women: Explanatory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Factors Influencing Hospital Cleaners’ Knowledge and Practices toward Hepatitis B prevention in Northern Province of Rwanda
How this research is being cited
The 3 articles above have been cited 19 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2026 · BMC Psychiatry
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2026 · Discover Public Health
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2026 · Nursing Reports
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): a systematic review2025 · Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services
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2024 · African Journal of AIDS Research
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2024 · Infection Prevention in Practice
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2024 · Scientific Reports
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2024 · BMJ Public Health
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on HIV Epidemiology, linking to each citing work.