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Document 0723
DOCN M9480723
TI The public health implications of AIDS research in Africa.
DT 9410
AU De Cock KM; Ekpini E; Gnaore E; Kadio A; Gayle HD; Projet RETRO-CI,
Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
SO JAMA. 1994 Aug 10;272(6):481-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
MED/94315728
AB The human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(HIV/AIDS) epidemic has led to greatly increased international
collaboration for medical research, mainly epidemiologic in nature, in
Africa. Greater understanding of HIV/AIDS has resulted, and considerable
training and technology transfer have occurred. However, analytic and
descriptive research in countries heavily affected by AIDS has been slow
to turn to assessment of interventions, and practical benefits to those
countries' public health and policies have lagged behind scientific
knowledge. This article considers the public health implications of
selected HIV/AIDS research in sub-Saharan Africa and discusses
opportunities for interventions and more applied research. Topics
covered include HIV testing and its role, surveillance, control of
sexually transmitted diseases, the vulnerability of youth and women,
tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS care, and the inadequacy of resources currently
committed to HIV/AIDS prevention and control in resource-poor countries.
Research on HIV/AIDS in Africa has yielded crucial information but now
should prioritize interventions and their evaluation. Specific goals
that might limit the effects of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in resource-poor
countries are achievable given vision, commitment, and resources.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/EPIDEMIOLOGY/*PREVENTION & CONTROL
Africa/EPIDEMIOLOGY AIDS Serodiagnosis Blood Transfusion *Developing
Countries Female Health Education Health Resources Human HIV-1
HIV-2 *International Cooperation Male *Public Health *Research
Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
Tuberculosis/EPIDEMIOLOGY JOURNAL ARTICLE
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).