HIV/AIDS in the Middle East andNorth Africa : The Costs of Inaction

Jenkins, Carol ; Robalino, David A.

Washington, DC:World Bank

关键词: HIV INFECTIONS;    ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME;    DRUG UTILIZATION;    SEXUAL BEHAVIOR;    VULNERABLE GROUPS;   

DOI  :  10.1596/0-8213-5578-3
RP-ID  :  26893

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

This book reviews the humanimmunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome(HIV/AIDS) situation in the Middle East, North Africa, andEastern Mediterranean (MENA/EM) region, and is intended tostimulate discussion and promote dialogue among theregion's policy and decisionmakers. It seeks to providea framework for multisectoral strategic action to reducebehaviors that risk spreading HIV, to care for and supportthose who become infected, and to diminish vulnerabilityamong specific segments of society. Although most evidencesuggests that overall HIV prevalence is low in the region,greater investments in improved surveillance, and careneeded now-to maintain low prevalence levels and preservethe focus on national and regional development goals.