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The AIDS Epidemic at 20 Years: The View From America: A National Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS

This report reviews the results of a national survey on Americans' views and knowledge about HIV/AIDS. It provides statistics by race and ethnicity that illustrate Americans' perception of the epidemic in the United States and globally; Americans' knowledge (e.g., regarding HIV transmission, prevention, and treatment) and information needs; and Americans' views on key stakeholders and policy issues including perceptions of the effects of race, income, and gender on access to HIV care. It discusses the survey findings and the challenges faced by US policymakers in addressing HIV in the US and globally.
Audiences:
LGBT Populations
Professional Organizations
Social Service Providers
Author:
Aragon, R.; Kates, J.; Greene, L.
Focus Area:
HIV and AIDS
Subjects:
Attitudes
HIV Positive Persons
Public Awareness
Research Programs
Statistics
Publication Date:
2001
Format:
Report
62 p.: b&w; tables, graphs, appendix, refs.
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
25771