Overview of HIV Prevention
Summary
- Observational data on potential increased risk of HIV infection among women receiving injectable hormonal contraceptives are conflicting[Heffron 2012; Morrison 2012; McCoy 2013]
- Potential association between injectable hormonal contraceptive and HIV transmission remains controversial[Polis 2013a; Polis 2013b]
- Additional well-designed studies needed to provide evidence to inform guidelines on the use of hormonal contraceptives by women living in areas with high HIV incidence
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Keywords: Biomedical Prevention, Women