Translating social and behavioral science research to the AIDS epidemic: a center for AIDS research perspective
Curran, J.W.; Hoxie, J.A.
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 63(Suppl 1): S4-S5
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1944-7884 PMID: 23673885 DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e3182921525Document Number: 330325
Integration of innovative social and behavioral science with public health approaches for HIV prevention and treatment is of critical importance for slowing the global HIV epidemic. Strengthening and focusing social and behavioral research linking testing and treatment strategies to populations at greatest risk for HIV is crucial. The Social and Behavioral Science Research Network(SBSRN), originated in 2006, involves twenty NIH-funded CFAR Centers and is responding to this challenge.