Excerpted from Px Wire, this is a novel look at how to use today’s tools to break the cycle of heterosexual transmission that was so clearly defined in a major AIDS 2016 presentation.
Breaking the Cycle of Heterosexual Transmission
ARV-Based Prevention Pipeline
The pipeline of ARV-based prevention products includes oral pills, vaginal rings, vaginal and rectal gels, vaginal films, long-acting injectable ARVs. Not pictured are a range of multipurpose technologies in development that aim to reduce women’s risk of HIV and STIs, and provide effective contraception.
Evidence for HIV Prevention Options
What’s the big picture of ARV-based prevention trial results? This graphic shows the levels of efficacy from each major trial (the circles) with the confidence intervals around the finding (the bars at either side). Not sure what a confidence interval is? See our one-page Advocates’ Guide to Statistical Terms.
A Cycle of Transmission in South Africa
Men and women in specific age groups have distinct health and prevention needs. HIV transmission conforms to specific patterns, depending on age and gender. Effective prevention and Treatment U=U must reflect the needs of each profile. Excerpted from AVAC Report 2016: Big Data, Real People.
A Map of Missed Chances: Oral PrEP Rollout and Further Research on Dapvirine Vaginal Ring
Ideally, prevention strategies would be coordinated and integrated into comprehensive programs. The field would gain vital knowledge as people respond to a selection of options. Instead, product-specific programs, such as the delivery of oral PrEP or research trials on the dapivirine vaginal ring, become available in isolation from one another. Excerpted from AVAC Report 2016: Big Data, Real People.
After the HIV Test: Targets and Progress in Making and Measuring Linkages
If a person tests HIV-negative, the next steps are poorly understood. This infographic from AVAC Report 2016: Big Data, Real People, shows a cascade of interventions needed for prevention, as well as the existing structure in place to guide an HIV positive individual from testing to Treatment U=U.
Biomedical Prevention in 2016 – At a Glance
A snapshot of prevention strategies underway or under development from 2015-2020. Excerpted from AVAC Report 2016: Big Data, Real People.
Contraceptives: A Global Access Emergency
Access to contraceptives for older women is far too limited, and for younger women the very low numbers represent an urgent matter. Excerpted from AVAC Report 2016: Big Data, Real People.
Dapivirine Vaginal Ring Results
An overview dapivirine ring results and the product pipeline. Excerpted from AVAC Report 2016: Big Data, Real People.
Broad Data Needs for Women and Girls
There is a serious dearth of data on a range of factors affecting women and girls that must be addressed. Effective programs require data on characteristics such as education, employment, HIV status and health outcomes. Excerpted from AVAC Report 2016: Big Data, Real People.