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[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST H6cfuR0x. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. Context During the past decade, knowledge of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in women has expanded considerably but may not be easily accessible for use in understanding and prioritizing the clinical needs of HIV-infected women. Objectives To perform a comprehensive review of epidemiologic, clinical, psychosocial, and behavioral information about HIV in women, and to recommend an agenda for future activities. Data Sources A computerized search, using MEDLINE and AIDSline, of published literature was conducted ; journal articles from January 1981 through July 2000 and scientific conference presentations from January 1999 through July 2000 were retrieved and reviewed for content ; article reference lists were used to identify additional articles and presentations of interest. Study Selection Data from surveillance and prospective cohort studies with at least 20 HIV-infected women and appropriate comparison groups were preferentially included. Data Extraction Included studies of historical importance and subsequent refined analyses of topics covered therein ; these and studies with more current data were given preference. Four studies involving fewer than 20 women were included ; 2 studies were of men only. Data Synthesis Women account for an increasing percentage of all acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) cases, from 6.7% (1819/27140 cases) in 1986 to 18% (119810/724656 cases) in 1999. (...)
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