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Publication Date
6-1-2022
Journal
AIDS and Behavior
Abstract
Due to improved efficiency and reduced cost of viral sequencing, molecular cluster analysis can be feasibly utilized alongside existing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention strategies. The goal of this paper is to elucidate how HIV molecular cluster and social network analyses are being integrated to implement HIV response interventions. We searched PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Library databases for studies incorporating both HIV molecular cluster and social network data. We identified 32 articles that combined analyses of HIV molecular sequences and social or sexual networks. All studies were descriptive. Six studies described network interventions informed by molecular and social data but did not fully evaluate their efficacy. There is no current standard for incorporating molecular and social network analyses to inform interventions or data demonstrating its utility. More research must be conducted to delineate benefits and best practices for leveraging molecular data for network-based interventions.
Keywords
HIV Infections, Humans, Sexual Behavior, Social Networking, Cluster analysis, HIV, Social networks, Contact tracing, Systematic review, Cluster detection and response
DOI
10.1007/s10461-021-03525-0
PMID
34779940
PMCID
PMC9842229
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
1-16-2023
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Published Open-Access
yes
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