Spatial Mismatch Between Hiv Infection and Access to Hiv Service Facilities in Texas
Description:
Since 2004, the number of people living with HIV (PLWH) has steadily increased by about 5% and currently, the number in Texas is about 86,000. Though the National HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan seeks to ensure “unfettered access to quality healthcare”, barriers to access still exist especially among minority populations. This study examines the relationship between HIV infection rates and the geographic location of HIV service centers with a focus on 4 counties: namely, Dallas, Denton, Harris and Tarr…
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Date:
August 2013
Creator:
Aggrey Korsah, Emmanuel