When is an HIV infection prevented and when is it merely delayed?

Article Abstract:

The authors have developed a framework for distinguishing between when HIV infections are prevented and when they are delayed by prevention programs. They also provide means to estimate these outcomes, strategies for extrapolating intervention consequences, and suggest how this analysis applies to HIV prevention decision making.

Communicable diseases

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Probabilistic cost-effectiveness analysis of HIV prevention: comparing a Bayesian approach with traditional deterministic sensitivity analysis

Article Abstract:

This article analyzes the effectiveness of cost-effectiveness analysis by employing the Bayesian technique and comparing the results with univariate sensitivity analyses in determining uncertainties. The authors, employing the methods to several HIV intervention programs, conclude both methods were comparable.

Bayesian statistical decision theory, Bayesian analysis, Methodology, Research methods, Sociology, Sociological methods

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When do simpler sexual behavior data collection techniques suffice?

Article Abstract:

The role of aggregate data in assessing the HIV risk, based on sexual behavior studies, is presented.

Sex, Sexual behavior, Health risk assessment, Data entry, Data collection, Sexual behaviour

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