Biological, psychosocial, therapeutic and quality of life inequalities between HIV-positive men and women - a review from a gender perspective.

The proportion of women infected with HIV worldwide has grown in recent years. From a transmission pattern that was once predominantly homosexual men and through intravenous use of drugs, the current pattern has become, to a large extent, heterosexual. Women are more vulnerable to be infected with HIV due to anatomical and psychosocial differences.

No differences in quality of life between men and women undergoing HIV antiretroviral treatment. Impact of demographic, clinical and psychosocial factors.

Introduction: The health-related quality of life (HRQL) is therefore a highly important tool for the evaluation of the health status of HIV positive patients. However, very little information is available about the differences between HRQL in men and women. The aim of this study is to analyse gender differences in HRQL in HIV positive patients.

[Factors related to refuse antiretroviral therapy in prison].

Introduction: Despite the benefits of highly-active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on morbidity and mortality, some seropositive patients refuse to accept this treatment. Prisons provide easier access to this population.

Objective: To determine the psychosocial characteristics of prisoners who refuse HAART.