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Use of geographic information systems for planning HIV prevention interventions for high-risk youths

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  • Geanuracos, C.G.
  • Cunningham, S.D.
  • Weiss, G.
  • Forte, D.
  • Henry Reid, L.M.
  • Ellen, J.M.

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Geographic information system (GIS) analysis is an emerging tool for public health intervention planning. Connect to Protect, a researcher-community collaboration working in 15 cities to reduce HIV infection among youths, developed GIS databases of local health, crime, and demographic data to evaluate the geographic epidemiology of sexually transmitted infections and HIV risk among adolescents. We describe the process and problems of data acquisition, analysis, and mapping in the development of structural interventions, demonstrating how program planners can use this technology to inform and improve planning decisions. The Connect to Protect project's experience suggests strategies for incorporating public data and GIS technology into the next generation of public health interventions.

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  • Geanuracos, C.G. & Cunningham, S.D. & Weiss, G. & Forte, D. & Henry Reid, L.M. & Ellen, J.M., 2007. "Use of geographic information systems for planning HIV prevention interventions for high-risk youths," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 97(11), pages 1974-1981.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2005.076851_0
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2005.076851
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    1. Peter F Rebeiro & Stephen J Gange & Michael A Horberg & Alison G Abraham & Sonia Napravnik & Hasina Samji & Baligh R Yehia & Keri N Althoff & Richard D Moore & Mari M Kitahata & Timothy R Sterling & F, 2016. "Geographic Variations in Retention in Care among HIV-Infected Adults in the United States," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 11(1), pages 1-17, January.

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