Global, regional, and national burden and trends of HIV/AIDS among women of childbearing age from 1990 to 2021: results from Global Burden of Disease 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is one of the key factors contributing to global morbidity and mortality. Women of childbearing age (WCBA) represent a high-risk population for HIV/AIDS, presenting a substantial challenge to global public health systems. A comprehensive understanding of the AIDS burden in this demographic is essential for developing targeted screening and treatment strategies to effectively control mother-to-child transmission.

Methods

Utilizing GBD 2021 data, this study systematically evaluated epidemiological trends in HIV/AIDS incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) among WCBA. The analysis employed a multidimensional stratification approach, examining temporal patterns, age distributions, geographic varia

SUBMITTER: Tang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12271156 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature