Aims and Scope

African Journal of AIDS and HIV Research ISSN 2736-1748 is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research papers, critical reviews, short communications and case reports dealing with the prevention, treatment, cure, as well as fundamental research about drug development, HIV vaccines, pre-exposure prophylaxis, or post-exposure prophylaxis, the nature of HIV as an infectious agent and AIDS as the disease caused by HIV.

The journal accepts articles on the latest developments in all areas of AIDS and HIV Research. The aim of the journal is to serve as a platform for the dissemination of innovative research in all areas of AIDS and HIV Research. The target audience of the journal comprises both researchers and practitioners. All manuscripts go through a rigorous peer review process.

African Journal of AIDS and HIV Research aims to broaden the understanding of the social dimensions of HIV/AIDS, and includes articles from, amongst others, the disciplines of sociology, demography, epidemiology, social geography, economics, psychology, anthropology, philosophy, health communication, media, cultural studies, public health, education, nursing science and social work. Papers relating to impact, care, prevention and social planning, as well as articles covering social theory and the history and politics of HIV/AIDS, will be considered for publication.