Impact Factor
2.71
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.64
119 total citations
h5-index
17
h5 depth signal
Cited share
64.5%
49 of 76
Total citations
119
Citation footprint
Metric signal
0.91
External metric anchor
Self-citation
1.7%
2 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
360
China
25
South Africa
18
Georgia
15
Canada
11
Citing Fields of Research
HIV
389
Psychiatry & Psychology
41
Homelessness & Human Trafficking
35
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
26
Substance Abuse
24
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,746
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
76
49 cited publications
Last 12 months
32
5.3 publications/month
Open access share
0.0%
0 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
360 citing publications
Leading citing field
HIV
389 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
1 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1,spring 1989-
v1n1,spring 1989-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
HIV
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
International Society for AIDS Education
Broad Categories
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Education
HIV
MeSH Descriptors
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.5.436
Open DOI
Development of HOPES Intervention for a Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce the Perceived Stigma Among Women Living With HIV/AIDS in China
We developed and pilot-tested HOPES, the first theory-driven, culturally grounded mHealth program to reduce HIV-related stigma among Chinese women living with HIV/AIDS (WLWHA). Guided by the updated MRC framework, we synthesized a scopin...
02
DOI 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.5.420
Open DOI
Different HIV Testing Modalities and Associated Factors Among College Students Who Are Men Who Have Sex With Men in China
Men who have sex with men college students in China face a high risk of HIV infection, yet evidence comparing uptake of different HIV testing modalities remains limited. Using data from three national cross-sectional surveys conducted be...
03
DOI 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.5.403
Open DOI
“I Just Tested So That I Know My Health Status”: HIV Testing Motivations and Decision-Making Among Adolescents in Tanzania
Tanzanian adolescents are vulnerable to HIV and national policy supports HIV testing services (HTS), yet HTS is underutilized by adolescents. This qualitative study explores factors that influence the attitudes and decision-making of Tan...
04
DOI 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.5.385
Open DOI
Longitudinal Risk Factors for Incident Lung Cancer Among a Mixed HIV Serostatus Cohort of Sexual Minority Men in the United States
To examine how the co-occurrence of behavioral and psychosocial factors (depression, cigarette smoking, heavy alcohol use, and polydrug use) is associated with lung cancer incidence, we included 3,554 sexual minority men (SMM) from the M...
05
DOI 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.5.366
Open DOI
Improving Provider Knowledge and Confidence With HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Prescribing for Black Women: Evaluation of a Synchronous Training Module
HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use among cisgender women, particularly Black women, remains low in the United States, partly due to limited provider comfort prescribing PrEP. This study evaluated a culturally tailored educational tr...
06
DOI 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.5.347
Open DOI
An Adapted Intervention Mapping Approach to Scaling Digital HIV Care Through Single-Session Design
Digital health interventions (DHIs) for HIV prevention have demonstrated feasibility, acceptability, and, to a lesser extent, efficacy, but few have achieved widespread dissemination. We used intervention mapping and single-session desig...
07
DOI 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.4.323
Open DOI
Provider Trust as a Catalyst for Adolescent HIV and Syphilis Testing
Adolescents are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections, particularly HIV and syphilis, yet testing rates remain low. We conducted semistructured interviews with 15 adolescents (14-20 years old) at an urban pediatr...
08
DOI 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.4.271
Open DOI
Evaluation of a National Interdisciplinary Educational Intervention to Optimize Comprehensive HIV Care
This study evaluated the acceptability and perceived impact of a three-session national HIV education program integrating biomedical advances, team-based care, and stigma reduction strategies. Using a mixed-methods pre-post design, parti...
09
DOI 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.4.307
Open DOI
Assessing Overall and Mental/Emotional Health Among People Living With HIV/AIDS
To characterize the lived experience of persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) during the COVID-19 pandemic, we utilized an innovative survey to assess the experiences of 94 adult respondents receiving medical care and/or case management s...
10
DOI 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.4.335
Open DOI
Knowledge, Culture, and Communication in HIV Prevention: A Mixed-Methods Study of Nurse Practitioners’ Roles in Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Uptake in Rural and Underserved Areas
HIV remains a critical global public health concern. While no cure exists, treatments like antiretroviral therapy (ART) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) effectively reduce transmission rates. However, PrEP uptake is low, especially in...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Print issues ceased with v. 31, no. 6 (Dec. 2019).
Has supplement: Special supplement to aids education and prevention.
Also issued online.
Official publication of the International Society for AIDS Education.
Vol. 1, no. 2 (SUMMER 1989)19900728 Notice published Printed on acid-free paper