AIDS and Behavior

Aims & Scope

AIDS and Behavior provides an international venue for the scientific exchange of research and scholarly work on the contributing factors, prevention, consequences, social impact, and response to HIV/AIDS.

This bimonthly journal publishes original peer-reviewed papers that address all areas of AIDS behavioral research including: individual, contextual, social, economic and geographic factors that facilitate HIV transmission; interventions aimed to reduce HIV transmission risks at all levels and in all contexts; mental health aspects of HIV/AIDS; medical and behavioral consequences of HIV infection - including health-related quality of life, coping, treatment and treatment adherence; and the impact of HIV infection on adults children, families, communities and societies.

The journal publishes original research articles, brief research reports, and critical literature reviews. provides an international venue for the scientific exchange of research and scholarly work on the contributing factors, prevention, consequences, social impact, and response to HIV/AIDS.

This bimonthly journal publishes original peer-reviewed papers that address all areas of AIDS behavioral research including: individual, contextual, social, economic and geographic factors that facilitate HIV transmission; interventions aimed to reduce HIV transmission risks at all levels and in all contexts; mental health aspects of HIV/AIDS; medical and behavioral consequences of HIV infection - including health-related quality of life, coping, treatment and treatment adherence; and the impact of HIV infection on adults children, families, communities and societies.

The journal publishes original research articles, brief research reports, and critical literature reviews.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3296

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3547

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.251

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• From Conceptualizing to Measuring HIV Stigma: A Review of HIV Stigma Mechanism Measures

  Citation: 900

  Authors: Valerie A., Stephenie R.

• Estimating HIV Prevalence and Risk Behaviors of Transgender Persons in the United States: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 762

  Authors: Jeffrey H., Elizabeth D., Teresa J., Vel S., Mary Spink, Nicole

• HIV Stigma Mechanisms and Well-Being Among PLWH: A Test of the HIV Stigma Framework

  Citation: 612

  Authors: Valerie A., Laramie R., Stephenie R., K. Rivet, Michael M.

• Self-Report Measures of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence: A Review with Recommendations for HIV Research and Clinical Management

  Citation: 538

  Authors: Jane M., Ann E., Cynthia R., David W., Joseph O., Pamela A.

• Impact of HIV-Related Stigma on Health Behaviors and Psychological Adjustment Among HIV-Positive Men and Women

  Citation: 431

  Authors: Peter A., Michael P., Donald C., Rae A.

• Characterizing the Impact of COVID-19 on Men Who Have Sex with Men Across the United States in April, 2020

  Citation: 365

  Authors: Travis H., Maria, Mona, Stefan D.

• Internalized Stigma Among People Living with HIV-AIDS

  Citation: 355

  Authors: Rachel S., Arlene, Kathleen J.

• How Does Stigma Affect People Living with HIV? The Mediating Roles of Internalized and Anticipated HIV Stigma in the Effects of Perceived Community Stigma on Health and Psychosocial Outcomes

  Citation: 351

  Authors: Bulent, Henna, Pariya L., Wesley R., James L., Michael J., Janet M.

• Attitudes and Acceptability on HIV Self-testing Among Key Populations: A Literature Review

  Citation: 342

  Authors: Carmen, Cheryl, Annette, Rachel

• Using Respondent-Driven Sampling Methodology for HIV Biological and Behavioral Surveillance in International Settings: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 341

  Authors: Mohsen, Lisa Grazina, Carl, Ligia Regina Franco Sansigolo, Marina Raven, George W.

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