AIDS Patient Care and STDs

Aims & Scope

AIDS Patient Care and STDs is the foremost journal providing the latest developments and research in diagnostics and therapeutics designed to prolong the lifespan and improve quality of life for HIV/AIDS patients.

The Journal delivers cutting-edge clinical, basic science, sociologic, and behavior-based investigations in HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections.

Clinical trials, quantitative and qualitative analyses of pilot studies, comprehensive reviews, and case reports are presented from leading experts and scientists around the world.

AIDS Patient Care and STDs coverage includes: Prominent AIDS medications, therapies, and antiretroviral agents HIV/AIDS-related diseases, infections, and complications Challenges of medication adherence Current prevention techniques for HIV The latest news and developments on other STDs Treatment/prevention options, including pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.8
2024	3.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3482

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	666

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.215

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
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, 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.

• The Adolescent and Young Adult HIV Cascade of Care in the United States: Exaggerated Health Disparities

  Citation: 354

  Authors: Brian C., Kenneth H.

• Common Mental Disorders among HIV-Infected Individuals in South Africa: Prevalence, Predictors, and Validation of Brief Psychiatric Rating Scales

  Citation: 347

  Authors: Landon, Joalida, Liezel Le, Siraaj, Dan J., Soraya

• Knowledge, Attitudes, and Likelihood of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Use Among US Women at Risk of Acquiring HIV

  Citation: 333

  Authors: Judith D., Suzanne, Gina, Vignetta

• The Therapeutic Implications of Timely Linkage and Early Retention in HIV Care

  Citation: 325

  Authors: Kimberly B., James H., Hui-Yi, Justin S., Sarah, Jeroan, Ashlee, James L., Michael S., Michael J.

• From Efficacy to Effectiveness: Facilitators and Barriers to PrEP Acceptability and Motivations for Adherence Among MSM and Transgender Women in New York City

  Citation: 316

  Authors: Sarit A., Kristi E., H. Jonathon, Anthony, Corina L.

• The Effect of Perceived Stigma from a Health Care Provider on Access to Care Among a Low-Income HIV-Positive Population

  Citation: 280

  Authors: Janni J., Mitchell D., Jennifer N., Cynthia, William E.

• Adherence to HAART Regimens

  Citation: 275

  Authors: Margaret

• Social Stigma Concerns and HIV Medication Adherence

  Citation: 269

  Authors: Lance S., Terry C., Silvia, Charles L., Michael S.

• HIV System Navigation: An Emerging Model to Improve HIV Care Access

  Citation: 265

  Authors: Judith B., Sharon, William

• Co-Morbidities in Persons Infected with HIV: Increased Burden with Older Age and Negative Effects on Health-Related Quality of Life

  Citation: 258

  Authors: Alan T., Jennifer E., Patricia K., Katie, Ronald J., Scott L., Igor, Steven Paul

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