Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services

Aims & Scope

The Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services provides a forum in which social workers and other professionals in the field of HIV/AIDS work can access the latest research and techniques in order to provide effective social, educational, and clinical services to all individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.

From best practices and advice on case management to evaluations of the impact of various legislation and social policy decisions, this journal will keep you at the forefront of the field!

As the only journal focused specifically on social services in HIV care, Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services presents: State-of-the-art information about innovations in social work related HIV care; reviews of relevant books, videos, and training materials; current research findings; model service delivery programs; case management information; informative examinations of relevant policy issues; and information about upcoming and past conferences and educational programs; international, national, and regional perspectives on HIV-related issues.

The Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services offers ways to: foster communication and support among social workers, mental health providers, and other social service providers; advance HIV/AIDS social work practice through continuing education; advocate for programs and policies to meet the psychosocial needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and their partners, families, and caregivers; disseminate up-to-date information and new research in the field; and promote the highest professional standards and ethics in the practice of social work in the field of HIV/AIDS.

Comprehensive and thorough, this peer-reviewed, refereed journal presents the empirical experiences of others to use as learning tools, state-of-the-art interventions and programs, and practical ideas for working with the various populations infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.3
2024	0.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.220

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	19

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	20067

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	30

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

• Reconciling Successful Aging with HIV

  Citation: 50

  Authors: David E., F. Patrick

• Are Information, Motivation, and Behavioral Skills Linked with HIV-Related Sexual Risk Among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men?

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Colleen

• A Sexual Risk Reduction Intervention for Female Sex Workers in Mexico

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Thomas L., Shirley J., Miguel, Jesus, Adela, Juan, Prisci, Hugo Salvador Staines, Hortensia, Carlos, Steffanie A.

• The Extent and Nature of Fluidity in Typologies of Female Sex Work in Southern India: Implications for HIV Prevention Programs

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Anrudh K., Niranjan

• The dyadic effects of HIV stigma on the mental health of children and their parents in South Africa

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Kristi E., Caroline C., Mark E., Lucie D.

• Gender-focused HIV and pregnancy prevention for school-going adolescents: The<i>Mpondombili</i>pilot intervention in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Abigail, Susie, Joanne E., Jennifer A., Cheng-Shiun, Theresa M., Zena A.

• Integrating community health workers into HIV care teams: Impact on HIV care outcomes

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Mari-Lynn, Allyson L., Sara S., Rachel, Melissa, Karen, Pengsheng, Serena, Maria, Hill, Linda

• Barriers and facilitators to initiating PrEP conversations: Perspectives and experiences of health care providers

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Noelle M., Sarahmona, Susan

• HIV Risk Reduction Intervention for Rural Adolescents in Malawi

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Barbara L., Diana L., Sitingawawo I., Chrissie P. N., James L., Kathleen F.

• HIV Stigma and Discrimination: Enduring Issues

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Helen, Nathan

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