1. Use of geographic information systems for planning HIV prevention interventions for high-risk youths.
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Geanuracos CG, Cunningham SD, Weiss G, Forte D, Reid LM, and Ellen JM
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- Adolescent, Adult, Chicago epidemiology, Child, Confounding Factors, Epidemiologic, Feasibility Studies, Female, Homicide statistics & numerical data, Humans, Male, Risk Assessment, Risk Factors, San Francisco epidemiology, Sexually Transmitted Diseases epidemiology, United States epidemiology, HIV Infections epidemiology, HIV Infections prevention & control, Primary Prevention methods, Program Development methods
- Abstract
Geographic information system (GIS) analysis is an emerging tool for public health intervention planning. Connect to Protect, a researcher-community collaboration working in 15 cities to reduce HIV infection among youths, developed GIS databases of local health, crime, and demographic data to evaluate the geographic epidemiology of sexually transmitted infections and HIV risk among adolescents. We describe the process and problems of data acquisition, analysis, and mapping in the development of structural interventions, demonstrating how program planners can use this technology to inform and improve planning decisions. The Connect to Protect project's experience suggests strategies for incorporating public data and GIS technology into the next generation of public health interventions.
- Published
- 2007
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