The challenges involved in meeting the service needs of HIV-infected persons have changed dramatically over the past decade. In the past several years, HIV/AIDS has had a particularly devastating impact on women of color of childbearing age, particularly African Americans and Hispanics. The author analyzes differences among women of color infected with HIV and presents implications for delivering culturally sensitive services.
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