United States

HIV & STIs

As part of its comprehensive work on sexual and reproductive health, the Guttmacher Institute tracks and analyzes federal and state policies regarding education on HIV and other STIs and access to treatment for minors and other underserved groups. The Institute also assesses the role played by Title X–supported health centers in providing preventive care, screenings and treatment.

STATE POLICIES ON HIV & STIs

State Laws and Policies

Sex and HIV Education
Policy Analysis

Reducing STI Cases: Young People Deserve Better Sexual Health Information and Services
State Laws and Policies

Minors’ Access to STI Services

Top Facts & Statistics

Resources

April 2020 Policy Analysis
Reducing STI Cases: Young People Deserve Better Sexual Health Information and Services

Leah H. Keller,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
HIV & STIs
Teens
October 2019 Policy Analysis
Trump Administration Rules Prioritize Refusal of Care and Conservative Ideology Over Protecting Patients Against Discrimination

Adam Sonfield,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
September 2019 Blog / Letter / Op-ed
World Contraception Day: Celebrating Progress and Maintaining Momentum

Heather D. Boonstra and Leah H. Keller,IMPT Blog
United States
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
August 2019 Policy Analysis
Threats to Nondiscrimination Protections: Guttmacher Institute Comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
June 2019 Policy Analysis
Promiscuity Propaganda: Access to Information and Services Does Not Lead to Increases in Sexual Activity

Joerg Dreweke,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
June 2019 Policy Analysis
Medicare for America Act (H.R. 2452, 116th Congress): Potential Impact on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Adam Sonfield and Leah H. Keller
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
May 2019 News Release
Providers Should Ensure All Patients, Regardless of Sexual Orientation, Have Access to Preventive Care
United States
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
May 2019 Research Article
Contraceptive use by women across different sexual orientation groups

Brittany M. Charlton, Elizabeth Janiak, Audrey J. Gaskins, Amy D. DiVasta, Rachel K. Jones, Stacey A. Missmer, Jorge E. Chavarro, Vishnudas Sarda, Margaret Rosario and S. Bryn Austin,Contraception
United States
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
April 2019 Policy Analysis
CHOICE Act (S. 1033 and H.R. 2085, 116th Congress): Potential Impact on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Adam Sonfield and Leah H. Keller
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
April 2019 Policy Analysis
State Public Option Act (S. 489 and H.R. 1277, 116th Congress): Potential Impact on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Adam Sonfield and Leah H. Keller
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy

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Hear From An Expert

Amid ongoing challenges, reproductive rights supporters have scored key state-level victories on contraceptive access and abortion rights.

Elizabeth Nash

Principal Policy Associate, State Issues

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