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

Policy Analysis

The COVID-19 Outbreak: Potential Fallout for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
State Laws and Policies

Sex and HIV Education
Policy Analysis

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

Top Facts & Statistics

Resources

February 2019 Policy Analysis
Medicare for All Act (S. 1129, 116th Congress): Potential Impact on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Adam Sonfield and Leah H. Keller
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
February 2019 Policy Analysis
More to Be Done: Individuals’ Needs for Sexual and Reproductive Health Coverage and Care

Leah H. Keller and Adam Sonfield,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
February 2019 Policy Analysis
The Choose Medicare Act (S. 1261 and H.R. 2463, 116th Congress): Potential Impact on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Adam Sonfield and Leah H. Keller
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
February 2019 Policy Analysis
Principles for Reform: New U.S. Health Care Proposals Cannot Overlook Sexual and Reproductive Health

Adam Sonfield and Leah H. Keller,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
February 2019 Policy Analysis
Medicare for All Act (H.R. 1384, 116th Congress): Potential Impact on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Adam Sonfield and Leah H. Keller
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
September 2018 Policy Analysis
A Time to Lead: A Roadmap for Progress on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Worldwide

Jesseca Boyer,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
September 2018 Report
Sexual Behavior and Contraceptive and Condom Use Among U.S. High School Students, 2013‒2017

Elizabeth Witwer, Rachel K. Jones and Laura D. Lindberg
United States
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Teens
September 2018 News Release
Most Sexually Active U.S. High School Students Make Decisions That Support Their Sexual Health
United States
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Teens
May 2018 News in Context
The Trump Administration’s Irresponsible Use of Research in Pushing Its Abstinence-Only Agenda into Title X

Laura D. Lindberg and Kinsey Hasstedt
United States
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Teens
April 2018 Policy Analysis
Policy Trends in the States: First Quarter 2018

Elizabeth Nash, Lizamarie Mohammed, Zohra Ansari-Thomas, Olivia Cappello and Rachel Benson Gold
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens

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Hear From An Expert

Allowing medical providers to treat a patient’s partner for an STI without having the partner present can break the cycle of reinfection and greatly improve a patient’s reproductive health

Elizabeth Nash

Interim Associate Director of State Issues

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