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

Understanding Planned Parenthood’s Critical Role in the Nation’s Family Planning Safety Net
Blog / Letter / Op-ed

Despite New Branding, Abstinence-Only Programs Have Same Old Problems
Policy Analysis

Beyond Preventing Unplanned Pregnancy: The Broader Benefits of Publicly Funded Family Planning Services

Top Facts & Statistics

Resources

January 1, 2019 State Laws and Policies
An Overview of Minors’ Consent Law
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
January 1, 2019 State Laws and Policies
Partner Treatment for STIs
United States
HIV & STIs
January 1, 2019 State Laws and Policies
Sex and HIV Education
United States
HIV & STIs
Teens
January 1, 2019 State Laws and Policies
Minors’ Access to STI Services
United States
HIV & STIs
Teens
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. JonesandLaura 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. LindbergandKinsey 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 CappelloandRachel Benson Gold
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
March 2018 Blog / Letter / Op-ed
How The Administration’s Proposed ‘Conscience’ Rule Undermines Reproductive Health and Patient Care

Adam Sonfield,Health Affairs Blog
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs

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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

Senior State Issues Manager

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