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, 2020 State Laws and Policies
An Overview of Consent to Reproductive Health Services by Young People
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
January 1, 2020 State Laws and Policies
Partner Treatment for STIs
United States
HIV & STIs
January 1, 2020 State Laws and Policies
Sex and HIV Education
United States
HIV & STIs
Teens
January 1, 2020 State Laws and Policies
Minors’ Access to STI Services
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. BoonstraandLeah 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 SonfieldandLeah 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

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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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