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Table 2 Topics discussed in journalists reports

From: Benefits of an educational program for journalists on media coverage of HIV/AIDS in developing countries

Topics

Number of reports

Global epidemiology and public health priorities of HIV/AIDS

8

Conference coverage

6

Innovative methods to increase public awareness about HIV/AIDS in developing countries

2

Coverage of government responses

1

Restricted ART access in developing country settings

5

Information on low use of MTCT prevention, pediatric ARV limitations, and the growing problems of orphans due to HIV/AIDS worldwide

3

Culturally-related responses to prevention strategies, importance of youth, women, and NGOs in fighting HIV/AIDS

2

Coverage of J2J the program and its benefits

2

Coverage of people with HIV/AIDS, stigma-related issues and family effects of MTCT of HIV/AIDS

2

Discussion on social aspects of HIV transmission in heavily-affected areas, risk reduction strategies in high-risk populations, enhancing prevention strategies, non-typical higher risk populations.

5

Information about microbicide trials and ARV treatment in case of rape.

1

Financial support for HIV/AIDS-affected people in developing countries

1

  1. Some reports covered more than one topic