AMBSO Research presented at International AIDS conference 2026 highlights social vulnerability and HIV risk among women

We are proud to share that Dr. Amanda Miller presented findings from AMBSO research on behalf of Alex Daama, an Epidemiology PhD student at San Diego State University, at the conference this week.

Using data from the APHS cohort, the presentation examined how structural and interpersonal social vulnerabilities influence HIV incidence among women. The findings showed that women who had recently experienced physical or sexual violence had higher rates of HIV acquisition.

When cumulative social vulnerability was examined, the analysis revealed a clear dose-response relationship: each additional social vulnerability was associated with a 2.4-fold increase in HIV incidence.

These findings underscore the importance of looking beyond individual behaviors when identifying those who may benefit most from HIV prevention services, including PrEP. Incorporating social and structural vulnerabilities into HIV risk assessment can help ensure that prevention efforts reach the women at greatest risk.

Congratulations to Alex Daama on this important work, and thank you to Dr. Amanda Miller for presenting these findings on behalf of our team. We are proud of this collaboration and remain committed to advancing research that informs more equitable and effective HIV prevention strategies.