Prevention of HIV infection in women.

The number of HIV-infected women in the United States has continued to rise. Although risk-reducing behaviors such as condom use, partner selection, partner reduction, and safe sex practices have been identified, women continue to engage in high-risk activities. Nurses need to offer testing for HIV infection to all women. Education programs directed at the transmission and prevention of HIV infection also are needed. This article describes nursing strategies designed to incorporate primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of HIV infection in women.