Table 2

Topics discussed in journalists reports

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

Some reports covered more than one topic

Martinez-Cajas et al. Journal of the International AIDS Society 2008 11:2   doi:10.1186/1758-2652-11-2