Subscribe to HIV/AIDS email updates. About 25 percent of people
living with HIV infection in the United States are women. It can
be hard for women to prevent HIV or to take care of themselves
if they have it. There are several things that can put you at
higher risk of being infected with HIV: Of course, these are not
the only ways to get HIV. Some women have a higher risk than
others. This section explores many reasons why women are at risk
of HIV infection. Content last updated July 01, 2011. Resources
last updated July 01, 2011.