University of Mississippi Researchers Develop Index Mapping HIV Service Gaps in the Deep South

Researchers at the University of Mississippi have developed a county-level HIV prevention gap index to measure the availability of care and prevention services across the Deep South. The study identifies persistent disparities in access to resources, highlighting a mismatch between the regions with the highest HIV prevalence and the availability of necessary medical support.

The index evaluates the landscape of HIV services by analyzing specific geographic data points across the region. By mapping these gaps, the researchers provide a framework to identify where patients face the greatest challenges in accessing prevention and treatment programs. This data-driven approach allows for a localized assessment of healthcare infrastructure, illustrating how service distribution currently aligns—or fails to align—with the needs of populations living in areas most affected by the virus.

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Date: June 3, 2026

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