The Charlie Sheen effect on HIV prevention
Monday, February 22, 2016 - 16:30
in Health & Medicine
For some time scientists and advocates have recognized the importance of celebrity in public health. Could Sheen's disclosure, albeit tragic, generate renewed national attention for HIV and HIV prevention, providing an important public health benefit? A new study finds that Charlie Sheen's HIV disclosure corresponded with record levels of public engagement with HIV and HIV prevention.