Young women are more likely than men to contract HIV in the Caribbean, and most of these women are between 24–44 years old. In developing countries in general, women are at an extreme disadvantage in terms of the prevention and treatment of HIV.
Young women in the Caribbean are more vulnerable to HIV infection than men, and this vulnerability is particularly pronounced among those aged 24–44. In general, women face significant challenges in accessing effective HIV prevention and treatment resources in developing countries.