Sexual behavior and desires among adolescents perinatally infected with human immunodeficiency virus in Uganda: implications for programming

Birungi, H.; Mugisha, J.F.; Obare, F.; Nyombi, J.K.

Journal of Adolescent Health Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine 44(2): 184-187

2009


ISSN/ISBN: 1054-139X
PMID: 19167668
DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.06.004
Document Number: 204257
Counseling programs for adolescents living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) encourage abstinence from sex and relationships. This Uganda study, however, found that many of these adolescents are sexually active or desire to be in relationships but engage in poor preventive practices. Programs for HIV and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) programs therefore need to strengthen preventive services to this group.

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Sexual behavior and desires among adolescents perinatally infected with human immunodeficiency virus in Uganda: implications for programming