Overview of HIV Prevention among In-school Adolescents in the Rural Areas of Abia State of Nigeria
Journal: Journal of Clinical Research in HIV AIDS and Prevention (Vol.4, No. 1)Publication Date: 2020-08-25
Authors : Enwereji; Onyemechi P.E.N;
Page : 14-25
Keywords : sexual behaviour; adolescents; HIV infection; abstinence; knowledge;
Abstract
Introduction
HIV prevention services to in-school adolescents need good planning and management. HIV risk reduction interventions are geared toward measuring sexual risk behaviour outcomes of adolescents that predispose them to HIV infection. The sexual behaviour of adolescents, especially in-school adolescents should be assessed in the process. Adolescents have been identified as the most vulnerable group for acquiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and as such, measures should be taken to prevent them from infection. One important reason for higher HIV prevalence among adolescents, especially girls, is the frequent practice of age-discrepant partnering, where older men, who are more likely to be infected with HIV, form sexual partners with younger girls. The objective of this study is to assess the knowledge and sexual behaviour of in-school adolescents in the prevention of HIV and AIDs in rural areas of Abia State.
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