Adolescence and Perinatally - Acquired HIV: The case to improve sexual and reproductive healthcare for female adolescents in Malawi

Mwalabu G, Manjanja V and Mwalabu G
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Mwalabu G: Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, University of Malawi, Lilongwe, Malawi
Manjanja V: Department of Midwifery, University of Malawi, Malawi
Mwalabu G: Programme Manager, Health Commission, Evangelical Association of Malawi, Malawi

Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2018, vol. 3, issue 3, 55-57

Abstract: With an escalating numbers of children with perinatally-acquired HIV surviving to adolescence and becoming sexually active, the need for age-appropriate support regarding sex and relationships is increasing. Several studies have shown that female adolescents are particularly more prone to engaging in sexual behaviors to meet their daily survival needs [1-3]. This result in poor sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes as most adolescents are reported having little control over negotiating safer sex or contraception. The HIV management services in Malawi provide significant support for the adolescents’ HIV-related clinical needs, but still encounter unprecedented challenges of meeting the SRH needs of this growing population as they grow into adulthood.

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Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.19080/GJORM.2018.03.555613

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