Addressing the sexual and reproductive health needs of young adolescents living with HIV in South Africa

Marnie Vujovic, Helen Struthers, Saranne Meyersfeld, Kgethi Dlamini and Nhlanhla Mabizela

Children and Youth Services Review, 2014, vol. 45, issue C, 122-128

Abstract: Adolescence, especially early adolescence (10–14years) represents an important opportunity to assist children infected with HIV in developing positive behaviours that will safeguard their health and the health of others. In particular, by reaching such children before they become sexually active, programmes that build awareness of sexual and reproductive health issues can play a valuable role in preventing further spread of the disease, reducing the risk of reinfection and drug resistance and avoiding the chance of infection with another STI.

Keywords: HIV; AIDS; Young adolescents; Sexual and reproductive health; South Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2014.03.028

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