Sexual behavior and desires among adolescents perinatally infected with human immunodeficiency virus in Uganda: Implications for programming
Document Type
Article (peer-reviewed)
Publication Date
2009
Abstract
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.
Recommended Citation
Birungi, Harriet, John Frank Mugisha, Francis Obare Onyango, and Juliana K. Nyombi. 2009. "Sexual behavior and desires among adolescents perinatally infected with human immunodeficiency virus in Uganda: Implications for programming," Journal of Adolescent Health 44(2): 184–187.
DOI
10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.06.004
Language
English