Adolescents and age of consent to HIV testing: an updated review of national policies in sub-Saharan Africa
M Barr-DiChiara, M Tembo, L Harrison, C Quinn… - BMJ open, 2021 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where HIV burden is highest, access to testing, a
key entry point for prevention and treatment, remains low for adolescents (aged 10–19).
Access may be hampered by policies requiring parental consent for adolescents to receive
HIV testing services (HTS). In 2013, the WHO recommended countries to review HTS age of
consent policies. Here, we investigate country progress and policies on age of consent for
HIV testing. Design Comprehensive policy review. Data sources Policies addressing HTS …
key entry point for prevention and treatment, remains low for adolescents (aged 10–19).
Access may be hampered by policies requiring parental consent for adolescents to receive
HIV testing services (HTS). In 2013, the WHO recommended countries to review HTS age of
consent policies. Here, we investigate country progress and policies on age of consent for
HIV testing. Design Comprehensive policy review. Data sources Policies addressing HTS …
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