Background An HIV behavioral surveillance survey was undertaken in November 2005 at
Lugufu refugee camp and surrounding host villages, located near western Tanzania's …

Understanding the experiences of youth living with HIV (YLH) is necessary for implementing
interventions that mitigate HIV transmission. We conducted a survey of sexual behaviours …

Background: Globally, the majority of new HIV infections are recorded in Eastern and
Southern Africa, with the youth being disproportionately affected. HIV prevention is the …

Violence is associated with health-risk behaviors, potentially contributing to gender-related
HIV incidence disparities in sub-Saharan Africa. Previous research has demonstrated that …

Background Little is known about violence against HIV-positive adolescents and young
adults (AYA) in sub-Saharan Africa. This analysis examines experiences of violence …

Background HIV-related stigma negatively impacts HIV prevention, treatment, and care,
particularly among children and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. Interventions that are …

Though stigma is a recognized contributor to the disproportionate HIV burden among sexual
and gender minorities (SGM) in sub-Saharan Africa, data describing this association among …

This study explores how communities in Zambia characterize vulnerable children in the
context of HIV; demonstrates how estimates of vulnerability vary depending on definitions; …

ABSTRACT HIV stigma is a public health problem. It refers to irrational judgments and
attitudes towards people living with or at risk of HIV. Among adolescents and young adults …

Objective (s): Adolescent girls and young women under 25-years (AGYW) account for
disproportionate HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa. Impacts of war in Northern Uganda …