Adolescent sexuality and the HIV epidemic in Yaounde, Cameroon
N Lydie, NJ Robinson, B Ferry, E Akam… - Journal of Biosocial …, 2004 - cambridge.org
Adolescents are the focus of many interventions that aim to prevent HIV transmission. In
order for these interventions to be effective, it is essential to understand adolescents' sexual
behaviour. Using data collected in Yaoundé, Cameroon, in 1997, the study analysed risk
exposure and HIV prevalence among 426 men and 510 women aged 15–24. Although risky
behaviours seem to be more prevalent among young men, their HIV prevalence remains
under 1%. In contrast, HIV prevalence is high among young women (7· 5%), even those who …
order for these interventions to be effective, it is essential to understand adolescents' sexual
behaviour. Using data collected in Yaoundé, Cameroon, in 1997, the study analysed risk
exposure and HIV prevalence among 426 men and 510 women aged 15–24. Although risky
behaviours seem to be more prevalent among young men, their HIV prevalence remains
under 1%. In contrast, HIV prevalence is high among young women (7· 5%), even those who …
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