Risk and Protection: youth and HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa

Despite lacking essential information and services, the studies show that many young people in the Sub-Saharan Africa are trying to protect themselves from HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections(STIs) and unplanned pregnancies.

Still, half of new HIV infections in 2003 occurred among young people aged 15-24. This publication provides a regional overview with information for 24 countries of adolescents 'knowledge of HIV/AIDS and behaviours that put them at risk or protect themselves and the gaps that prevent them from fully taking charge of their sexual and reproductive health.

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