Adolescents and age of consent to HIV testing: an updated review of national policies in sub-Saharan Africa

Adolescents and age of consent to HIV testing: an updated review of national policies in sub-Saharan Africa

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 201...

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Main Authors: Cheryl Johnson, Wole Ameyan, Rachel Baggaley, Caitlin Quinn, Muhammad S Jamil, Keith Sabin, Magdalena Barr-DiChiara, Mandikudza Tembo, Lisa Harrison, Bhavin Jani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-09-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/9/e049673.full

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