Determinants of HIV infection among adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 years in South Africa: a 2012 population-based national household survey

Determinants of HIV infection among adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 years in South Africa: a 2012 population-based national household survey

Abstract Background South Africa is making tremendous progress in the fight against HIV, however, adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 years (AGYW) remain at higher risk of new HIV infections. This paper investigates socio-demographic and behavioural determinants of HIV infection among AGYW i...

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Main Authors: Musawenkosi Mabaso, Zinhle Sokhela, Neo Mohlabane, Buyisile Chibi, Khangelani Zuma, Leickness Simbayi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Determinants
HIV infection
Adolescent girls
Young women
South Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5051-3

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