Title: Integrating efforts to prevent HIV, other STIs, and pregnancy among teens in developing countries: three case studies.

POPLINE Document Number: 290093

Author(s):

Tombros A

Source citation:

Washington, D.C. Advocates for Youth, 2005 Jun. [6] p. (Issues at a Glance)

Abstract:

People under the age of 25 represent nearly half of the world’s population, giving them a powerful role in the world’s health and future. Despite youth’s diversity in culture, background, language, and socioeconomic status, their lives reflect similar, intersecting issues and events. For youth ages 15 through 24, life sometimes seems to be overshadowed by sexual health issues, including unintended pregnancy and HIV as well as other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Youth under age 25 have never known a world without HIV and AIDS. Worldwide, about 6,000 youth ages 15 to 24 are infected with HIV each day; Young people experience over 100 million new cases of STIs each year. Several STIs are associated with easier transmission of HIV between sexual partners; Young women experience high rates of unintended pregnancy. Each year, about 15 million young women, ages 15 to 19, give birth. In some countries in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, over 50 percent of teenage pregnancies are unintended. Youth’s decisions about their sexual and reproductive health affect not only their lives, but also the health of the global community. Thus, there is an urgent need for programs and policies to address the complex sexual and reproductive health needs of earth’s one billion youth ages 15 to 24. This paper discusses integration and offers case studies, lessons learned, and tips for integrated approaches to preventing HIV, STIs, and unintended pregnancy among youth. (excerpt)

Keywords:

Developing Countries
Summary Report
Case Studies
Youth
Adolescents
Adolescent Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Unwanted
HIV Prevention
Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention
Adolescent Health
Integrated Programs
Prevention and Control
Studies
Research Methodology
Age Factors
Population Characteristics
Demographic Factors
Population
Reproductive Behavior
Fertility
Population Dynamics
HIV Infections
Viral Diseases
Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Reproductive Tract Infections
Infections
Health
Programs
Organization and Administration