Knowledge, attitudes and practices of young adults towards HIV prevention: an analysis of baseline data from a community-based HIV prevention intervention study in two high HIV burden districts, South Africa

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of young adults towards HIV prevention: an analysis of baseline data from a community-based HIV prevention intervention study in two high HIV burden districts, South Africa

Abstract Background With an HIV incidence of 1.00 skewed against women (1.51), adolescents in South Africa are at high HIV risk. This paper assesses young adults’ (18–24 years) knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding HIV prevention in Nkangala and OR Tambo districts. Methods A cross-sectional h...

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Main Authors: Simukai Shamu, Sikhulile Khupakonke, Thato Farirai, Jean Slabbert, Thato Chidarikire, Geoffrey Guloba, Nkhensani Nkhwashu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
HIV prevention
HIV knowledge
HIV attitudes
HIV practices
Condom use
Young adults
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09356-3

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