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Young people's sexual health in South Africa: HIV prevalence and sexual behaviors from a nationally representative household survey

University of the Witwatersrand · South African Medical Research Council · +5 more institutions

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Abstract

Objectives

To determine the prevalence of HIV infection, HIV risk factors, and exposure to national HIV prevention programs, and to identify factors associated with HIV infection among South African youth, aged 15-24 years.

Design

A cross-sectional, nationally representative, household survey.

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Authors

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Condom
  • Demography
  • Young adult
  • Odds ratio
  • Confidence interval
  • Cross-sectional study
  • Population
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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