Implications for HIV prevention: lesbian, gay and bisexual adolescents in urban South Africa are at increased risk of living with HIV

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2013 Jun;32(6):e263-4. doi: 10.1097/INF.0b013e31828b28f1.

Abstract

Among adolescents (14-19 years) in Soweto, South Africa, 14% (4/29) who identified as lesbian, gay or bisexual (3 female and 1 male) reported living with HIV compared with only 2.3% (8/350) who identified as heterosexual (P = 0.002). These data indicate an urgent need to utilize evidence-based strategies to support access to HIV prevention education and services for lesbian, gay and bisexual youth.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Africa
  • Bisexuality*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / epidemiology*
  • HIV Infections / transmission*
  • Homosexuality*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prevalence
  • Risk Assessment
  • South Africa
  • Young Adult