AIDS and Adolescents: Threat of Infection and Approaches for Prevention

• NCJ Number: 118727
• Journal: Journal of Early Adolescence Volume: 9 Issue: 1 and 2 Dated: (February-May 1989) Pages: 50-66
• Author(s): C R Bingham
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 17 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Adolescents in the United States are both behaviorally and biologically at risk of getting AIDS.

Abstract

To date the rate of AIDS infection among adolescents has been low, but the number is rising. To avoid a possible major adolescent AIDS epidemic, it is vital that AIDS prevention strategies be implemented among the adolescent population now. These methods include public education, anonymous blood testing, the provision of social support systems, and empowerment. 1 figure and 44 references. (Author abstract modified)