The declared attitude, treatment of sexual transmitted disease and HIV/AIDS prevention and risky knowledge of adolescents (between 15 and 24 year old) and HIV/AIDS prevention consultative supporing in Ha Tinh province
- Author:
Khuong Van Duy
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
HIV/AIDS, KAP
- MeSH:
Sexually Transmitted Diseases;
HIV;
Therapeutics;
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome;
Attitude
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2004;487(9):45-47
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Study in adolescents (between 15 and 24 years old) that were single or lived with sexual partners not more than 12 months in 6 districts of Ha Tinh province. Results: 0.2% of subjects self-reported when getting sexually transmitted diseases; 100% of STD patients used medical services; 8.35% self-reported having high-risk of HIV infection because of sexual intercourses with sex-workers and not using condoms. Only 1.7% adolescents received condoms, 1.5% received syringes and 31.2% received leaflets.
