2020
DOI: 10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_102_17
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Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on transmission and prevention of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome among adolescent girls in Lowry Memorial High School, Bengaluru

Abstract: Background: Adolescence is a critical stage in human development. Most young people become sexually active during adolescence and are more likely to have multipartner and unprotected sex with high-risk behavior that predisposes them to sexually transmitted infections such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Objectives: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on transmission and prevention of HIV/acquired immune … Show more

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“…Adolescents and young people are the fastest-growing populations at risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in developing and developed countries. [ 1 ] Young people are now at the center of the AIDS epidemic; around 50% of the people with a diagnosis of HIV become infected before they turn 25, and also 25% of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) reported annually occur among this group. [ 1 2 ] It is currently the leading cause of death among 15–24-year-old individuals.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Adolescents and young people are the fastest-growing populations at risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in developing and developed countries. [ 1 ] Young people are now at the center of the AIDS epidemic; around 50% of the people with a diagnosis of HIV become infected before they turn 25, and also 25% of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) reported annually occur among this group. [ 1 2 ] It is currently the leading cause of death among 15–24-year-old individuals.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 1 ] Young people are now at the center of the AIDS epidemic; around 50% of the people with a diagnosis of HIV become infected before they turn 25, and also 25% of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) reported annually occur among this group. [ 1 2 ] It is currently the leading cause of death among 15–24-year-old individuals. [ 2 ] Most young people acquire HIV via unprotected sexual activity and also substance use due to its role in impairing decision-making and inaccurate use of a condom.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%