Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/251571 
Year of Publication: 
2012
Citation: 
[Journal:] World Journal of AIDS [ISSN:] 2160-8822 [Volume:] 2 [Issue:] 2 [Publisher:] Scientific Research Publishing [Place:] Irvine, Calif. [Year:] 2012 [Pages:] 48-56
Publisher: 
Scientific Research Publishing, Irvine, Calif.
Abstract: 
This study investigated multiple aspects of vulnerability to HIV in out-of-school adolescents and youth in Yunnan Province, a high HIV risk region in China. The findings show that socially disadvantaged adolescents and youth were overrepresented in the out-of-school young people in Yunnan. The out-of-school young people in Yunnan exhibited 1) limited knowledge about HIV transmission and prevention, 2) a high prevalence of unprotected sexual activity, 3) high exposure to illicit drugs and alcohol use and a high prevalence of drug use in themselves, and 4) limited access to health services. There is an indication of higher exposure to risk behaviours in the younger age group. The study population used multiple media, particularly television, internet and radio, to obtain information about HIV transmission and prevention, particularly in the younger age group. These media may be an effective way of reaching this population in future HIV education and prevention programs in the region.
Subjects: 
HIV/AIDS education and prevention
vulnerability
out-of-school adolescents and youth
Yunnan
China
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