Exploring risk and protective mechanisms associated with HIV infection among adolescents in South Africa
SOURCE: Journal of Psychology in Africa
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2014
TITLE AUTHOR(S): P.Naidoo, G.Donenberg, A.Davids, N.Jonas, R.Vermaak, L.Simbayi, A.Kagee, C.Ward, E.Emersen
KEYWORDS: ADOLESCENTS, HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS PREVENTION, MENTAL HEALTH, RISK BEHAVIOUR
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 8399
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/2212
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/2212
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2014
TITLE AUTHOR(S): P.Naidoo, G.Donenberg, A.Davids, N.Jonas, R.Vermaak, L.Simbayi, A.Kagee, C.Ward, E.Emersen
KEYWORDS: ADOLESCENTS, HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS PREVENTION, MENTAL HEALTH, RISK BEHAVIOUR
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 8399
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/2212
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/2212
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Abstract
This study explored South African adolescents' perceived risk and protection for HIV infection. Adolescents (N = 28) with a mean age of 14.6 years receiving mental health care participated in Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) to engage in an in-depth exploration of their perceived risk and protective mechanisms for HIV prevention. The data were analysed using thematic content analysis. Themes that emerged from the FGDs associated with risk for HIV infection were: Alcohol and illicit drug use; Non-condom use; Prostitution and risky sexual activity with multiple partners; and Non-disclosure of HIV status. Themes that emerged as protective mechanisms included: HIV knowledge and appropriate HIV risk reducing behaviour; and Proactive parental attitudes and behaviour. These findings highlight the importance of ascertaining the perceptions of adolescents about risk and protection from HIV infection in order to inform future programs for HIV prevention among adolescents.-
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