Exploring the sexual and reproductive health knowledge, practices and needs of adolescents living with perinatally acquired HIV in Cote d'Ivoire: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adolescents face unique challenges in accessing appropriate information and services regarding sexuality and reproductive health (SRH). This poor access can lead to sexual behaviours that could put them at risk of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) have specific SRH needs that remain unmet. We explored the SRH knowledge, practices and needs of ALHIV in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

Methods

Between April and September 2023, a qualitative study using semi-structured individual interviews was conducted with nine male and nine female ALHIV without previous pregnancies, and eight ALHIV who became pregnant. All consented and were ALHIV acquired perinatally, aged 15-19 years, informed of their HIV status, and follo

SUBMITTER: Tisseron C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11619469 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature