Female adolescents living with HIV telling their story through 'my story' book in Malawi: A visual methodology innovation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Female adolescents living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus are a unique population facing lifelong challenges in reproductive and sexual health ranging from relational, social and legal-ethical considerations. While HIV prevalence of young females is higher than the males (4.9% versus 1%), evidence show that these adolescents in Malawi initiate sex as early as 15 years mostly with adult partners. Yet, young people are frequently reported to be reluctant to discuss sexual matters and demonstrate avoidance of direct questions on sexual issues during interviews. It is critical therefore that researchers invoke youth-friendly approaches to address these complex issues and enable these vulnerable individuals to articulate and advocate for their preferred futures.

Method

SUBMITTER: Mwalabu G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8519441 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature