Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV in Adolescence

Authors: Alfaro AC*

DOI: 10.23880/aii-16000128

Volume 2, Issue 2

Abstract

Introduction adolescents represent a vulnerable group exposed to sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS. It is a stage in which they are subjected to constant changes in physical, mental and social development and risk factors such as ignorance, early sex, drug addiction, social inequality, gender and myths contribute to this exposure.

Keywords: HIV/AIDS; Sexually Transmitted Infection; Ministry of Public Health

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