Preventing Behavioral Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections in Adolescents and Young Adults

Reed L Ryan; Patricia J Emmanuel; Lisa J Sanders

doi:10.1016/j.yapd.2024.02.004

Preventing Behavioral Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections in Adolescents and Young Adults

Adv Pediatr. 2024 Aug;71(1):87-105. doi: 10.1016/j.yapd.2024.02.004. Epub 2024 Mar 19.

Authors

Reed L Ryan¹, Patricia J Emmanuel², Lisa J Sanders³

Affiliations

¹ Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 2 Tampa General Circle, 5th Floor, Tampa, FL 33606, USA.
² Department of Pediatrics, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 2 Tampa General Circle, 5th Floor, Suite 5016, Tampa, FL 33606, USA.
³ Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 2 Tampa General Circle, 5th Floor, Tampa, FL 33606, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 38944491
DOI: 10.1016/j.yapd.2024.02.004

Abstract

HIV prevention in adolescents and young adults (AYA) requires a multi-pronged strategy encompassing behavioral, biologic, and structural approaches. This article reviews the epidemiology of HIV infection in the United States and its pathogenesis and transmission. Prevention approaches are discussed in more detail, with an emphasis on how each approach is relevant to AYA populations. Information is summarized in a resource table with links to references and in-depth discussions of the topics reviewed in this article.

Keywords: Adolescents; HIV prevention; HIV testing; PrEP; STI testing; Young adults.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior
Female
HIV Infections* / epidemiology
HIV Infections* / prevention & control
Humans
Male
Risk-Taking
Sexual Behavior
United States / epidemiology
Young Adult