HIV trends and disparities by gender and urban-rural residence among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa

• Main Authors: Réka Maulide Cane (Author), Dessalegn Y. Melesse (Author), Nkomba Kayeyi (Author), Adom Manu (Author), Yohannes Dibaba Wado (Author), Aluisio Barros (Author), Ties Boerma (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa HIV transmission is a major challenge in adolescents, especially among girls and those living in urban settings. Major international efforts have aimed at reducing sexual transmission of HIV. This analysis aims to assess the trends in HIV prevalence by gende...