Knowledge, attitudes and practices of young adults towards HIV prevention: an analysis of baseline data from a community-based HIV prevention intervention study in two high HIV burden districts, South Africa

• Main Authors: Simukai Shamu (Author), Sikhulile Khupakonke (Author), Thato Farirai (Author), Jean Slabbert (Author), Thato Chidarikire (Author), Geoffrey Guloba (Author), Nkhensani Nkhwashu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background With an HIV incidence of 1.00 skewed against women (1.51), adolescents in South Africa are at high HIV risk. This paper assesses young adults' (18-24 years) knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding HIV prevention in Nkangala and OR Tambo districts. Methods A cross-sectio...