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Adolescence is a period of the life cycle characterized by biological, psychological, and social changes and transitions. There is growing concern that for many young people it is also a time of risks associated with sexual involvement. Adolescent pregnancy is a national concern, and far too many adolescents contract sexually transmitted infections, including infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)—the cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). In this chapter, we review research aimed at identifying effective interventions to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV infections among adolescents in community settings.
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Jemmott, J.B., Jemmott, L.S. (2000). HIV Behavioral Interventions for Adolescents in Community Settings. In: Peterson, J.L., DiClemente, R.J. (eds) Handbook of HIV Prevention. Aids Prevention and Mental Health. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4137-0_5
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