Preventing HIV Among Young People in Southern and Eastern Africa: Emerging...

Name: Preventing HIV Among Young People in Southern and Eastern Africa: Emerging...
Brand: Taylor & Francis > Knowledge Unlatched GmbH

Taylor & Francis > Knowledge Unlatched GmbH

Preventing HIV Among Young People in Southern and Eastern AfricaEmerging Evidence and Intervention Strategies\nAuthor(s): Kaymarlin Govender, Nana K. Poku\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138615847, 978-1138615847\nSynopsis\nThis book provides an overview of the current epidemiology of the HIV epidemic among young people in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) and examines the efforts to confront and reduce the high level of new HIV infections amongst young people.\n\nTaking a multi-dimensional approach to prevention, the contributors discuss the many challenges facing these efforts, in view of the slow progress in curbing the incidence of HIV amongst young people, focusing particularly on the structural and social drivers of HIV. Through an examination of these issues, chapters in this book provide valuable insights on how to mitigate HIV risk among young people and what can be regarded as the catalysts to mounting.