Title:
Botswana's positive adolescents : challenges of living with HIV
Authors:
Sithole, J.
Year:
2011
Serial number:
3
Journal:
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Pages:
9
-
11
ISSN:
[1871-7551]
Language:
eng
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Keywords:
disease prevention and control
,
HIV and AIDS
,
reproductive health
,
social problems
Abstract:
This article is about the way adolescents struggle to adhere to antiretroviral treatment because of their unwillingness to disclose their status among peers and extended family members, participating in school trips, sporting events and visiting family members. The pressure they are facing often leads to depression and risky behavior.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Country:
Botswana
Region:
Southern Africa
Category:
General
Right:
© 2011 KIT
Document type:
E-article
File:
351588.pdf