title: Human immunodeficiency virus prevention with youth.
abstract: For years, the HIV pandemic was seemingly mysterious and uncontrollable. However, it is now known that with technology, this virus can be stopped from becoming fatal, and with prevention further infection can be stopped. With the application of certain principles and knowledge, this pandemic can be turned into something much less nocuous and pervasive. Various researchers and programs have effectively demonstrated this reality, showing the possibilities of ameliorating the propagation of this virus through prevention. This article reviews the risk and protective factors associated with HIV-related behaviors and describes various effective prevention programs.
authors.affiliation: The HELP Institute Inc., 2820 Broadview Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, USA.
authors.forename: Dominica F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: McBride
authors.forename: Carl C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Bell
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D004644:Emotions; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012649:Self Concept