title: Improving health services for adolescents living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country assessment.
abstract: In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the aging of HIV-positive pediatric cohorts and growing numbers of adolescents on treatment, coupled with high HIV incidence in this age group, means the number of adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) will continue to grow. The clinical, psychological, social, and reproductive health needs of ALHIV remain poorly understood and efforts to mobilize and advocate for their treatment, care, and support have been inadequate. A multi-country assessment of the needs of ALHIV in SSA found that comprehensive, adolescent-friendly services that champion peer support and collaboration between health care organizations can foster successful transitions into adulthood for ALHIV.
authors.forename: Edward D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Pettitt
authors.forename: Rena C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Greifinger
authors.forename: B Ryan
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Phelps
authors.forename: Sara J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Bowsky
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D017954:Africa South of the Sahara / Q000453:epidemiology; D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000458:organization & administration; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D034121:Reproductive Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012944:Social Support; D060305:Transition to Adult Care / Q000458:organization & administration
chemical_list: D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents