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Developing Countries
       
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  When HIV-Positive Children Grow Up: A Critical Analysis of the Transition Literature in Developed Countries
Persson A, Newman C.
Qual Health Res. 2012 Jan 4.
 Abstract
Africa
       
Regional
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV/AIDS related knowledge among school-going adolescents from the Middle East and North Africa.
Boneberger A, Rückinger S, Guthold R,  et al
Sex Health. 2012 May;9(2):196-8
 Abstract

 
Cote d'Ivoire
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  The Influence of Cultural Factors on HIV/AIDS Education in Ivorian Schools.
Ado G, Mensah FM.
Int Q Community Health Educ 2015 Apr;35(3):227-243.
 Abstract

Kenya

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Effectiveness of web-based education on Kenyan and Brazilian adolescents' knowledge about HIV/AIDS,
abortion law, and emergency contraception: Findings from TeenWeb.
Halpern CT, Mitchell EM, Farhat T, Bardsley P.  
Soc Sci Med. 2008 Jun 13.
 Abstract
 
Namibia
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Indigenous knowledge of HIV/AIDS among High School students in Namibia.
 Chinsembu KC, Shimwooshili-Shaimemanya CN, Kasanda CD, Zealand D.
J Ethnobiol Ethnomed. 2011 Jun 9;7(1):17
Paper

Nigeria

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Effects of Rational-Emotive Health Education Program on HIV risk perceptions among in-school adolescents in Nigeria.
Onyechi KC, Eseadi C, Okere AU, Otu MS.
Medicine (Baltimore). 2016 Jul;95(29):e3967.
 Abstract

Rwanda

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
"Let's Talk about Sex": A Qualitative Study of Rwandan Adolescents' Views on Sex and HIV
 Van Nuil JI, Mutwa P, Asiimwe-Kateera B, . et al
PLoS One. 2014 Aug 5;9(8):e102933.
Paper

South Africa
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Conspiracy beliefs and knowledge about HIV origins among adolescents in Soweto, South Africa.
Hogg R, Nkala B, Dietrich J, et al
PLoS One. 2017 Feb 2;12(2):e0165087.
Paper

Parents' anxieties about the risk of HIV/Aids for their Deaf and hard of hearing adolescents in South Africa:
A qualitative study.
Mall S.
J Health Psychol. 2011 Oct 5.
 Abstract

Perceptions of HIV and fertility among adolescents in Soweto, South Africa: stigma and social barriers
continue to hinder progress.
Forrest JI, Kaida A, Dietrich J, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2009 Jun;13 Suppl 1:55-61.
Abstract


      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Exploring sexual beliefs that support HIV risk reduction among adolescents in Soweto, South Africa
C. Miller, J. Dietrich, B. Nkala, et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Zambia

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Child abuse and AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes and behavior among adolescents in
Zambia.
Slonim-Nevo V, Mukuka L.
Child Abuse Negl. 2007 Feb 12;
 Abstract
Asia
       
Bangladesh

       Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Knowledge and perceptions about HIV/AIDS: the case of married women and adolescent girls
at a village in Northern Bangladesh
Nasima Mt A., Md Mizanur R.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
China
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

Study of HIV/AIDS-related knowledge among junior high-school students in Shanghai, China.
Cai Y, Shi R, Li S, Xu G, Huang H.
 Int J STD AIDS. 2012 Mar;23(3):e9-e12.
 Abstract

HIV/AIDS knowledge, contraceptive knowledge, and condom use among unmarried youth in China.
Chen H, Zhang L, Han Y, et al 
AIDS Care. 2012 Apr 25.
Abstract

Psychometric assessment of scales measuring HIV public stigma, drug-use public
stigma and fear of HIV infection among young adolescents and their parents.
 Ha TH, Liu H, Li J,
AIDS Care. 2011 Jul 14.
Abstract

HIV/AIDS prevention: knowledge, attitudes and education practices of secondary school health personnel
in 14 cities of China
Chen JQ, Dunne MP, Zhao DC.  
Asia Pac J Public Health. 2004;16(1):9-14
 Abstract
 
Laos
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Risk perceptions of STIs/HIV and sexual risk behaviours among sexually experienced adolescents in the Northern part of Lao PDR
 Sychareun V, Thomsen S, Chaleunvong K, Faxelid E.
BMC Public Health. 2013 Dec 5;13(1):1126
 Paper

South Korea

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Adolescent Optimistic Bias Toward HIV/AIDS in Seoul, South Korea.
Sohn A, Chun S, Reid EA.
Asia Pac J Public Health. 2011 Apr 28.
 Abstract

HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitudes, Related Behaviors, and Sources of Information
Among Korean Adolescents.
Yoo H, Lee SH, Kwon BE, Chung S, Kim S. 
J Sch Health. 2005 Dec;75(10):393-9.
Abstract
Europe
       
Slovalia
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Effectiveness of a prevention campaign on HIV/AIDS knowledge among adolescents in Eastern Slovakia.
Hlavinkova L, Mentel A, Kollarova J, Kristufkova Z.
 Int J Public Health. 2014 Oct 14
 Abstract

Portugal

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  AIDS-related stigma and attitudes towards AIDS-infected people among adolescents.
Dias1 SF, Matos2 MG, Goncalves AC. 
AIDS Care. 2006 Apr;18(3):208-214.
Abstract
Latin America/Caribbean
       
Bolivia

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Cultural conceptions of HIV/AIDS among teenagers in Bolivia, Chile and Mexico.
 Torres López TM, Reynaldos Quinteros C, Lozano González AF, Munguía Cortés JA.
 Rev Saude Publica. 2010 Oct;44(5):820-9
 Paper

Brazil

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Differences between female and male adolescents regarding individual vulnerability to HIV.
 Anjos RH, Silva JA, Val LF,  et al
Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2012 Aug;46(4):829-837
 Abstract

Effectiveness of web-based education on Kenyan and Brazilian adolescents' knowledge about HIV/AIDS,
abortion law, and emergency contraception: Findings from TeenWeb.
Halpern CT, Mitchell EM, Farhat T, Bardsley P.  
Soc Sci Med. 2008 Jun 13.
 Abstract
 
Chile

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Cultural conceptions of HIV/AIDS among teenagers in Bolivia, Chile and Mexico.
 Torres López TM, Reynaldos Quinteros C, Lozano González AF, Munguía Cortés JA.
 Rev Saude Publica. 2010 Oct;44(5):820-9
 Paper
Mexico

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Cultural conceptions of HIV/AIDS among teenagers in Bolivia, Chile and Mexico.
 Torres López TM, Reynaldos Quinteros C, Lozano González AF, Munguía Cortés JA.
 Rev Saude Publica. 2010 Oct;44(5):820-9
 Paper
 

Puerto Rico
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Changes in HIV/AIDS knowledge among early adolescents in Puerto Rico.
Fernández DM, Figueroa WI, Gómez Mde L, et al 
Ethn Dis. 2008 Spring;18(2 Suppl 2):S2-146-50
 Abstract
Middle East
       
Regional'Multinational
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV/AIDS related knowledge among school-going adolescents from the Middle East and North Africa.
Boneberger A, Rückinger S, Guthold R,  et al
Sex Health. 2012 May;9(2):196-8
 Abstracts
North America
       

United States

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents' Views On HIV Research Participation and Parental Permission: A Mixed-Methods Study.
Mustanski B, Coventry R, Macapagal K, et al  
Perspect Sex Reprod Health. 2017 Apr 26
 Abstract

They said "be careful'": sexual health communication sources and messages for adolescent girls living with perintally-acquired HIV infection.
Marhefka SL, Green SM, Sharma V, Mellins CA.
 AIDS Care. 2017 Mar 12:1-5
 Abstract

Practices, Beliefs, and Perceived Barriers to Adolescent Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening in the Emergency Department.
Mehta AS, Goyal MK, Dowshen N, Mistry RD.
Pediatr Emerg Care. 2015 Apr 1
 Abstract

School-based HIV/AIDS education is associated with reduced risky sexual behaviors and better grades with gender and race/ethnicity differences.
Ma ZQ, Fisher MA, Kuller LH.
Health Educ Res. 2014 Jan 7
 Abstract

Adolescent and Young Adult Understanding of the Differences Between Chlamydia, HIV, and AIDS.
Anderson JG, Lemay CA, Maranda L, Blake DR.
Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2013 Feb 25
 Abstract

HIV risk perceptions among adolescents attending family planning clinics: An integrated perspective.
Buzi RS, Smith PB, Weinman ML, Novello G.
 AIDS Care. 2012 Apr 26.
Abstract

Self-competence Among Early and Middle Adolescents Affected by Maternal HIV/AIDS.
 Marelich WD, Murphy DA, Payne DL,  et al
Int J Adolesc Youth. 2012;17(1):21-33.
Abstract

Evaluating the Acceptability and Feasibility of Project ACCEPT: An Intervention for Youth
Newly Diagnosed with HIV.
Hosek SG, Lemos D, Harper GW, Telander K.
AIDS Educ Prev. 2011 Apr;23(2):128-44.
 Abstract

Adolescent Adjustment over Six Years in HIV-Affected Families.
Rotheram-Borus MJ, Stein JA, Lester P.  
J Adolesc Health. 2006 Aug;39(2):174-82.
Abstract

Feelings about risk and the epidemic diffusion of adolescent sexual behavior.
Romer D, Stanton BF.
Prev Sci 2003 Mar;4(1):39-53
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