Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Chronic, Acute, and Reactivated HIV Infection in Humanized Immunodeficient Mouse Models
Published on: December 3, 2019
Transition to adult services among behaviorally infected adolescents with HIV--a qualitative study
Jessica M Valenzuela1, Cindy L Buchanan, Jerilynn Radcliffe
1Division of Behavioral Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, MLC 3015, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039, USA. jessica.valenzuela@cchmc.org
Objectives:
The present study aimed to describe the experiences of youth with behaviorally acquired HIV who transitioned to adult care, to identify difficulties encountered, and to explore areas for improvement.
Methods:
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 young adults ranging from 24 to 29 years old. Themes were derived from coding participant interviews.
Results:
Participants experienced adolescent care providers as an important source of support, felt anxiety about transition, provided recommendations for improving the process, and described significant changes associated with adult HIV care.
Conclusions:
Findings support the development of a clear and structured transition process to address patients' fears and worries through early communication, planning, and coordination for adult healthcare, highlighting the need for future research in this area.
Related Concept Videos
Amebiasis
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Retrovirus Life Cycles
Community Based Intervention
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Erikson's Theory on Socioemotional Development during Adolescence
Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...

