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Sonia M Frías1, René Leyva-Flores, Kathia Castellón
1Centro Regional de Investigaciones Multidisciplinarias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuernavaca, Morelos, México. sfrias@correo.crim.unam.mx
Objective:
To examine factors associated to prevention, STI/HIV medical attention and respect for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) among youth in Central American border communities.
Materials And Methods:
Cross-sectional analysis of a non-probabilistic sample (n=716) in border communities with and without preventive and medical care STI/ HIV interventions. Variables associated with having access to information, respect to PLWHA; HIV/STD tests, condom use and medical care were identified.
Results:
Youth in communities with interventions have higher levels of information regarding STI/HIV, attitudes of respect toward PLWHA (94.1 vs. 75.3%) and access to HIV tests (50.8 vs. 14.7%). 52% of youngsters had intercourse. Condom use was higher among those who participated in preventive actions (60.5 vs. 50.9%) and those with international mobility (70.6 vs. 51.9%). 8.8% had STI symptoms; only 55% sought medical attention.
Conclusion:
Community interventions are associated with higher levels of information, respect for the rights of PLWHA and access to tests among youth; condom use is related to direct participation in program interventions.
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