Adolescence and Perinatally - Acquired HIV: The case to improve sexual and reproductive healthcare for female adolescents in Malawi

Abstract

with an escalating nu,bers of children with perinatally - acquired HIV survivng to adolescence and becoming sexually active, the need for age- appropriate support regarding sex and relationships is increasing. several studies have shown that female adolescence are particulary more prone to engaging in sexual behaviours to meet their daily survival needs. this result in poor sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes as most adolescents are reported having little control over negotiating safer sex or conctraception. the HIV managenent services in Malawi provides significant support for adolescents .