More HIV Testing for Teens?
December 2, 2011
Yesterday was World AIDS Day, and according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), more can be done to prevent HIV in teenagers. In a policy statement, the AAP advocates for 16 to 18-year-old teens who live in an area where more than 0.1% of the population is HIV positive should be tested routinely for HIV. Psychological scientist Anthony Lemieux agrees. In this interview, she explains why it’s a good idea for teens to get tested.
For more about preventing and living with HIV/AIDS, read research from Psychological Science explaining why in-depth HIV education is more effective than simply teaching people facts about HIV and how people with HIV/AIDS perceive prejudice in their communities.
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