Behavioural interventions for preventing HIV infection in homeless or unstably-housed adults
Description:
The terms “homeless” can refer to variety of situations, such as runaway, throwaway, unaccompanied, street, and systems youth). Homeless adults constitute one of the most-at-risk of HIV because they are usually engaged in different HIV risky sexual behaviours (Baybuga 2004; de Carvalho 2006). Owing to their high personal and social risks, usually marked by human rights abuses, victimization and violence, they are more prone to HIV acquisition and transmission (Ribeiro 2001; Boivin 2005). In addition, they are less likely to seek HIV prevention counseling, test and care (Naranbhai 2011). Homeless adult do not have adequate access to social and health services, including health education, because they are marginalized and underserved (Snell 2002; Baybuga 2004).
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
2012
Volume:
January 18, 2012