Dear colleagues,
CIPHER is pleased to announce the publication of the JIAS special issue
“HIV
and adolescents: focus on young key populations”,
co-edited by guest editors Linda-Gail Bekker and Sybil Hosek.
 This supplement highlights the HIV-specific issues and
challenges encountered by young people, particularly those identified
as being a part of a key population. While a decrease in new HIV
infections and deaths have been observed in other age groups, these
continue to increase dramatically in adolescents, making them a group
urgently in need of focus in the overall global fight against HIV.
Young key populations (YKPs), including young men who have sex with
men, transgender youth, young people who sell sex, those who inject
drugs, young women as well as various combinations of these, have been
identified as bearing a disproportionate burden of HIV. In addition,
YKPs encounter high levels of stigma and discrimination, posing
additional barriers for getting tested for HIV, accessing services and
adhering to treatment.
The articles in this supplement aim to identify the current gaps in
understanding of the HIV-related issues faced by YKPs while calling for
innovative and comprehensive approaches to linking them to the HIV
prevention and treatment cascades. This special issue covers topics
related to tailoring combination prevention packages to the needs of
YKPs, facilitating access to HIV testing and health services, enabling
adherence to treatment, addressing and providing support for the
specific mental health needs of YKPs while also addressing the legal
and policy frameworks that directly impact on their health.
To access the special issue, please click on the following link: http://www.jiasociety.org/index.php/jias/issue/view/1472
Please, feel free to distribute this within your network and we hope
you enjoy this special issue!
Marissa Vicari
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