A prospective study on adverse childhood experiences and HIV-related risk among adolescents in Malawi

Conclusions: Our findings emphasize the importance of collecting prospective data: results from longitudinal and cross-sectional analyses drew qualitatively different conclusions. Cross-sectional analyses may not be accurate representations of longitudinal processes. However, they suggest that recent adversity and distress drives HIV-related behavior, perhaps more than early adversity. Interventions that combat emotional abuse or peer violence during adolescence could potentially reduce HIV risk.
Source: AIDS - Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Epidemiology and Social Source Type: research