How Many Teens Get Aids A Year

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how does HIV/AIDS affect the sexual behavior of teens

I was wondering how the sexual behavior of teens has changed in recent years due to AIDS. Does it cause a paranoia type response?...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

Not being a researcher, not having read anything on the topic you are asking about and not working with any teenagers I have no way to respond to your question. Sorry not to be more helpful.Michael Shernoff, MSW... Read more »

Teens and HIV aids

How many teens a yeardo teens test positive for HIV AIDS?... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Gay teens vs. Straight teens: Whose more at risk for HIV?

WHAT ARE THE STATS ON GAY TEENAGERS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 CONTRACTING HIV? ARE THEY AT THE SAME RISK... Read more »

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H. »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Canada: Teens Need a Chance to Talk About AIDS, Activists Say

Emily Cordeaux, a 17-year-old Toronto resident, said some teens still thinks HIV/AIDS is an issue only for gay men, and that others are lulled into a false sense of security by thinking there will be a cure within their lifetime. She said schools... Read more »

North Carolina Hot Line Helps Quell Teen AIDS

Since the first appearance of AIDS more than 20 years ago, Gretchen Durham has been committed to educating the public on HIV/AIDS prevention -- work that, earlier this month, earned her recognition from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.... Read more »

District of Columbia: Metro TeenAIDS Pairs Education With Ambition

Against a backdrop of the nation's top AIDS rate, Metro TeenAIDS (MTA) began this year targeting District of Columbia public school sophomores for HIV prevention and awareness. The nonprofit traditionally performs outreach to students in grades... Read more »

Indiana: Fundraiser Puts Teens With AIDS Into Focus

At the 11th annual Northeast Indiana AIDS Walk and Festival on Saturday in Fort Wayne, the photo exhibit "Facing HIV/AIDS" will include, for the first time, a teenager's face. Sue Nation, walk coordinator with the Northeast Indiana AIDS Task Force,... Read more »

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Looking for teens with HIV/AIDS

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello, I'm looking for teens with HIV/AIDS. There is an event called SCHOOLFEST 2001 that will take place this year. I would like you to speak at this event. I need someone that has a story to tell. Someone that wants to fight against the spread of... Read more »

Teens with AIDS!

Posted by Anonymous

There's this moron posting every night here and he says that teens don't get AIDS! WRONG! The real facts are (see link below):

"The AIDS epidemic among adolescents in the United States continues to be an increasing concern. The U.S. Centers for... Read more »

HIV Chatroom for Teens

Posted by Anonymous

LivingPos18to24 is an aol online chatroom for any 18-24 yrs. old HIV+ to join in on discussions about HIV, sex, STDs,social, political or any other issues. The room facilitated from 3-5 Mon.-Fri. and IMs are welcome. Questions can be addressed to... Read more »

Teens 17,or 18 WORRIED MUCH!

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

IS THERE ANY TEENS IN HERE DEALING WITH HIV/AIDS, BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16-18 IM 17 AND AM VERY WORRIED I HAVE IT BECAUSE OF AN EXPOSER I HAD THANK YOU ALL!

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