AYP Girl

Why Young People?

  • HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death among adolescent young people (AYP) aged 15-24yrs in Africa
  • 50% of 15-19yrs AYP living with HIV globally are in just 6 countries: South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, India, Mozambique and Tanzania.
  • Current estimation – 2000+ new infections per week among adolescent girls and young women in South Africa 
  • Risk factors include: early sexual debut, age-disparate relationships, transactional sex, gender based violence, unplanned pregnancy, dropping out of school and substance misuse

Aim

  • To reduce the incidence of HIV among adolescent girls  and young women in high- and moderate-incidence districts by increasingTargeting AYP aged 15-24 years:
        > HIV testing
        > Consistent condom use
        > PrEP products use 
        > Retention of HIV positive young women in care 

Objectives

Conduct HIV testing services
Provide condoms and lubricant
Provide sexual education and information
Provide PrEP choices for high-risk young people
Health interventions as per needs assessment
AYP Couple

AYP Components

Cross-cutting activities aimed at increasing uptake and access to services include:
• Community demand creation and mobilisation
• Digital demand creation and youth-friendly information 
• Links to other available support services such Thuthuzela Care Centres and referrals to  statutory child protection, key populations programmes, psycho-social services, economic  strengthening initiatives,etc. 
• Advocacy and policy reform to advance the rights of girls and women

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