Sexual and reproductive health needs of young people living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review

Background: Young people living with HIV(YPLWH) in low-and middle-income countries are entering adolescence
and young adulthood in signifcant numbers. The majority of the HIV-related research on these young people has
focused on clinical outcomes with less emphasis on their sexual and reproductive health (SRH). There is an increasing
awareness of the importance of understanding and addressing their SRH needs, as many are at elevated risk of transmitting HIV to their sexual partners and young women, in particular, are at signifcant risk for transmitting HIV to their infants. The purpose of this scoping review is to synthesize research investigating the SRH needs of young people
living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries.
Methods: We searched electronic databases for studies focusing on young people aged 10–24 years and 27 studies
met inclusion criteria.
Results: This review identifed four themes characterizing research on SRH among young people living with HIV:
knowledge of SRH, access to SRH services, sexual practices, and future family planning and childrearing.
Conclusions: Our fndings suggest a need for additional research on comprehensive sexuality education to equip
YPLWH with knowledge to facilitate desirable SRH outcomes, interventions on sero-status disclosure and condom
use, and health provider capacity to provide SRH services in their pre-existing HIV clinical care.

• Epidemiology and Determinants of Health
  • Determinants of Health
• Determinants of Health
  • Income
• Population(s)
  • Children or Youth (less than 18 years old)
  • General HIV+ population