Key elements of HIV/AIDS prevention and control for young students in China

Abstract

The prevention and control of HIV/AIDS among young people has lasted for 30 years. As the epidemic situation evolves in China, the HIV prevention and control among students has become a prority in school health. Both the decrease in the age of sexual debut and the increase in the proportion of the younger age-group in the people living with HIV, suggesting adjustment of the focus and commence timing of HIV/AIDS prevention education accordingly. Therefore, it is necessary to review the AIDS prevention and control process, policies, environment, educational methods and new challenges for young students in China. Also, it is vital to point out that reducing the vulnerability of HIV infection and the occurrence of high-risk behaviors among young students are the key elements of HIV/AIDS prevention and control. 【摘要】 青少年艾滋病防控已近30年, 中国青少年学生艾滋病防控随着疫情进展, 已经成为学校卫生的重点工作。首次 性行为年龄降低和低龄HIV感染者构成比上升, 提示艾滋病预防教育工作的重点和起始阶段要相应做出调整。因此, 有 必要回溯中国针对青少年学生的艾滋病防控历程、政策、环境、教育手段以及面临的新挑战, 提出降低青少年学生感染HIV 的脆弱性、减少高危行为的发生是艾滋病防控的关键要素。