Programas de intervenção efetivos para a prevenção do HIV em adolescentes e jovens: Uma revisão sistemática

Objective: This study aims to make a review of intervention programs to prevent HIV infection among adolescents and young people, with the purpose of revealing the characteristics that must be taken into account in future interventions in sexual and reproductive health. Methods: Asearch for articles about HIV intervention programs was performed in scientific databases published between 2004 and 2014. Results: 24 studies were analyzed as they met the inclusion criteria. Accordly to those, an HIV intervention program is successful when its contents and activities encourages the adolescents and young adults to have active participation, discussions and the opportunity to implement their acquired knowledge and new skills. Conclusion: The current programs offer clear guidelines to replicate the effectiveness of programs; however, it is necessary to ensure that they respond to the interests and realities of adolescents and youth.