Unpacking vulnerability to sexually transmitted infections (STIs)/human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among adolescent girls and young women in India: A qualitative study
AGYW's vulnerability to STIs/HIV in urban India is produced through dynamic and intersecting structural, institutional, and interpersonal constraints. Addressing these requires integrated, gender-sensitive interventions that promote agency, reduce stigma, and foster collaboration between NGOs and public systems. Programs must go beyond awareness to reshape the environments in which AGYW make sexual health decisions.
Authors
- Niranjan Saggurti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5267-8425)
- Anupam Joya Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1726-9992)
- Sohini Paul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3207-8393)
- Sowmya Ramesh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4880-3350)
- Radhika Dayal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1262-6612)
- Kuhika Seth
Institutions
- AMET University (IN)
- Champions Oncology (United States) (US)
- Population Council Institute (IN)
- Office of Adolescent Health (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-11-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0336593
- Primary Topic
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00