Renegotiating HIV/AIDS prevention for adolescents.

According to the Centers for Disease Control in 1997, approximately 25% of the estimated new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in the United States may occur in youths under 20 years. Based on the research regarding adolescents and HIV disease, it is clear that several issues need to be addressed. This article reviews adolescent HIV risks, behaviors, and knowledge and discusses the implications for prevention.