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November 28, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Unpacking vulnerability to sexually transmitted infections (STIs)/human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among adolescent girls and young women in India: A qualitative study

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Qualitative study reveals how poverty and early marriage increase vulnerability to STIs and HIV in adolescent girls.

Vulnerability to STIs and HIV is shaped by early marriage and poverty among adolescent girls in India.
Findings from 42 interviews and focus group discussions highlight the intersection of structural and individual factors.
The socio-ecological framework was applied to understand the interconnected effects on sexual health outcomes.
Integrated interventions are necessary to reduce stigma and empower adolescent girls in their sexual health decisions.

Paul et al. (2025) studied this question.

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