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This report examines trends in HIV prevalence and incidence in South Africa, focusing on changes among teenagers.

July 3, 2026Open Access

South African national HIV prevalence, incidence, behaviour and communication survey, 2008: a turning tide among teenagers?

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This report examines trends in HIV prevalence and incidence in South Africa, focusing on changes among teenagers.
Conducted a national sero-prevalence survey in 2008 comparing data from 2002 and 2005.
Assessed indicators for progress on the National Strategic Plan on HIV and AIDS, 2007-2011.
Analyzed behavioral and communication trends related to HIV.
Identified significant changes in HIV prevalence among teenagers from 2002 to 2008.
Provided updated statistics critical for informing national health policies.
Highlighted shifts in behavior and communication practices regarding HIV prevention.

Abstract

South Africa's first national, household sero-prevalence survey of HIV and AIDS was conducted in 2002. A second survey was completed in 2005 and this, the third, in 2008. This report provides an analysis of trends across the three surveys and begins to map the ways in which the shape of the pandemic in South Africa has changed since 2002. Indicators for assessing mid-term progress made in implementing South Africa's National Strategic Plan on HIV and AIDS, 2007-2011 are also provided. These findings will continue to inform policies and programmes with updated statistics and information and will be invaluable to policy-makers and strategic planners, health professionals, the media, researchers and academics.

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