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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based intervention aimed at reducing HIV and STD risks among South African adolescents.

July 3, 2026Open Access

School-based randomized controlled trial of an HIV/STD risk-reduction intervention for South African adolescents

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Randomized trial tests a school-based HIV/STD risk-reduction intervention in South African adolescents, indicating its potential effectiveness.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based intervention aimed at reducing HIV and STD risks among South African adolescents.
Conducted a cluster-randomized controlled trial.
Assessed self-reported sexual behavior before and after the intervention at 3, 6, and 12 months.
The intervention group showed a significant reduction in risky sexual behaviors compared to the control group after 12 months.

Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial tests a school-based HIV/STD risk-reduction intervention in South African adolescents, indicating its potential effectiveness.