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Sexual And Reproductive Health Needs And Access To Health Services For Adolescents Under 18 Engaged In Selling Sex In Asia Pacific, Brendan M. Conner Esq.
Sexual And Reproductive Health Needs And Access To Health Services For Adolescents Under 18 Engaged In Selling Sex In Asia Pacific, Brendan M. Conner Esq.
Brendan M. Conner
This paper addresses the sexual and reproductive health (SRH)—including HIV prevention, care and treatmenta — and other health service needs of adolescents aged 10 – 17 engaged in selling sex in the Asia Pacific region. While the United Nations defines adolescents as 10 – 19, we purposefully focus on ages 10 – 17 due to the unique legal and policy implications faced by this age group as compared to older cohorts. In regards to terminology, the term “engaged in selling sex” is used for its inclusive and non-stigmatising connotations as well as the benefit of a behavioural description to tailoring …