Tracking HIV for more than 20 years: SABSSM VI shows prevalence peak shift to older people

Abstract

South Africa's HIV epidemic is maturing, with more older people living longer on antiretroviral therapy. However, young people are still at risk. According to the HSRC's sixth HIV household survey, a summary report of which was released in November, less than half of young people with multiple sexual partners are using condoms while they are least likely to be virally suppressed. Findings such as these have public health implications and emphasise the continued relevance of this flagship HSRC survey series, which is celebrating more than 20 years of tracking HIV in South Africa.