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Definition of terms

Adolescence refers to a subject who are at risk of getting the disease.


Knowledge refers to the awareness of adolescent in terms of sexual activity.
Sexual awareness the state or condition of being aware; having knowledge;
consciousness on sexual acitivities
HIV - (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system, the
body's natural defense system. Without a strong immune system, the body has trouble
fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV.
Contraceptives refers to a tool that decreases the risk of transmission of the disease
or infection.
Preventive practice methods to avoid the occurrence of the disease.
Premarital sex sexual activity practiced by people who are unmarried.

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