Prevalence of HIV, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, drug use, and sexual behaviors among street children in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Naser NasiriPolychronis KostoulasPayam RoshanfekrAli Asghar Kheirkhah VakilabadMehrdad KhezriHossein MirzaeiAli SharifiHamid SharifiPublished in: Health science reports (2023)
The estimated prevalence of HIV, HBV, and HCV among street children in Iran was higher than the estimates in the general population. Moreover, drug use and the experience of sexual abuse were prevalent among this population. These findings suggest the need for targeted prevention programs for street children in Iran.