Abstinence vs. Risk Reduction...Which One Works

Experts agree that HIV prevention is the key to putting an end to the epidemic. But where they disagree is what type of prevention techniques to teach. One school of thought is to teach abstinence only. The other school insists abstinence only doesn't work and risk reduction, primarily condom use should be emphasised. So who is right? What should we teach? Does abstinence only work? Do condoms only make things worse? Let's take a look at the debate.

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