HIV spread in youths due to social and cultural factors
At present, the total number of HIV cases in Ural Federal District (UFD) is 84 497 (making 16.7 % of the total Russia's population). The number of HIV cases in the 18-30 age group is 64 637, making 0.54 % of the total UFD population. The main factor of HIV spread in youths is the influence of social and cultural factors. HIV prevention in this age group must be a joint effort taken by a variety of state organizations and NGOs. The main goal is change towards a less risky or a safer behavioral model by means of promoting a healthy way of life in an altered population with numerous negative trends. We consider a multimodal systemic approach to primary HIV prevention programs through all the potential influence channels as a most effective one.