<![CDATA[HIV remains a public health problem worldwide, including in Indonesia. Research on the characteristics and risk factors for HIV cases in the 10-24 age group in Bandung City is still limited. This study aims to describe the characteristics and risk factors for HIV cases in adolescents and young adults aged 10-24 in Bandung City for the period 2023-2025. This study used a descriptive quantitative method with a retrospective design through a retrospective report review approach. The data used were secondary data from the HIV/AIDS Information System (SIHA) of the Bandung City Health Office. The sample was obtained using a total sampling technique and 383 cases that met the research criteria were analyzed using univariate analysis and cross-tabulation. The results showed that the most HIV cases were found in young adults aged 20-24 years (293 cases (76.5%), men (351 cases (91.6%), high school/equivalent education (214 cases (55.9%), and private sector employees (99 cases (25.8%). The most frequently recorded risk factor each year is homosexuality or men who have sex with men (MSM), namely 56 cases (77.8%) in 2023, 119 cases (70.8%) in 2024, and 99 cases (69.2%) in 2025. Another risk factor that is quite frequently recorded is Children of PLHIV Mothers. This study provides an overview of the characteristics and distribution of risk factors for HIV cases recorded in the 10-24 year age group in Bandung City and can be supporting information in the preparation of promotive and preventive efforts that are appropriate to the characteristics of the target.]]>
