Continuing high rates of adolescent childbearing in sub-Saharan Africa indicate a needfor
improved understanding offactors affecting adolescent sexuality. As traditional cultural …

This article presents findings from a survey conducted in Kenya in 1985 of the reproductive
health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among more than 3,000 unmarried Kenyan …

In the context of a high and increasing incidence of unwanted pregnancy among Nigerian
adolescents, a sample survey of never-married residents of the Ibadan area, aged 14 to 25 …

A girl's first sexual intercourse is often unplanned and may put her at risk of STDs and HIV
infection as well as unwanted pregnancy. The high prevalence of HIV among 15–24 year …

Many studies have suggested that unmarried adolescent childbearing is becoming a social
problem in many countries of sub-Saharan Africa, because it tends to lead to school drop …

This study examines transitions in schooling, sexual activity, and pregnancy among
adolescents and young adults in urban South Africa. Data are analyzed from the Cape Area …

This article explores how and why parents in rural Nigeria discuss sexuality-related matters
with their adolescent children. The data presented here demonstrate that parents relegate …

Little is known about the influences of peers on the sexual activity of adolescents in sub‐
Saharan Africa. Better understanding of these issues could lead to more effective sexual and …

About 3,000 adolescents enrolled in 46 coeducational primary, secondary and vocational
schools in Kenya were surveyed in 1989 to investigate factors associated with premarital …

Context: In Guinea, modern contraceptive use is low, sexuality education is not part of the
school curriculum and many young people are sexually active. Understanding what …