Background Young people in Uganda face various sexual and reproductive health risks,
especially those living in urban slums. The aim of this study was to examine factors …

Background Sexual and reproductive health and rights are critical entitlements best
supported through human rights-based approaches empowering rights-holders to claim …

This article provides a descriptive analysis of the cultural and socio-economic contexts that
shape young people's sexual perceptions and behaviour. Qualitative research was …

Sexual problems such as forced and transactional sex are common among adolescents,
especially in developing countries. The objective of the present study was to describe how …

Objectives Sexual violence is a serious global health problem with short-and long-term
physical, mental, and reproductive adverse effects. This study aimed to determine the …

Background Addressing adolescents' sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
requires an understanding of the socio-cultural and spatial settings within which they live …

Objective Globally as adolescents transition into adulthood, some engage in risky sexual
behaviours. Such risky behaviours expose adolescents to unintended pregnancy and …

The relationship between gendered power relations and sexual behaviours of adolescents
has been limitedly explored in Uganda. A 2015 cross‐sectional survey covering 16 …

Background Definitions of child sexual exploitation vary. Sexual exploitation violates
children's rights and exposes them to mental and physical harm. There exist differences in …

Background The use of psychoactive substances such as alcohol, heroin and marijuana is
associated with negative health outcomes such as sexual violence and unintended …