This study was conducted in Bida Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria, to
examine how parental attributes influence adolescent sexual activity. Data were gathered …

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 …

Reproductive health issues are pertinent in the mental health development of young women
in South Africa, especially young women in low-income communities. The prevalence of …

Study Design In order to obtain data on the sexual, contraceptive, and reproductive behavior
of adolescents in urban Liberia, a sample survey was conducted in Monrovia between May …

Context: Early initiation of intercourse and the context within which sexual activity begins are
key indicators of adolescents' potential risk for unplanned pregnancy, abortion and sexually …

This is a multi-stage random sampling study involving 896 male and female adolescents
aged 11-25 years in Niger State of Nigeria. Thirty three per cent of them had already had first …

Purpose To conduct a literature review of studies that examined risk and protective factors
related to adolescent sexual and reproductive health in developing countries. Methods A …

Donors, practitioners and scholars are increasingly interested in harnessing the potential of
social norms theory to improve adolescents 'sexual and reproductive health outcomes …

African Journal June 2011.cdr Page 1 ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLES Trends in
contraceptive use among female adolescents in Ghana Abstract Within the past one and half …

Background: Adolescence is a time of opportunity and risk. During this time, attitudes, values
and behaviours that forms a young person's future begin to develop and take shape. The …