Context of risk: HIV/AIDS among young people in Africa and prevention opportunities: sexuality, reproductive health and HIV/AIDS
Young people in Africa are among the most affected by the HIV epidemic. This is especially
true for young women. This article examines literature highlighting the social vulnerabilities …
true for young women. This article examines literature highlighting the social vulnerabilities …
“Motherhood is hard”: Exploring the complexities of unplanned motherhood among HIV-positive adolescents in South Africa
AM Josephine - SAGE Open, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
For any woman, pregnancy and giving birth are major life-changing experiences. This
period is argued to indicate a shift from girlhood into womanhood. However, this experience …
period is argued to indicate a shift from girlhood into womanhood. However, this experience …
Experiences of sexual relationships of young black women in an atmosphere of coercion
F Cluver, D Elkonin, C Young - SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV …, 2013 - ajol.info
Negotiations surrounding sexual activity are characterised by multiple power disparities that
include race, social status and age, with gender being the most dominant differential in …
include race, social status and age, with gender being the most dominant differential in …
Scaling up HIV/AIDS care among women in sub-Saharan Africa: Cross-cultural barriers
D Nakanjako, FM Mirembe, J Beyeza-Kashesya… - … , Motherhood and Living …, 2013 - Springer
The HIV/AIDS epidemic wears a predominantly female face as evidenced by the
exceptionally high women's vulnerability to HIV infection particularly in the sub-Saharan …
exceptionally high women's vulnerability to HIV infection particularly in the sub-Saharan …
Gender dynamics in the primary sexual relationships of young rural South African women and men
A substantial body of South African research describes the importance of gender dynamics
within sexual relationships as factors underlying HIV risk, yet we know little about these …
within sexual relationships as factors underlying HIV risk, yet we know little about these …
Girls want money, boys want virgins: The materiality of love amongst South African township youth in the context of HIV and AIDS
How do young South Africans give meaning to love? In this paper we draw on findings from
an interview study to examine the ways in which young Africans, aged 16 to 17 years in a …
an interview study to examine the ways in which young Africans, aged 16 to 17 years in a …
African women and vulnerability to HIV/AIDS: Implications for female related cultural practices
Violence against women in Africa dates back to primordial society, where cultural practices
such as female genital mutilation and polygamous marriages were prescribed and …
such as female genital mutilation and polygamous marriages were prescribed and …
Sexual behavior experiences and characteristics of male-female partnerships among HIV positive adolescent girls and young women: Qualitative findings from …
Background New HIV infections among sub-Saharan Africa's adolescent girls and young
women (AGYW, ages 15–24) greatly exceed those of their male peers. In addition, AGYW …
women (AGYW, ages 15–24) greatly exceed those of their male peers. In addition, AGYW …
Researching South African youth, gender and sexuality within the context of HIV/AIDS
In the context of HIV/AIDS, youth have become central to contemporary South African social
thought and educational policy concerns regarding changing behaviour, addressing gender …
thought and educational policy concerns regarding changing behaviour, addressing gender …