Although transactional sex has been linked to undesirable sexual health outcomes, there is
a lack of clarity as to the meaning of the practice, which appears to extend beyond behaviors …

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 …

Sexual violence against women and girls is commonplace in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
While the experiences of women are rightly given central place in institutional responses to …

A considerable empirical research has been conducted on sexual exploitation of children
and adolescents; however, limited information is available in developing countries. This …

Background Adolescents living in HIV endemic settings face unique sexual health risks, and
in the context of abject poverty, orphanhood, social marginalization, and discrimination …

Background Material exchange for sex (transactional sex) may be important to sexual
relationships and health in certain cultures, yet the motivations for transactional sex, its scale …

Adolescent pregnancy places girls at increased risk for poor health and educational
outcomes that limit livelihood options, economic independence, and empowerment in …

Objective: To explore and document the extent of sexual abuse of school children in Ghana
and initiate an informed dialogue with all stakeholders for solutions. Method: This is a …

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 …

Background: Child sexual abuse is a global public health and human rights concern.
Despite beinga crime in most countries, and with well-known physical and mental health …