[PDF][PDF] Teenage births and pregnancies in South Africa, 2017-2021–a reflection of a troubled country: Analysis of public sector data
P Barron, H Subedar, M Letsoko, M Makua… - South African Medical …, 2022 - ajol.info
Methods In 2017, SA adopted the World Health Organization indicator [10] of births to
adolescent girls aged 15-19 years as a proxy for teenage pregnancy. This metric was …
adolescent girls aged 15-19 years as a proxy for teenage pregnancy. This metric was …
[HTML][HTML] “I am not shy anymore”: A qualitative study of the role of an interactive mHealth intervention on sexual health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of South …
S Bergam, T Sibaya, N Ndlela, M Kuzwayo, M Fomo… - Reproductive …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background South Africa has one of the highest burdens of adolescents with
perinatally-acquired HIV (APHIV) in the world. APHIV in South Africa have limited access to …
perinatally-acquired HIV (APHIV) in the world. APHIV in South Africa have limited access to …
Recent Alcohol Use is Associated with increased pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) continuation and adherence among pregnant and Postpartum women in South …
AP Miller, S Shoptaw, C Moucheraud… - JAIDS Journal of …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Background: South African women experience high levels of alcohol use and HIV infection
during the perinatal period. Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective at …
during the perinatal period. Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective at …
Goals for girls: a cluster-randomized trial to investigate a school-based sexual health programme amongst female learners in South Africa
C Pike, C Coakley, N Ahmed, D Lee… - Health education …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
The delivery of comprehensive sexuality education to adolescents at school is recognized
as a long-term strategy to support adolescent health. Suboptimal sexual and reproductive …
as a long-term strategy to support adolescent health. Suboptimal sexual and reproductive …
[HTML][HTML] Preferences, educational messaging, and demand creation channels for multipurpose-prevention technologies (MPTs) among women in South Africa
P Mataboge, N Mthimkhulu, A Kutywayo, CE Martin… - BMC Public Health, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background South African women, including female sex workers (FSWs), are
disproportionately affected by HIV, experience a high unmet need for contraception and high …
disproportionately affected by HIV, experience a high unmet need for contraception and high …
[HTML][HTML] Antenatal care quality and detection of risk among pregnant women: An observational study in Ethiopia, India, Kenya, and South Africa
C Arsenault, NG Mfeka-Nkabinde, M Chaudhry… - PLoS …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background Antenatal care (ANC) is an essential platform to improve maternal and newborn
health (MNH). While several articles have described the content of ANC in low-and middle …
health (MNH). While several articles have described the content of ANC in low-and middle …
[HTML][HTML] The burden of unintended pregnancies among Indian adolescent girls in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh: findings from the UDAYA survey (2015–16 & 2018–19)
H Sharma, SK Singh - Archives of Public Health, 2023 - Springer
Background Unintended pregnancy severely affects the health and welfare of women and
children, specifically if women are young and vulnerable. This study aims to determine the …
children, specifically if women are young and vulnerable. This study aims to determine the …
[HTML][HTML] Differential expression of the angiotensin receptors (AT1, AT2, and AT4) in the placental bed of HIV-infected preeclamptic women of African ancestry
S Singh, J Moodley, T Naicker - Hypertension Research, 2023 - nature.com
Abstract The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) is implicated in the
pathophysiology of preeclampsia (PE). There is a paucity of data on uteroplacental …
pathophysiology of preeclampsia (PE). There is a paucity of data on uteroplacental …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluating the use of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis among pregnant and postpartum adolescent girls and young women in Cape Town, South Africa
Background Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in South Africa are at a higher risk
of acquiring HIV. Despite the increasing availability of daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis …
of acquiring HIV. Despite the increasing availability of daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis …
[HTML][HTML] Association between viral suppression during the third trimester of pregnancy and unintended pregnancy among women on antiretroviral therapy: Results …
Objectives About half of the pregnancies among women living with HIV (WLWH) receiving
antiretroviral therapy (ART) in sub-Saharan African countries are reported to be unintended …
antiretroviral therapy (ART) in sub-Saharan African countries are reported to be unintended …