METHODS: Data were collected in 2004 in nationally representative surveys of 12-1 9-year-
olds in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Malawi and Uganda. Bivariate analysis compared gender …

Background: Pregnancy among girls 10–19 years remains a challenge that requires critical
resolution all over the world. Despite this worrying sexual phenomenon, research pertaining …

Background. Traditionally, discussion about sexuality is subdued in proverbs and is
earmarked for adults. However, adolescents also need information about their sexuality to …

Introduction: The use of contraceptives is essential in preventing unwanted pregnancies,
unsafe abortions, and abortion-related complications that expose adolescents to health …

Background Poor communication on sexual issues between adolescents and their parents
results in high rates of negative sexual practices such as teenage pregnancy. Contributing …

Background Adolescent sexual and reproductive health is recognized as a key
developmental issue of international concern. However, adolescents' access to sexual and …

Parent–adolescent sexuality communication, the process in which parents and their
adolescent children discuss sexuality and sexual and reproductive health, is a key …

Adults constitute gatekeepers on adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH). This
qualitative paper discusses the views of adults on ASRH problems and challenges based on …

Introduction Despite the global efforts to promote adolescent sexual and reproductive health
(SRH), many doubts remain on how to ensure universal health access for this population …

B ackground Parent-child communication about sexual issues can reduce risky sexual
behaviour amongst adolescents. Risky sexual behaviour is of concern in sub-Saharan Africa …