Background The agony and economic strain of cancer and HIV/AIDS therapies severely
impact patients' psychological wellbeing. Meanwhile, sexual minorities experience …

Introduction Transactional sex is casual sex between two people to receive material
incentives in exchange for sexual favors. Transactional sex is associated with negative …

This study examined the relationship between exposure to adverse childhood experiences
(ACEs) and health in adolescents with high or low levels of resilience. Data came from the …

Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been understudied in
low-and middle-income countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Objectives, participants …

Background Sexual violence is a serious public health concern worldwide. In Lesotho, one
in seven women and one in twenty men aged 18 years and older experienced sexual …

Adolescent relationship abuse (ARA)(ie physical, sexual, psychological, or economic abuse
in the context of romantic relationships) is associated with adverse health outcomes …

Background Mental health problems ranging from depression to more severe acts such as
self-harm or suicidal behaviours are a serious problem among adolescents and young …

Objective (s): Adolescent girls and young women under 25-years (AGYW) account for
disproportionate HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa. Impacts of war in Northern Uganda …

Intoduction Transactional sex (TS) is common in areas of sub-Saharan Africa, motivated by
reasons beyond financial support. Through this qualitative study we sought to understand …

Background: Parents play an important role in shaping young people's sexual lives and
behaviours with implications for their current and future sexual and reproductive health. This …