In surveys, individuals tend to misreport behaviors that are in contrast to prevalent social
norms or regulations. Several design features of the survey procedure have been suggested …

Objectives To systematically review comparative research from developing countries on the
effects of questionnaire delivery mode. Methods We searched Medline, EMbase and …

Over the next 20 years, most low-income countries will, for the first time, become more urban
than rural. Understanding demographic trends in the cities of the developing world is critical …

METHODS In 2009, relationship and sexual behavior data were collected from 1,750 never-
married males and females aged 16–18 via audio computer-assisted self-interviewing …

Adolescents are a key target group for HIV and pregnancy prevention efforts, yet very little is
known about the youngest adolescents: those under age 15. New survey data from 12-14 …

The provision of toilets and menstrual supplies appears to be a promising strategy to
promote adolescent girls' school attendance and performance in less developed countries …

Background: Whereas sexual relationships among low-risk individuals account for the
majority of HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa, limited knowledge exists about the structure …

This article provides a perspective on rural Malawi during the unsettled times following the
recognition by village residents that AIDS is a profound danger. The primary data are …

Background Early sexual debut among adolescents is associated with considerable
negative heath and development outcomes. An understanding of the determinants or …

During the past 20 years, substantial reductions have occurred in the proportion of young
women in sub-Saharan Africa who report that they married as teenagers. An often-stated …