Coerced or forced sexual initiation and sexual intimate partner violence (sexual IPV)
contribute significantly to a woman's risk for HIV infection. This review systematically …

Gender-based violence and HIV: relevance for HIV prevention... : AIDS Gender-based violence
and HIV: relevance for HIV prevention in hyperendemic countries of southern Africa : AIDS …

This study presents the results of a meta-analysis of the association between substance use
and risky sexual behavior among adolescents. 87 studies fit the inclusion criteria, containing …

Women account for approximately one-half of all human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
infections worldwide. Sexual transmission is the dominant mode of HIV transmission to …

Objectives: To use logistic regression modeling to identify factors associated with high self-
efficacy for sexual negotiation and condom use in a sample of South African youth. Methods …

Emerging out of increased attention to gender equality within violence and HIV prevention
efforts in South African society has been an intensified focus on masculinities. Garnering a …

A considerable number of studies have sought to identify what factors accounted for
substantial reductions in HIV seroprevalence after several countries deployed …

In the global literature on HIV/AIDS, much attention has been paid to the role of gender
inequalities in facilitating the transmission of HIV. For women, gender inequality may be …

Background Stigma is a determinant of social and health inequalities. In addition, some
notions of masculinity can disadvantage men in terms of health outcomes. However, few …

Background Epidemiological data of genital chlamydia and gonorrhea, required to inform
design and implementation of control programs, are limited for rural Africa. There are no …