Background: Despite the high rate of HIV infections, there is still high rate of early
unprotected sex, unintended pregnancy, and unsafe abortions especially among unmarried …

The strong legacy of apartheid and the consequent correlation between education and
wealth have meant that, generally speaking, poorer learners in South Africa perform worse …

Using in-depth interviews, we asked sexuality educators in South Africa about their own
professional preparation and what they believed were necessary educator characteristics for …

The Failing Standard of Basic Education in South Africa Page 1 In South Africa there are many
signs that show that there is a crisis in education. With high enrolment rates each year, and …

Background Youth-friendly health services are a key strategy for improving young people's
health. This is the first study investigating provision of the Youth Friendly Services …

Purpose The impact of pregnancy on the health and livelihood of adolescents aged 15–19
years is substantial. This study explored sociodemographic, behavioral, and environmental …

South African law forbids excluding pregnant teenagers from school and permits young
parents to continue with their schooling. However, the existence of progressive policy and …

This chapter gives an overview of children's living arrangements in South Africa, drawing
mainly on household surveys. It draws attention to the diversity of family forms and living …

Background There has been increased attention to the menstrual health management
(MHM) needs of girls and young women in Eastern and Southern Africa, relating to dignity …

Background. Prevention of both school dropout and teen pregnancy represent clear public
health priorities for South Africa, yet their complex and potentially cyclical relationship has …