Parent-child sexuality communication has been identified as a protective factor for
adolescent sexual and reproductive health, including HIV infection. The available literature …

The high rate of HIV infection among youth in Africa has prompted both national and
international attention. Education and prevention programmes are seen as the primary way …

Sexuality in Adolescence considers the latest theory and research on adolescent
development, focusing on sexuality as a vital aspect of normal, healthy maturation …

Abstract Background Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a major health problem
affecting mostly young people, not only in developing, but also in developed countries. We …

Health promotion should be evidence-based, needs driven, subject to evaluation, and
ecological in perspective. How can this be achieved in the context of school-based sex …

Background As reflected in elevated rates of sexually transmitted infections, there is a high
prevalence of risky sexual behavior among Ugandan university students. It has been …

The high level of HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa has led to an increased interest in
understanding the determinants of sexual activity among young people, who are at high risk …

Background Young people particularly women are at increased risk of undesirable sexual
and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes. Structural factors have been reported as driving …

Introduction. Young people are at the centre of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. This study
therefore aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of peer education in improving HIV knowledge …

Background Despite the declining trends of Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), unsafe sexual behaviours among adolescents still represent a …