In rural South Africa a significant number of teenage mothers are HIV positive with several
needs. There are several programmes implemented with the aim to prevent teenage …

The present young generation is the largest population in history and young girls are the
most threatened and vulnerable with regards teenage pregnancy and HIV infection. The …

The HIV/AIDS epidemic is affecting the sub-Saharan Africa more severely than other parts of
the world, with 60% of global AIDS cases occurring in Africa. This article explores …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the potential causes of HIV prevalence
among young women in South Africa. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is one of the …

In South Africa, today, teenage pregnancy is on the increase, resulting in social and public
health problems. The Department of Health (2002) indicates that, nationally 16.4% of the …

Prevention of unintended pregnancy amongst HIV-positive women is a critical intervention to
reduce maternal mortality and prevent HIV infection of infants. In this qualitative study carried …

South Africa has reportedly the largest number of people living with HIV and AIDS in the
world. Although adolescents as a group comprises the greatest portion of infected people …

Introduction: A diagnosis of HIV does not affect the well-being of mothers alone but also
affects how they care for their children. The aim of this study was to explore how mothers …

Background: A number of initiatives have been implemented in South Africa to prevent and
reduce the rate of teenage pregnancy. These includes sex education as part of the Life Skills …

Abstract Young women (15-24 years) contribute a disproportionate 24% to all new HIV
infections in South Africa–more than four times that of their male peers. HIV risk in young …