Background Adolescents face significant barriers to contraception access and utilization that
result in adverse health effects of early pregnancy and childbirth. Unsafe abortions continue …

Abstract Adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa are highly vulnerable to HIV, other sexually
transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies. Evidence for the effectiveness of …

Objective: This report examines early sexual debut (< age 15) among 15‐year‐old in‐school
adolescents in eight African countries. Participants: The total sample included 10 070 school …

Background The association between risky sexual behaviours and substance uses among
Ghanaian youth were investigated. Methods An in-school cross-sectional representative …

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 …

The number of adolescents living with HIV in Zambia is increasing, yet little is known about
their experiences in a social context. Such knowledge could enable HIV programs to better …

Issues Globally, adolescent drinking is a major public health concern. Alcohol
measurements are influenced by local consumption practices, patterns and perceptions of …

Abstract Background More adolescents in Ethiopia are in school today than ever, but few
studies have assessed the sexual behaviour of these learners. Thus, this study tried to …

Despite decades long commitment to women's reproductive health rights, sexually
transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancies continue to be major public health …

Background: Among school-attending adolescents, victimization from bullying is associated
with anxiety, depression and poor academic performance. There are limited reports on …