[HTML][HTML] The DREAMS core package of interventions: a comprehensive approach to preventing HIV among adolescent girls and young women

J Saul, G Bachman, S Allen, NF Toiv, C Cooney… - PloS one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
In sub-Saharan Africa, adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) are 5 to 14 times more
likely to be infected with HIV than their male peers. Every day, more than 750 AGYW are …

Adolescent girls and young women: key populations for HIV epidemic control

RC Dellar, S Dlamini, QA Karim - Journal of the International …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction At the epicentre of the HIV epidemic in southern Africa, adolescent girls and
young women aged 15–24 contribute a disproportionate~ 30% of all new infections and …

[HTML][HTML] Effective strategies to provide adolescent sexual and reproductive health services and to increase demand and community support

DM Denno, AJ Hoopes, V Chandra-Mouli - Journal of adolescent health, 2015 - Elsevier
Access to youth friendly health services is vital for ensuring sexual and reproductive health
(SRH) and well-being of adolescents. This study is a descriptive review of the effectiveness …

[HTML][HTML] Contraception for adolescents in low and middle income countries: needs, barriers, and access

V Chandra-Mouli, DR McCarraher, SJ Phillips… - Reproductive health, 2014 - Springer
Substantial numbers of adolescents experience the negative health consequences of early,
unprotected sexual activity-unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortions, pregnancy-related …

HIV and adolescents: focus on young key populations

LG Bekker, S Hosek - African Journal of Reproduction and …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Acknowledgements CIPHER would like to give special thanks to Manoj Kurian and IAS
President Chris Beyrer, as well as Charlie Baran and Alice Armstrong for their input on the …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of community-based, peer-led sexual and reproductive health services on knowledge of HIV status among adolescents and young people aged 15 …

B Hensen, S Floyd, MM Phiri, A Schaap… - PLoS …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background The growing population of adolescents and young people (AYP) aged 15 to 24
in sub-Saharan Africa face a high burden of HIV in many settings. Unintended pregnancies …

Delivery arrangements for health systems in low‐income countries: an overview of systematic reviews

A Ciapponi, S Lewin, CA Herrera… - Cochrane Database …, 2017 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Delivery arrangements include changes in who receives care and when, who
provides care, the working conditions of those who provide care, coordination of care …

Effective approaches for programming to reduce adolescent vulnerability to HIV infection, HIV risk, and HIV-related morbidity and mortality: a systematic review of …

SN Mavedzenge, E Luecke… - JAIDS Journal of Acquired …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Background: In 2012, an estimated 2.1 million adolescents were living with HIV. Though
there are effective interventions to prevent and treat HIV infection, adolescents face specific …

[HTML][HTML] Concerns and educational needs of Iranian parents regarding the sexual health of their male adolescents: a qualitative study

S Babayanzad Ahari, Z Behboodi Moghadam… - Reproductive health, 2020 - Springer
Background Parents play an important role in promoting the sexual health of their
adolescents. However, many parents experience several challenges. The purpose of this …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing the reach and effectiveness of mHealth: evidence from a reproductive health program for adolescent girls in Ghana

S Rokicki, G Fink - BMC public health, 2017 - Springer
Background While mobile health (mHealth) programs are increasingly used to provide
health information and deliver interventions, little is known regarding the relative reach and …