The transition to parenthood is a major event in the lifespan of any individual, but takes on
special significance when it precedes the transition to education, work, citizenship and …

METHODS: Longitudinal data collected in 2002 and 2005 from 3,017 black, colored and
white youth in Cape Town, South Africa, were analyzed using multivariate regression to …

Risk perception has been theorized to be an important antecedent for adopting protective
behavior. It is a key construct of research applying the Health Belief Model and other …

Background Adolescent reproductive health has not continued to receive the attention it
deserves since the start of the HIV epidemic. In South Africa, high numbers of adolescent …

Coercion may play an important role in compelling young women to engage in sexual
intercourse at an early age. With a decline in age at first intercourse and increased reporting …

Objectives: To explore how, within the context of antiretroviral therapy (ART) uptake and
adherence, social science research on gender and sexuality could complement existing …

Context: High levels of HIV/AIDS and unwanted pregnancy among young people are urgent
public health problems in South Africa. Studies among youth have generally focused on …

The aim of this study was to examine the factors contributing to the increase in condom use
among college students in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and some of the barriers to …

Despite its popularity, few studies have assessed the temporal stability and cross-lagged
effects of the Theory of Planned Behavior factors: Attitude, subjective norms and self …

The importance of perceived vulnerability to risk-reducing behaviors, including HIV testing,
is fairly established, especially among youth in sub-Saharan Africa. Yet, the majority of …