Background The conditions that stimulated the implementation of Advanced Practice
Nursing programmes all over the world have long been ignored in sub-Saharan Africa …

This study explored questions of (1) whether certain areas of South Korea experienced
inequal accessibility to public health centers, private hospitals/clinics, and general hospitals …

Twenty-five years into South Africa's constitutional democracy provides an opportunity to
take stock of the social and structural determinants of adolescent health. Those born in …

All children need care to survive, thrive and grow to adulthood into adulthood. Decisions
about childcare are not always straightforward. According to the Children's Act, 1 such …

The recognition of the need for Adolescent and Youth-Friendly Health Services (AYFHS) is
growing. It is important to ensure the provision of high-quality sexual and reproductive health …

Rural poverty has received extensive attention worldwide. Eliminating poverty and achieving
common prosperity are the major tasks for China to build a well-off society in an all-round …

Positive youth development (PYD) programs have significant health and well-being benefits,
but these are rarely examined in low-or middle-income countries such as South Africa …

Objective Mental health disorders affect many children in South Africa, where vulnerability is
high, and treatment is limited. We sought to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a …

ABSTRACT Introduction. South Africa has an enabling legislative and policy framework that
promotes the protection of adolescents and young people's sexual and reproductive health …

Adolescence is a critical time for physical, cognitive, social and emotional development, yet
adolescents are prone to unique barriers and unmet needs for receiving proper health care …