The purpose of this article was to reflect on the concepts of adolescence and youth,
summarize models and frameworks developed to conceptualize youth participation, and …

Enabling contraceptive use is critical for addressing high adolescent pregnancy rates in low-
and middle-income countries (LMICs). Broader or 'upstream'determinants, such as poverty …

In February 2014, an international congress on Promoting Adolescent Sexual and
Reproductive Health (ASRH) took place in Cuenca, Ecuador. Its objective was to share …

El cáncer cervicouterino es el segundo en frecuencia entre féminas y causa importante de
mobimortalidad. El riesgo de padecerlo está asociado a estilos de vida insanos, sobre todo …

Background Adolescent sexual and reproductive health services in Chile have been
primarily provided through health centers. Although some school-based initiatives have …

Background It is widely agreed upon that gender is a key aspect of sexuality however,
questions remain on how gender exactly influences adolescents' sexual health. Objective …

Background The practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is a health and social problem.
Millions of girls and women have undergone FGM or will soon, and more information is …

Background and objectives The prevalence of teenage pregnancies in Nicaragua is the
highest in Latin-America. This study aimed to gain insight into factors which determine the …

Few studies have examined the relationships between intimate partner violence (IPV) and
the sexual and reproductive health outcomes of women in sub-Saharan countries in general …

Abstract Background Girls in Ethiopia's Amhara region experience high rates of child
marriage and are less able to negotiate sex or use family planning. Seeking to improve their …