Lived experiences of pregnant and parenting adolescents in Africa: A scoping review

AI Ajayi, S Athero, W Muga, CW Kabiru - Reproductive Health, 2023 - Springer
Background Previous studies have not synthesized existing literature on the lived
experiences of pregnant and parenting adolescents (aged 10–19) in Africa. Such evidence …

Social media health promotion in South Africa: Opportunities and challenges

J Mwaura, V Carter, BZ Kubheka - African Journal of Primary Health …, 2020 - journals.co.za
Background: Health promotion is an effective tool for public health. It goes beyond
preventing the spread of diseases and reducing the disease burden. It includes …

HIV prevalence in South Africa through gender and racial lenses: results from the 2012 population-based national household survey

M Mabaso, L Makola, I Naidoo, LL Mlangeni… - International journal for …, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background In South Africa, persistence of the HIV epidemic and associated
gender and racial disparities is a major concern after more than 20 years of democratic …

Antenatal and postpartum depression: Prevalence and associated risk factors among adolescents' in KwaZulu‐Natal, South Africa

D Govender, S Naidoo, M Taylor - Depression research and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Maternal depression is a major public health concern as it affects both mothers
and their children. Antenatal depression, which is often underdiagnosed, has been …

Adolescent mothers affected by HIV and their children: a scoping review of evidence and experiences from sub-Saharan Africa

E Toska, CA Laurenzi, KJ Roberts, L Cluver… - Global Public …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
While adolescents have received increasing attention in the global HIV response and
international strategies and commitments, adolescent mothers and their children remain …

Advancing sexual and reproductive health outcomes in rural schools with the use of a sexuality education enhancement model: learners' perspectives

AP Adekola, AH Mavhandu-Mudzusi - Heliyon, 2022 - cell.com
Despite evidence-based proof that sexuality education enhances school-going adolescents'
sexual and reproductive health, the high number of teenage pregnancies and sexually …

Exploring the psychosocial challenges faced by pregnant teenagers in Ditsobotla subdistrict

PN Ntshayintshayi, LA Sehularo… - Health SA Gesondheid …, 2022 - scielo.org.za
Abstract NTSHAYINTSHAYI, Peaceful N.; SEHULARO, Leepile A.; MOKGAOLA, Isaac O.
and SEPENG, Nombulelo V.. Exploring the psychosocial challenges faced by pregnant …

A qualitative study of risks and protective factors against pregnancy among sexually-active adolescents in Soweto, South Africa

EN Bosire, K Chiseri, DL Comeau… - PLOS Global Public …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Risky sexual behaviors contribute to increased risk of adolescent pregnancy. This qualitative
study sought to understand risks and protective factors against pregnancy amongst sexually …

Are there traditional practices that affect men's reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa? A systematic review and meta-analysis approach

EO Amoo, A Olawole-Isaac, MP Ajayi… - Cogent Social …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Traditions practices within sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) varies from one culture to another, and
are specifically community related. There are traditional harmful practices that rob men of …

Social issues on the academic performance of secondary school learners in the Limpopo Province

L Whylken, A Modise, S Percy - International E-Journal of …, 2022 - dergipark.org.tr
South Africa, after Apartheid and with a democratic government and newly amended
policies, committed to provider equal opportunities to every citizen, including the right and …