Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa, young women ages 15–24 have more than twice the risk of
acquiring HIV as their male counterparts. A growing body of epidemiological evidence …

While multi-level theories and frameworks have become a cornerstone in broader efforts to
address HIV inequities, little is known regarding their application in adolescent and young …

Purpose Transactional sex or informal sexual exchange relationships increase adolescent
girls' and young women's (AGYW) HIV and pregnancy risk in sub-Saharan Africa. These …

Global policy frameworks call for strengthening the role of health systems to address
intimate partner violence (IPV) and support women's agency, yet the evidence of health …

This study reports on the lived experiences of young women living in a peri-urban slum in
Kenya and its impact on perceived HIV risk and prevention needs. Guided by the theory of …

Sexuality education is widely considered a pivotal component for HIV prevention responses
for young people and a vehicle for youth empowerment in relation to their sexual identities …

Background: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a component of HIV
prevention. It is important to the HIV prevention agenda in priority settings; characterised by …

South Africa has reportedly the largest number of people living with HIV and AIDS in the
world. Although adolescents as a group comprises the greatest portion of infected people …

This chapter moves from empirical to normative considerations in three parts. Part one
considers the magnitude of HIV in black South African women. Despite recent gains, the …

This paper investigates the role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in enhancing the
legitimacy and representation of health policy. Drawing on the definition of CSOs as …