Purpose This study aimed to investigate the regional and sex differences in the prevalence
of early sexual initiation and its correlates among school-going adolescents in 50 countries …

Background Early sexual initiation is a major public health concern globally, specifically in
Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries where reproductive health care services are limited. It …

Background Early sexual initiation is one of the risky sexual practices. Early sexual
beginning is associated with an increased risk of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections …

Differing global sociocultural contexts of sexual relationships influence age at first sexual
intercourse with potentially long-lasting region-specific effects such as increased risk of …

Objectives Early sexual initiation (ESI), defined as sexual activity that begins before 15 or 18
years of age, is one of the risky sexual behaviours that has been linked to increased …

Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been understudied in
low-and middle-income countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Objectives, participants …

Background A significant association between women's reproductive traits and the risk of
schizophrenia (SCZ) has been discovered, but the causalities remain unclear. We designed …

Background Early sexual initiation (ESI) causes unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted
infections (STI), high risk of depression and anxiety, developmental delays, lack of emotional …

Early sexual debut is associated with increased risk of several sexual and reproductive
health problems, including unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections …

Objectives Generalisation of sexual behaviour, including early sexual initiation, does not
provide comprehensive knowledge of young people's sexual attitudes, behaviours and …