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 …

Although sugaring has become a popular practice in the United States in recent years, there
is very little research on the reasons individuals enter into these relationships. The few …

Child sexual abuse is increasingly becoming an issue of concern in most societies across
the globe, including Ghana. This is a phenomenological study that sought to describe the …

Background: Research suggests that men who have sex with men (MSM) often engage in
high-risk sex and use illicit substances. Objective: To increase understanding of HIV …

Sexual coercion refers to strategies that result in an individual engaging in sexual activity
against his or her will. Ecological factors influence the way sexual interactions occur; …

The aim of this research was to examine risky sexual behaviors and pre-disposing factors
among Dilla University undergraduate students and to design feasible strategies to mitigate …

In southern Africa, multiple factors in given societal contexts motivate transactional sexual
relations among women and men. The purpose of this study is to assess socio-economic …

Background This qualitative study was designed to examine vulnerability to HIV infection
and health-related needs among young men who have sex with men (MSM) in Kumasi …

The timing of first sexual intercourse (FSI) has been linked with subsequent sexual risk-
taking behaviours and associated negative health outcomes. Nonetheless, there is a lack of …

In South Africa (SA), young urban black women are currently posting images of luxury items
such as shoes, clothes and overseas trips on social media. These women claim that their …