This article examines the association between boredom in leisure and risky sexual
behaviors among South African youth (N= 1695) using longitudinal data. We hypothesized …

Background: In South Africa, many studies conducted on substance abuse among in-school
youth focus on urban areas. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that rural areas are …

Abstract Background HealthWise South Africa: Life Skills for Adolescents (HW) is an
evidence-based substance use and sexual risk prevention program that emphasizes the …

Background Risky sexual behavior is defined as engaging in sexual activities that increase
the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies …

Focus groups (N= 15 groups; 8 with girls, 7 with boys) with adolescents in high schools near
Cape Town, South Africa, were used to conduct a qualitative investigation of reported …

There is limited understanding of parents' role in positive youth/adolescent development
through leisure in developing countries. Using a sample of 6,626 eighth-grade students in …

ABSTRACT World Health Organization (WHO) defines “youths” as age group of 15 to 24
years, and are characterized by significant physiological, psychological and social changes …

Purpose Use of illicit drugs by adolescents might facilitate or trigger other risky behaviors,
including early sexual initiation (ESI), multiple partners, and unprotected sex. This study …

Drinking, smoking, and health risk behaviors are significant problems for Thai adolescents.
However, little is known about the association and magnitude among alcohol, tobacco, or co …

This study examined how the perception of the availability of leisure opportunities may
prevent substance use initiation through HealthWise, a school-based program focused on …