Systematic review of cash plus or bundled interventions targeting adolescents in Africa to reduce HIV risk
Background HIV remains a leading cause of death for adolescents and young people aged
10–24 years. HIV prevention requires multisectoral approaches that target adolescents and …
10–24 years. HIV prevention requires multisectoral approaches that target adolescents and …
Evaluation of a school based comprehensive sexuality education program among very young adolescents in rural Uganda
Background Limited research has been conducted on the effectiveness of sexuality
education for very young adolescents (VYAs) ages 10–14 years in Sub-Saharan Africa …
education for very young adolescents (VYAs) ages 10–14 years in Sub-Saharan Africa …
[HTML][HTML] 'I am the master key that opens and locks': Presentation and application of a conceptual framework for women's and girls' empowerment in reproductive health
C Karp, SN Wood, H Galadanci, SPS Kibira… - Social Science & …, 2020 - Elsevier
Rationale: A renewed focus on women's and girls' empowerment in the era of Sustainable
Development Goals reflects the belief that empowerment is central to health and …
Development Goals reflects the belief that empowerment is central to health and …
“Not just the consequences, but also the pleasurable sex”: a review of the content of comprehensive sexuality education for early adolescents in Rwanda
Background Responding to adolescents' educational needs in sexual and reproductive
health and rights (SRHR) is central to their sexual health and achieved through school …
health and rights (SRHR) is central to their sexual health and achieved through school …
Addressing silences in research on girls' experiences of teacher sexual violence: insights from Uganda
J Parkes, A Bhatia, S Datzberger, R Nagawa… - Comparative …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Growing evidence from multiple countries in Africa documents sexual violence in schools.
However, when that violence is committed by teachers it is shrouded in secrecy. This article …
However, when that violence is committed by teachers it is shrouded in secrecy. This article …
Social norms, attitudes and access to modern contraception for adolescent girls in six districts in Uganda
P Bukuluki, P Kisaakye, M Houinato, A Ndieli… - BMC Health Services …, 2021 - Springer
Background Social norms continue to be entrenched in Uganda. Understanding social
norms helps to uncover the underlying drivers that influence attitudes and behavior towards …
norms helps to uncover the underlying drivers that influence attitudes and behavior towards …
Sexual health of very young adolescents in South Western Uganda: a cross-sectional assessment of sexual knowledge and behavior
Abstract Background In most Sub-Saharan African countries, little is known about young
adolescents' sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Though some efforts have been made …
adolescents' sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Though some efforts have been made …
Institutional and contextual obstacles to sexuality education policy implementation in Uganda
AB Ninsiima, G Coene, K Michielsen, S Najjuka… - Sex …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
The successful implementation of sexuality education policy for young people has been
shown to depend on a sound legislative and institutional framework. This article shows that …
shown to depend on a sound legislative and institutional framework. This article shows that …
[HTML][HTML] Referral of sexual violence against children: how do children and caregivers use a formal child protection mechanism in Harare, Zimbabwe?
E Turner, I Cerna-Turoff, R Nyakuwa… - … -Qualitative Research in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Despite widespread expansion of policies to prevent and respond to violence over the past
three decades, sexual violence against children remains common globally. Zimbabwe has …
three decades, sexual violence against children remains common globally. Zimbabwe has …
[HTML][HTML] Risk and protective factors for the sexual and reproductive health of young adolescents: Lessons learnt in the past decade and research priorities moving …
CW Kabiru, HH Habib, S Beckwith, AI Ajayi… - Journal of Adolescent …, 2024 - Elsevier
Purpose To review the published literature on what has been reported on risk and protective
factors for early adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in the recent decade …
factors for early adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in the recent decade …