Introduction Youth engagement in HIV research is generally recognized as essential, but
often neglected or minimally implemented in practice. Engagement is a process of working …

Introduction Learning one's HIV status through HIV testing services (HTS) is an essential
step toward accessing treatment and linking to preventive services for those at high HIV risk …

This study examines the impact of a joint financial literacy and women's empowerment
training programme on household consumption as a welfare indicator. Using data collected …

Abstract Young adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are at high risk of involvement in
sexual risk behaviors; and curable sexually transmitted infections (STI), herpes simplex virus …

Data from an 18-month randomized trial show large and sustained impacts on water
purification and child health of a program providing monthly coupons for free water treatment …

HIV self-testing (HIVST) can improve testing completion among adolescents and young
adults (AYA), although its influence on sexual behaviors is unclear. We evaluated whether …

Objective: To examine the major determinants of VCT service uptake among adults in SSA.
Methods: Electronic databases were searched to identify eligible English language …

Objectives: To estimate HIV incidence among female sex workers (FSW) in Zimbabwe: using
HIV prevalence by age and number of years since started selling sex (YSSS). Design: We …

Objectives To investigate the factors associated with voluntary HIV counseling and testing
(VCT) among young students engaging in casual sexual activity and to establish a scientific …

Background Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), aged 15–24 years, are
disproportionately affected by HIV and other sexual and reproductive health (SRH) risks due …