The present study was guided by Bronfenbrenner's bio-ecological theory of human
development. Among the social ecological context variables examined were school, peer …

The present study used multidimensional measures of religion to assess religion's influence
in engendering positive behaviours as measured by alcohol and tobacco use among a …

Araqe is a traditional home-distilled beverage that is made from an assortment of cereals
such as wheat, sorghum and maize, and has a high level of ethanol. A ubiquitous feature of …

Background Substance use and its problems arising are increasing all over the world, and
currently together with HIV/AIDS epidemic, become one of the most threatening and …

Background: the subject of the mental health of young people in Sub-Saharan Africa has
received very little research attention. Despite the fact that many in this region face …

The research team was led by Bev Russell, director of Social Surveys. Sarah Meny-Gibert
was the senior researcher in charge of the study. Riaan Mostert and Lesley Parenzee …

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pandemic continues to be a major problem
worldwide, and has escalated rapidly since the first case was identified in 1981. Acquired …

Our special thanks go to Ato Dawit Dikasso, Deputy Director General of the Ethiopian Food,
Medicine and Health Care Administration and Control Authority, and Dr Solomon Teferra of …

The aim of the study was to assess the impact of religion on the timing of youth transition to
first sexual intercourse using a sample of undergraduate students from the North-West …

Many of South Africa's social and health problems are attributable to the misuse of alcohol,
with sexual risk behaviours considered to be one such problem. However, there has been a …