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Showing 1 to 20 of 33 for “"Risky sexual behaviour"”.
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Male circumcision and risky sexual behaviour amongst youths aged 15-24 years in Zambia
… of protection may lead to increased risk behaviours, including reduced condom use. The aim of this study is to establish the association between Male Circumcision on risky sexual behaviour amongst Zambian young people aged 15-24 years. The study was based on secondary data from the Zambia …
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Male circumcision and risky sexual behaviour amongst youths aged 15-24 years in Zambia
… of protection may lead to increased risk behaviours, including reduced condom use. The aim of this study is to establish the association between Male Circumcision on risky sexual behaviour amongst Zambian young people aged 15-24 years. The study was based on secondary data from the Zambia …
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Knowledge of and attitudes towards HIV and risky sexual behaviour among adolescent secondary school students in Bekwarra, Nigeria
… attitudes towards HIV/AIDS; to describe the risky sexual and other behaviours they engaged in and what factors influenced such behaviours. This study was conducted in the area to systematically examine the widely held notion that adolescents were deviating from the strict sexual mores of the …
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Exploring possible influences of HIV/AIDS-related stigma on risky sexual behaviour and childbearing decisions: Cape Town 2002-2009
… and moral assessments of PLWHA) was related to risky sexual behaviour and whether this was mediated by perceived risk of HIV infection. For PLWHA, we assessed whether 'internalized stigma' and perceptions of stigmatizing attitudes in the broader population (mediated through disclosure of HIV …
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Factors associated with risky sexual behaviour amongst students at Venda Technical Vocational Education and Training College in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Multiple sexual partners, unprotected sex and transactional sex are considered risky sexual behaviour worldwide and continue to pose risks of sexual transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancy as well as increased termination of pregnancy amongst young people. The reported study was aimed at …
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Perceptions of illicit drug use and risky sexual behaviour among first year psychology students at the University of the Western Cape
… 15-24. Research indicates a strong link between risky sexual behaviour and alcohol and illicit drugs. In the Western Cape drug-related behaviours is a growing concern among young people because of relatively high prevalence rates of drug abuse, particularly methamphetamine. Previous South African …
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Risky sexual behaviour among men : HIV surveillance and risk reduction among men who have multiple, female sexual partners in Cape Town, South Africa
… surveillance surveys that collect biological and behavioural data from populations of interest is urgently needed to demonstrate accountability to domestic and international HIV funders, monitor trends in HIV and risk behaviours over time, and provide evidence of the effectiveness of HIV …
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An analysis of alcohol use and possible confounding risk factors for risky sexual behaviour amongst women in the rural Western Cape and urban Gauteng provinces
… confounding risk factors associated with risky sexual behaviour amongst women in the urban city of Tshwane in Gauteng and the rural Western Cape sites, respectively.
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Economic evaluation of cash "plus" interventions for risky sexual behaviour among adolescent girls & young women in low and middle-income countries: a systematic review
… young women (AGYW) are especially susceptible to risky sexual behaviours that increase their risk of HIV infection and other negative consequences related to their reproductive health, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Globally, AGYW, who are between the ages of 15-24, are at …
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Rizikingos lytinės elgsenos paplitimas tarp Vilniaus universiteto įvairių fakultetų studentų /
Prevalence of Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Students in Different Faculties of Vilnius University. The relevance of the study. After the youth starts living intimate life a wide range of problems related to sexual behaviour arises, such as a frequent change of sexual partners, non-use of …
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Insights of urban and rural female youth regarding the nature and consequences of sexual risk behaviour
… issues: teenage pregnancies, high HIV rates, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and a high number of abortions. South Africa is dealing with the repercussions of risky sexual behaviour of female youth on a daily basis and these include: youth with STDs, teenage pregnancies, HIV infection, …
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Three essays on sexual behaviour and sexually transmitted disease in the UK
… the measurement of and the correlation between risky sexual behaviour and chlamydia and gonorrhoea infection in the UK in three chapters. The first of these explores methods of calculating rates of Chlamydia and gonorrhoea infection at UK genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics. Data from KC60 …
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HIV/AIDS related knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of FET College students: implications for sexual health promotion
… knowledge, self-concept and self-efficacy. Risky sexual behaviour was measured in terms of condom use and the number of sexual partners in the 12 months prior to the study with males reporting significantly more risky sexual behaviour. More males (70% vs. 43 % females) reported no condom use …
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The effect of a sports-based HIVv prevention programme on HIV risk related behaviours among high school learners
… challenge amid the growing concern of adolescent risky sexual behaviour, influenced by biological and psycho-social factors. There is an increasing demand for adolescent sexual risk reduction interventions, especially in sub-Saharan Africa which remains the hub of HIV epidemic worldwide. …
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An economic perspective on the influence of social interaction on risky behaviours
… the role of social interaction on risk taking behaviour. The thesis consists of three self-contained papers, each with the aim of unearthing the influence of social interaction on risk taking. Two types of risky behaviours apparent in SSA are investigated. The first is risky sexual behaviour …
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The substance use, sexual behaviour and health needs of young tourists travelling to national and international holiday destinations
… is identifying high levels of substance use and sexual risk taking among young tourists in holiday destinations. However, studies have predominantly focused on the behaviours of tourists visiting Mediterranean package holiday resorts or college students visiting spring break destinations. Limited …
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Parenting for lifelong health programme for parents and teens in Botswana: cost estimation and the budget impact analysis
… health issues. Depression, suicidal thoughts, risky sexual behaviour, and substance abuse are a few examples of these effects. The random control trial was conducted in 25 nations with low to middle incomes, including Botswana. The goal of the PLH SUPER study is to address and stop child abuse …
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Sexual and reproductive health needs of young people : a study examining the fit between needs and current programming responses in India
… to explore the magnitude and characteristics of sexual and reproductive health risks of young people in Gujarat, India. In particular, the study examined the fit between sexual and reproductive health needs and the existing programming responses in terms of policies, programs and access to health …
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Exploring the relationship between sexual risk behaviours and HIV Status awareness among men in South Africa: analysis of data from the 2017 South African National house-based HIV prevalence, incidence and behaviour survey
… with men being a key population at risk due to risky sexual behaviours and lower HIV status awareness compared to women. This study explored the relationships between sexual risk behaviours and HIV status awareness among 1,630 sexually active South African men (≥15 years, median age 34 years, …
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Engagement and understanding: pregnant adolescents and health information in Freedom Park
Adolescent and young adult pregnancy is a major sexual health issue for vulnerable young women in South Africa. Beginning by examining the origins of adolescent pregnancy in South Africa, this paper then proceeds to examine the various sources of health information accessible to adolescent women, …
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