Hegemonic masculinity/masculinities in South Africa: Culture, power, and gender politics
The concept of hegemonic masculinity has had a profound impact on gender activism and
has been taken up particularly in health interventions. The concept was part of a conceptual …
has been taken up particularly in health interventions. The concept was part of a conceptual …
The health and health system of South Africa: historical roots of current public health challenges
H Coovadia, R Jewkes, P Barron, D Sanders… - The lancet, 2009 - thelancet.com
The roots of a dysfunctional health system and the collision of the epidemics of
communicable and non-communicable diseases in South Africa can be found in policies …
communicable and non-communicable diseases in South Africa can be found in policies …
Gender and sexuality: emerging perspectives from the heterosexual epidemic in South Africa and implications for HIV risk and prevention
Research shows that gender power inequity in relationships and intimate partner violence
places women at enhanced risk of HIV infection. Men who have been violent towards their …
places women at enhanced risk of HIV infection. Men who have been violent towards their …
Teenage pregnancy rates and associations with other health risk behaviours: a three-wave cross-sectional study among South African school-going adolescents
Background Teenage pregnancy still remains high in low and middle-income countries
(LMIC), as well as in high-income countries (HIC). It is a major contributor to maternal and …
(LMIC), as well as in high-income countries (HIC). It is a major contributor to maternal and …
Factors associated with teen pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country cross-sectional study
This study aimed to assess the contextual factors associated with teenage pregnancy in sub-
Saharan Africa. Using DHS data we modelled females aged 15-19 with multilevel logistic …
Saharan Africa. Using DHS data we modelled females aged 15-19 with multilevel logistic …
Sexuality education in South African schools: deconstructing the dominant response to young people's sexualities in contemporary schooling contexts
S Ngabaza, T Shefer - Sex Education, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
South African schools are tasked with providing sexuality education through the Life
Orientation curriculum as a means of challenging continued high rates of HIV, unwanted …
Orientation curriculum as a means of challenging continued high rates of HIV, unwanted …
South African teachers' responses to teenage pregnancy and teenage mothers in schools
South African law forbids excluding pregnant teenagers from school and permits young
parents to continue with their schooling. However, the existence of progressive policy and …
parents to continue with their schooling. However, the existence of progressive policy and …
Sociocultural factors contributing to teenage pregnancy in Zomba district, Malawi
NC Kaphagawani, E Kalipeni - Global public health, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
This study explores sociocultural and other risk factors associated with unplanned teenage
pregnancy in Zomba district of Malawi. Data were obtained from 505 participants under the …
pregnancy in Zomba district of Malawi. Data were obtained from 505 participants under the …
[HTML][HTML] Factors affecting effective communication about sexual and reproductive health issues between parents and adolescents in zandspruit informal settlement …
K Motsomi, C Makanjee, T Basera… - The Pan African Medical …, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Methods An exploratory qualitative study using the focus group discussions method was
done to explore amongst other things; social, cultural and religious barriers to …
done to explore amongst other things; social, cultural and religious barriers to …
[PDF][PDF] The shape of children's families and households: A demographic overview
This chapter gives an overview of children's living arrangements in South Africa, drawing
mainly on household surveys. It draws attention to the diversity of family forms and living …
mainly on household surveys. It draws attention to the diversity of family forms and living …