Background Adolescent pregnancy is a global public health and social problem that affects
both developed and develo** countries. Reducing adolescent pregnancy is central to …

Purpose Sexual debut in early adolescence is associated with poor health outcomes in
adulthood. We examined the associations of social capital within families, schools, and …

Investing in the sexual and reproductive health of young adults can directly and indirectly
contribute to accelerated economic growth. Looking beyond individual determinants of …

Introduction Early sexual debut is an area of concern in Nigeria with implications for
reproductive health. Methods This study addresses this by proposing a more effective …

Globally, 12 million girls aged 15–19 give birth each year, and Africa hosts 19% of youth
aged 15–24. In Zambia, 29% of adolescents experience childbirth, with variations by age …

Introduction: there is little or no progress towards the attainment of sexual and reproductive
health (SRH) targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in many develo** …

Contextualising schools as complex spaces where gender and sexualities are performed
entails understanding the interplay of gender and sexuality in school. This means …