Evidence of associations between socioeconomic status and the spread of HIV in different
settings and at various stages of the epidemic is still rudimentary. Few existing studies are …

Adolescence is a period of transition, marked by physical, psychological, and cognitive
changes underpin by biological factors. Today's generation of young people–the largest in …

Carve out your niche in the exploding world of blockchain technology Cryptocurrency, NFTs,
smart contracts, and ever-more-important business and finance functions—they all run on …

The transition to parenthood is a major event in the lifespan of any individual, but takes on
special significance when it precedes the transition to education, work, citizenship and …

Background Psychological factors are often neglected in HIV research, although
psychological distress is common in low-to middle-income countries, such as South Africa …

Globally, an estimated 16 million young women aged 15 to 19 years give birth every year.
Most teenage pregnancies are unintended and being pregnant or delivering a baby as a …

Background Despite a recent decline, Zimbabwe still has the fifth highest adult HIV
prevalence in the world at 14.7%; 56% of the population are currently living in extreme …

Resilience research has traditionally revolved around individual risk and protective factors
that enable people to succeed in spite of adverse circumstances. More recently, the scope of …

Abstract Adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa are highly vulnerable to HIV, other sexually
transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies. Evidence for the effectiveness of …

The high level of HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa has led to an increased interest in
understanding the determinants of sexual activity among young people, who are at high risk …