Executive summary Unprecedented global forces are sha** the health and wellbeing of
the largest generation of 10 to 24 year olds in human history. Population mobility, global …

Background Previous studies have not synthesized existing literature on the lived
experiences of pregnant and parenting adolescents (aged 10–19) in Africa. Such evidence …

Background Teenage pregnancy is a global issue raising concerns for all who are interested
in the health and well-being of young women and their children. It carries major health and …

Background An estimated 2· 1 million individuals are newly infected with HIV every year.
Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies have reported conflicting evidence for the …

Background Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) is a major public health
concern in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, inequalities in ASRH have received less …

Background. Prevention of both school dropout and teen pregnancy represent clear public
health priorities for South Africa, yet their complex and potentially cyclical relationship has …

Background: Despite the high rate of HIV infections, there is still high rate of early
unprotected sex, unintended pregnancy, and unsafe abortions especially among unmarried …

Abstract Background In Ghana, adolescents represent 22% of the total population. The rates
of adolescent pregnancies are high. Of all births registered in the country in 2014, 30% were …

Background Adolescent childbearing increases the risk of adverse health and social
consequences including school dropout (SDO). However, it remains unclear why some …

Background. Family planning (FP) is one of the fundamental pillars of safe motherhood and
reproductive health rights. In develo** countries, women with unmet need for FP constitute …