The mental health of adolescents (10–19 years) remains an overlooked global health issue,
particularly within the context of syndemic conditions such as HIV and pregnancy. Rates of …

Background It is estimated that 38.8% of mothers develop postpartum depression (PPD) in
South Africa. While empirical evidence documents an association between intimate partner …

Sexual behavior during adolescence fundamentally steers the future life of both girls and
boys, and it should be guided with appropriate education, especially as it also represents a …

Background Globally, teenage pregnancy is among the most social problems, affecting 21
million adolescents aged 15–19. Due to the increased responsibility of prenatal and …

Background Identifying fertility periods accurately will protect teenage girls and young
women from unintended pregnancies and related complications. However, in Sub-Saharan …

Background Some children born to adolescent mothers may have developmental
challenges, while others do not. Research focusing on which children of adolescent mothers …

Campaigning against sexuality education is a key site where transnational 'anti-
gender'politics are taking shape in African contexts. While governments in the region have …

HIV, both directly and indirectly, impacts child development outcomes. The most severe
impacts are for children infected with HIV, and those exposed but uninfected are also shown …

There has been marked progress in access to education, representation of women in
leadership, sexual reproductive health, and gender-based violence as a result of gender …

Background: South Africa, a middle-income country, has an adolescent fertility rate far
higher than that of high-income countries. Adolescent girls and young women have an …