Objectives Early sexual initiation (ESI), defined as sexual activity that begins before 15 or 18
years of age, is one of the risky sexual behaviours that has been linked to increased …

Introduction: Adolescence is a critical period for the development of affectivity and sexuality.
Adolescents begin to explore their sexual identities, form intimate relationships, and learn to …

The goal of this study is to understand the experiences of having an absent parent, meaning
a parent who is not physically or psychologically involved in raising a biological child by …

Sexual minority youth, compared to their heterosexual peers, have a disproportionate
burden of sexual risks, but it remains unclear whether such inequalities exist across cultures …

Background Adolescent pregnancy, also known as teenage pregnancy, is an unwanted
pregnancy affecting girls aged 15–19 years. With a global prevalence of 25%, Africa has …

Pre-adolescence is generally considered a period of change during which sexual energy
remains latent before gradually beginning to express itself in adolescence and later in life …

Background Epidemiological studies have established an association between early sexual
intercourse and intentional self‐harm. However, the causal mechanisms, particularly the role …

Background/Objectives: Adolescence represents a period of heightened vulnerability to risky
sexual behaviours. In Portugal, adolescents are initiating sexual activity at increasingly …

Introduction Adolescent sexual activity is an important topic for public health policies and
can be shaped by them. This study examines the relationship between sexual knowledge …

The young adolescents' sexual behaviors are under-investigated. In this quantitative
descriptive study, we examined the 2019 Middle School Youth Risk Behavior Survey data of …