Sexual risk among orphaned adolescents: is country-level HIV prevalence an important factor?
Previous studies from sub-Saharan Africa have found that orphans experience increased sexual risk compared to non-orphans.
Previous studies from sub-Saharan Africa have found that orphans experience increased sexual risk compared to non-orphans.
The Government of Uganda (GOU) has focused attention on the problem of orphaned and other vulnerable children (OVC) through a number of policies, regulations, and initiatives.
This study is a part of the operational research which includes mapping and size estimation of female drug users, which forms the first key step in developing targeted interventions for this highly vulnerable key population.
This report is based on research and interviews conducted by the Center between June 2009 and February 2010. The Center gathered the experiences of 59 women through a combination of in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.
This study assesses trends in the prevalence and status of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) based on data from 2005-06, 1999, and 1994 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Surveys (ZDHS).
The main rationale for this study was to better understand the health status of South African children in relation to HIV.
This study was motivated by concerns that teachers are an important national resource yet have been overlooked by workplace HIV and AIDS programs.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of Women and Adolescent Girls living with HIV. Research Report on Qualitative Findings from Brazil, Ethiopia and the Ukraine is a document developed by EngenderHealth with the support of UNFPA.
This paper's focuses on areas of relatively poorly addressed or understood aspects of young people's sexual and reproductive health.
On January 11-12, 2006, the U.S.