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Jamaica’s policy for the school reintegration of school-age mothers. How are we doing and where do we need to go?
This paper examines the prevalence of teenage pregnancy in Jamaica, the girls most affected, and where and when they are most vulnerable.
Prevalence and correlates of sexual risk behaviors among Jamaican adolescents
Despite high levels of sexual activity and risk behaviors among Jamaican youth, few population-based studies have examined their prevalence or correlates.
Overlooked and at Risk: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth in the Caribbean
As long as criminalization of homosexuality and stigma, discrimination and violence against LGBT individuals continues in the Caribbean, the emotional and physical health of LGBT young people is at risk.
Advancing promising program and research/evaluation practices for evidence-based programs reaching very young adolescents: a review of the literature
This paper reviews and describes research practices and program interventions addressing the sexual and reproductive health of very young adolescents (VYA) and identifies promising program components and research/evaluation practices.
The influence of early sexual debut and sexual violence on adolescent pregnancy: a matched case-control study in Jamaica
CONTEXT: Contraceptive knowledge and use at first sex have increased over time among Jamaican adolescents, yet high unintended pregnancy rates persist. More information on risk factors for adolescent pregnancy is needed to inform programs.
Strengthening the education sector response to school health, nutrition and HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean region: a rapid survey of thirteen countries
The overall objectives of this rapid survey undertaken by EduCan in early 2008 are to inform the development of both regional and national level education sector policies and strategies on school health, nutrition and HIV in the Caribbean region.
Strengthening the education sector response to HIV and AIDS in the Caribbean
This report presents the findings and outcomes of the three joint UNESCO/World Bank missions to Guyana, Jamaica, and St. Lucia, and elaborates on next steps identified for action at both national and regional levels.
Improving the education response to HIV and AIDS: lessons of partner efforts in coordination, harmonisation, alignment, information sharing and monitoring in Jamaica, Kenya, Thailand and Zambia
This report documents the findings of a study on the quality and effectiveness of collaboration among partners involved in the HIV and AIDS response in the education sector.
Report card. HIV prevention for girls and young women: Jamaica
This report card aims to provide a summary of HIV prevention for girls and young women in jamaica.