Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of adolescents in relation to STIs, pregnancy, contraceptive utilization and substance abuse in the Mhlakulo region, Eastern Cape

Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of adolescents in relation to STIs, pregnancy, contraceptive utilization and substance abuse in the Mhlakulo region, Eastern Cape

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS are a major problem in South Africa. This, coupled with a high incidence of teenage pregnancy, alcohol and drug abuse, is of grave concern, especially its impact among the young (15–24 years) and in economically poor, rural populations....

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Main Authors: Vivek Bhat, A. Bana, X. Godlwana, S. Libazi, Y. Maholwana, N. Marafungana, K. Mona, A.M. Mbonisweni, N. Mbulawa, J. Mofuka, N.A. Mohlajoa, N.N. Nondula, Y. Qubekile, B. Ramnaran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2010-04-01
Series:South African Family Practice
Subjects:
stis
sexually transmitted infections
adolescents
teenage pregnancy
contraception
substance abuse
Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/1367
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