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In developing countries, maternal and child mortality continues to be a major health problem. According to the recent estimate by the Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency
High incidence of HIV infection among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) has been attributed to the numerous and often layered vulnerabilities that they encounter
High blood pressure is an increasingly problematic public health concern in many developing countries due to the associated cardiovascular and renal complications. This study set
Understanding the link between HIV knowledge, risky sexual behaviors, and social intolerance such as stigma and discrimination is important for HIV prevention and treatment program
A foremost challenge to the realisation of the accelerated economic growth of the demographic dividend in Africa remains the commitment of the region’s political leadership
Health promotion interventions, in particular behavior change communication (BCC) strategies (which utilize different communication channels to promote positive health behaviors at individual and community levels),
In the 2017 World Health Organization report, it was estimated that more than 2.5 billion adults globally had a high Body Mass Index (BMI >25
The objective of this paper is to examine the perceptions of community elders and parents on their roles regarding support to their children’s education. Data
Risk-sensitive urban development is required to reduce accumulated risk and to better consider risk when planning new developments. To deliver a sustainable city for all
The objective of this study was to examine how young people in Nairobi, Kenya, are making sense of marriage, both in terms of their own
School-based comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) can help adolescents achieve their full potential and realize their sexual and reproductive health and rights. This is particularly pressing
Delivering Sexual and Reproductive Health Education to Girls: Are Helplines Useful? Girlhood Studies
The use of helplines to deliver sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education to girls seeking such information and services can break down barriers created by