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Attitude and prevalence of early sexual debut and associated risk sexual behavior among adolescents in Tanzania; Evidence from baseline data in a Randomized Controlled Trial

BMC Public Health, 2023
Background Unsafe sexual behaviours and associated sexual ideas among adolescents may contribute to adverse health consequences for sexual health in adulthood.
Walter C. Millanzi, Kalafunja M. Osaki, Stephen M. Kibusi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gender differentials in the impact of parental death: adolescent's sexual behaviour and risk of HIV infection in rural South Africa [PDF]

, 2010
Using data from a longitudinal surveillance study from rural South Africa, we investigated the odds of sexual debut, pregnancy and HIV infection of 15- to 19-year-old adolescents by parental survival. Using descriptive statistics and logistic regressions,
Newell, Marie-Louise, Nuala McGrath, Marie-Louise Newell, McGrath, N., Newell, M.L., McGrath, N, Makandwe Nyirenda, Nyirenda, Makandwe, Nyirenda, M., McGrath, Nuala, Nyirenda, M, Newell, ML   +11 more
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Risky sexual behaviours among young adults attending Higher Learning Institutions in Mbeya, Tanzania: implications for STIs and HIV preventive programs [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]

Open Research Africa, 2021
Background High-risk sexual behaviors(HRSBs) among young adults are key risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections(STIs), HIV and unplanned pregnancies. WHO has identified the 15-24years age-group as high-risk for STIs.
Philippe Mayaud, Sia E. Msuya, Willyhelmina Olomi, Ruby Doryn Mcharo   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Age at sexual debut: a determinant of multiple partnership among South African youth [PDF]

, 2015
Age at sexual debut is an important determinant of HIV infection. The paper investigates the effects of age at sexual debut on sexual behaviour among South African youth. Among 2 875 respondents who ever had sexual intercourse, 39% had early sexual debut
Ketye, T., Setswe, G., Rehle, T., Mzolo, T., Zuma, K., Mbelle, N.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Age at menarche and sexual debut among young Filipino women

, 2019
There has been a secular decline in age at menarche since the 19th century. Early-maturing women are more likely to have their sexual debut at a younger age, which in turn gives rise to a host of reproductive health and social problems.
Tey, Nai Peng, Lai, Siow Li, Ng, Sor Tho
core   +2 more sources

Central Nervous System Tumors Among Infants in Canada: A Report From CYP‐C

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) tumors in infants are rare, pose unique clinical challenges, and lack large‐scale evidence‐based data to guide management. This study seeks to describe CNS tumors in Canadian infants and to compare their outcomes with those of older children.
Samuel Sassine, Hallie Coltin, Sylvia Cheng, Lucie Lafay‐Cousin, Vanan Issai Magimairajan, Craig Erker, Stéphanie Vairy, Lynette Bowes, Adam Fleming, Donna Johnston, Sarah McKillop, Roona Sinha, Julie Bennett, Christina Coleman, Laura Wheaton, Shayna Zelcer, Samuele Renzi, Thai Hoa Tran   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Age at coitarche among secondary school students in Jos

Nigerian Journal of Medicine, 2019
BACKGROUND: the age of first sexual intercourse is important in gynecological practice. Ranging from STIs to cervical cancer. It can be influenced by substances such as alcohol.
Samuel Ameh Onuh, Patrick Haruna Daru
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Retrospective Analysis of Donor Lymphocyte Infusions in Pediatric Patients With Mixed Chimerism After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) is an essential therapy for several malignant and nonmalignant diseases, but relapse and graft loss remain the principal threats to its success. Routine monitoring of chimerism and minimal residual disease (MRD) enables early detection of imminent recurrence and guides ...
Carmen Junk, Sebastian Michaelis, Michaela Döring, Thomas Eichholz, Ursula Holzer, Martin Ebinger, Tim Flaadt, Rupert Handgretinger, Peter Lang, Jan Frederic Weller, Markus Mezger   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Survival time to age at sexual debut by food sufficiency status.

, 2015
Survival time to age at sexual debut by food sufficiency status.
Webster Mavhu (435931), Richard Hayes (32740), Lisa F. Langhaug (461188), James Hargreaves (349554), Shabbar Jaffar (2229595), Frances M. Cowan (253719), Sophie J. S. Pascoe (461186)   +6 more
core   +1 more source