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Multidisciplinary peer-led sexual and reproductive health education programme in France, a prospective controlled-study

BMC Public Health, 2022
Background Sexual education is an international priority to promote sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and to reduce risky sexual behaviour. Experts recommend holistic and comprehensive SRH peer-led education.
Anaïs Nuttall, Julien Mancini, Camille Lizin, Sabrina Hamzaoui, Sophie Mariotti, Héloïse Louesdon, Sophie Tardieu, Jean-Michel Viton, Jérôme Delotte, Florence Bretelle   +9 more
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

Predictors of risky sexual behaviour among pre-college students in Adama Town, Ethiopia

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2019
INTRODUCTION: The rate of sexually transmitted infection's, including HIV has increased in recent years in Ethiopia. Many adolescents and young people still do not protect themselves against unintended pregnancies and STIs.
Geremew Werkeshe Wana, Oyedunni Arulogun, Adebola Roberts, Abraham Sahilemichael Kebede   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Alcohol consumption and risky sexual behaviour in the fishing communities: evidence from two fish landing sites on Lake Victoria in Uganda

BMC Public Health, 2012
Background The fishing communities are among population groups that are most at risk of HIV infection, with some studies putting the HIV prevalence at 5 to 10 times higher than in the general population.
Tumwesigye Nazarius M, Atuyambe Lynn, Wanyenze Rhoda K, Kibira Simon PS, Li Qing, Wabwire-Mangen Fred, Wagner Glenn   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Substance use and risky sexual behaviours among sexually experienced Ghanaian youth [PDF]

BMC Public Health, 2012
The association between risky sexual behaviours and substance uses among Ghanaian youth were investigated.An in-school cross-sectional representative survey was conducted among 12-18-year- old youth in Ghana in 2008 (N = 1195, response rate =90%). Logistic regression analyses were employed to investigate the association between substance use (tobacco ...
openaire   +3 more sources

Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Meta-Analysis of Risky Sexual Behaviour among Male Youth in Developing Countries

AIDS Research and Treatment, 2015
The purpose of this meta-analysis was to assess the association between risky sexual behaviour and level of education and economic status in male youth.
Yifru Berhan, Asres Berhan
doaj   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Resistance Intradialytic Exercise Compared to Aerobic Intradialytic Exercise for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis commonly experience reduced physical function, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and impaired health‐related quality of life. Intradialytic exercise has been proposed as a non‐pharmacological strategy to improve these outcomes.
Klebson da Silva Almeida, Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto, Daniel da Costa Torres, Ian Setubal Reis Chaves, Jonas do Carmo Paschoalin, Braúlio Lima Nascimento, Luciana Dias Chiavegato   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring prevalence of risky sexual behaviour among adolescents in high schools: A systematic review

SAGE Open Medicine
Background: Adolescents’ engagement in risky sexual behaviours poses a significant risk to their sexual and reproductive health, particularly in low- and middle-income nations.
Refiloi Ndlovu, Perez Livias Moyo
doaj   +1 more source

Khat and alcohol use and risky sex behaviour among in-school and out-of-school youth in Ethiopia

BMC Public Health, 2005
Background Khat (an evergreen plant with amphetamine-like properties) and alcohol are widely consumed among the youth of Ethiopia. However, their relationship to risky sexual behaviour is not well described.
Ayele Reta, Abebe Yigeremu, Berhane Frehiwot, Enquselassie Fikre, Mitike Getnet, Alem Atalay, Kebede Derege, Lemma Wuleta, Assefa Tamrat, Gebremichael Tewodros   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source