Sexual behaviour, contraceptive practice and reproductive health among school adolescents in rural Transkei.

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Abstract

Sexual maturation occurs at an earlier age than previously among rural Transkeian adolescents. This is associated with early initiation and a high level of sexual activity, low contraceptive usage, and a high rate of adolescent pregnancy and STDs, which therefore expose adolescents to a high risk of HIV infection.

Topics & Keywords

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Child and Adolescent Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 86, Issue 5, pp. 523-7

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