Supporting Adolescent Orphan Girls to Stay in School as HIV Risk Prevention: Evidence From a Randomized Controlled Trial in Zimbabwe

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Authors

Denise Dion Hallfors · Africa University

Hyunsan Cho · Africa University

Simbarashe Rusakaniko · Africa University

Bonita J. Iritani · Africa University

John Mapfumo · Africa University

Carolyn Tucker Halpern · Africa University

Abstract

We found promising evidence that comprehensive school support may reduce HIV risk for orphan girls. Further study, including assessment of dose response, cost benefit, and HIV and herpes simplex virus 2 biomarker measurement, is warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Public Health

Volume 101, Issue 6, pp. 1082-1088

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2010.300042

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