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View article: Parent-child communication on sexual and reproductive health: a qualitative study exploring the perspectives of parents, adolescents and young adults in the region of Kaolack, Senegal
Parent-child communication on sexual and reproductive health: a qualitative study exploring the perspectives of parents, adolescents and young adults in the region of Kaolack, Senegal Open
View article: International Sexual Health And REproductive health (I-SHARE) survey during COVID-19: study protocol for online national surveys and global comparative analyses
International Sexual Health And REproductive health (I-SHARE) survey during COVID-19: study protocol for online national surveys and global comparative analyses Open
BACKGROUND: COVID-19 may have a profound impact on sexual health, reproductive health and social life across the world. Shelter in place regulations that have extended across the globe may influence condomless sex, exacerbate intimate part…
View article: ‘If her body responds then you know she wants it’: a qualitative study on how young people in Ecuador and Uganda understand and practice consent
‘If her body responds then you know she wants it’: a qualitative study on how young people in Ecuador and Uganda understand and practice consent Open
Our findings call for SRHR programming that promotes communication and equality and supports skills in recognizing, giving and receiving sexual consent.
View article: Online health survey research during COVID-19
Online health survey research during COVID-19 Open
View article: Sexual satisfaction and sexual behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from the International Sexual Health And REproductive (I-SHARE) health survey in Luxembourg
Sexual satisfaction and sexual behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from the International Sexual Health And REproductive (I-SHARE) health survey in Luxembourg Open
View article: Exploring youth information seeking on sexual and reproductive health and rights in Senegal
Exploring youth information seeking on sexual and reproductive health and rights in Senegal Open
In an evolving world, adolescents and young adults are changing their approach to searching sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) information. This study in Senegal identifies preferred sources of information through 31 in-depth…
View article: Sexual and reproductive health during COVID-19 — the I-SHARE multi-country survey
Sexual and reproductive health during COVID-19 — the I-SHARE multi-country survey Open
View article: Social venues and HIV vulnerability of young venue workers: a cluster analysis of data from a national-level cross-sectional survey of social venues in Uganda
Social venues and HIV vulnerability of young venue workers: a cluster analysis of data from a national-level cross-sectional survey of social venues in Uganda Open
OBJECTIVE: Venues where people socialize, such as bars, play a significant role in HIV transmission risk. However, little research has been done that identifies characteristics of high-risk venues, to inform HIV prevention efforts. This st…
View article: Generating a highly uniform magnetic field inside the magnetically shielded room of the n2EDM experiment
Generating a highly uniform magnetic field inside the magnetically shielded room of the n2EDM experiment Open
View article: The safety and health paradox of workers at social venues: a regulatory compliance gap analysis of the existing relevant legislation and the unwritten rules at social venues in Uganda
The safety and health paradox of workers at social venues: a regulatory compliance gap analysis of the existing relevant legislation and the unwritten rules at social venues in Uganda Open
Objectives This study aims to analyse the disparity between the rules and procedures at social venues in Uganda and the current regulatory requirements concerning venue worker safety. Methods Between 2021 and 2023, we analysed national law…
View article: Towards an inclusive and culturally sensitive conceptualisation of sexual well-being of young people: preliminary framework development using a modified Delphi methodology
Towards an inclusive and culturally sensitive conceptualisation of sexual well-being of young people: preliminary framework development using a modified Delphi methodology Open
This study aims to contribute to the development of a comprehensive framework for sexual well-being of young people. By making space for diverse young people's perspectives through co-creating the framework, we seek to enhance the understa…
View article: Scaling up, Sustaining, and Enhancing School-Based Sexuality Education Programs in Resource Constrained and Conservative Contexts: Replicable Lessons from Positive-Deviant Countries
Scaling up, Sustaining, and Enhancing School-Based Sexuality Education Programs in Resource Constrained and Conservative Contexts: Replicable Lessons from Positive-Deviant Countries Open
Despite considerable efforts, progress in the implementationof sexuality education (SE) has been uneven. This study identi-fied six “positive-deviant” low- and middle-income countries,i.e., countries that had scaled up, sustained and enhan…
View article: Gender Diversity Among Young Adolescents: Are Gender Attitudes, Sexual Orientation, Gender Roles, Gender Identity and Sex Assigned at Birth Associated With Liking to Become a Wo/Man and the Body Image of Young Adolescents in Belgium?
Gender Diversity Among Young Adolescents: Are Gender Attitudes, Sexual Orientation, Gender Roles, Gender Identity and Sex Assigned at Birth Associated With Liking to Become a Wo/Man and the Body Image of Young Adolescents in Belgium? Open
This study aims to understand how gender diversity and gender attitudes are linked to the sexual well-being of young adolescents. Data was collected among 561 adolescents in secondary schools in Flanders and binary logistic regressions wer…
View article: Correction: Induced abortion: a cross-sectional study on knowledge of and attitudes toward the new abortion law in Maputo and Quelimane cities, Mozambique
Correction: Induced abortion: a cross-sectional study on knowledge of and attitudes toward the new abortion law in Maputo and Quelimane cities, Mozambique Open
View article: Sexual Behavior Among Emerging Adults in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Sexual Behavior Among Emerging Adults in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background Estimates on sexual behavior (SB) among emerging adults (EmA) is varied in literature, which presents a challenge when designing targeted interventions. We aimed to summarize literature on prevalence and risk factors of SB among…
View article: JRJC 2023 - Journées de Rencontres Jeunes Chercheurs. Book of Proceedings
JRJC 2023 - Journées de Rencontres Jeunes Chercheurs. Book of Proceedings Open
Journées de Rencontres Jeunes Chercheurs (JRJC2023). 22-28 octobre 2023, Saint Jean de Monts (France).
View article: Associations between disordered eating behaviour and sexual behaviour amongst emerging adults attending a tertiary education institution in Coastal Kenya
Associations between disordered eating behaviour and sexual behaviour amongst emerging adults attending a tertiary education institution in Coastal Kenya Open
Background Sexual behavior (SB) is a well-documented pathway to HIV acquisition in emerging adults and remains common amongst African emerging adults. Previous research in high-income countries indicates a correlation between disordered ea…
View article: Parental involvement in school-based sexuality education in the WHO European Region: findings from a scoping review and expert consultations
Parental involvement in school-based sexuality education in the WHO European Region: findings from a scoping review and expert consultations Open
There is a major political commitment at the European Union level to providing good quality sexuality education in schools. Multiple studies in the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region have demonstrated the importance of sexuali…
View article: Anomalous spin precession systematic effects in the search for a muon EDM using the frozen-spin technique
Anomalous spin precession systematic effects in the search for a muon EDM using the frozen-spin technique Open
View article: Process evaluation of a parent-child communication intervention for adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Uganda
Process evaluation of a parent-child communication intervention for adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Uganda Open
Background Previous initiatives concerning adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education in Low-or-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) have been limited by cultural norms and misinformation perpetuated within families. Responding t…
View article: Corrigendum: Exploring the association between perceived male attitudes and female attitudes toward the discontinuation of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Egypt
Corrigendum: Exploring the association between perceived male attitudes and female attitudes toward the discontinuation of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Egypt Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fsoc.2023.1183989.].
View article: Effects of COVID-19 measures on access to HIV/STI testing and condoms among adults in Sweden: a cross-sectional online survey
Effects of COVID-19 measures on access to HIV/STI testing and condoms among adults in Sweden: a cross-sectional online survey Open
Aims: To investigate the self-reported impact of COVID-19 measures on access to testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and condoms and factors associated with reduced access among adults in Sweden. Methods: Cross-…
View article: How can civil society organizations contribute to the scale-up of comprehensive sexuality education? Presentation of a scaling framework illustrated with examples from Indonesia
How can civil society organizations contribute to the scale-up of comprehensive sexuality education? Presentation of a scaling framework illustrated with examples from Indonesia Open
Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) can substantially contribute to the health and well-being of young people. Yet, most CSE interventions remain limited to the small piloting or research phase and scale-up is often an afterthought at …
View article: The unwritten rules and HIV: a qualitative study of informal institutions and HIV vulnerability among workers at social venues in Uganda
The unwritten rules and HIV: a qualitative study of informal institutions and HIV vulnerability among workers at social venues in Uganda Open
Introduction There is increasing appreciation of the need to understand how social and structural factors shape HIV risk. The unwritten rules, also known as informal institutions or social norms, are increasingly recognized as important de…
View article: Associations between the COVID-19 pandemic and women’s fertility intentions: a multi-country, cross-sectional (I-SHARE) study
Associations between the COVID-19 pandemic and women’s fertility intentions: a multi-country, cross-sectional (I-SHARE) study Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic, together with the subsequent social distancing measures, could lead to shifts in family and fertility planning. This study aimed to explore the associations between the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in f…
View article: Pregnant and abandoned: qualitative assessment of COVID-19 pandemic educational challenges faced by pregnant college students in Uganda
Pregnant and abandoned: qualitative assessment of COVID-19 pandemic educational challenges faced by pregnant college students in Uganda Open
Early marriage and pregnancy hinder global commitment to attain gender parity in education. This article discusses educational challenges experienced by parenting college students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda. The study qualitati…
View article: Associations between the COVID-19 pandemic and women’s fertility intentions: a multi-country, cross-sectional (I-SHARE) study
Associations between the COVID-19 pandemic and women’s fertility intentions: a multi-country, cross-sectional (I-SHARE) study Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic, together with the subsequent social distancing measures, could lead to shifts in family and fertility planning. This study aimed to explore the associations between the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in f…
View article: Sexual risk-taking behavior amongst emerging adults in a tertiary institution of learning in Coastal Kenya: A qualitative study of stakeholders’ perspectives using causal loop mapping
Sexual risk-taking behavior amongst emerging adults in a tertiary institution of learning in Coastal Kenya: A qualitative study of stakeholders’ perspectives using causal loop mapping Open
Background It is known from previous studies that university students in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA) engage in sexual risk-taking behaviour (SRTB). However, there is paucity of data on factors contributing to SRTB among university students (e…
View article: The effectiveness of combined approaches towards improving utilisation of adolescent sexual and reproductive health services in Kenya: a quasi-experimental evaluation
The effectiveness of combined approaches towards improving utilisation of adolescent sexual and reproductive health services in Kenya: a quasi-experimental evaluation Open
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) services are key to improving the health of adolescents. This study aimed to establish the effectiveness of an intervention that combined activities in health facilities and communities in K…
View article: Exploring the association between perceived male attitudes and female attitudes toward the discontinuation of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Egypt
Exploring the association between perceived male attitudes and female attitudes toward the discontinuation of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Egypt Open
Introduction There are 200 million girls and women alive worldwide that have undergone the practice of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and 4 million girls are at risk of undergoing the practice each year. FGM/C provides no known …