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Evaluation of a school based comprehensive sexuality education program among very young adolescents in rural Uganda
(BMC, 2018-09-13)
Limited research has been conducted on the effectiveness of sexuality education for very young
adolescents (VYAs) ages 10–14 years in Sub-Saharan Africa. Furthermore, evaluations of sexuality education
programs often ...
Sexual health of very young adolescents in South Western Uganda: a cross-sectional assessment of sexual knowledge and behavior
(BMC, 2018)
In most Sub-Saharan African countries, little is known about young adolescents’ sexual and
reproductive health (SRH). Though some efforts have been made to understand and improve SRH of older adolescents, very young ...
Adolescents’ Sexual Wellbeing in Southwestern Uganda:
(MDPI, 2018-02-22)
Measures of sexual wellbeing and positive aspects of sexuality in the World Health
Organization definition for sexual health are rarely studied and remain poorly understood, especially
among adolescents in Sub-Saharan ...
A cross-sectional mixed-methods study of sexual and reproductive health knowledge, experiences and access to services among refugee adolescent girls in the Nakivale refugee settlement, Uganda
(Reproductive Health, 2019)
Background: Humanitarian crises and migration make girls and women more vulnerable to poor sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes. Nevertheless, there is still a dearth of information on SRH outcomes and access to ...
Adolescents’ Sexual Wellbeing in Southwestern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Body Image, Self-Esteem and Gender Equitable Norms
(International journal of environmental research and public health, 2018-02-22)
Measures of sexual wellbeing and positive aspects of sexuality in the World Health Organization definition for sexual health are rarely studied and remain poorly understood, especially among adolescents in Sub-Saharan ...
Sexual health of very young adolescents in South Western Uganda: a cross-sectional assessment of sexual knowledge and behavior
(Reproductive Health, 2018)
Background: In most Sub-Saharan African countries, little is known about young adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Though some efforts have been made to understand and improve SRH of older adolescents, very ...
Adolescents’ Sexual Wellbeing in Southwestern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Body Image, Self-Esteem and Gender Equitable Norms
(MDPI, 2017-12-13)
Measures of sexual wellbeing and positive aspects of sexuality in the World Health
Organization definition for sexual health are rarely studied and remain poorly understood, especially
among adolescents in Sub-Saharan ...
Narratives of most significant change to explore experiences of caregivers in a caregiver-young adolescent sexual and reproductive health communication intervention in rural south-western Uganda
(Plos one, 2023-06-01)
Background: This paper presents findings from a qualitative effectiveness evaluation of an intervention aimed at improving caregiver-young adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) communication including training ...
A Qualitative Study Exploring Menstruation Experiences and Practices among Adolescent Girls Living in the Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020-09-11)
(1) Background: Girls in low- and lower-middle income countries face challenges in
menstrual health management (MHM), which impact their health and schooling. This might be
exacerbated by refugee conditions. This study ...
Gendered Experiences of Parent–Child Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues: A Qualitative Study Employing Community-Based Participatory Methods among Primary Caregivers and Community Stakeholders in Rural South-Western Uganda
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022-04-21)
Open and positive parent–child communication about sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is known to reduce negative SRH outcomes for young people. However, socio-cultural influences can inhibit meaningful SRH communication. ...