Sexual health of very young adolescents in South Western Uganda: a cross-sectional assessment of sexual knowledge and behavior
Abstract 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 young adolescents (VYAs) are often overlooked, and little is known abo...
Main Authors: | Elizabeth Kemigisha, Katharine Bruce, Viola N. Nyakato, Gad Ndaruhutse Ruzaaza, Anna B. Ninsiima, Wendo Mlahagwa, Els Leye, Gily Coene, Kristien Michielsen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-08-01
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Series: | Reproductive Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-018-0595-3 |
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