Adolescent choices and caregiver roles: Understanding individual and interpersonal influences on sexual decision-making in South Africa.

South African adolescents are at-risk for HIV infection due to engaging in high-risk sexual behaviours. Understanding the factors influencing sexual decision-making is crucial for developing effective HIV prevention strategies. We conducted a qualitative study with adolescents and caregivers in Rust...

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Main Authors: Heeran Makkan, Yvonne Wangui Machira, Funeka Mthembu, Omphile Masibi, Thuso Molefe, Pholo Maenetje, Vincent Muturi-Kioi, Matt A Price, Vinodh Aroon Edward, Candice Chetty-Makkan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-01-01
Series:PLOS Global Public Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0003569