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Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of adolescents in relation to STIs, pregnancy, contraceptive utilization and substance abuse in the Mhlakulo region, Eastern Cape

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 52 , issue 2 , 2010 , pages: 154–158

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2010.10873959

Author(s): A Bana Year-3 COBES Group, , VG Bhat Department of Medical Microbiology, , X Godlwana Year-3 COBES Group, , S Libazi Year-3 COBES Group, , Y Maholwana Year-3 COBES Group, , N Marafungana Year-3 COBES Group, , K Mona Year-3 COBES Group, , AM Mbonisweni Year-3 COBES Group, , N Mbulawa Year-3 COBES Group, , J Mofuka Year-3 COBES Group, , NA Mohlajoa Year-3 COBES Group, , NN Nondula Year-3 COBES Group, , Y Qubekile Year-3 COBES Group, , B Ramnaran Year-3 COBES Group,

Keywords: STIs (sexually transmitted infections) , youth , teenage pregnancy , contraception , substance abuse

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Abstract

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS are a major problem in South Africa. This, coupled with a high incidence of teenage pregnancy, alcohol and drug abuse, is of grave concern, especially its impact among the young (15–24 years) and in economically poor, rural populations. This study aimed to assess the youths' knowledge, attitudes and behaviours regarding STIs, teenage pregnancy, contraception and substance abuse.

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