Research Article

The sexual and reproductive health needs of school-going young people in the context of COVID-19 in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Published in: African Journal of AIDS Research
Volume 21 , issue 2 : AIDS in the time of COVID-19 , 2022 , pages: 162–170

DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2022.2095921

Author(s): Natsayi Chimbindi Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa , Ursula Ngema Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa , Nothando Ngwenya Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa , Andrew Gibbs Institute for Global Health, University College London, United Kingdom , Candice Groenewald Centre for Community Based Research, Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa , Guy Harling Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa , Nondumiso Mthiyane Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa , Busisiwe Nkosi Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa , Janet Seeley Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa , Maryam Shahmanesh Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa

Keywords: adolescents , pregnancy , HIV , alcohol and substance abuse , COVID-19 , Life Orientation

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Abstract

Background: The impact of school closures due to COVID-19 raised widespread concerns about children’s health and well-being. We examine the impact on the sexual health needs of learners in the context of COVID-19 related lockdowns in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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