Risky sexual behaviors among orphaned youth in South Africa: findings of the 2017 population-based household survey

• Main Authors: Noloyiso Vondo (Author), Musawenkosi Mabaso (Author), Vuyelwa Mehlomakulu (Author), Ronel Sewpaul (Author), Adlai Davids (Author), Philisiwe Ndlovu (Author), Derrick Sekgala (Author), Londiwe Shandu (Author), Sizulu Moyo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionIn sub-Saharan Africa, evidence shows that orphaned youth are exposed to more risky sexual behaviors than non-orphaned peers, which increases the chances of contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. The fast rises in the prevalence of orphanhood are a result of the HIV/A...