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...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Kemigisha, Katharine Bruce, Viola N. Nyakato, Gad Ndaruhutse Ruzaaza, Anna B. Ninsiima, Wendo Mlahagwa, Els Leye, Gily Coene, Kristien Michielsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Reproductive Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-018-0595-3