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The objective and subjective conditions of poverty amongst the destitute and homeless population of central Durban.
(2003)This study provides a descriptive analysis of the destitute and homeless central Durban. A quantitative and qualitative examination was undertaken to present a description of both the objective and subjective conditions ... -
Fertility and its proximate determinants in Lesotho.
(2003)There is a belief that economic resources are growing at a slow pace such that they fail to meet the demands made by an increase in population. Because of the critical contribution fertility makes to the high growth rates ... -
Impact of urban livelihoods on women's caregiving behaviors, household food security and nutrition of children in Lesotho.
(2004)This dissertation provides a review of the nature of urban environment and livelihoods in an attempt to improve understanding and awareness of challenges facing cities and towns in developing countries, in particular their ... -
Factors affecting contraceptive use among young people in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2005)Although sexual and reproductive health practices among young people are well documented, little is known about the factors that affect their decisions to use contraception. This is of paramount importance particularly ... -
Establishing and explaining the link between poverty and HIV/AIDS : a South African case study.
(2005)The epidemics of poverty and HIV/ AIDS, whether individually or when combined, pose major threats to development both in South Africa and elsewhere in the world. However, it is when these epidemics coexist that major ... -
An analysis of the impact of traditional initiation schools on adolescents sexual and reproductive health : a case study of rural Thulamela Municipality.
(2005)There has been a great deal of focus on young people and how they obtain information about reproductive health matters in the era of HIV/AIDS. However, there has very limited research on role of traditional initiation ... -
Communication about family planning on desired fertility among married people in Rwanda.
(2006)The decision to have a child is one of the most significant two people can ever make. Specifically, couple can typically plan when to begin a family, how large a family they want. Thus if a couple is planning on having ... -
Investigating sexual risk behavior among patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2006)In the last seven to eight years, Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) has received an increasing amount of attention internationally. It has come to be viewed as an important way of preventing new HIV infections and prolonging ... -
Assessing knowledge, attitudes and practices of boys and young men with regard to the prevention of pregnancy and HIV infection.
(2006)This paper focuses on boys and young men's attitudes, knowledge and practices with regard to pregnancy and HIV infection. The objective of the study is to ascertain how boys and young men perceive the risks of pregnancy ... -
The dynamics of undocumented Mozambican labour migration to South Africa.
(2008)Labour migration from Mozambique to South Africa is a historical process in Southern African region that dates from the 18th century. However, its formalisation and regulation took place in the late nineteenth and early ... -
Parent-adolescent communication on sexual related issues in the HIV/AIDS.
(2009)HIV prevalence remains a critical health concern particularly amongst the youth of South Africa. The demographic health survey suggests that open communication about sex is essential to delaying the onset of sexual activity, ... -
An investigation into the relationship between inaccurate beliefs about HIV transmission, AIDS stigma and risk perception using data from Wave 2 of the Transitions to Adulthood Study.
(2009)People living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have been stigmatized since the epidemic began. Evidence suggests that stigma and discrimination contribute towards perpetuating the epidemic. South Africa has the ... -
Trends and determinants of sexual behaviour in Western Cape, South Africa: a study of young adults transitioning to adulthood using the Cape area panel study.
(2009)The transition to adulthood is a significant period in the lives of many young people throughout the world. HIV/AIDS continues to attract much attention from researchers as it is a matter of particular concern for young ... -
Life transitions of young women and the influence of older sisters : adolescent sexual behaviour and childbearing in South Africa
(2009)High adolescent childbearing in South Africa has been sustained over several decades (Kaufman, De Wet and Stadler, 2001:149). Findings from the South African Demographic Health Survey (1998) show that 35 percent of 19-year-old ... -
Examining the effect of changing marriage patterns on fertility among African South African women.
(2009)Recent studies on marriage patterns in South Africa have revealed a clear trend towards decreasing proportions of married women and an increase in age at first marriage (Udjo, 2001; Budlender et al., 2004). Despite marriage ... -
Women's experiences with the female condom : a case of Lavumisa female commercial sex workers, in Swaziland.
(2010)The female condom has the potential to protect the health of millions of women at risk of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, as well as unwanted pregnancies. Increased use of the female condom and its positive ... -
Perceptions of students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, regarding factors influencing high fertility rates among young people.
(2010)Fertility among young people has increased globally and is a major concern, particularly in developing countries. Sub-Saharan Africa is a region that is greatly affected by poverty; HIV/AIDS and an increasing population. ... -
Determinants of contraceptive use among young women in Lesotho.
(2010)The study is titled 'Determinants of contraceptive use among young women in Lesotho'. Caldwell and Caldwell (2002:80) assert, "The most serious problem with existing subSaharan family planning programs is ... -
Consequences of gender based violence on reproductive health : a case study of female patients in Lemera Hospital.
(2010)This study was conducted in order to explore the experiences of survivors of gender based violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The aim was to determine the impact of gender based violence on the reproductive health ...