Scientific Research Publishing

Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53704#.VNBnuCzQrzE Author(s)     Obed Ernest A. Nettey 1 , Yeetey A. Enuameh 1,2 , Emmanuel Mahama 1 , Abubakari Sulemana 1 , George Adjei 1 , Stephaney Gyaase 1 , Samuel Afari-Asiedu 1 , Robert Adda 1 , Abena Konadu Yawson 1 , Gifty Fosuaa Nuamah 1 , Edward Apraku Anane 1 , Livesy Abokyi 1 , Charles Zandoh 1 , Martha Abdulai 1 , Ellen Abrafi Boamah 1 , Kwame Adjei 1 , Seeba Amenga-Etego 1 , Francis Dzabeng 1 , Charlotte Tawiah-Agyeman 1 , Frank Baiden 1 , Kwaku Poku Asante 1 , Seth Owusu-Agyei 1   Affiliation(s) 1 Kintampo Health Research Centre, Kintampo, Ghana . 2 Drexel University School of Public Health, Philadelphia, USA . ABSTRACT Family planning is known to prevent maternal deaths, but some social norms, limited supplies and inconsistent use makes this difficult to achieve in most low- and middle-income countries. In spite of the high ferti...

Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53260#.VLiBaMnQrzE Author(s)    Brian Unis 1 , Inger Johansson 1,2 , Christina Sällström 1   Affiliation(s) 1 Faculty of Health, Science and Technology, Department of Health Sciences, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Swede . 1 Faculty of Health, Science and Technology, Department of Health Sciences, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden . 2 Faculty of Health Care and Nursing, Gjoevik University College, Gjoevik, Norway . ABSTRACT Background: Negative consequences for sexual health may be caused by risky sexual behavior related to attitudes, norms and self-efficacy regarding sexuality. Research has not resulted in a consensus on the associations between self-esteem and adolescents’ sexual behavior. Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to describe high school students’ sexual behavior and self-esteem, along with investigating the relationship o...

Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52546#.VJtmKcCAM4 Author(s)     Saada A. Seif , Thecla W. Kohi Affiliation(s) Department of Nursing Management, School of Nursing, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania . ABSTRACT This study was conducted to explore the perceptions of adolescents on caretaker-adolescent communication on sexuality. Using an Information-Motivation-Behavioural Skills model, this article highlights areas to emphasise when planning strategies to improve caretaker-adolescent communication on sexuality. Twelve focus group discussions were held with adolescents aged between 15 and 19 years, and data we...