Enhancing financial literacy, HIV/AIDS skills, and safe social spaces among vulnerable South African youth.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2007
Country:
South Africa
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Hallman, K., Govender, K., Roca, E., Pattman, R., Mbatha, E., Bhana, D.

Abstract

This report describes the findings of a four-year longitudinal study of young people aged 14–24 in KwaZulu-Natal. Researchers examined a range of issues, including the relationships among poverty, orphanhood, social isolation, and risky sexual behaviours. Findings indicate that these factors are associated with higher chances of risky sexual behavior and nonconsensual sex, particularly among girls. Moreover, these vulnerabilities often go hand-in-hand.

Citation

Hallman, K.; Govender, K.; Roca, E.; Pattman, R.; Mbatha, E.; Bhana, D. Promoting healthy, safe and productive transitions to adulthood, Brief 4. Enhancing financial literacy, HIV/AIDS skills, and safe social spaces among vulnerable South African youth. (2007)

Enhancing financial literacy, HIV/AIDS skills, and safe social spaces among vulnerable South African youth.

Published 1 January 2007
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