Lately, the abuse of alcohol amongst youth has become a global problem, resulting in individual, social and economic implications. Alcohol abuse is the third leading risk factor for poor health, causing disease and death ...

Globally, unsafe sex practices among youth are common. Practicing unsafe sex predisposes youth to acquire STIs, including HIV/AIDS. In South Africa, youth initiate sex at the age of 17. During this period, they practice ...

Background: Young people in sub-Saharan Africa are most-at risk of HIV infection. This elevated risk in the young black population may be explained by the lack of HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes towards the epidemic ...