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Sexual, reproductive health and HIV prevalence among recently pregnant women aged 15-49 years in South Africa: a focus on adolescent girls and young women, and HIV-related risk behaviours

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Adolescent girls worldwide begin to navigate their sexual and reproductive health (SRH) at the onset of puberty. In South Africa, increasing pregnancies and births have recently been reported among girls aged 10-19 years. Thus, childbearing for these young girls begins at an early age. Evidence suggests a decline in HIV incidence among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) however, the risk of acquiring HIV through sex with a male partner living with HIV increases during pregnancy.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32362005

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162127997