provide guidance on best practices toward addressing SGBV at universities in Africa.#Seven university policies and six national policies from six countries across sub-Saharan Africa (Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe) were reviewed using a standardized data extraction form. ...
There is general agreement that sexuality is a central aspect of human development; it is key in sexual health and reproductive education during adolescence. However, in spite of the existing interventions on this topic and the evidence generated, the inclusion of a gender focus in sexuality is ...
One of the key targets of Ghana’s Adolescent Health Service Policy and Strategy is to ensure that 90% of adolescents and young people have knowledge of sexual and reproductive health services and rights. This phenomenon has led to the establishment of a
In response, we describe the adaptation and validation of the Healthcare Facility Staff Intersectional Stigma Scale (HCF-ISS), a scale to measure intersectional stigma (HIV, sexual and gender non-conformity) towards MSM among HCF staff in Ghana. Valid scales that measure intersectional stigma amongs...
A rapid realist review of universal interventions to promote inclusivity and acceptance of diverse sexual and gender identities in schools Article Open access 13 February 2023 Parent-child conflicts, and punishment of children during the three-week COVID-19 lockdown in Ghana Article Open access ...
gender-based norms and discriminatory practices are a major driver of such violence. this paper will review the current evidence for effective interventions to address physical and sexual violence against adolescents in relationships. we utilize the term adolescent intimate partner and sexual violence (...
Services often ignored broader SRH needs such as family planning, cervical cancer screening, and gender-based violence services. Conclusions Sex work programmes in Africa have limited coverage and a narrow scope of services and are poorly coordinated with broader HIV and SRH services. To improve ...
Services often ignored broader SRH needs such as family planning, cervical cancer screening, and gender-based violence services. Conclusions Sex work programmes in Africa have limited coverage and a narrow scope of services and are poorly coordinated with broader HIV and SRH services. To improve ...
Workplace sexual harassment is a public health problem that depends on gender, context, and perceived ideology. Although studies have documented the prevalence and consequences of workplace sexual harassment worldwide, victims’ perceptions and experienc
Age differences in adolescent relationships 4. The ideology of age seniority 5. The culture of feminine violence 6. Homophobias: Intra-Gender Policing 7. Summary of findings: The importance of being gendered 8. Analysis, discussion and wild speculation Appendices...