Article
Psychology, Developmental
Eunice Muthengi, Laura Muthoni, Karen Austrian
Summary: The purpose of this study is to understand the factors and stability of cohabiting and formal child marriage unions among adolescent girls. The results highlight that informal unions are more likely to end in separation compared to formal marriages, and having both families' approval is associated with a lower likelihood of cohabiting. These differences should be considered when addressing early marriage in research and programs.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alemtsehay Mekonnen Munea, Getu Degu Alene, Gurmesa Tura Debelew, Kerebih Asrese Sibhat
Summary: This study found that the socio-cultural norms influencing adolescent sexual behavior are similar in both YFS program areas and non-program areas. The community generally does not accept premarital sex and SRH service use by unmarried adolescents, and discourages SRH communication with them. Therefore, YFS interventions should prioritize socially accepted sexual norms, such as sexual abstinence.
Article
Family Studies
Risha Singh, Srinivas Goli, Abhra Singh
Summary: There is a significant positive relationship between conflict events and girl child marriage rates, with each battle-related death per thousand resulting in an increase in girl child marriage rates. Humanitarian actions should prioritize preventing child (or forced) marriages of girls.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Hossein Akbarialiabad, Rahul Shidhaye, Pallavi Shidhaye, Pim Cuijpers, Marcia R. Weaver, Mina Bahrololoom, Sarah Kiburi, Irene N. Njuguna, Mohammad Hossein Taghrir, Manasi Kumar
Summary: This study aims to conduct a review on the impact of disease outbreaks on the sexual and reproductive health and rights of adolescents and youth in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). The study will use a four-step search method to collect relevant studies and will adhere to the PRISMA-ScR guidelines for analysis. The results of the study will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and conferences.
Article
Social Issues
Kathryn M. Yount, Robert L. Durr, Irina Bergenfeld, Cari Jo Clark, Zara Khan, Anne Laterra, Pankaj Pokhrel, Sudhindra Sharma
Summary: This paper examines the impact of community gender norms on adolescent agency, specifically in relation to gender gaps in Nepal. The study finds that gender gaps favoring boys are common, and community gender norms have differing associations with different types of agency for girls. Enhancing girls' agency and promoting gender-equitable community norms can empower girls in their transition to adulthood.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bolatito O. Ogunbiyi, Sarah Baird, Jeffrey B. Bingenheimer, Amita Vyas
Summary: Despite declines in early childbearing, many adolescent girls in Ethiopia still lack access to improved sexual and reproductive health due to limited agency and role models. This study found that agency and the presence of role models are positively associated with the ideal age at childbirth. Having family members, friends, or famous individuals as role models is linked to an increase in the ideal age at childbirth. Additionally, agency is associated with a positive attitude towards gender-differentiated parental control.
Review
Family Studies
Joanna Garstang, Jonathan Dickens, Marivjena Menka, Julie Taylor
Summary: This study aimed to analyze English child protection reviews on intrafamilial child sexual abuse (CSA) to improve professional practice. The findings revealed that most CSA occurs within families, and abused children often do not verbally disclose the abuse. Professionals lack knowledge and confidence in intervening without verbal disclosure, which limits safeguarding actions. Non-engagement by families with services is also a common issue.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mojgan Janighorban, Zahra Boroumandfar, Razieh Pourkazemi, Firoozeh Mostafavi
Summary: vulnerable adolescent girls face numerous barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health services, including personal, family, social, legal, and political factors. Developing comprehensive and practical programs, alongside legal and political support, can provide a foundation for their sexual and reproductive health.
Article
Development Studies
Slawa Rokicki
Summary: In sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 2 in 5 girls are married before the age of 18, which has adverse consequences for women's physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. Ethiopia's government passed the Revised Family Code in 2000, increasing the minimum age of marriage for girls and strengthening women's rights within marriage. The study shows that strong legal frameworks for gender equality may help in facilitating social change around child marriage.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Getachew Assefa Zenebe, Temesgen Muche Ewunie, Moges Mareg Belay, Abinet Meno Abose
Summary: This study examined the quality of sexual and reproductive health care services for adolescents and youths in Ethiopia and identified factors associated with service satisfaction. The overall quality of these services was found to be significantly below the standards set by the World Health Organization. Factors such as gender, employment status, waiting time, and access to information on services were found to be significantly associated with client satisfaction. It is recommended that stakeholders at various levels work together to improve the quality of these services, considering these factors.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Catherine Bourgeois, Tania Lecomte, Pierre McDuff, Isabelle Daigneault
Summary: The study found that personality disorders were significantly associated with psychotic disorders, while substance misuse disorders and intellectual disabilities significantly predicted psychotic disorders in sexually abused youth. These factors co-occur in this population, and a diagnosis of substance misuse disorder increases the risk of developing psychosis. Health professionals should be aware of these risk factors to mitigate the consequences of youth sexual abuse and prevent psychosis.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Teshome W. Admassu, Yordanos T. Wolde, Mirgissa Kaba
Summary: Ethiopia has the second-largest youth population in Africa, and in the past two decades, adolescent and youth health programs, especially those focused on sexual and reproductive health, have gained attention. However, Ethiopian adolescents and youths continue to face various health issues, such as early pregnancy, infectious diseases, malnutrition, and unmet family planning needs. The current interventions in Ethiopia are fragmented, uncoordinated, underfunded, and lack effective policy implementation and meaningful youth participation. Therefore, there is a need for a comprehensive and well-funded national response to address the multifaceted needs of young people in Ethiopia.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kathryn M. Yount, Robert L. Durr, Irina Bergenfeld, Sudhindra Sharma, Cari Jo Clark, Anne Laterra, Sadhvi Kalra, Anne Sprinkel, Yuk Fai Cheong
Summary: The CARE Tipping Point Initiative aims to address the persistence of girl child, early, and forced marriage in South Asia by engaging participant groups and supporting community dialogue. The evaluation of the program in Nepal found limited impact on girls' agency and risk of early marriage. The findings suggest that the low rates of child marriage, poor socioeconomic conditions, COVID-19-related disruptions, and concurrent programming in control areas may have contributed to the null results.
SSM-POPULATION HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Temesgen Tilahun, Tariku Tesfaye Bekuma, Motuma Getachew, Assefa Seme
Summary: In Western Ethiopia, the utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among adolescents and youth is low, and it is associated with age, sexual behavior history, awareness of sexual and reproductive health services, and visiting health facilities for other services. Therefore, efforts should be made to improve awareness and utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among adolescents and youth.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cecilia Akatukwasa, Viola N. Nyakato, Dorcus Achen, Elizabeth Kemigisha, Daniel Atwine, Wendo Mlahagwa, Stella Neema, Gad Ndaruhutse Ruzaaza, Gily Coene, Godfrey Z. Rukundo, Kristien Michielsen
Summary: The level of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) communication between caregivers and young adolescents is low and influenced by the comfort of caregivers. Interventions are needed to improve caregivers' comfort with communicating about SRH to young adolescents.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Alice Y. Taylor
Summary: This article examines the organization and politicization process of youth movements in Brazil, with a focus on a public hearing held in 2019 to defend race- and class-based affirmative action. Through discursive analysis, it is found that youth activists shape a sense of belonging and generate movement power by emphasizing collective identity, developing audience co-authorship, and co-constructing chants.
ETHNOGRAPHY AND EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Family Studies
Alice Y. Taylor, Erin Murphy-Graham, Giovanna Lauro
