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Global evidence review suggests psychosocial support improves young people’s adherence to HIV treatment but is less successful at reducing sexual risk taking

Unmarried men in Ghana who see or hear family planning messages in the media are 50% more likely to consistently use condoms

An evidence review has identified the main gaps in health systems in sub-Saharan Africa that need to be addressed to boost PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) scale-up

The experiences of girls and young women living in informal settlements in Uganda highlight the link between poverty and sexual violence

Research suggests Nigerian women are using misoprostol safely and effectively, despite having low knowledge on how it works. 

Interviews with HIV clinic staff said the project shifted their views of young people with HIV and gave them a better understanding of the issues they face

The first pilot to offer PEP to people in parts of Kenya and Uganda with high HIV prevalence results in good uptake and no HIV infections

Research in Nigeria finds young women want to use contraceptives but judgmental attitudes make this difficult to do

Personal risk, stigma, inconvenient clinic times and locations all influenced people’s decisions to stop using PrEP

Findings suggest empowerment initiatives are needed as young women continue to rely on the withdrawal method to please their partners.

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Inconsistent condom use and other risky practices particularly common among women and those with limited HIV knowledge, highlighting the need for comprehensive sexual health education.

Providing a variety of ways to test for HIV resulted in high rates of young people coming forward and reduced the gap between men and women.

Testing rises 40-50% in 10 years, but half of young men and one-third of young women are still not coming forward.

Around 60% of adolescents do not discuss sex with their parents – but those that do are more likely to use sexual and reproductive health services

In-depth interviews from Tanzania suggest relationship dynamics and stigma are the biggest influencers on PrEP use.