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The implications of the mobility of South African capital for rural youth in Africa: The case of Zambian sugar
(2015)
Developing young people as independent farmers and producers, capable to establish land-based livelihood at their own and on their own terms, seems to be the most desirable option to ensure the rural futures of rural ...
Political socialization of the youth: an examination of the family as an agency for youth citizenship in South Africa
(NOVA Science, 2015)
This study examined the role of the family in the political socialization of the youth. Two hundred and seventy-five (275) youth completed the self-administered questionnaire that was adapted from the Afrobarometer Round ...
The experience of youth victims of physical violence attending a community health centre : a phenomennological study
(UNISA Press, 2015)
The Western Cape Province of South Africa has the worst multifactorial crime
problem in the country. It has the fastest growing crime rate in many crime
categories, such as rape and gun-related incidents. The experiences ...
A systematic review of the relationship between family structure and health risk behaviours amongst young people: An African perspective
(Bentham Science Publishers, 2015)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to review the published literature on the relationship between family structure and engagement in health risk behaviour amongst youth in African countries.
METHODS: A systematic review ...
Forced sexual experiences and sexual situation self-efficacy among South African youth
(Wiley, 2015)
Nearly 20% of South African youth experience forced or coerced sexual intercourse. Understanding the factors associated
with forced sex is important for informing prevention programs aimed at reducing sexual violence and ...
Associated risk factors of STIs and multiple sexual relationships among youths in Malawi
(PLoS, 2015)
Having unprotected sex with multiple sexual partners (MSP) is the greatest risk factor for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among youths. Young people with MSPs are less ...
Experience of nurse leaders in delivering care to youth victims of violence
(African Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (AFAHPER-SD), 2015)
Violence continues to take its toll on post-apartheid South Africa and the youth remain the most affected group in many communities. Research has either dealt with violence in isolation, or the youth affected by violence. ...
Assessing the relationship between youth capabilities and food security: A case study of a rainwater harvesting project in South Africa
(AJOL, 2015)
Rainwater harvesting presents a viable option for securing water availability in order to increase food production. The study focuses on rural youth in Luphisi and Dwaleni villages in the Mpumalanga Province and considers ...
The influence of the social environment on youth physical activity
(AFAHPER-SD, 2015)
Research has highlighted the decline of physical activity during the last twenty years and identified adolescence as the age of the greatest decline. Despite the fact that the benefits of physical activity have been proven, ...