Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among street children in Jimma town; south West Ethiopia in 2019: a cross sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-8083-4
Abstract: Street child is any child whose age is less than 18 years for whom the street has become his or her habitual abode and/or source of livelihood, is inadequately protected, supervised or directed by responsible adults.… read more here.
Keywords: intestinal parasitic; prevalence intestinal; among street; parasitic infections ... See more keywords
Prevalence of HIV and associated risk factors among street-connected children in Mwanza city
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271042
Abstract: While on the street, HIV infection among street-connected children is a challenging issue due to the nature of transmission, distribution, and prevention. Lack of proper care and protection, insufficient knowledge of the danger of acquiring… read more here.
Keywords: among street; hiv; prevalence; street connected ... See more keywords
Problematic substance use and its associated factors among street youth in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.930059
Abstract: Background Problematic substance use is becoming a common problem in marginalized groups such as street youths. However, there is a dearth of studies on the prevalence and factors associated with problematic substance use among street… read more here.
Keywords: substance; problematic substance; among street; substance use ... See more keywords
Risky Sexual Practice among Street Dwelling People in Southern Ethiopia: A mixed-Method Study
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DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v31i3.4
Abstract: Background The number of street dwellers in major cities in Ethiopia is rapidly increasing. However, their sexual health needs are not that much studied. Hence, this study assessed risky sexual practice and associated factors among… read more here.
Keywords: risky sexual; among street; sexual practice; dwelling people ... See more keywords
Risky Sexual Behavior and Associated Factors among Street Youth in Dilla Town, Gedeo Zone, South Ethiopia, 2018
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DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v31i5.5
Abstract: Background Street youth are exposed to situations that make them vulnerable to sexual and reproductive health problems. The majority of street youth are living in conditions of severe deprivation, which place them at all kinds… read more here.
Keywords: street; street youth; among street; risky sexual ... See more keywords