Girls’ and Boys’ Perceptions of the Transition from Primary to Secondary School
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DOI: 10.1007/s12187-018-9591-y
Abstract: This study explores the expectations and experiences of the transition from primary to secondary school, using data from 98 Dutch primary education children. We focus on gender differences in the child’s point of view on… read more here.
Keywords: secondary school; transition; transition primary; school ... See more keywords
Factors Associated With HIV Testing Among High-School Girls in the U.S., 2015‒2017.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2021.01.039
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Few studies have examined the factors associated with HIV testing, specifically among U.S. high-school girls. METHODS Investigators analyzed 2015 and 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey data to calculate the prevalence ratios and the corresponding… read more here.
Keywords: high school; hiv testing; factors associated; among high ... See more keywords
Epidemiology of knee internal derangement injuries in United States high school girls’ lacrosse, 2008/09-2016/17 academic years
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DOI: 10.1080/15438627.2018.1533471
Abstract: ABSTRACT Research on knee internal derangement (KID) injuries in high school girls’ lacrosse is limited, yet needed to identify sport-specific risk factors. This study describes the epidemiology of KID injuries in United States high school… read more here.
Keywords: kid injuries; high school; epidemiology; injury ... See more keywords
Transactional Sex and HIV Risk among Adolescent School Girls in Ethiopia: Mixed Method Study
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/4523475
Abstract: Background Young people in Sub-Saharan Africa are affected by HIV pandemic to a greater extent than elsewhere. Transactional sex among adolescent school girls with older men commonly called “sugar daddies” is one of the major… read more here.
Keywords: transactional sex; among adolescent; sex; adolescent school ... See more keywords
Predictors of uncircumcised primary school girls’ intention to genital cutting in South Ethiopia: Application of theory of planned behavior
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270738
Abstract: Background Female genital cutting (FGC) is still among the most common harmful traditional practices, especially in Africa and Asia. Despite the existence of rich evidence on the prevalence of FGC, information about the primary target… read more here.
Keywords: intention; primary school; school girls; girls intention ... See more keywords
Human papillomavirus vaccination uptake and its associated factors among adolescent school girls in Ambo town, Oromia region, Ethiopia, 2020
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271237
Abstract: Background The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has offered a great promise to reduce the cervical cancer burden; its utilization (uptake) however has been lagging. However, the levels and factors associated with the uptake of the… read more here.
Keywords: vaccination; school girls; vaccination uptake; human papillomavirus ... See more keywords
Relationship between breastfeeding and obesity in high school girls
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DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2020-0113
Abstract: Abstract Objectives Some factors in infancy can play a role in the development of adolescent obesity. Understanding these factors can help prevent early complications in adolescents associated with obesity in adulthood. The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: school girls; overweight obesity; high school; obesity ... See more keywords
Menstrual hygiene management among adolescent school girls in Taraba State, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v21i2.45
Abstract: Background The onset of menstruation denotes a landmark event in pubertal development of the adolescent girl. Lack of adequate knowledge and good menstrual hygiene management can have far reaching consequences on the girl's wellbeing, dignity… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge; menstrual hygiene; hygiene management; adolescent school ... See more keywords