HIV Prevention Research Unit
Promoting
Dual Protection among Rural South African Youth: Mpondombili Project
Principle Investigator: Dr Abigail Harrison
Site: Hlabisa
Objective
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To develop, implement
and evaluate school-based intervention aimed at the promotion of “dual
protection” in a school based population, using an intervention
model combining peer education with teacher support for intervention. |
Gender
and HIV Risk in Young Adults
Principle Investigator: Dr Abigail Harrison
Site: Hlabisa
Objective
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To develop an understanding
of relationships and sexual interactions among a young adult (aged 18-24)
school-going population, and to use formative research data to develop
and test measures of gender-related attributes in association with sexual
risk. |
Adolescent
Sexuality in the Context of Social Instability
Principle Investigator: Dr Abigail Harrison
Site: Hlabisa
Objective
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To understand adolescent
sexuality in the early adolescent years (ages 11-14), particularly regarding
the onset of puberty and sexual activity; to gain a broader understanding
of the social context, including household, community and societal factors. |
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