TEENAGE PREGNANCY

Jun 01 2025HEALTH

Teen Views on Condoms and Sex in Ghana's Volta Region

In the Volta Region of Ghana, teenage pregnancy rates are alarmingly high. One area that stands out is the Adaklu District. To tackle this issue, it's important to understand how teenage boys and girls think about condoms and sex. Gender plays a big role in shaping these thoughts. Yet, there's not much research on how exactly it influences teen opinions in places li...

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

Paraguay's Controversial Sex Ed Curriculum: Is it a Step Backwards?

Paraguay has long struggled with low sex education rates and high teenage pregnancy rates. However, the recent introduction of a new sex ed curriculum has sparked controversy over its conservative and outdated approach to the topic. The curriculum, which was endorsed by the Ministry of Education, promotes abstinence, warns against the use of condoms, and does not men...

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