The health and wellbeing of young people in sub-Saharan Africa: An under-researched area?
Document Type
Article (peer-reviewed)
Publication Date
2013
Abstract
A third of sub-Saharan Africa's (SSA) population comprises persons aged 10-24 years. These youth are growing up in a context marked by pervasive poverty, limited educational opportunities, high HIV/AIDS prevalence, widespread conflict, and weak social controls. Published research on the broad issues that affect youth health and wellbeing in SSA is limited and centers heavily on sexual and reproductive health. In this commentary, we provide a broad overview of sub-Saharan African youth, highlight research gaps with respect to youth health and wellbeing, and describe potential avenues to develop the region's research capacity on youth health and wellbeing.
Recommended Citation
Kabiru, Caroline W., Chimaraoke O. Izugbara, and Donatien Beguy. 2013. "The health and wellbeing of young people in sub-Saharan Africa: An under-researched area?" BMC International Health and Human Rights 13: 11.
DOI
10.1186/1472-698X-13-11
Language
English
Project
Strengthening Evidence for Programming on Unintended Pregnancy (STEP UP)