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Newest firstBackgroundRespondent-driven sampling (RDS) is a widely used peer-recruitment strategy to study hard-to-reach populations including people who use drugs. South Africa continues to experience increasing illicit substance use alongside high burdens of tuberculosis (TB) and HIV. Little is known about the factors that influence RDS recruitment success in these settings, especially in rural areas. MethodsA total of 750…
Open article record in new tab ↗The prevalence and influence of gangs on adolescents and young adults remain a concern in Western Cape, South Africa-particularly as they have one of the largest gang presence. While less attention has been focused on young women, there is a need to elucidate the relationship between gang exposure and health behaviors, such substance use, in addition to understanding whether becoming a caregiver impacts this relat…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Alcohol and other drug use (AOD) and risky sexual behaviours remain high among adolescents in South Africa and globally. Religiosity influences, mitigates and provides resilience against engaging in risky behaviours among young people but few South African studies have explored potential associations between religiosity, AOD use and risky sex. We report the prevalence of religiosity and association bet…
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