Associations of Social Support with Sexual Practices, Health Behaviours, and Health Outcomes among Adolescent Girls and Young Women: Evidence from a Longitudinal Study in KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa
Several studies have reported on the benefits of social support for health behaviour, including risky sex. Social support may thus be an important resource for promoting individual health and well-being, particularly in regions where HIV rates are high and healthcare resources are scarce. However, prior research on the implications of social support for the health behaviour of young women has yielded mixed and inconclusive findings. Using prospective data from young women in South Africa, this study examines the associations of social support with subsequent sexual practices, health behaviour, and health outcomes.
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