Sylwia Kałucka
[The characteristic of a smoker at the elderly age]
Przeglad lekarski
sexually transmitted infections south africa increasing alarming rates studys setting 5 highest sti pregnancy hiv statistics limpopo province among 13 19yearold teenagers study explored preventative measures stis practiced teenagers rural areas limpopo province south africa study conducted selected ruralbased clinic using exploratory descriptive qualitative research approach unstructured indepth facetoface interviews used collect data sixteen conveniently sampled teenagers aged 1319 consisting 13 females 3 males came manavhela clinic youthfriendly services augustseptember 2022 opencoding analysis used identify themes subthemes measures ensure trustworthiness ensured ethical clearance fsh21ph222211 obtained ethics principles observed throughout study two themes emerged data analysis sti preventive measures practiced teenagers factors influencing choice sti preventive measures practiced teenagers participants aged 13 14 years age practiced abstinence condom use participants sexually active used mythical mixtures made boiling aloe morula tree drank sex applied plain yogurt vagina week practiced vaginal steaming participants cited patriarchy lack sex education rural schools long distances clinics desire taste sex reasons adopting practiced preventive measures risky sexual behavior among 13 19yearold teenagers still rife rural areas rural clinics limpopo province intensify sti school health education youthfriendly services programs raise awareness improve accessibility condoms