This article was originally published as: Substance abuse and proneness to sexual transmitted diseases among female adolescents in Butterworth, South Africa
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Abstract
This study explored an interplay between substance abuse and proneness to sexual related diseases among female adolescents in Butterworth, South Africa. This study applied a qualitative paradigm with an explorative design and investigated 26, female adolescents, their guardians and key-informants. Findings discovered: Substance use normalises multiple sexual partners; A Nexus between alcohol use and sexual relationship with older Men; Knot between substance use and sexual violence; Minimal opportunity by female adolescents to negotiate condom use; and Substance consumption making female adolescents to demean STD palliative services. This study recommended Non-Governmental Organizations and private entities to assist in educating adolescents about implications of substance abuse.
Key Terms: Female adolescents, substance abuse, Sexual Transmitted Diseases (STIs), Sexual violence, condom use, South Africa
Authors
- Samkelo Bala
- Simon Murote Kang’ethe
Keywords
: Female adolescents, substance abuse, Sexual Transmitted Diseases (STIs), Sexual violence, condom use, South Africa
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