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{"title":"Examining the influence of alcohol consumption on the protective function of social support in reducing intimate partner violence among adolescent girls and young women.","authors":"Victoria Oyekunle, Andrew Gibbs, Kim Jonas, Andrew Tomita","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2026.2702907","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17450128.2026.2702907","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a major public health and human rights concern in South Africa, particularly among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). While social support is widely recognized as a protective factor against IPV, its effectiveness may be compromised in contexts of alcohol use. This study investigated the influence of alcohol use on the risk of IPV and the moderating role of perceived social support in reducing this risk. This study used baseline data from the HERStory 1 study, a cross-sectional survey of 4,399 adolescent girls and young women aged 15-24 years. Social support was measured using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Multivariable logistic regression assessed main and interaction effects, with alcohol use as a moderator. Marginal effects and plots illustrated predicted IPV probabilities across social support and alcohol use levels. Emotional IPV (23.1%) was most prevalent, followed by physical (17.0%) and sexual (6.3%) IPV; 25.2% reported harmful alcohol use. Higher perceived social support was associated with reduced odds of emotional, physical, and sexual IPV across all support domains. Family and friends' support showed strong protective associations. For example, family support was associated with lower odds of emotional (aOR = 0.53, 95% CI: 0.42-0.66), physical (aOR = 0.59, 95% CI: 0.45-0.75), and sexual IPV (aOR = 0.41, 95% CI: 0.29-0.58). In contrast, support from a significant other was not significantly associated with sexual IPV. Harmful alcohol use increased the odds of all IPV forms and attenuated the protective effects of social support. Additional age-stratified analyses indicated that social support was more consistently protective against IPV among adolescents (15-19 years) than young adults (20-24 years). Social support, particularly from family and friends, plays an important role in reducing IPV risk among young women, but its protective effect is diminished when alcohol use is present. These findings highlight the need for integrated IPV prevention strategies that strengthen external support networks and also address harmful alcohol use.</p>","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":" ","pages":"1-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7619332/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148698075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Visual acuity problems, access to care, and related academic performance among primary school students in Tanzania: a mixed methods study.","authors":"Michael Maizel, Arisa Shichijo, David Gitagno, Rachel Jared Mtei, Katalia Alexander, Joseph R Egger, Anna Minja, Emily W Gower, Eric van Praag, Isaac Lema, Sylvia Kaaya, Joy Noel Baumgartner","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2026.2621047","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17450128.2026.2621047","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescents in lower-resource countries face a high burden of eye health problems. This study in Tanzania aimed to 1) estimate the prevalence of distance vision impairment among young adolescents, 2) describe academic performance by distance visual acuity status, and 3) examine facilitators and barriers to school-facilitated vision screenings and receiving eye care. Participants (primary school students in Standard 7) in the intervention arm of the Vijana Tambua Afya, translated as \"Youth Health Check,\" clinical trial (n=509) attended school-facilitated, clinic-based health check-ups that included distance vision screening (presenting acuity). Data included adolescent surveys, medical record extraction, and Primary School Leaving Examination scores. Semi-structured interviews with parents and focus groups with school and clinic staff were conducted. Analyses included descriptive statistics and qualitative thematic analysis. Overall, based on their worse eye, 6.9% of students had mildly- reduced vision and 4.3% had impaired vision on screening. 71.9% of students with mildly reduced or impaired vision scored a C or lower on the PSLE compared to 59.9% with normal vision. Less than 10% of students referred received follow-up care. School-based vision screenings were deemed largely successful by clinicians and teachers, but there were challenges related to follow-up care including referral linkages, households' financial barriers to vision care, and insufficient parental knowledge on the importance of timely pediatric eye care. Given the prevalence of visual impairment and its potential link to academic performance, governments should consider requiring school-based distance vision screenings. Further research on screening implementation strategies and strengthening follow-up care is needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12959907/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147366983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Emotion regulation strategies among young men in rural areas and urban informal settlements in South Africa: a qualitative exploratory study.","authors":"Princess Nyoni, Andrew Tomita, Smanga Mkhwanazi, Andrew Gibbs","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2025.2600959","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17450128.2025.2600959","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Emotional dysregulation (ED), the inability to manage emotional responses effectively is a well-documented major symptom of poor mental health, especially in high-income countries. Evidence from these settings links ED to adverse childhood experiences, chronic poverty, and structural disadvantage. ED has also been associated with increased risk of HIV acquisition and intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration, particularly among men. Despite these established associations, research on ED remains limited in sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa, where both HIV and IPV remain epidemicespecially in low-resource communities such as rural areas and urban informal settlements. Therefore, we explored emotion regulation strategies among young men (aged 18-30) living in urban informal settlements and rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa. We conducted 22 audio-recorded face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured interview guide, guided by the six domains of ED in Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS-16) as our conceptual framework. Data were analysed deductively using the domains of ED in DERS-16 as main themes. Participants seemed to struggle with emotion regulation likely resulting in ED, which was probably attributed to adverse childhood experiences, poverty and intensified by local constructions of masculinity. Common but ineffective emotion regulation strategies included emotion suppression and numbing with alcohol and sex, aligned with dominant masculine norms. Men's struggles with impulsivity resulting from ED frequently manifested as violence perpetration, notably against female partners. ED seemed to also compromise men's ability to achieve personal goals and establish stable livelihoods. Participants' emotion regulation descriptions closely matched ED domains on DERS-16 suggesting its potential suitability in measuring ED among this population. Emotional dysregulation appears prevalent among men in marginalized KZN communities and is closely linked to increased risks of IPV and HIV. Future research is necessary to deepen understanding of these connections and inform effective interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7618660/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146020159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determinants of school dropout in the Asenze cohort study in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.","authors":"Gavin George, Furzana Timol, Chris Desmond, Jeremy Kane, Leslie L Davidson","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2025.2539732","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17450128.2025.2539732","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>South Africa remains characterised by high rates of school dropout, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The consequences lead to compromised employment opportunities and other negative social and health outcomes associated with out of school youth (OSY). Persistently high dropout rates have prompted calls for more evidence on their underlying causes, to inform interventions that support school retention in South Africa. Data for this paper comes from the Asenze study, a longitudinal epidemiologic study of health and psychosocial needs, which began among preschool children in 2008 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This paper draws on data collected in the third (2019-2021) and fourth (2022) waves. Multiple logistic regression models assessed the independent association between three sets of variables; individual, cognitive/academic, and household-level on the likelihood of dropping out of school. Approximately 5% (<i>n</i> = 54) of the sample had dropped out before completing secondary school by the fourth wave of the study. School dropout was associated with individual factors; currently engaging in an age-disparate sexual relationship, having had a child, and scoring poorly on the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule. Among the cognitive measures assessed, only planning ability was significantly associated with school dropout; none of the household variables showed a similar link. Pregnancy and child-rearing responsibilities remain the primary reasons cited for school dropout amongst women, affirming associations found in other studies undertaken in South Africa. The association between school dropout and cognition, one of the key components that underly academic performance, has not previously been explored in this context. This research contributes to a limited evidence base by employing longitudinal data and a multi-dimensional approach that includes individual, cognitive, academic, and household-level factors, with a focus on rural and peri-urban settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12520606/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145303780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adolescents' and young women's perspectives on participation in biomedical clinical trials for HIV prevention in Tanzania and India: A qualitative inquiry.","authors":"Allison P Pack, Harum Jeon, Sylvia Kaaya, Jayagowri Sastry, Anna Minja, Jennifer Headley, Elizabeth E Tolley, Joy Noel Baumgartner","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2025.2457037","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17450128.2025.2457037","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescent girls and young women are disproportionately affected by HIV in many lower-resource settings. These individuals are often excluded from early clinical trials for new HIV prevention products, thus delaying potential access. We explored adolescent girls' and young women's (AGYW) perceptions of HIV risk, perspectives on trial participation, and understanding of research concepts. Individual or repeated in-depth interviews were conducted with a total of 43 AGYW. Interviews were conducted in participants' language of choice, audio-recorded, transcribed, and translated into English. Thematic analysis was applied. A total of 21 participants were enrolled from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and 22 from Pune, India. HIV risk perception varied by country, with Tanzanian participants often describing risk as behaviors tied to economic factors, and Indian participants describing risk as behaviors associated with limited HIV knowledge, inequitable gender norms, and pervasive sexual violence. Trial participation was largely viewed as acceptable; however, concerns were raised regarding standard recommendations for using condoms and contraception during trial participation, and the potential for side effects. Research concepts were notably challenging for participants to understand, particularly the concept of placebo. Although adult involvement was perceived as useful support in Tanzania, it was deemed essential for trial participation in India. Participants in our study described a need for and potential benefits of new HIV prevention products. Taking into consideration the local context, clinical trials with adolescent girls and young women should ensure understanding of research requirements and concepts, minimize preventive misconceptions, and consider involvement of a trusted adult.</p>","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12396567/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing depression, suicidal behaviors and quality of life in adolescents with chronic illness: the potential role of SDQ-DP scores","authors":"Patchara Thitamethee, O. Louthrenoo, N. Likhitweerawong, N. Boonchooduang","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2024.2302621","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17450128.2024.2302621","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":"54 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139447205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of family functioning in adolescents who use substances- a cross-sectional comparative study","authors":"Gayatri Bhatia, Rachna Bhagava, Biswadip Chatterjee, A. Dhawan","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2023.2286375","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17450128.2023.2286375","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":"455 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139241800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Condom use correlates among youth living with HIV in South Africa: lessons for promoting safer sex","authors":"T. Thurman, Tory M. Taylor, Brian Luckett, Alexandra Spyrelis, Johanna Nice","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2023.2282959","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17450128.2023.2282959","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":"100 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139243045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Parenting practices and adolescents’ mental health: Serial mediation by parental acceptance and adolescents’ grit","authors":"Glen Johan Ri Young Lim, S. Wu, C. Yap, Pei Jun Woo","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2023.2282573","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17450128.2023.2282573","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":"43 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139257591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Examining HIV-stigma interventions among youth living in sub-Sahara Africa: a systematic review of the evidence","authors":"E. Small, S. Nikolova, Thabani Nyoni, Yuan Zhou, Moses Okumu, Kim L. Lipsey, Megan Westmore, LaTisha Thomas","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2023.2280059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17450128.2023.2280059","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":"37 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139266681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}