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Abuja, Nigeria
April 27-29, 2008
(Optional Workshops, April 27, 30) Home | Program | Presentations | Call to Action | News | Resources Click on the titles below to view the presentations. Opening Ceremony Welcome—Dr. Oladosu Ojengbede, University of Ibadan Goodwill Remarks: Keynote Speech—Robert Blum, Johns Hopkins University Goodwill Message—Dr. Hassan Muhammad Lawal, Minister of Labour/Acting Minister of Health Address by the First Lady—Her Excellency Hajia Turai Umar Yar'adua, the First Lady of Nigeria
Click on the titles below to view the presentations. 1A. Youth, Society and Risk
1B. Menstrual Health and Early Adolescence
1C. Models of Youth Friendly Services
1D. USAID Interagency Youth Working Group and FHI Sponsored Panel: Faith-Based Groups Help Parents and Others Approach Taboo Subject of Sexuality through New Curricula Poster Session 1: Behavior, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Risk and Youth Services 2A. Parental Factors and Adolescent and Orphan Well-being
2B. Determinants of Sexual Behavior
2C. Adolescent Reproductive Health Programs and Policies 1
2D. USAID Interagency Youth Working Group and FHI Sponsored Panel: Youth Peer Education in Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS: How to Build Effective Projects 3A. Beyond the Proximate: Contextual Factors Influencing Young People’s Reproductive Health
3B. Youth and Contraception
3C. Education and Youth Development
3D. Youth and National Policymakers Dialogue Poster Session 2: Development, Reproduction, Education, Gender and Care 4A. Gender Norms: Correlates and Consequences
4B. Adolescent Sexual Behavior, Pregnancy and Childbearing
4C. Service Delivery Models and Quality of Care
4D. Population Council Panel: Focusing on Girls Click on the titles below to view the presentations. 5A. Sexual and Reproductive Health among Youths in Vulnerable Situations I
5B. Youth Utilization of Services
5C. Evaluation of Behavior Change Interventions
5D. Marriage Risks for Adolescents Poster Session 3: Sexual and Reproductive Health, Marriage, Interventions, Media, Schools and Utilization of Services 6A. Sexual and Reproductive Health among Youths in Vulnerable Situations II
6B. Mass Media Influences on Sexual Behavior
6C. The Role of School Programs and Policies
6D. Delaying Early Marriage 7A. Gender and Cultural Influences on Sexual Behavior
7B. Male Reproductive Health
7C. HIV Infection, STIs and Risk Factors in Young People
7D. International Center for Research on Women Panel: Policy and Advocacy to Reduce Child Marriage Poster Session 4: Culture, Male Reproductive Health, and HIV/STIs Closing Plenary Conference Summary—Amy Tsui, Johns Hopkins University, and Oladosu Ojengbede, University of Ibadan Remarks by WHO—Bruce Dick
Moderators: Hajia Mairo Bello, AHIP; Akin Bankole, Guttmacher Institute 1. Gender Inequality and the Demographic Dividend. Jeffrey Edmeades, International Center for Research on Women (ICRW); Margaret Greene, ICRW; Anju Malhotra, ICRW; Janna McDougall, ICRW (View Abstract) 2. Young People’s Participation in Civil Society and Political Life: Findings from the Youth in India: Situation and Needs Study, Maharashtra. Rajib Acharya, Population Council, New Delhi; Abhishek Singh, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai; K.G. Santhya, Population Council, New Delhi; Faujdar Ram, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai; Shireen Jejeebhoy, Population Council, New Delhi; Usha Ram, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai; Sanjay Mohanty, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai (View Abstract) 3. Prevalence of Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease among Nigerian Youth. I.O. Ameen, Department of Medicine, UCH, Ibadan, Nigeria; O. Fawole, Department of Epidemiology, Medical Statistics and Environmental Health, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (View Abstract) 4.A Successful Experience with Out of School Girls, Ishraq in Egypt. Nihal Elwan, International Population Council; Natalie Forcier be Ville, International Population Council (View Abstract) 5. Go Joven: Youth Leadership in Sexual and Reproductive Health Program. Suzanne Petroni, The Summit Foundation; Esther Tahrir, International Health Programs; Denise Dunning, International Health Programs; Josie Ramos, International Health Programs (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. N.A. Akani, University of Port Harcourt; Dr. Wendy Baldwin, Population Council 1. Menstrual Practices, Misconceptions and Management Among Adolescent In Urban Population, Karachi, Pakistan. Tazeen Saeed Ali, Aga Khan University; Sayada Naghma Rizvi, Aga Khan University (View Abstract) 2. Coping with Menstruation among Adolescent Secondary Schoolgirls in Uganda. James Kakooza, Bugema University and Makerere Institute for Social Research (View Abstract) 3. The Social & Health Impact of Girls’ Experiences of Menstruation & Schooling in Tanzania. Marni Sommer, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (View Abstract) 4. Prevalence of Reproductive Morbidities among a Group of Young Sikkimese Girls in India. Shailendra K. Mishra, Biological Anthropology Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, India; Susmita Mukhopadhyay, Biological Anthropology Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, India (View Abstract) 5. Attitude and Self-Efficacy of Women and Adolescent Girls to Abandon FGM Following a One Year Health Awareness Intervention in Upper Egypt. Omaima El-Gibaly, Assiut University, Egypt (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Sola Odujinrin, World Health Organization, Nigeria; Dr. Hans Katangeza, Ministry of Health and Population, Malawi 1. Reproductive Health Services among Adolescents in rural Mwanza, Tanzania: the MEMA kwa Vijana Experience. B Andrew, National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR); J Komrower, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)/NIMR; J Changalucha, NIMR; K Nyalali, NIMR; L Medard, NIMR; M Kimayro, African Medical Research Foundation (AMREF); M Rwakatare, AMREF; K Kema, AMREF; A Obasi, LSTM (View Abstract) 2. Assessing Adolescent Friendly Reproductive Health Services—Utilization and Community Support, Jinja District Uganda. Sarah Byakika, Ministry of Health, Jinja District; Gideon Rutaremwa, Makarere University (View Abstract) 3. Abortion Care for Adolescents: Which are their Needs Bessna Raquel Alva Mendoza, Ipas México, A.C.; María Elena Collado Miranda, Ipas México, A.C.; Laura Villa Torres, Ipas México, A.C.; Eugenia López Uribe, Ipas México, A.C.; Raffaella Schiavon Ermani, Ipas México, A.C. (View Abstract) 4. Partnership Defined Quality for Youth: Partnering with Health Providers to Improve Health Service Quality for Youth. Brad Kerner, Save the Children; Beth Outterson, Save the Children (View Abstract) 5. Assessing the Quality of Youth Center Services in Ethiopia Molla Zeleke, Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia (FGAE); Desta Kebede, FGAE; Adinew Husein, FGAE; Mayet Hailu, FGAE (View Abstract) Back to Top
(View Abstract) The Tanzania Interfaith Network Upendo Kategile, Family Health International, Tanzania
The Christian Family Life Education Network Lucy Steinitz, Family Health International, Tanzania
Ecumenical HIV/AIDS Initiative, World Council of Churches Jacinta Maingi, World Council of Churches
Moderators: Ms. Jenny Truong, USAID; Dr. MacJohn Nwaobiala, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development 1. The Role of Family Connectedness in Adolescent Sexual Activity in Four African Countries Ann Biddlecom, Guttmacher Institute; Kofi Awusabo-Asare, University of Cape Coast, Ghana; Susheela Singh, Guttmacher Institute; Akinrinola Bankole, Guttmacher Institute (View Abstract) 2. Parents: A Threat to Gender Equity for Ugandan Adolescents Evelyn Namubiru, Straight Talk Foundation Uganda; Karusa Kiragu, Horizons Path Nairobi (View Abstract) 3. Parental Influence on Youth Agency and Sexual and Reproductive Behaviours: Findings from the Youth in India: Situation and Needs Study, Maharashtra Sanjay Mohanty, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai; K.G. Santhya, Population Council, New Delhi; Abhishek Singh, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai; Shireen Jejeebhoy, Population Council, New Delhi; Usha Ram, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai; Rajib Acharya, Population Council, New Delhi; Faujdar Ram, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai (View Abstract) 4. Risk and Protective Factors for HIV among Orphans and Non-Orphans in Tanzania: A Qualitative Analysis Kristin Mmari, Johns Hopkins University (JHU); Annie Michaelis, JHU; Robert Blum, JHU; Kagemlo Kiro, NIMR,Tanzania (View Abstract) 5. Parental Involvement in Addressing Youth Sexual & Reproductive Health Needs: A Project to Bring Parents to the Forefront Abraham Tesso, INSYGHT Program; Edao Abdi , INSYGHT Program; Dereje Araya, INSYGHT Program (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Chizoba Wonodi, Johns Hopkins University; Dr. Alex Ezeh, African Population and Health Research Center 1. Adolescents Can Know Best: Using concept Mapping to Identify Factors and Pathways Driving Adolescent Sexuality in Lima, Peru Angela Bayer, Johns Hopkins University (JHU)/ Asociación Benéfica PRISMA; Amy Tsui, JHU; Lilia Cabrera, PRISMA; Robert Gilman, JHU (View Abstract) 2. The Perception of Peers’ Sexual Behavior: Association with and Effect on Sexual Related Attitudes and Behaviors of Unmarried Adolescents and Youth Ning Liu, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Chaohua Lou, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Laurie Schwab Zabin, , Johns Hopkins University; Ersheng Gao, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research (View Abstract) 3. Young People’s HIV/AIDS-Related Beliefs, Perception and Sexual Behaviours in South Africa: Analysis of Cape Area Panel Study Amos Oyedokun, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa; Cliff Odimegwu, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa (View Abstract) 4. Romance and Sex before Marriage among Young Women and Men: Findings from the Youth in India: Situation and Needs Study, Maharashtra Usha Ram, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai; Shireen Jejeebhoy, Population Council, New Delhi; Faujdar Ram, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai; Rajib Acharya, Population Council, New Delhi; Abhishek Singh, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai; K.G. Santhya, Population Council, New Delhi; Sanjay Mohanty, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai (View Abstract) 5. Adolescent Sexual Experiences in Uganda: What role do individual, family and school factors play? Esther Kaggwa, Johns Hopkins University (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Jane Ferguson, World Health Organization; Dr. Moji Odeku, Federal Ministry of Health 1. Entry Points for Accelerating Health Sector Action for Adolescent Health and Development: the Potential of Male Circumcision and Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Bruce Dick, World Health Organization (WHO); Kim Dickson, WHO; Nathalie Broutet, WHO (View Abstract) 2. Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Utilization in Tigray, Ethiopia Awala Equar Esayas, Relief Society of Tigray (View Abstract) 3. Stepping Toward Accelerated HIV Prevention among Young People in Malawi Juliana M. Lunguzi, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA); Alfred Dzilankhulani, UNFPA (View Abstract) 4. Sustaining Adolescents and Reproductive Health Program in Kenya through Multi-Sectoral Approach: Kenya Adolescents Reproductive Health Program (KARHP) Alfayo Odongo Wamburi, PATH; June Omollo, PATH (View Abstract) 5. Scaling Up an Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme through Existing Government Systems: the MEMA kwa Vijana Experience B Andrew, National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR); J Komrower, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM); J Changalucha, NIMR; B Balthazar, NIMR; M Kimayro, African Medical Research Foundation (AMREF); K Kema, AMREF; A Obasi, LSTM (View Abstract) Back to Top
(View Abstract) Evidence Review of Peer Education Programs Eleanor Maticka-Tyndale, University of Windsor Key Program Issues: Kenya Case Study Jacqueline Kowa, National Organization of Peer Educators,Y-PEER Policy Impact on Peer Education: Tanzania Case Study Michelle Wineberger, Family Health International, Tanzania Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Eliya Zulu, African Population and Health Research Center; Dr. Francis Ohanyido, COMPASS Project 1. Factors Influencing Early Sexual Initiation and its Implication for High Risk Sexual Behaviour among Nigerian Youths Sunday Adedini, Obafemi Awolowo University; Akanni Akinyemi, Obafemi Awolowo University; Ambrose Akinlo, Obafemi Awolowo University; Alfred Adewuyi, Obafemi Awolowo University (View Abstract) 2. Sexual Health in Transition: Adolescent Lifestyles and Relationships in Contemporary Chiang Mai, Thailand Arunrat Tangmunkongvorakul, Australian National University, and Chiang Mai University (View Abstract) 3. Sustaining Young People’s SRH Initiatives with Community Support Jayant Kumar, MAMTA Health Institute for Mother & Child; Sunil Mehra, MAMTA Health Institute for Mother & Child; Deepti Agrawal, MAMTA Health Institute for Mother & Child (View Abstract) 4. A Multilevel Analysis of Poverty and Sexual Risk-taking of Young People in Cape Town, South Africa Eric Yeboah Tenkorang, The University of Western Ontario; Rajulton Fernando, The University of Western Ontario (View Abstract) 5. The Relationship between Sexual Behavior and Nonsexual Risk Behaviors among Unmarried Youth in Three Asia Cities Xiaowen Tu, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Chaohua Lou, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Ersheng Gao, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Laurie S. Zabin, Johns Hopkins University (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Jose Luis Palma, Investigacion en Salud y Demografia, Mexico; Dr. Adenike Esiet, Action Health International 1. Knowledge, Attitude, Belief and Practices on HIV/AIDS among Secondary School Students in Asuogyaman District of Ghana JA Hoffman, University of Ghana School of Public Health; GK Norgbe, University of Ghana School of Public Health; RKO Asante, University of Ghana School of Public Health (View Abstract) 2. Factors Affecting the Sexual and Reproductive Health Behavior of Young People in Igbo-Ora, South West Nigeria ET Owoaje, College of Medicine University of Ibadan; FM OlaOlorun, College of Medicine University of Ibadan; I Adegboyega, College of Medicine University of Ibadan; O Adegbenga, College of Medicine University of Ibadan (View Abstract) 3. The Reproductive and Sexual Health of Adolescent Girls in Rural Areas of Oaxaca, Mexico José Luis Palma, Investigación en Salud y Demografía; Yolanda Palma, (El Colegio de la Frontera Norte) COLEF; Humberto González, COLEF (View Abstract) 4. Trends in Contraceptive Use and Discontinuation among Adolescents: A Multi-Country Comparison A Blanc, MacArthur Foundation; A Tsui, Johns Hopkins University; T Croft, Blancroft Research International; J Trevitt, Johns Hopkins University (View Abstract) 5. Unmarried Adolescents’ and Youths’ Sexual Related Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors in Three Asia Cities: The Role of Media Variables Chaohua Lou, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Yan Cheng, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Ersheng Gao, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Laurie S. Zabin, Johns Hopkins University (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF/Nigeria; Dr. Nagwa El Ashery, Ministry of Health and Population, Egypt 1. The Role of Schools in Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health Among Adolescents in Developing Countries Cynthia B. Lloyd, Population Council (View Abstract) 2. An Improved School Environment Contributes to Quality Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health EK Namayanja, Straight Talk Foundation, Kampala; C. Watson, Straight Talk Foundation; B. Bainomugisha, Straight Talk Foundation (View Abstract) 3. The Boys of Baraka: Lessons on Reversible Achievement for Black Male Youth in Urban America Yetsa A. Tuakli-Wosornu, Johns Hopkins University (View Abstract) 4. The Importance of Reproductive Health Education and Services for Young People in Indonesia: What can we learn from Australia? Iwu Utomo, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University (View Abstract) 5. Sustaining Gains Made in a Primary School HIV Prevention Program in Kenya into the Secondary School Years Eleanor Maticka-Tyndale, University of Windsor; Janet Wildish, Private Consultant; Mary Gichuru, Private Consultant (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Bene Madunagu, Girls’ Power Initiative; Dr. Margaret Greene, International Center for Research on Women 1. Chemistry of Gender Socialization and Youth Sexual Behavior: Exploring the Dynamics in Rural Orissa, India Manas Ranjan Pradhan, International Institute for Population Sciences, India; Usha Ram; International Institute for Population Sciences, India (View Abstract) 2. Gender Differences in Adolescent Premarital Sexual Permissiveness and Behavior in Three Asian Cities: Effects of Gender Role Attitudes Zuo Xiayun, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Lou Chaohua, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Gao Ersheng, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Laurie S. Zabin, Johns Hopkins University (View Abstract) 3. Sexual Harassment as a Reproductive Health Challenge for Female Nigerian Undergraduates Ganiyat Salawu, Campus Health and Rights Initiative (CHRI); O.O. Isehunwa, CHRI; O. Fagorusi, CHRI; T.A. Ajao, CHRI; A. Owoeye, CHRI; O. Bilewomo, CHRI; A.O. Fatusi, CHRI (View Abstract) 4. ‘UDAAN: Taking Off Toward a Better Future…’ Arundhati Mishra, CEDPA, India; Bulbul Sood, CEDPA, India; Md. Ziauddin, CEDPA, India; Anujesh Mathur, CEDPA, India (View Abstract) 5. Adverse Health Outcomes of Physical and Sexual Violence within Marriage: Experiences of Young Women in Maharashtra, India Rajib Acharya, Population Council, New Delhi; Shireen Jejeebhoy, Population Council, New Delhi (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Laurie Zabin, Johns Hopkins University; Dr. Oladimeji Oladepo, University of Ibadan 1. Trends in Adolescent Childbearing in Four Central American Countries: Implications for Policies and Programs Elena Prada, Guttmacher Institute; Susheela Singh, Guttmacher Institute; Lisa Remez, Guttmacher Institute (View Abstract) 2. Sexual Behavior and Sexually Transmitted Infections amongst Adolescents in the Military Cantonment in Lagos, Nigeria O.M. Dosunmu, Johns Hopkins University; O.M. Adeyemi, The 9th Brigade Medical Center, Ikeja Cantonment; O. Adamolekun, The 9th Brigade Medical Center, Ikeja Cantonment (View Abstract) 3. Sexual Behavior Pattern and their Determinants among Out of School Female Adolescents in Mushin Market, Lagos, Nigeria K.A. Odeyemi, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria; A. Onajole, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria; B.E. Ogunowo, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria (View Abstract) 4. Risk Factors for Adolescent Pregnancies in the Amazon Basin of Ecuador Isabel Goicolea, Fudacion Salud Amazonica (View Abstract) 5. National Level ICDS Adolescent Girl Scheme—a Process-Outcome Evaluation in Selected Blocks of North India Anita Malhotra, Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi; Santosh Jain Passi, Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi
(View Abstract) 6. Provision of Friendly RH Services to Young People in Vietnam: An Assessment of Selected Intervention Models Vu Quy Nhan, Population Council, Vietnam; Le Thi Phuong Mai, Population Council, Vietnam (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Lucy Idoko, UNFPA, Nigeria; Ms. Rejoice Nutakor, Ghana Health Service 1. Young People Monitoring the Quality of Youth Friendly Pharmacies and the Quantitative Assessment of Youth Utilization of Services in the Republic of Georgia Brad Kerner, Save the Children; Eka Kikatunidze, Save the Children; Larry Dershem, Save the Children; Nana Kvirtia, Save the Children; Koba Sopromadze, Save the Children; Ella Gottert, Independent Consultant (View Abstract) 2. Post-abortion Counseling for Reduction of Unwanted Pregnancy: The Experience of Young People seeking Abortion at Youth Friendly Public Health Facilities of Vietnam Le Thi Phuong Mai, Population Council, Vietnam; Jane Hughes, Population Council, Vietname; Olivia Roberts, Independent Consultant (View Abstract) 3. Social Mobilization Experience for Voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing Programme on a Nigerian University Campus O.A. Kuti, Campus Health and Rights Initiative (CHRI); T.A. Folaranmi, CHRI; D. Adedinsewo, CHRI; O. Ogunwale, CHRI; A.O. Fatusi, CHRI (View Abstract) 4. A Situation Analysis of Ugandan schools: Incorporating ASRH/HIV Prevention into the School Environment and Policy Structure of Primary and Secondary Schools Cathy Watson, Straight Talk Foundation, Kampala; Tobey Nelson, Horizons/International Center for Research on Women; Karusa Kiragu, Population Council, Nairobi; Medard Muhwezi, Formerly Straight Talk Foundation, Kampala; Ann Akia-Fiedler, Formerly Straight Talk Foundation, Kampala (View Abstract) 5. Toward Ensuring Sustained Outcomes from ARSH Programs (A Case Study from New Delhi) Geeta Sodhi, Swaasthya, NGO; Chaitali Bhatia, Swaasthya, NGO (View Abstract) Back to Top
Cascading Leadership Opens Opportunities for Mayan Girls in Guatemala Kelly Hallman, Population Council
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Creating Safe and Supportive Services for Adolescents Girls in the Kibera Slum of Nairobi, Kenya Karen Austrian, Population Council, Kenya (View Abstract) Biruh Tesfa (“Bright Future”): A Program for Poor, Urban Girls in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Annabel Erulkar, Population Council, Ethiopia (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Ejike Oji, Ipas, Nigeria; Dr. Anand Tamang, Center for Research on Health, Environment and Population Activities, Nepal 1. Predictors of Drug Use among Homeless Children and Adolescents in Brazil Lucas Neiva-Silva, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; Sílvia Koller, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; Jorge López; Universidad Autônoma de Madrid, Spain (View Abstract) 2. Invisible & Vulnerable: Adolescent Domestic Workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Annabel S. Erulkar, Population Council, Ethiopia; Tekle Ab Mekbib, Population Council, Ethiopia (View Abstract) 3. An Insight Into Their World: The Experiences Of Domestic Child Labourers In Nigerian Cities Osagbemi Makanjuola, University of Jos, Arulogun Oyedunni ‘Shola, University College Hospital Ibadan, Joseph Olubunmi, Centre for Children in Crisis, Jos; Aliu Yemisi, Centre for Children in Crisis, Jos (View Abstract) 4. Relationships and Psychoactive Substance use—A Study of Street Children A.O Adebiyi, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan; Eme Owoaje; College of Medicine, University of Ibadan; M.C. Asuzu, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (View Abstract) 5. Applying Knowledge Management and Behavior Change Theories to Improve Reproductive Health Services for Young People with HIV Catherine Richey, INFO Project/Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Communication Programs (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Dipo Otolorin, JHPIEGO, Nigeria; Dr. Chaohua Lou, Shanghai Institute for Planned Parenthood Research 1. HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) among Young Adults in a Nigerian University T.A. Folaranmi, Campus Health and Rights Initiative (CHRI); O.A. Kuti, CHRI; O.E. Omole, CHRI; O. Olanrewaju, CHRI; A.O. Fatusi, CHRI (View Abstract) 2. Pre-marital HIV Testing among Young People in Ethiopia: Implications for HIV Prevention Aklilu Kidanu, Miz-Hasab Research Center, Addis Ababa; Heather Bradley, Johns Hopkins University (JHU); Duff Gillespie, JHU; Heena Brahmbhatt, JHU (View Abstract) 3. Road Map for Implementing Youth Friendly Services in Indian Public Health System Deepti Agrawal, MAMTA Health Institute for Mother & Child; Sunil Mehra, MAMTA Health Institute for Mother & Child; R. K. Mishra, MAMTA Health Institute for Mother & Child; S. P. Pandey, Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Studies in Rural Development, Lucknow (View Abstract) 4. Catalyzing Change: Results from DISHA, an Integrated Program to Stimulate Youth Demand for and Access to ASRH Services Anjala Kanesathasan, International Center for Research on Women (ICRW); Laura J. Cardinal, ICRW; Erin Pearson, ICRW; Dipankar Bhattacharya, ICRW; Sreela Das Gupta, ICRW; Sushmita Mukherjee, ICRW; Sampurna Singh, ICRW (View Abstract) 5. Improving Access to Quality Reproductive Health Services for Young People: Exploring the role of the Private Sector Angela Akol, Family Health International, Uganda; Gideon Rutaremwa, Makerere University, Kampala (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Mike Egboh, Pathfinder International/Nigeria; Dr. Freya Sonenstein, Johns Hopkins University 1. Utilization of Skilled Maternity Care Services among Married Adolescents in Bangladesh: A Quest of Alien Features S.M. Mostafa Kamal, Islamic University (View Abstract) 2. Convergence of Spousal Communication and Gender: Influencing Newlyweds to Delay the First Child Brijendra Narain Choudhary, Pathfinder International; W. Sita Shankar, Pathfinder International (View Abstract) 3. Achieving Behavior Change: An Impact Evaluation of a Community Based Adolescent Reproductive Health Program in Ethiopia Yeshimebet Gebregiorgis, Save the Children; Winnie Mwebesa, Save the Children; Yared Mekonnen, Save the Children; Tedebab Degefie, Save the Children (View Abstract) 4. Impacts of Life Planning Skills Training on Changing Disadvantaged Young Adolescents’ Gender Awareness in China Jianhua Yang, PATH; Lisa Mueller, PATH; Pengli Huang, Guangxi Women’s Federation; Juan Du, Renmin University of China (View Abstract) 5. The Impact of "Straight Talk": Behaviour Change Through Mass Media in Uganda Cathy Watson, Straight Talk Foundation, Kampala; Karusa Kiragu, Population Council, Nairobi; Anne Akia-Fiedler, Formerly Straight Talk Foundation, Kampala; Medard Muhwezi, Formerly Straight Talk Foundation, Kampala; Tobey Nelson, Horizons-ICRW; Susan Adamchak, Independent Consultant (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Clara Ejembi, Ahmadu Bello University; Dr. Gilda Sedgh, Guttmacher Institute 1. Sexual Agency of Young Married Women in India Rohini Pande, International Center for Research on Women (ICRW); Tina Falle, ICRW; Sujit Rathod, Women’s Global Health Imperative; W Corinne Rocca, Women’s Global Health Imperative; Kalyani Subbiah, Samata Health Study; Suneeta Krishnan, Women’s Global Health Imperative (View Abstract) 2. Forced Marriages in Karamoja: A Constraint to Sexual and Reproductive Health Development of Young Karamojong Girls Patrick Walugembe, Straight Talk Foundation; Evelyn Namubiru, Straight Talk Foundation (View Abstract) 3. Sexual Violence & HIV Risk among Married Adolescent Girls in Nyanza, Kenya Bentinck S. Ochieng, Population Council, Kenya; Annabel S. Erulkar, Population Council, Ethiopia (View Abstract) 4. Addressing the Social and Reproductive Health Vulnerabilities of Married Adolescents in India: The Effects of the First Time Parents Project K.G. Santhya, Population Council, New Delhi; Nicole Haberland, Population Council, New York (View Abstract) 5. Preparedness and Experiences of Married Life among Female Adolescents Living in An Urban Slum in Islamabad, Pakistan Saima Hamid, Health Services Academy; Eva Johansson, Karolinska Institute; Sweden; Shakila Zaman, Health Services Academy; and Birgitta Rubenson, Karolinska Institute (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Olapeju Esimai, Obafemi Awolowo University; Dr. Rexford Asante, University of Ghana 1. Sexual and Reproductive Health Problems and Constraints to Care Seeking among Internally Displaced Adolescents and Youths in Kathmandu Valley Babita Thapa, Family Planning Association of Nepal; Anand Tamang, Center for Research on Environment Health and Population Activities (CREHPA); Sabita Thapa, Research Consultant; Rashmi Sayenju, Research Consultant; Ramesh Adhikari, CREPHA (View Abstract) 2. Adolescents in Crisis: Reproductive Health Issues of Adolescents Displaced by the October 2005 Earthquake in Pakistan Daud Munir, Princeton University; Umara Afsar, Princeton University; Kashif Jamal, The Network for Consumer Protection, Pakistan (View Abstract) 3. Traditional Strategies for Reaching Rural Adolescents with Reproductive Health Information: The Kassena-Nankana Case Study Paulina Tindana, Navrongo Health Research Centre, Ghana Health Service; Matilda Aberese-Ako, Navrongo Health Research Centre, Ghana Health Service; Cornelius Debpuur, Navrongo Health Research Centre, Ghana Health Service (View Abstract) 4. Gendered Context and HIV/AIDS Risk among Malian Girls Involved in Commercial Sex Karen Giguère, Université Laval, Québec, Canada; Maria De Koninck, Université Laval, Québec, Canada (View Abstract) 5. Empowering Sudanese Refugee Youth in Chad for a More Prosperous and Peaceful Future Benoît d’Ansembourg, The Foundation for the Refugee Education Trust, Africa (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Mrs. Jossey Kamara, Internews; Dr. Suzanne Petroni, Summit Foundation 1. Is Exposure to Sexual Content in the Mass Media Associated with College Students’ Sexual Opinions and Behavior in Three Asia Cities Yan Cheng, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Chaohua Lou, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Ersheng Gao, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Laurie S. Zabin, Johns Hopkins University (View Abstract) 2. Synergies of Straight Talk Foundations’ Radio and Print: The Primacy of Local Languages in BCC EK Namayanja, Straight Talk Foundation; C Watson, Straight Talk Foundation (View Abstract) 3. He Saw She Saw: Gender Differences in Exposure to Mass Media and Recall of HIV/AIDS Related Messaging among Youth in Delhi, India Devaki Nambiar, Johns Hopkins University; Paramita Dasgupta Mazumdar, Center for Media Studies, New Delhi, India (View Abstract) 4. Oriole Diary: Using Internet for Research and Outreach Youth in Contemporary Urban Vietnam Duong Bich Hanh, Population Council (View Abstract) 5. Effects of Mass Media and Internet Utilization on Sexual Behaviour of Young People: A Study of Young Single Undergraduates in LASU Onipede Wusu, Lagos State University (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. David Ajagun, Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria; Dr. Cynthia Lloyd, Population Council 1. Developing Global, Evidence-based Standards for Sex and HIV Education Curriculum for Youth William Finger, Family Health International; Douglas Kirby, ETR Associates; Hally Mahler, Academy for Educational Development; Judy Senderowitz, Consultant (View Abstract) 2. Measuring and Assessing School Quality in Rural Malawi Paul Hewett, Population Council; Barbara Mensch, Population Council; Joseph Chimembo, CERT, University of Malawi; Sharon GHuman, Population Council; Cynthia Lloyd, Population Council; Richard Gregory, DFID (View Abstract) 3. Impact of Straight Talk Foundation School Environment Program Training on Creating a Supportive Environment for ASRH in Schools Isaac Kato, Straight Talk Foundation; Evelyn Namubiru, Straight Talk Foundation; Patrick Walugembe, Straight Talk Foundation; Edrine Namayanja, Straight Talk Foundation (View Abstract) 4. MEMA kwa Vijana: Randomized Controlled Trial of an Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Intervention Programme in Mwanza, Tanzania DA Ross, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; J Changalucha, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; ML Plummer, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; AIN Obasi, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; J Todd, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; JM Makokha, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; D Wight, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; A Doyle, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; H Grosskurth, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; A Gavyole, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; DC Mabey, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; RJ Hayes, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (View Abstract) 5. Gaps in African Adolescents’ Receipt of School-based Sex Education Susheela Singh, Guttmacher Institute; Eliya Zulu, African Population Health Research Centre, Kenya; Alister Munthali, Centre for Social Research, Malawi; Ann Moore, Guttmacher Institute (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Andrew Karlyn, Population Council; Dr. Omaima El-Gibaly, Assiut University
1. Knot Ready: Lessons on Delaying Marriage for Girls Sreela Das Gupta, International Center for Research on Women (ICRW); Rohini Pande, ICRW; Sampurna Singh, ICRW; Sharmishtha Basu, ICRW; Erin Pearson, ICRW (View Abstract) 2. Adolescent Early Marriage in Northern Nigeria: Evidence to Effective Programmatic Intervention Andrew S. Karlyn, Population Council, Nigeria; Chris Ogedengbe, Population Council, Nigeria; Adebayo Ajala, NISER, Ibadan (View Abstract) 3. Achieving Scale and Impact in Community-based Interventions Designed to Change the Reproductive Behaviour of Youth Brajeshawar Prasad Mishra, Pathfinder International; Rekha Masilamani, Pathfinder International (View Abstract) 4. How Early Marriage Compromises Girls’ Lives and Reproductive Health and Choices in Maharashtra: Evidence from the Youth in India, Situation and Needs Study K.G. Santhya, Population Council, New Delhi; Faujdar Ram, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai; Shireen Jejeebhoy, Population Council, New Delhi; Sanjay Mohanty, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai; Rajib Acharya, Population Council, New Delhi; Usha Ram, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai; Abhishek Singh, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai (View Abstract) 5. Young Women’s Reproductive Health in Nigeria: Progress and Current Status Gilda Sedgh, Guttmacher Institute; Akinrinola Bankole, Guttmacher Institute; Friday Okonofua, Women’s Health and Action Research Centre; Susheela Singh, Guttmacher Institute; Rubina Hussain, Guttmacher Institute (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Kole Shettima, MacArthur Foundation/Nigeria; Ms. Haben Fecadu, Advocates for Youth, USA 1. How Does Traditional Confucian Culture Influence Adolescents’ Sexual Behavior in Three Asian Cities Li Wang, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Chaohua Lou, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research ; Ersheng Gao, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Laurie Zabin, Johns Hopkins University (View Abstract) 2. Gender Differences in Attitudes and Sexual Experiences of Adolescents in Urban India Jaya Jaya, Public Health Foundation of India; Michelle J. Hindin, Johns Hopkins University (View Abstract) 3. Girls’ Aspirations: What Are They, And How Do They Inform Programs and Policies Designed to Reach Girls? Margaret Greene, International Center for Research on Women (ICRW); Karin Ringheim, ICRW; Alison Gold, ICRW; Saranga Jain, ICRW (View Abstract) 4. My Life, My Decision. Addressing Gender Norms, Protecting Youth in Cote d’Ivoire Régina Traoré Série, Center of Communications Program, Johns Hopkins University; Amélie Sow, Center of Communications Program, Johns Hopkins University; Nafissatou Diop, Center of Communications Program, Johns Hopkins University; Patricia Dailly Ajavon, Center of Communications Program, Johns Hopkins University (View Abstract) 5. Effects of Adolescents’ Expectations on their Sexual Attitude and Premarital Sexual Behavior in Three Asian Cities Niu Hongfeng, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Lou Chaohua, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Gao Ersheng, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research; Laurie S. Zabin, Johns Hopkins University (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Akinyinka Omigbodun, University of Ibadan; Dr. Gbolahan Oni, Johns Hopkins University 1. Peer Education Program Increases Condom Use Among Male Burmese Youth Jennifer Wilen, Global Health Fellows Program; Moses Tayreh, International Rescue Committee; Meghan O’Connor, International Rescue Committee; Susan Purdin, International Rescue Committee (View Abstract) 2. Patterns and Correlates of Coital Behavior Among Young Men in Rakai Uganda: An Examination of Data From 1999- 2006 C Wonodi, Johns Hopkins University (JHU); LS Zabin, JHU; S Omar, JHU M Wawer, JHU; F Makumbi, Rakai Health Sciences; RH Gray, JHU (View Abstract) 3. Risk Factors for Smoking Behavior among Male Adolescents and Youth Ages 10-24 at Chi Linh, Hai Duong, 2007 Bach Dao Hoang, Hanoi School of Public Health; Le Cu Linh, Hanoi School of Public Health (View Abstract) 4. Creating Equitable Norms and Challenging Masculinity: Qualitative assessment of the “Be a Man” Campaign in Uganda Isaac Musoke, Young Empowered and Healthy, Uganda; Ronald Ahirirwe, Young Empowered and Healthy, Uganda; Donna Sherard, Health Communication Partnership, Uganda; Cheryl Lettenmaier, Health Communication Partnership, Uganda; Anne Gamurorwa, Young Empowered and Healthy, Uganda; Augustus Nuwagaba, Reev Consult Ltd, Uganda; Jessica Kaahwa, Reev Consult Ltd, Uganda; Rajiv Rimal, Health Communication Partnership, U.S.A (View Abstract) 5.Working with Men, Gorakhpur, India Subha Sankar Das, MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child; Sunil Mehra, MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child; Deepti Agrawal, MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child (View Abstract) Back to Top
Moderators: Dr. Abubakar Jamda, University of Abuja; Dr. Sarah Kambou, International Center for Research and Women 1. HIV-Related Sexual Risk Behaviors and Risk Perception among American and Nigerian College Students TC Abiona, Chicago State University; AO Fatusi, Obafemi Awolowo University; AS Adefuye , Chicago State University; JA Balogun, Chicago State University (View Abstract) 2. Are Risk Factors of STIs Different for Rural Adolescents?: A Case Study of the Kassena-Nankana District of Northern Ghana Salomey Dery, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; Yaw Adu Sakodie, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; Patricia Akweongo, Navrongo Health Research Centre, Ghana (View Abstract) 3. Postpartum Abstinence and Risk of HIV Infection among Young Mothers in the Kassena-Nankana District of Northern Ghana Fabian S. Achana, Navrongo Health Research Centre, Ghana ; Cornelius Debpuur, Navrongo Health Research Centre, Ghana; Patricia Akweongo, Navrongo Health Research Centre, Ghana (View Abstract) 4. Still A Long Way to Go: Knowledge and Attitudes of Very Young Adolescents in Uganda Cathy Watson, Straight Talk Foundation, Kampala; Karusa Kiragu, Population Council, Nairobi; Anne Akia-Fiedler, Formerly Straight Talk Foundation, Kampala; Medard Muhwezi, Formerly Straight Talk Foundation, Kampala; Tobey Nelson, Horizons-ICRW; Susan Adamchak, Independent Consultant (View Abstract) 5.Dietary Intakes of HIV+ Pregnant Adolescents from Two Ghanaian Districts AK Laar, University of Ghana School of Public Health College of Health Sciences; JM Tuakli, University of Ghana School of Public Health College of Health Sciences; RKO Asante, University of Ghana School of Public Health College of Health Sciences; IA Quakyi, University of Ghana School of Public Health College of Health Sciences (View Abstract) Back to Top
(View Abstract) 1. Policy and Advocacy through the United Nations Laura Laski, UNFPA 2. Policy and Advocacy to End Child Marriage: The Case of Zambia Abigail Musonda, Christian Children’s Fund, Zambia 3. Legal, Policy and Advocacy Initiatives to Delay Marriage for Girls in India Sreela das Gupta, ICRW, India 4. Advocacy to End Child Marriage: ICRW’s Experience in Influencing US Foreign Policy Kathy Selvaggio, ICRW, Washington DC
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