Exploring prevalence of risky sexual behaviour among adolescents in high schools: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescents' engagement in risky sexual behaviours poses a significant risk to their sexual and reproductive health, particularly in low- and middle-income nations. Risky sexual behaviour includes actions that heighten the risk of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies. This study aims to identify strategies for managing risky sexual behaviours among adolescents, focusing on understanding their prevalence, risk factors, consequences and effective interventions.

Methods

A systematic review was performed following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. We searched electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Science Direct, Google Scholar) for English-language studies published between January 2012 and May 2024, using keywords and MeSH te

SUBMITTER: Ndlovu R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12905071 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature