Socio-Ecological Associations of the Development of Sexual Behavior in Young Adolescent Girls in the Rural Southern Region of Malawi

• Published in: The Journal of early adolescence Vol. 44; no. 5; pp. 624 - 666
• Main Authors: Muheriwa Matemba, Sadandaula Rose, Cianelli, Rosina, De Santis, Joseph P., Rodriguez, Natalia Villegas, Kaponda, Chrissie C. P. N., McMahon, James M., LeBlanc, Natalie M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.05.2024; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: Adolescents; Early Adolescents; Educational Background; Females; Girls; Sexual behavior; Sexuality; Teenagers; Malawi; sexual behavior; Malawi; socio-ecological factors; young adolescent girls

Adolescent girls are more likely to experience early sexual debut than boys. However, the developmental context of their sexual behaviors is under-investigated. Using the socio-ecological model and Malawi Schooling and Adolescent Survey, we investigated factors crucial in determining the development...