Abstinence refers to the deliberate choice to refrain from sexual activity, often examined in public health research as a strategy for preventing sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and unintended pregnancy. Research published in this journal on abstinence has primarily focused on understanding the factors that in…
Abstinence refers to the deliberate choice to refrain from sexual activity, often examined in public health research as a strategy for preventing sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and unintended pregnancy. Research published in this journal on abstinence has primarily focused on understanding the factors that influence sexual behavior among adolescents and young adults in sub-Saharan Africa and other resource-limited settings. Studies have investigated psychosocial predictors of sexual abstinence among secondary school students, examining how knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions shape decisions about sexual activity in urban and rural communities. The journal has published work exploring HIV prevention interventions for in-school adolescents, including risk reduction services that incorporate abstinence education alongside other preventive strategies. Research has also addressed barriers to implementing effective sexuality education, including sociocultural factors and the perspectives of educators tasked with delivering such programs. Additional studies have examined broader reproductive health knowledge and service utilization among adolescents, as well as attitudes toward premarital HIV counseling and testing. This body of work underscores the importance of understanding abstinence within the context of comprehensive sexual health education, particularly for vulnerable youth populations where access to healthcare resources may be limited and cultural norms significantly influence sexual decision-making.
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 12 articles above have been cited 32 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Abstinence, linking to each citing work.