title: Adolescent sexuality in Kenya.
abstract: Adolescent sexuality has become a major problem all over the world. This review paper describes the main problems encountered in Kenya with regards to adolescent sexuality. The role of the Government and some non-governmental organisations is outlined. Factors which contribute to the problem of adolescent sexuality in Kenya are described. The paper stresses the role of research in solving these problems and finally suggests some strategies which may be adopted in order to minimise the undesirable effects of adolescent sexuality in Kenya.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Ojwang
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Maggwa
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007630:Kenya / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D011158:Population Growth; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology