Sexual attitude and behaviour among adolescents in Zambia

This study encompasses the results of a comprehensive survey among different groups of Zambian adolescents concerning sexual behaviour and attitudes which affect the risk of HIV infection and AIDS. It deals with the factors that influence the youngsters’ knowledge about AIDS their perceptions with regard to prevention and their engagement in risky sexual activities. The study was carried out by a team of Israeli and Zambian researchers between 1997 and 2002. NIRP aims to encourage development-related research focused on socioeconomic and cultural change. Being policy-oriented in nature NIRP aims to make the research results accessible to anyone interested in solving the problems investigated. The target groups for such knowledge include policy makers representatives of non-governmental and donor organisations and the scientific community. With this aim in mind the Publication Board has launched the NIRP Research for Policy Series as a channel for the publication of “user-friendly” summaries of more than 30 scientific reports. (excerpt)