Symptoms and signs of septic arthritis are an important medical emergency, with high
morbidity and mortality. We review the changing epidemiology of septic arthritis of native …

Purpose Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive global health issue affecting
adolescents. We reviewed randomized controlled trials of interventions to reduce physical …

There is a striking paucity of high-quality evidence upon which to base guidelines on the
management of the hot-swollen joint. Ultimately, the diagnosis of septic arthritis rests on the …

Background School‐based sexual and reproductive health programmes are widely
accepted as an approach to reducing high‐risk sexual behaviour among adolescents. Many …

Background Partner notification (PN) is the process whereby sexual partners of an index
patient are informed of their exposure to a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and the need …

Background South Africa is one of the most 'unequal'societies in the world. Despite
apartheid ending more than 20 years ago, material inequalities remain interwoven with …

Background: Young people in South Africa are susceptible to HIV infection. They are
vulnerable to peer pressure to have sex, but little is known about how peer pressure …

Background More than 40% of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa are unaware of their HIV status.
HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a novel approach with a potential to increase uptake of HIV …

Background It is of paramount importance to understand the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in
schools, which could support the decision-making about educational facilities closure or re …

Aims: Educators within the school system are well placed to facilitate the dissemination of
knowledge and skills in order for adolescents to be equipped for appropriate sexual …