Adolescent Health

Drug abuse is the use of any chemical substance that can cause physical, mental, emotional or social harm to an individual or to the people close to them. It increases…

Drug abuse is the use of any chemical substance that can cause physical, mental, emotional or social harm to an individual or to the people close to them. It increases…

The most important thing to do if you suspect you have been infected by an STI is inform your partner. False. The most important thing to do is seek immediate…

Once you have had gonorrhoea, you cannot get it again. False. A person can get gonorrhoea as many times as he or she has sex with an infected person. It…

Menstruation happens for most women about once a month, and that is why it is commonly called the “monthly period.” It usually lasts between three and seven days. It is…

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections transmitted by having unprotected sex with an infected partner. STIs are some of the most common communicable diseases in Kenya, particularly among young people…

A person can always tell if she or he has an STI. False. People can and do have STIs without having any symptoms. Women often have STIs without symptoms because…

As a teenager, becoming a parent may not be the priority for you right now. The body is still developing mentally and physically. Unfortunately, in Kenya, we have a significant…

With adolescence comes various changes to the body, both physical, mental and emotional. Personal hygiene becomes very important for every teen to master. Adolescence is the time to build on…

Contraception is the intentional prevention of pregnancy by artificial or natural means. Contraception allows people to get their desired number of children and to determine the spacing of pregnancies by…