Promoting Abstinence, Being Faithful, and Condom Use with Young Africans

This book examines how the “ABC” behaviors – Abstinence, Being faithful, and Condom use – can be promoted more effectively with young rural Africans. It draws on an extraordinarily large qualitative study affiliated with a randomized controlled trial in Tanzania. The book assesses the process and impact of the MEMA kwa Vijana adolescent sexual health intervention; examines the motivations and strategies of youth who practiced low risk behaviors; and provides detailed recommendations for school and community programs.