Looking for the future – Hope and adolescent risk behaviour in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15540267 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Faith Magut (0000-0002-9758-2697, Africa Health Research Institute), Natsayi Chimbindi (0000-0003-3125-978X, Africa Health Research Institute, corresponding author), Kathy Baisley (0000-0003-1849-6625, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine), Thembelihle Zuma (0000-0002-8374-2354, Africa Health Research Institute), Janet Seeley (0000-0002-0583-5272, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine), M Shahmanesh (0000-0001-7129-8535, Africa Health Research Institute) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 2414818-2414818 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Global Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1744-1692 • E-ISSN: 1744-1706 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17441692.2024.2414818 |
| PMID | 39440355 |
| OpenAlex | W4403692944 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 45 |
We investigate the relationship between hope and risky behaviour and the role of migration among young people in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. We use data from a cohort of n = 5248 adolescents and young adults (AYA) aged 13-35 recruited and followed up in 2017-2019. We conducted a structured quantitative survey to assess levels of hope among AYA using a validated tool/scale. 44% of participants were aged 13-17 years, 63% were still in school, 66% were from rural areas, and 26% were from food insecure households. The mean hope total score was 31.7. The mean hope score was lower for females compared to males -0.43(95%CI; -0.64, -0.21) and lower for those out of school and not matriculated compared to those in school -0.72(95%CI; -1.1, -0.32). Young people who had experienced violence had a lower mean hope score than those who had not -0.28(95%CI: -0.50, -0.06). Those out of school, matriculated and unemployed were more likely to migrate than those in school (aOR = 1.60, 95%CI; 1.25, 2.05). AYA who were food insecure were also more likely to migrate (aOR = 1.23, 95%CI; 1.05, 1.43). Our findings suggest a need for structural interventions that address employment and education needs and harmful gender norms for older AYA
Developing country · Economic growth · Environmental health · Geography · Political science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
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