Chris Gray and the POFO team recently published an article titled, “Potentially traumatic experiences and sexual health among orphaned and separated adolescents in five low- and middle-income countries” in AIDS Care.
The study highlights the need for caregivers, program managers, and policymakers to promote condom use for sexually active OSC and identify interventions for trauma support services. Orphans living in family-based care may also be particularly vulnerable to early sexual debut and unprotected sexual activity.