Gender Differences in Adult Perspectives on Adolescent Reproductive Behaviors: Evidence from Lomé, Togo

cents, regardless of their marital status, are sexually experienced and have been exposed to risky sexual practices, including exchanging sex for money, having multiple partners and failing to use condoms.6 To reduce the incidence of unprotected premarital sexual activity, adults need to understand adolescent reproductive decision-making. Clearly, the social environment plays an important role in affecting adolescent behaviors.7 The social environment for adolescents includes their friends, sexual partners and family members, as well as their community, school and other institutions that work with youth.