Young people's health needs in Botswana: a challenge for nursing

The health needs and problems of young people in Botswana are embedded in the sociocultural, economic and political settings in which they grow up. Recognition of young people as a unique group can help minimize the problems and meet their total needs. In Botswana they are subjected to many problems that impact negatively on their development and welfare. These problems pose a daunting challenge to such service providers as nurses, community leaders, parents and young people themselves.