Bio
- Pranitha Maharaj is a Professor at the School of Built Environment and Development Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. Since obtaining her doctorate from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine she has accumulated decades of teaching experience while at the same building a strong record of research. Her research portfolio is diverse in character, involving both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. She has authored three edited books and contributed to more than 100 book chapters and peer-reviewed articles.
Research Interests
- Her research agenda is focused on a commitment to conducting in-depth inquiries into three main areas, namely: (i) family dynamics, particularly the impact of early childbearing on young men and women, (ii) migration and the informal labour market, and (iii) the situation of the elderly in the country. She is involved in high-quality multi-disciplinary research on determinants, causal processes, outcomes and interventions to improve economic development. Economic development refers simultaneously to: the improvement in the quality of life of individuals, the development of individuals across generations through the lifecycle approach, and the expansion of freedom of individuals and groups to make social and economic choices through their interactions with, among others, state provisions and supports.
Postgraduate
Teaching
Postgraduate
- Reproductive Health in Context
- Population Dynamics: Patterns and Processes
Selected
Publications
Book
Chapters in Books
Journal Articles
Conference Papers
Conferences
Book
Maharaj P. (ed) (2023) Migrant Traders in South Africa. Sustainable Development Goals Series. Cham: Palgrave MacMillan.
- Maharaj P. (ed) (2020) Health and Care in Old Age. Routledge Contemporary Africa Series. London and New York: Routledge.
- Maharaj P. (ed.) (2013) Aging and Health in Africa. International Perspectives on Aging volume 4. New York: Springer.
Chapters in Books
- Maharaj P. (2023). Introduction. In: Maharaj, P. (eds), Migrant Traders in South Africa (pp. 1-21). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21151-5_1
- Dunn S and Maharaj P. (2023). Migrants in the Informal Sector: What We Know So Far?. In: Maharaj, P. (eds), Migrant Traders in South Africa (pp. 23-59). Cham: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21151-5_2
- Sewpersad S and Maharaj P. (2023). Hustling to Survive: Livelihood Strategies of Migrants. In: Maharaj, P. (eds), Migrant Traders in South Africa (pp. 61-84). Cham: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21151-5_3
- Chikovore ES and Maharaj P. (2023). Escaping Poverty in Zimbabwe: Experiences of Informal Traders in South Africa. In: Maharaj, P. (eds), Migrant Traders in South Africa (pp. 85-106). Cham: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21151-5_4
- Masunda TR and Maharaj P. (2023). Remittance Flow and Familial Relations in the Face of COVID-19 Pandemic: Rethinking Social Ties During the Migration Period. In: Maharaj, P. (eds), Migrant Traders in South Africa (pp. 131-157). Cham: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21151-5_6
- Zihindula G, Maharaj P and Dunn S. (2023). No Protection, No Support: Older Migrants Operating in South Africa’s Informal Economy. In: Maharaj, P. (eds), Migrant Traders in South Africa (pp. 159-181). Cham: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21151-5_7
- Sithole T. and Maharaj P. (2023). Collaboration or Competition? The Relationship Between Locals and Migrants in the Informal Economy. In: Maharaj, P. (eds), Migrant Traders in South Africa (pp. 183-209). Cham: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21151-5_8
- Mkhize, S.P., Maharaj, P. (2023). Heteronormativity in Health Settings: Realities of LGBT Youth’s Access to Healthcare in South Africa. In: Naidoo, K., Adeagbo, O., Li, X. (eds) Young People, Violence and Strategic Interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Springer: New York
- Masudu, T, Maharaj P. (2021) Childcare and Familial Relations During the Migration Period. In: Resilience and Sustainability in Urban Africa: Context, Facets and Alternatives in Zimbabwe. Springer: Singapore.
- Maharaj, P and Roberts B. (2021) Growing Older with Dignity: The Nature and Determinants of Quality of Life among Older People in South Africa. In: Active Aging and Quality of Life: From Concepts to Applications edited by F. Rojo-Pérez and G. Fernandez-Mayoralas. Springer.
- Maharaj, P. (2020). Introduction. In P. Maharaj (ed). Health and Care in Old Age. Routledge Contemporary Africa Series. London and New York: Routledge
- Rademeyer, S. & Maharaj, P. (2020). Ageing in Africa: patterns and trends. In P. Maharaj (ed). Health and Care in Old Age.Routledge Contemporary Africa Series. London and New York: Routledge.
- Nzima, D. & Maharaj, P. (2020). Long-term family care for the elderly in sub-Saharan Africa: an analysis of existing models. In P. Maharaj (ed). Health and Care in Old Age. Routledge Contemporary Africa Series. London and New York: Routledge.
- Mindry D, Letsoalo T, Munthree C, Crankshaw T. (2018). Client Rights and Meeting Their Needs: Provider Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Meeting the Reproductive Needs and Rights of People Living with HIV in South Africa. Global Perspectives on Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Across the Lifecourse edited by S. Choudhury, J.T. Erausquin, M Withers. New York: Springer.
- Chili S, Maharaj P. (2017). ‘I was not planning to have a child at such a young age’ – Experiences of young fathers in Durban, South Africa. In: Young Families: Gender, Sexuality and Care. edited by N. Mkhwanazi and D. Bhana. Cape Town: HSRC Press.
- Tafuh A, Maharaj P. (2015). On the move: Cameroonian migrants in Durban. In C. Crush, A. Chikanda & C. Skinner. Mean Streets: Migration, Xenophobia and Informality in South Africa. Southern African Migration Programme.
- Maharaj, P. (2013). Introduction. In P. Maharaj (ed). Aging and Health in Africa. International Perspectives on Aging volume 4. New York: Springer.
- Pillay, N.K. & Maharaj, P. (2013). Population Ageing in Africa. In P. Maharaj (ed). Aging and Health in Africa. International Perspectives on Aging volume 4. New York: Springer.
- Alli, F. & Maharaj, P. (2013). The Health Situation of Older People in Africa. In P. Maharaj (ed). Aging and Health in Africa. International Perspectives on Aging volume 4. New York: Springer.
- Zihindula, G. & Maharaj, P. (2013). Health and Health Seeking Behaviour in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Perspectives of the Elderly. In P. Maharaj (ed.), Aging and Health in Africa. International Perspectives on Aging volume 4. New York: Springer.
- Zihindula, G. & Maharaj, P. (2013) Understanding the Experiences of the Elderly in Rural Areas in Rwanda. In P. Maharaj (ed.) Aging and Health in Africa. International Perspectives on Aging volume 4. New York: Springer.
- Gresh, A. & Maharaj, P. (2013). Policy and Programme Responses. In P. Maharaj (ed.), Aging and Health in Africa. International Perspectives on Aging volume 4. New York: Springer.
- Munthree, C. & Maharaj, P. (2013). Growing old in the era of AIDS: Perspectives and Experiences of Older Men and Women in South Africa. In P. Maharaj (ed.), Aging and Health in Africa. International Perspectives on Aging volume 4. New York: Springer.
- Maharaj, P. & Munthree, C. (2010). Population Ageing in KwaZulu-Natal. In N. Nzimande (ed) State of the Population in KwaZulu-Natal: Demographic Profile and Development Indicators. Durban: Office of the Premier.
- Maharaj, P. & Cleland, J. (2007). Integrating family planning and sexual health services: lessons from South Africa. In Commonwealth Health Ministers Book 2007. United Kingdom: Henley Media Group Ltd in association with the Commonwealth Secretariat.
- Maharaj, P. & Roberts, B. (2006). Tripping Up: AIDS, Pharmaceuticals and Intellectual Property in South Africa. In C.Grown, E. Braunstein & A. Malhotra (eds),Trading Women’s Health and Rights Trade Liberalization and Reproductive Health in Developing Economies. London: Zed Books.
- Maharaj, P. & Cleland, J. (2006). Are condoms infiltrating marital and cohabiting partnerships? In V. Padayachee (ed), Perspectives of couples in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa? The Development Decade: Economic and Social Change in South Africa, 1994-2004. Cape Town: HSRC Press.
- Maharaj, P. (2005). Perspectives and behaviour of young people related to sexual and reproductive health in South Africa. In B. Donta, K. Vogelsong, P. Van Look and C. Puri. (eds), Enhancing Male Partnership in Sexual and Reproductive Health. Mumbai: Sha and Shaz Enterprises.
- Cleland, J. & Maharaj, P. (2005). Power over reproductive health decisions: relative roles of husbands and wives in Eastern and Southern Africa. In B. Donta, K. Vogelsong, P. Van Look and C. Puri. (eds) Enhancing Male Partnership in Sexual and Reproductive Health. Mumbai: Sha and Shaz Enterprises
- Maharaj, P., Kaufman, C. & Richter, L. (2001). Children’s schooling in South Africa: Access, quality and geography. In: Equity and Diversity in Education – Commonwealth snapshots. London: Acorn Publishing.
- Maharaj ,P., Kaufman, C. & Richter L. (1998). Child Fosterage and Children’s Schooling in South Africa. In: In view of school: Preparation for and adjustment to school and rapidly changing social conditions. Johannesburg: Goethe Institut,
Journal Articles
Abdelatif N, Naidoo I, Dunn S, Mazinu, M, Essack Z, Groenewald C, Maharaj P, Msomi N, Reddy T, Roberts B. and Zuma K. (2023) Heterogeneity in COVID-19 infection among older persons in South Africa: Evidence from national surveillance data. Frontiers in Public Health 11, e1009309.
Doyisa N, Maharaj P & Dunn S. (2023) Older men, younger women: blesser–blessee relationships among university students in Durban, South Africa. Culture, Health & Sexuality 25(11): 1530-1542.
Dunn S and Maharaj P. (2023). More dedicated, more loyal: young men redefining fathering roles and expectations. Journal of Family Studies 29(5): 2133-2152.
Gondwe MS, Maharaj P and Sewpersad S. (2023). The reintegration of obstetric fistula survivors in Malawi: Perspectives of healthcare providers. Midwifery 126. e103834.
Majola TN and Maharaj P. (2023) Perspectives and Experiences of Young Mothers Utilizing Public Healthcare Services in a South African Township. Journal of Social Service Research 49(2): 179-190.
Nzima D and Maharaj P. (2023) Motherhood, Childcare and Work: Exploring the Multilayered Challenges of Finding Paid Work among Young Mothers in South Africa. South African Review of Sociology 53(3): 313-327.
Shange L and Maharaj P. (2023) Contraceptive use among young mothers with repeat births: Evidence from a qualitative study in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. African Journal of Reproductive Health 27(3): 64-70.
Zulu B, Maharaj P and Dunn S. (2023). A qualitative study on contraceptive use among young female university students: what still matters? Journal of African Population Studies 36(1): 5281.
- Majola, T., Dunn, S. and Maharaj, P. (2023). Childcare arrangements of migrant mothers in an urban township in South Africa. Gender, Place & Culture: 30(1): 92-110. https://doi.org/10.1080/0966369X.2021.2013780
- Maharaj, P and Dunn, S. (2022). “It’s not easy being a mom especially when you are unemployed”: Navigating childcare, a necessary social service in South Africa. Journal of Social Service Research. 48(4):472-484 https://doi.org/10.1080/01488376.2022.2087826
Gumindega G, Maharaj P. (2022). Challenges with couples HIV counselling and testing among black MSM students: perspectives of university students in Durban, South Africa SAHARA: Journal of Social Aspects of AIDS. 19(1): 22-31, DOI: 10.1080/17290376.2022.2101511
- Ngubane, P., Maharaj, P. & Dunn, S. (2022). Religion and non-marital fertility: A qualitative study of the perspectives and experiences of South African Muslim women. African Journal of Reproductive Health, 26(7): 49-58.
- Macheka M, Maharaj P, Nzima D. (2021) Choosing between environmental conservation and survival: Exploring the link between livelihoods and the natural environment in rural Zimbabwe. South African Geographical Journal. 103(3): 358-373, DOI: 10.1080/03736245.2020.1823875
- Gumindega, G.C. & Maharaj, P. (2021). Factors influencing HIV-risk perception among MSM students at a university in Durban, South Africa. African Journal of AIDS Research 20 (3): 244-253, DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2021.1981413
- Mgwaba, M.T. & Maharaj, P. (2021). Barriers to condom use in casual sexual relationships known as ukujola in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. African Journal of AIDS Research 20 (3): 192-203, DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2021.1951310
- Masinga, FN, Maharaj P, Nzima D. (2021) Adapting to changing climatic conditions: perspectives and experiences of women in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Development in Practice, DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2021.1937542
- Macheka M, Maharaj P, Nzima D. (forthcoming) Choosing between environmental conservation and survival: Exploring the link between livelihoods and the natural environment in rural Zimbabwe. South African Geographical Journal. DOI: 10.1080/03736245.2020.1823875
- Mkhize, S. & Maharaj, P. (2021). Meeting the Sexual Health Needs of LGBT Youth: Perceptions and Experiences of University Students in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Journal of Social Services Research 47(1): 56-72
- Dlamini, N., Maharaj, P. & Dunn, S. (2021). Home-schooling in South Africa: Adapting to the new normal of providing education. Perspectives in Education 39(1): 106-121.
- Mkhize, S. & Maharaj, P. (2021). Meeting the Sexual Health Needs of LGBT Youth: Perceptions and Experiences of University Students in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Journal of Social Services Research, 47(1) pp. 56-72 DOI: 10.1080/01488376.2019.1711295
- Maharaj, P. & Gumindega, G. (2020) Mvelo’s story: Lust, poverty and violence among MSM. Agenda, 34(2), pp.115-124 DOI: 10.1080/10130950.2019.1708572
- Maharaj, P. & Shangase, T. (2020) Reasons for delaying marriage Attitudes of young, educated women in South Africa. Journal of Comparative Family Studies. 51(1), pp.3-17 DOI: 10.3138/jcfs.51.1.002
- Mkhize, S. & Maharaj, P. (2020) Structural Violence on the margins of society: LGBT student access to health services. Agenda, 34(2) pp.104-114. DOI: 10.1080/10130950.2019.1707000
- Mgwaba, M.T. and Maharaj, P., 2019. Understanding the Role of Socio-Economic Factors in Fuelling Multiple Sexual Partnerships Among the Zulus in Contemporary South Africa. South African Review of Sociology, 50(2), 43-61
- Ngcobo, N., Maharaj, P. and Nzima, D., 2019. Men’s motivation for contraceptive use in Inanda township, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Culture, health & sexuality, 21(8), pp.
- Shangase, T., and Maharaj, P., 2019. Education, marriage and childbearing among young African women. Gender and Behaviour, 17(2), pp.13344-13354.
- Mthembu, Z., Maharaj, P. and Rademeyer, S., 2019. “I am aware of the risks, I am not changing my behaviour”: risky sexual behaviour of university students in a high-HIV context. African Journal of AIDS Research, 18(3), pp.244-253.
- Gondwe MS and Maharaj P (2019) Factors that impact the timely treatment of obstetric fistulas in Malawi: The perspective of health care providers. African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine, 11(1).
- Chibango,V and Maharaj P (2018) Men’s and women’s roles in decision making about abortion in the context of HIV. The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care, 23(6), pp.464-470.
- Thebeth RM and Maharaj, P. (2018) Understanding Relationships and Remittance Flow During the Migration Period: Strength of Social Ties as a Factor Determining Remittance Behaviour. African Human Mobility Review, 4(3): 1417-1438.
- Mgwaba T & Maharaj P. (2018) Unpacking the practice of ukujola in contemporary South Africa: understanding informal/casual sexual relations of young African adults in the context of HIV and AIDS. African Journal of AIDS Research, 17(4): 341-351, DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2018.1544573.
- Ngubane N & Maharaj P. (2018).Childbearing in the Context of the Child Support Grant in a Rural Area in South Africa. SAGE OPEN Special Issue on Reproductive Health in Sub-Saharan Africa. DOI: 10.1177/2158244018817596
- Mjwara N, Maharaj P. (2018) Becoming a mother: perspectives and experiences of young women in a South African Township. Culture, Health & Sexuality, 20(2): 129-140.
- Mavuso, S, Maharaj P. (2017) Reproductive health barriers facing men and women with disabilities in Durban, South Africa. Gender and Behaviour 15(3): 9468-9482.
- Moyo N, Maharaj P, Mambondiani L. (2017). Food challenges facing people living with HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe. African Journal of AIDS Research 16(3): 225-230.
- Koto V, Maharaj P. (2016). Difficulties facing healthcare workers in the era of AIDS treatment in Lesotho. SAHARA: Journal of Social Aspects of AIDS. 13(1): 53–59.
- Mindry, D.L., Milford, C. Greener, L., Greener, R.M., Maharaj, P., Letsoalo, T., Munthree, C., Crankshaw, T.L., Smit, J.A. (2016) Client and provider knowledge and views on safer conception for people living with HIV (PLHIV) Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, 10:35-40.
- Mahlalela N, Maharaj P. (2016). Acceptability and use of female condoms among young people in South Africa. African Population Studies 3(2): 2664-2670
- Mindry DL, Crankshaw T, Maharaj P, Munthree C, Letsoalo T, Milford C, Greener R, Rambally L, Carpenter S, Smit J. (2015) “We have to try and have this child before it is too late”: missed opportunities in client–provider communication on reproductive intentions of people living with HIV. AIDS Care 27(1): 25-30.
- Zihindula G, Maharaj P. (2015). Risk of Sexual Violence: Perspectives and Experiences of Women in a Hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Journal of Community Health 40(4): 736-743.
- Mavuso S, Maharaj P. (2015). Access to sexual and reproductive health services: Experiences and perspectives of persons with disabilities in Durban, South Africa. Agenda. DOI:10.1080/10130950.2015.1043713
- Chikutsa A, Maharaj P. (2015) Support for voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) for HIV prevention among men and women in Zimbabwe. African Population Studies 29(1): 1587-1596.
- Chikutsa A, Maharaj P. (2015) Social representations of male circumcision as prophylaxis against HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe. BMC Public Health 15:603. Doi:10.1186/s12889-015-1967-z.
- Kara R, Maharaj P. (2015) Childbearing among young people in South Africa: Findings from the National Income Dynamics Study. Southern African Journal of Demography 16(1): 57-86.
- Nkomazana, N. & Maharaj, P. (2014) Perception of risk of HIV infections and sexual behaviour of the sexually active university students in Zimbabwe. Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS, 11(1): 42-50.
- Gresh, A., Maharaj, P. (2014). Termination of pregnancy: Perspectives of Female Students in Durban, South Africa. African Population Studies 28(1): 681-690.
- Crankshaw, T.L., Mindry, D., Munthree, C., Letsoalo, T. & Maharaj, P. (2014). Challenges with couples, serodiscordance and HIV disclosure: health care provider perspectives on delivering safer conception services for HIV-affected couples, South Africa. Journal of the International AIDS Society17(18832)
- Nkomazana, N. & Maharaj, P. (2013). The prevalence of condom use among university students in Zimbabwe: Implications for Planning and Policy. Journal of Biosocial Science 45(5): 643-659.
- Sidtzatane, N.J. & Maharaj, P. (2013). On the Fringe of the Economy: Migrant Street Traders in Durban. Urban Forum24(3): 373-387.
- Alli, F., Maharaj P. & Vawda, M. (2013). Interpersonal Relations Between Health Care Workers and Young Clients: Barriers to Accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health Care. Journal of Community Health 38:150–155
- Greely, P., Maharaj, P., Letsoalo, T., & Miti, A. (2013). Traditional male circumcision for reducing the risk of HIV infection: perspectives of young people in South Africa. Culture, Health & Sexuality 15(2): 148-159
- Mathenjwa, T. & Maharaj, P. (2012). ‘Female condoms give women greater control’: A qualitative assessment of the experiences of commercial sex workers in Swaziland. European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care 17(5): 383-92.
- Maharaj, P (2012). Stalling contraception? Perspectives and experiences of sexually active women and men. Agenda: Empowering women for gender equity 26(2): 100-110.
- Maharaj P, Neema S, Cleland J, Busza J, Shah I. (2012) Condom use within marriage: An assessment of changes in South Africa and Uganda. AIDS Care 24(3-4): 444-450.
- Maharaj P, Cleland J. (2011) HIV protective strategies among college students in Durban, South Africa. Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS 8(3): 100-106.
- Kalamar M, Maharaj P, Gresh A. (2011). HIV-prevention interventions targeting men having sex with men in Africa: field experiences from Cameroon. Culture, Health & Sexuality 13(10): 1135-1149.
- Macia, M., Maharaj, P. & Gresh, A. (2011). Masculinity and male sexual behaviour in Mozambique. Culture, Health & Sexuality 13(10): 1181-1192
- Maharaj, P. & Rogan, M. (2011). Missing opportunities for preventing unwanted pregnancy: a qualitative study of emergency contraception. Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care 37(2):89-96.
- Gresh, A. & Maharaj, P. (2011). A qualitative assessment of the acceptability and potential demand for medical abortion among university students in Durban, South Africa. The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care 16:67–75.
- Gebre, L.T., Maharaj, P. & Pillay, N.K. (2011). The experiences of immigrants in South Africa: a case study of Ethiopians in Durban, South Africa. Urban Forum 22: 23-35.
- Munthree, C. & Maharaj, P. (2010). Growing Old in the Era of a High Prevalence of HIV/AIDS: The Impact of AIDS on Older Men and Women in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Research on Aging 32(2): 155-174.
- Rogan, M., Nanda, P. & Maharaj, P. (2010). Promoting and Prioritising Reproductive Health Commodities: Understanding the Emergency Contraception Value Chain in South Africa. African Journal of Reproductive Health14(1): 9-20
- Knight, L. & Maharaj, P. (2009). Use of public and private health services in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Development Southern Africa 26(1): 17-28.
- Malisha, L., Maharaj, P. & Rogan, M. (2008) Rites of passage to adulthood: Traditional initiation schools in the context of HIV/AIDS in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. Health, Risk & Society 10(6): 585-598.
- Maharaj, P. & Rogan, M. (2008). Emergency contraception in South Africa: A literature review. The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care 13 (4): 351-361.
- Gatsinzi, S. & Maharaj, P. (2008) Women’s experiences of maternal and child health and family planning services in KwaZulu-Natal. Curationis 31(2): 14-21.
- Maharaj, P. & Cleland, J. (2008) Ethnicity and sexual lifestyles among college students in a high risk environment, Durban, South Africa. AIDS Care 20(7): 838-841.
- Nshindano, C. & Maharaj, P. (2008) Reasons for multiple sexual partnerships: perspectives of young people in Zambia. African Journal of AIDS Research 7(1): 37–44
- Maharaj, P. & Munthree, C. (2007) Coerced first sexual intercourse and selected reproductive health outcomes among young women in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Journal of Biosocial Science 39(2): 231-244.
- Rogan, M. & Maharaj, P. (2007) Longer Working Life: Greater Productivity and More Skills. South African Labour Bulletin 31(2): 35-38.
- Maharaj, P. (2006). Reasons for Condom Use among Young People in KwaZulu-Natal: Prevention of HIV, Pregnancy or Both. International Family Planning Perspectives 32(1): 28-34.
- Maharaj, P. & Cleland, J. (2006). Condoms Become the Norm in the Sexual Culture of College Students in Durban, South Africa. Reproductive Health Matters 14(28): 104-112.
- Njagi, F. & Maharaj, P. (2006) Access to Voluntary counseling and testing services: Perspectives of young people. South African Review of Sociology 37(2): 113-127.
- Thurman, T.R., Brown, L., Richter, L., Maharaj, P. & Magnani R. (2006) Sexual risk behavior among South African adolescents: Is orphan status a factor? AIDS and Behavior 10(6): 627-635.
- Maharaj P. (2005) Patterns of condom use: perspectives of men in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Development Southern Africa 22(2): 187-197.
- Maharaj, P. & Cleland, J. (2005). Integration of sexual and reproductive health services in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Health Policy and Planning 20: 302-309.
- Maharaj, P. & Cleland, J. (2005) Women on Top: The relative influence of wives and husbands on contraceptive use in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Women and Health 41(2): 31-41.
- Maharaj, P. & Cleland, J. (2005) Risk perception and condom use among married or cohabiting couples. International Family Planning Perspectives 31(1): 24-29.
- Maharaj, P. & Munthree, C. (2005). The quality of integrated reproductive health services: perspectives of clients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Curationis 28(1): 52-58.
- Maharaj, P. (2004). Perception of risk of HIV infection in marital and cohabiting partnerships. African Journal of AIDS Research 3(2): 131-137.
- Maharaj, P. & Cleland, J. (2004). Condom use within marital and cohabiting partnerships. Studies in Family Planning35(2): 116-124.
- Maharaj, P. (2004). Integrated reproductive health services: perspectives of providers. Curationis 27(1): 23-30.
- Maharaj P. (2003) Men and AIDS. New Agenda, South African Journal of Social and Economic Policy 11:64-67, also published in Perspective: African Journal of HIV/AIDS, 6: 46-51.
- Maharaj, P. (2001). Male attitudes to family planning in the era of HIV/AIDS. Journal of Southern African Studies 27(2): 245-257.
- Maharaj, P. & Tillotson, J. (2001) Barriers to HIV/AIDS Protective Behavior Among African Adolescent Males in Township Secondary Schools in Durban South Africa. Society in Transition: Journal of South African
- Maharaj, P. (2001). Obstacles to negotiating dual protection: perspectives of men and women. African Journal of Reproductive Health 5(3): 150-161.
- Maharaj, P. (2000). Promoting Male Involvement in Reproductive Health. Agenda 44: 37-48.
Conference Papers
- Maharaj P (2003) Researching quality condom use amongst young people in South Africa. World Health Organisation Workshop, Southampton, UK.
- Maharaj P and Cleland J* (2003) Condom use among married men and women: The case of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. South African AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa.
- Maharaj P and Cleland J* (2003) The quiet revolution: Condom use within marriage. International Union for Scientific Study of Population Seminar, Gabarone, Botswana.
- Maharaj P and Munthree C (2003) The impact of AIDS on the quality of care within integrated health services: The perspectives of clients. Demographic Association of South Africa Conference, Potchefstroom, South Africa.
- Maharaj, P. (2003). Researching quality condom use amongst young people in South Africa. Paper presented at a WHO workshop ‘the quality of condom use amongst young people’, Southampton, United Kingdom.
Conferences
- Maharaj P, Sewpersad S, & Dunn S. 2022. Aging in a changing world: older adults’ perceptions and use of technology. Virtual paper presented at the first annual Digital Humanities in Precarious Times conference, North-West University, Potchefstroom.
- Dunn S, Chikovore ES & Maharaj, P. (2022). Individual and Community-level Correlates of Premarital Childbearing in South Africa. Paper presented at the VI Portuguese Demography Conference, Lisbon, 13-14 October 2022.
- Biyela K, Maharaj P. (2021). Navigating the unknown: Experiences of International migrant students at a university in South Africa. Paper presented at the 23rd Annual Conference of International Education Association of South Africa. 23-26 August.
- Maharaj P, Dunn S. (2021). Ageing and Poverty in South Africa. Paper presented at the Virtual Conference for International Society for Quality of Life, 23-26 August.
- Maharaj P. (2020). Health and Care in Old Age. Virtual presentation for HEARD, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 11 November.
- Maharaj P, Kosse A. (2019). Growing old: A qualitative study of the social constructions of ageing. Paper presented at the the 6th Annual International Conference on Demography and Population Studies, Athens, Greece, 17-20 June
- Masinga F, Maharaj P, Nzima, D. (2019). Exploring women’s Experiences of Climate Change with Specific Focus on Drought: The case of Kwa-Ngwanase, KwaZulu-Natal. Paper presented at the South African Sociological Association 26th Congress, at the Southern Sun Hotel in Pretoria from 15 to 17 July 2019.
- Macheka M. Maharaj P, Nzima D. (2019). “Who cares about the environment when there is no food for the family”: Livelihoods and Environmental Risks in Chivi District, Zimbabwe. Paper presented at the South African Sociological Association 26th Congress, at the Southern Sun Hotel in Pretoria from 15 to 17 July.
- Masinga FN, Maharaj P & Nzima D. (2019) Exploring women’s experiences of climate change with specific focus on drought: The case of Kwa-Ngwanase, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Paper presented at the Annual Population Association of Southern Africa Conference, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, 10-12 July.
- Shange M & Maharaj, P. (2019). Perspectives and experiences of motherhood: A study of university students in Durban. Paper presented at the Annual Population Association of Southern Africa Conference, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, 10-12 July.
- Nzima D & Maharaj P. (2019). Waiting for death: A study of the elderly’s wellbeing in rural Zimbabwe. Paper presented at the Annual Population Association of Southern Africa Conference, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, 10-12 July
- Mukwembi TR & Maharaj P. (2019) Understanding relationships and remittance flow during the migration period: Strength of social ties as a factor determining remittance behaviour. Paper presented at the Annual Population Association of Southern Africa Conference, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, 10-12 July.
- Maharaj P, Kosse A. (2018). “I am not old”: Perspectives and experiences of aging in South Africa. Paper presented at the IFA 14th Global Conference on Ageing (8-10 August, 2018), Toronto, Canada.
- Shangase T, Maharaj P. (2018) Reasons for Delaying Marriage: Attitudes of Young, Educated Women in South Africa. 16th International Society for Quality-of-life Studies Annual Conference, 13-16 June, Hong Kong
Maharaj P. (2018). Experiences of Host Universities – Challenges, good Practice Paper presented at the final meeting: Capacity Building in Higher Education for an improved cooperation between the EU and SA in the field of Development Studies, Cape Town, 19-20 March.
- Maharaj P. (2018) Growing old: Perspectives and experiences of aging in South Africa. Seminar presented at the University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
- Segobe B & Maharaj P. (2018). A qualitative study of the impact of drug use on risky behaviours in Durban. Paper presented at the 13th Annual Population Conference held in Stellenbosch.
- Gumindega G & Maharaj P. (2018). A tenant that lives in your body- Factors influencing HIV risk perception among African MSM students. Paper presented at the 13th Annual Population Conference held in Stellenbosch.
- Mthembu Z, Maharaj P & Rademeyer S (2018). Risky sexual behaviour and condom use: A qualitative study among students in Durban, South Africa. Paper presented at the 13th Annual Population Conference held in Stellenbosch.
- Chibango V & Maharaj P. (2018) – Perspectives on abortion and men’s role in reproductive decision-making in the Context of HIV. Paper presented at the 13th Annual Population Conference held in Stellenbosch.
- Kosse A.K & Maharaj P. (2018) Narratives of the meaning of old age in South Africa. Paper presented at the 13th Annual Population Conference held in Stellenbosch.
- Maharaj P, Kosse A. (2017) Growing old in South Africa: A qualitative study of the social constructions of ageing. Paper presented at the 5th Annual World Congress of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Fukuoka, Japan.
- Mjwara N, Maharaj (2017). Becoming a Mother: Perspectives and Experiences of young women in a South African Township. Paper presented at the 11th World Congress on Adolescent Health, New Delhi, India.
- Maharaj P, Kosse A. (2017) Growing old in South Africa: A qualitative study of the social constructions of ageing and well-being. Poster presented at the 15th annual conference of the International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies, Innsbruck, Austria.
- Chikutsa A, Maharaj P. (2017) Using mixed methods to understand the uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention in Zimbabwe . Poster presented at the 2017 International Population Conference. Cape Town, South Africa.
- Shangase T, Maharaj P. (2017). Marriage left behind: Women in education in pursuit of independence and a better life. Paper presented at the Population Association of Southern Africa. Pretoria, South Africa.
- Chibango, V, Maharaj, P. (2017) ‘She Has No Right to Abort My Baby’: Perspectives on Abortion and Men’s Role in Reproductive Decision-making in the Context of HIV. Poster presented at the 8th South Africa AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa.
- Taygen E, Maharaj P. (2017). Healthcare accessibility in South Africa: Evidence from National Income Dynamics Study. Paper presented at the Population Association of Southern Africa. Pretoria, South Africa.
- Shangase T, Maharaj P. (2017). Marriage left behind: Women in education in pursuit of independence and a better life. Paper presented at the Population Association of Southern Africa. Pretoria, South Africa.
- Chibango, V, Maharaj, P. (2017) ‘She Has No Right to Abort My Baby’: Perspectives on Abortion and Men’s Role in Reproductive Decision-making in the Context of HIV. Poster presented at the 8th South Africa AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa.
- Ngubane N, Maharaj P. (2016). Early childbearing in the context of the child support grant in South Africa. Paper presented at the Population Association of Southern Africa. Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Mavuso S, Maharaj P. (2016). Barriers to accessing reproductive health services: experiences and perspectives of persons with disabilities in Durban, South Africa. Paper presented at the The International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS) Annual Conference, Seoul, Korea.
- Mahlalela N, Maharaj P. (2015). Acceptability and use of female condoms among young people in South Africa. Paper presented at the 7th African Population Conference. Pretoria, South Africa.
- Maharaj P, Mavuso S. (2015). Access to sexual and reproductive health services: Experiences and perspectives of persons with disabilities in South Africa. Poster presented at the 7th African Population Conference. Pretoria, South Africa.
- Mahlalela N, Maharaj P. (2015). A qualitative assessment of young women’s experience with the female condom in Durban, South Africa. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. Chicago, USA.
- Mjwara N, Maharaj P. (2015). Early childbearing: A qualitative study of the perspectives of young Black mothers. Paper presented at the Population Association of Southern Africa. Durban, South Africa.
- Chili S & Maharaj P. (2015). Becoming a father: perspectives and experiences of young men in Durban, South Africa. Paper presented at the Population Association of Southern Africa. Durban, South Africa.
- Kara R, Maharaj P. (2014) Determinants of early childbearing in South Africa: Evidence from the National Income Dynamics Study. Paper presented at the Conference on Fertility Transition in the South. University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
- Tafur A, Maharaj P. (2014). Livelihood strategies of Cameroonian Immigrants in Durban, South Africa. Paper presented at the Workshop on Urban Informality and Migrant Entrepreneurship in Southern African Cities. Cape Town, South Africa.
- Mindry D, Maharaj P, Crankshaw T, Letsoalo T, Munthree C. (2013). Knowing Client Rights and Meeting Their Needs: Provider knowledge and attitudes toward meeting the reproductive needs and rights of PLHIV in South Africa. Paper presented at the at 2nd International HIV Social Science and Humanities Conference. Paris, France.
- Kara R, Maharaj P. (2014) Determinants of early childbearing in South Africa: Evidence from the National Income Dynamics Study. Paper presented at the Conference on Fertility Transition in the South. University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
- Tafur A, Maharaj P. (2014). Livelihood strategies of Cameroonian Immigrants in Durban, South Africa. Paper presented at the Workshop on Urban Informality and Migrant Entrepreneurship in Southern African Cities. Cape Town, South Africa.
- Mindry D, Maharaj P, Crankshaw T, Letsoalo T, Munthree C. (2013). Knowing Client Rights and Meeting Their Needs: Provider knowledge and attitudes toward meeting the reproductive needs and rights of PLHIV in South Africa. Paper presented at the at 2nd International HIV Social Science and Humanities Conference. Paris, France.
- Zihindula G, Maharaj P. (2012) Accessing health services in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Perspectives of the elderly. Paper presented at the 11th Global Conferencing on Ageing, Prague, Czech Republic.
- Zihindula G, Maharaj P. (2012) Experiences of the elderly in a post conflict setting. Paper presented at the 11thGlobal Conferencing on Ageing, Prague, Czech Republic.
- Maharaj P, Neema S, Cleland J, Busza J, Shah I. (2011) Can condom use within marriage contribute to HIV prevention? Trends in South Africa and Uganda. Paper presented at the Population Association of Southern Africa. Bloemfortein, South Africa.
- Neema S, Busza J, Maharaj P, Cleland C. (2011). Condom negotiation and use among married couples in Uganda. Paper presented at the Meeting of American Public Health Association. Washington, United States of America.
- Maharaj P. (2010) Emergency Contraception Use in South Africa: Implications for HIV technologies Poster presented at the XVII International AIDS Conference. Vienna.
- Maharaj P. (2010) Negotiating condom use in marital relationships: The case of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Poster presented at the XVII International AIDS Conference. Vienna
- Maharaj P. (2010). Condom Use in Marital and Cohabiting Relationships: Lessons on HIV Prevention from South Africa. Paper presented at the World Congress of Virus and Infections, Busan, Korea.
- Maharaj P. (2010) Condom use for HIV prevention: lessons from South Africa. Paper presented at the 11th European Society of Contraception Congress, The Hague, Netherlands.
- Maharaj P. (2010) Relative influence of husbands and wives on family planning in the era of
- AIDS. Paper presented at the 11th European Society of Contraception Congress, The Hague, Netherlands.
- Maharaj P, Rogan M. (2009). Missing opportunities for promoting emergency contraception: A qualitative study of knowledge, attitudes and practices of health providers in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Paper presented at the 8thInternational Conference on Urban Health, Nairobi, Kenya.