Experiences of adolescents using sexual health services on Reunion Island: protocol for a qualitative phenomenological study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adolescence and early adulthood are often critical periods of sexual development. The discovery of sexual intercourse can lead to sexual risk-taking which may impact the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancies. Despite available sexual health services on Reunion Island, sexual health indicators for adolescents are very poor showing a high number of teenage pregnancies and abortions, low use of contraception and an upsurge of STIs. In contrast, this French region is equipped with many services and resources that enable young adults to make informed sexual health choices. This study protocol describes the methodology to describe adolescent experiences of using sexual health services on Reunion Island.

Methods and analysis

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SUBMITTER: Reynaud D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10680011 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature