Exploring the perceptions of health service providers and adolescents on the utilization of adolescent sexual and reproductive health services in Tikur, 2023: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Globally, twenty-three million adolescents aged 15-19 years have an unmet need for sexual and reproductive health services and are at risk of unintended pregnancy. In Sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia, it might be difficult for adolescents to get access to sexual and reproductive health services that are acceptable to use. Privacy, a fear of sharing health concerns, a sociocultural environment, the unfriendliness of current services, and traditional taboos are some of the key reasons. This study aimed to explore the perspectives of service providers and adolescents on the use of sexual and reproductive health services.

Methodology

A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted from January to February 2023 in the Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital. Purpos

SUBMITTER: Tilahun BD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10798077 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature