Improving access to sexual and reproductive health services among adolescent women in Zimbabwe.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unplanned pregnancies increased among adolescents in Zimbabwe, resulting in unsafe abortions, sexual and gender-based violence, and forced marriages. Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) has been scanty among pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers owing to negative social norms, stigma and discrimination. This project specifically targeted pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers through a differentiated and targeted care approach to improve uptake and sexual and reproductive health outcomes.

Methods

Target-specific peer support groups for pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers were established in Epworth district of Zimbabwe. The Champions of Change, a peer-based approach, was used to facilitate comprehensive sexuality education

SUBMITTER: Mhlanga M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11558951 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature