A policy brief: improving access and utilization of adolescent sexual and reproductive health services in Southern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) is fundamental to the overall wellbeing and development of young people. In Southern Ethiopia, adolescents face significant barriers to accessing and utilizing ASRH services: they include limited information, pervasive cultural stigma, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure. Addressing these barriers is critical to reducing unintended pregnancies, preventing sexually transmitted infections, and achieving national and international health objectives. Despite the existence of policies aimed at improving ASRH, these challenges persist, highlighting the urgent need for targeted policy reforms and effective implementation strategies to ensure a healthier future for adolescents in the region.

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SUBMITTER: Sidamo NB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11617508 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature