Understanding barriers to young people's utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services in Asia-Pacific countries: a qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis.

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Abstract

Introduction

Based on the United Nations' sustainable development goals, universal access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services should be attained by 2030. Yet, large inequalities in adolescent SRH knowledge and service use still exist both within and between countries. The goal of this study was to identify and synthesise published qualitative research on factors affecting young people's utilisation of SRH services in Asia-Pacific countries.

Methods

We systematically searched five electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Web of Science) for qualitative studies reporting the experiences, attitudes and views of young people (aged 10-24 years) regarding the utilisation of SRH services in Asia-Pacific countries. We assessed the qua

SUBMITTER: Riabroi W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812895 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature