A qualitative study of parents and healthcare providers' partnership in improving adolescent sexual and reproductive health services in Rwanda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescents in Africa encounter various sexual and reproductive health (SRH) challenges, such as insufficient information, societal stigma, inadequate services, and cultural obstacles. Enhancing collaboration between parents and healthcare providers can foster trust, improve communication, and provide better support, ultimately leading to improved access, quality, and utilization of SRH services (SRHS) for adolescents.

Objective

This paper offers perspectives from parents and healthcare providers on the roles of their partnerships in improving adolescent SRHS.

Design

The research employed a qualitative phenomenological study design.

Methods

The study included eight focus group discussions with parents whose adolescents attended selected youth centers

SUBMITTER: Uzayisenga J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12041684 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature