Unraveling access barriers and challenges of sexual and reproductive health services for individuals with psychosocial disabilities in Nigeria: insights from family, caregivers, and community stakeholders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychosocial disability (PSD) refers to the limitations experienced by persons with mental illness (PWMI) in interacting with their social environment. Persons with psychosocial disabilities (PPSD) face significant barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services due to structural and institutional barriers. Despite commitments under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), there are persistent rights violations and denial of PPSD to exercise their rights and access services related to SRH care. This study aimed to explore the multifaceted barriers and enablers influencing access to SRH for PPSD in Nigeria, drawing from the perspectives of caregivers, family members, and stakeholders in the communities where they live.

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SUBMITTER: Usman IM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12414784 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature