Safe spaces enhancing sexual and reproductive health for youth: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Safe spaces play a crucial role in providing support for the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of youth. As young individuals undergo significant physical and emotional changes, they often encounter challenges such as societal taboos and a lack of accessible information related to their SRH needs. This scoping review explores the existing literature on using safe spaces to offer a supportive environment for adolescents SRH to navigate these complexities.

Methods

This review adhered to Arksey and O'Malley's scoping review framework method. A comprehensive search was conducted across Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Scopus for studies published between January 2013 and December 2023. It focused on youth aged 15 to < 25 years, including primary studies and grey lite

SUBMITTER: Meherali S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487290 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature