Unequal access: sexual and reproductive health services among agrarian and pastoralist adolescents in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adolescents worldwide face significant sexual and reproductive health (SRH) challenges, including unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and sexually transmitted infections. While many studies have focused on SRH service utilization in urban and well-served communities, evidence from underserved regions remains limited. This study presents findings on SRH service utilization among adolescents in remote rural and pastoralist communities of southern Ethiopia.

Method

We collected data from 493 adolescents, equally representing agrarian and pastoralist communities, between May and June 2023. Participants provided insights into their knowledge, acceptance, organizational and cultural influences, and SRH service utilization history. The data was entered using EpiDa

SUBMITTER: Wolde B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12539018 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature