Improving measurement of girls and young women's reproductive experiences: qualitative findings from research in Kenyan family planning clinics.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Girls and young women's reproductive health and autonomy are shaped by multiple interconnected factors. Quantitative research, including widely used measurement scales, may overlook or misrepresent key dimensions of girls and young women's experiences, limiting our ability to understand, characterise and advance their reproductive health and rights. Strengthening measurement tools can yield deeper insights and drive more effective policies and programmes.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study exploring girls and young women's (aged 15-19 years) experiences accessing and using family planning services and contraceptive methods in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. This included reflexive thematic analysis of 35 in-depth interviews and seven focus group discussions (FG

SUBMITTER: Hartman EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551527 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature