Utilization of youth corners: a model for improving youth-friendly health services in Neno District, Southern Malawi.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescents in low- and middle-income countries often struggle to access sexual and reproductive health services (SRHS). To address this, the Ministry of Health, with support from Partners In Health, implemented Youth Corners in selected health facilities in Neno District to improve the utilisation of Youth-Friendly Health Services (YFHS).

Objective

This study examines the role of Youth Corners in enhancing YFHS usage in Neno District, Malawi.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted by extracting data from Youth Corner registers and DHIS2 from health facilities between October 2022 and September 2023. Population estimates were obtained from the National Statistical Office projections. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used t

SUBMITTER: Kavuma T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12624900 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature