A qualitative study in Rwamagana District, Rwanda, on the acceptability and utilisation of sexual and reproductive services in youth corners.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Teenage pregnancies remain a pressing issue in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Rwanda. Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) continue to face a myriad of challenges in accessing sexual reproductive health (SRH) services. This study examines the accessibility and utilization of SRH services provided to AGYW in youth corners in Rwamagana district, Rwanda. It seeks to explore challenges and opportunities for accessing SRH services in youth corners.

Methods

Utilising a descriptive qualitative research design, the study included 8 in-depth focus group discussions and 4 key informant interviews. Stratified sampling methodology was utilised to increase the representativeness of the AGYW and 71 AGYW participated in the study. The feminist standpoint theory aided in focusi

SUBMITTER: Iraguha P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12648930 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature