Perceived barriers in accessing sexual and reproductive health services for youth in Lao People's Democratic Republic.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Sexual activity during youth is common in Lao PDR. However, young people seldom utilize sexual and reproductive health services and subsequently suffer from poor sexual and reproductive health. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the barriers perceived by youth that prevent their access to sexual and reproductive health services. METHODS:Twenty-nine semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 participants aged 15-25 years, from urban and rural areas. A vignette was used during interviews with those who had no experience with sexual and reproductive health services. Additionally, seven semi-structured interviews were conducted with health providers from youth-friendly health clinics and from public sexual and reproductive health services. Data were analyzed usi

SUBMITTER: Thongmixay S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6818758 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature