Reducing unmet need for contraceptive services among youth in Homabay and Narok counties, Kenya: the role of community health volunteers - a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Access to contraceptive services is a cornerstone of human well-being. While Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) promote family planning in Kenya, the unmet need for contraceptives among youth remains high. CHVs seem to pay little specific attention to the contraceptive needs of the youth.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study exploring the role of CHVs in increasing access and uptake of contraceptive services among youth aged 18-24 years in Narok and Homabay Counties, Kenya. We undertook 37 interviews and 15 focus group discussions involving CHVs, youth, community members, community leaders, youth leaders and health programme managers. Data were recorded, transcribed, translated, coded and thematically analysed, according to a framework that included community,

SUBMITTER: Ormel H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8088547 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature