Stakeholders' perceptions of adolescents' sexual and reproductive health needs in Southeast Nigeria: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study explored the perceptions of adult stakeholders on adolescents sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs, variations of perceived needs by different social stratifiers and adolescent's perceived interventions to address these needs. This will provide evidence that could be useful for policy and programme reviews for improving access and use of services in to meet the SRH needs of adolescents.

Design

A qualitative cross-sectional study was conducted in Ebonyi state, Southeast, Nigeria. Data were analysed using thematic framework and content analysis approaches.

Setting and participants

This qualitative study was conducted in six selected local government areas in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. The study participants comprised of adult stakeholders includi

SUBMITTER: Okeke CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9185505 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature