The role of partners, parents and friends in shaping young women's reproductive choices in Peri-urban Nairobi: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Contraceptive use among young women in Nairobi remains low despite high general knowledge of family planning (FP) methods. This paper draws on social norms theory to explore the role of key influencers (partners, parents and friends) in women's FP use and how women anticipate normative reactions or sanctions.

Methods

A qualitative study with 16 women, 10 men and 14 key influencers across 7 peri-urban wards in Nairobi, Kenya. Interviews were conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 by phone. A thematic analysis was conducted.

Results

Women identified parents, specifically mothers, aunts, partners, friends and healthcare workers as key influencers on FP. Their interactions with these key influencers varied based on trust, the information they needed abo

SUBMITTER: Zinke-Allmang A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9997433 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature