A5073973926- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
United States Agency for International Development
2023
African Population and Health Research Center
2023
Ghent University
2020-2023
Abstract Background Addressing the unmet need for modern contraception underpins goal of all family planning and programs. Contraceptive discontinuation among those in a method hinders attainment fertility desires women, which may result unintended pregnancies. This paper presents experiences contraceptive use, reasons discontinuation, future intentions to use contraceptives. Methods Qualitative data were collected two rural counties Kenya 2019 from women with who former users. Additional...
Background Kenya has a high prevalence of adolescent pregnancy and low access to use sexual reproductive health services. Despite the enactment evidence-based policies address this problem, adolescents continue face problems barriers information Main objective This study describes facilitators services in Kisumu Kakamega counties, Kenya. Methodology We used qualitative design. Through 61 data collection sessions, 113 participants were engaged key informant interviews, in-depth and/or focus...
Adolescent pregnancy increases the risk of disability and death due to unsafe abortion, prolonged labour delivery, complications after birth. Availability accurate data is important guide decision-making related adolescent sexual reproductive health (ASRH). This study analyses trends in prevalence factors associated with Kenya using from three national Demographic Health Surveys (2003, 2008/2009, 2014).Our analysis focused on a subsample collected women aged 20 24 years. A trend was...
More women are accessing modern contraceptive use in Kenya, however, discontinuation has stagnated over the decades. Any further increase will most likely be from past users, hence understanding dynamics of while addressing quality family planning services offered at health facilities and communities is critical for increasing prevalence rate reducing unmet need planning. The paper presents a study protocol that intends to evaluate use, discontinuation, switching among reproductive age...
Abstract Background Access to and utilization of adolescent sexual reproductive health (ASRH) services remains poor. ASRH in Kenya are primarily offered facilities include counselling, information, on family planning, sexually transmitted infections, HIV basic life skills. The Ministry Education also provides age-appropriate information schools. This paper presents a study protocol that will evaluate the effectiveness combined approach toward improving services. Methods be quasi-experimental...
Adolescent pregnancies adversely impact mental and reproductive health as well educational socio-economic outcomes. In Kakamega County, Kenya, 20% of adolescents begin childbearing by age 19. To inform interventions to reduce adolescent pregnancy, Jhpiego used the Barrier Analysis methodology, which is based on Doer/Non-Doer study model, in participants are categorized according whether they “Doers” or “Non-Doers” behavior. This examines determinants behavior, “young unmarried women...
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) services are key to improving the of adolescents. This study aimed establish effectiveness an intervention that combined activities in facilities communities Kenya increase utilisation ASRH services. A quasi-experimental evaluation design was used assess intervention. Using a stratified cluster sampling approach, two cross-sectional household surveys targeting girls aged 15–19 were conducted at baseline (September 2019) endline (December 2020)...
The risk of unintended pregnancy is high in the postpartum period, especially during first year delivery. Yet, short birth intervals are associated with increased adverse maternal and infant outcomes. In Kenya, despite women having multiple contacts healthcare providers their journeys, uptake contraceptives period remains low. We examine factors that determine contraceptive use among Kitui County, Kenya.A cross-sectional study was conducted six sub-counties County covering a random sample...