Scoping review of qualitative studies investigating reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among men and women across Rwanda

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283833
• Publication Date: 2023-03-31T17:47:41Z
• Authors: Julie M. Buser; Ella August; Gurpreet K. Rana; Rachel Gray; Olive Tengera; Faelan E. Jacobso...; Madeleine Mukeshi...; Diomede Ntasumbum...; Gerard Kaberuka; Marie Laetitia Is...; Tamrat Endale; Yolanda R. Smith
• Keywords: Male; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Adolescent; Science; Sexual Behavior; Q; R; Rwanda; 3. Good health; Reproductive Health; 5. Gender equality; Pregnancy; Medicine; Humans; Female; Reproductive Health Services; 10. No inequality; Research Article

Background Research efforts in Rwanda to improve sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) are increasing; however, comprehensive literature reviews on SRHR limited. This scoping review examines individual contextual factors shaping knowledge, attitudes, practices the domains of: 1) family planning, 2) abortion care, 3) other Rwanda. Recognizing that individual, community, societal influence RH, this is guided by Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory . Methods Eligible studies were conducted Rwanda, included males and/or females of any age, published within past 20 years. Studies reporting views only healthcare or professionals excluded. Results Thirty-six included. The majority addressed considerations. At level, explored knowledge about problems while at interpersonal support attitudes men community members for adolescent investigated. In terms organization, maternal practices, increased access planning programs, need sexually transmitted infection programs was explored. social cultural researchers investigated beliefs traditional gender roles. Regarding public policy, mentioned promoting increasing funding reducing inequities. Conclusion Our findings can inform research campaigns, policy advances