A policy brief: improving access and utilization of adolescent sexual and reproductive health services in Southern Ethiopia

A policy brief: improving access and utilization of adolescent sexual and reproductive health services in Southern Ethiopia

BackgroundAdolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) is fundamental to the overall wellbeing and development of young people. In Southern Ethiopia, adolescents face significant barriers to accessing and utilizing ASRH services: they include limited information, pervasive cultural stigma, and i...

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Main Authors:	Negussie Boti Sidamo, Amene Abebe Kerbo, Kassa Daka Gidebo, Yohannes Dibaba Wado
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-11-01
Series:	Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:	policy brief adolescent sexual and reproductive health health service utilization barriers to healthcare access policy recommendations health system strengthening
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1364058/full
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