Opinions of Health Professionals on Tailoring Reproductive Health Services to the Needs of Adolescents
Joint Authors
Gyaase, Stephaney
Boamah-Kaali, Ellen Abrafi
Kaali, Seyram
Manu, Grace
Adeniji, Elisha
Owusu-Agyei, Seth
Asante, Kwaku Poku
Source
International Journal of Reproductive Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-06-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Tailoring sexual and reproductive health programs and services to the needs of adolescents will help adolescents make informed decisions and choices regarding their sexual and reproductive health.
Objective.
To assess the opinions of service providers on tailoring sexual and reproductive health services to the needs of adolescents.
Method.
A qualitative study using indepth interviews was held among eight decision-makers and service providers in two hospitals within the Kintampo North Municipality and Kintampo South District as well as the Municipal and District Health Directorates in Kintampo North and South between April and May 2011.
Results.
All respondents expressed the opinion that it is a good idea to tailor sexual and reproductive health services to the needs of adolescents.
They admitted that very limited sexual and reproductive health programs targeting adolescent needs were available in the study area.
Service providers also reported very low levels of health facilities use by adolescents for sexual and reproductive health information and services.
Health professionals attributed the poor sexual and reproductive health services utilization by adolescents to stigma from the society and attitudes of service providers.
Conclusion.
There are no targeted sexual and reproductive health programmes and services for adolescents.
Services providers indicated that it is important to tailor sexual and reproductive health services to the needs of adolescents to prevent stigma, unwanted pregnancy, abortion, and sexually transmitted infections.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Boamah-Kaali, Ellen Abrafi& Kaali, Seyram& Manu, Grace& Gyaase, Stephaney& Adeniji, Elisha& Owusu-Agyei, Seth…[et al.]. 2018. Opinions of Health Professionals on Tailoring Reproductive Health Services to the Needs of Adolescents. International Journal of Reproductive Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Boamah-Kaali, Ellen Abrafi…[et al.]. Opinions of Health Professionals on Tailoring Reproductive Health Services to the Needs of Adolescents. International Journal of Reproductive Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1175653
American Medical Association (AMA)
Boamah-Kaali, Ellen Abrafi& Kaali, Seyram& Manu, Grace& Gyaase, Stephaney& Adeniji, Elisha& Owusu-Agyei, Seth…[et al.]. Opinions of Health Professionals on Tailoring Reproductive Health Services to the Needs of Adolescents. International Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1175653
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1175653