Quality assessment in primary care : adolescent and youth friendly service, a Mozambican case study

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2020-09-01

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The adolescent and youth friendly service (AYFS) is an important strategy towards adolescent reproductive health. Almost half of girls aged 15-19 years have one child or have been pregnant. The highest mortality ratio is in the 12-14 age group. At 14 years old 33% of Mozambican girls are sexually active and vulnerable to HIV. Usually, they have no power to refuse unprotected sex. Survey data related to health providers in AYFS is analyzed. There are significant deficiencies in the type of information and manner of communication with adolescent users, especially regarding Family Planning. Information reinforcement about sexual and reproductive health and male participation in Family Planning needs to be strengthened.

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, CHILD MARRIAGE, SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, GIRLS, PREGNANCY, FAMILY PLANNING, CONTRACEPTION, HIV, LEVELS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH EDUCATION, DEMOGRAPHICS, RURAL HEALTH, MOZAMBIQUE, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/60190

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa (IMCHA) / Innovation pour la santé des mères et des enfants d’Afrique (IMCHA)