Impact brief : addressing adolescent reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa

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2021

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Adolescents need appropriate information and services to avoid an increased risk of adverse reproductive health outcomes. Initiatives that include the voice of adolescents and recognize their specific needs help them to overcome barriers and cultural norms, and improve health outcomes, including sexual and reproductive health. This report provides a brief review of the Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa (IMCHA) project, including a spotlight on success stories. IMCHA works to address the needs of adolescent mothers and their children. Nearly 16 million teenage girls between the ages of 15 and 19 in developing countries give birth every year.

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MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, PREGNANCY, YOUTH, ADOLESCENTS, SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, CHILD HEALTH, CONTRACEPTION, FAMILY PLANNING, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/60325

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2020-2029 / Années 2020-2029
Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa (IMCHA) / Innovation pour la santé des mères et des enfants d’Afrique (IMCHA)
Research Results (GHRI) / Résultats de recherches (IRSM)