Addressing the deprived: need and access of sexual reproductive health services to street adolescents in Ethiopia. The case of Nekemte town: mixed methods study
Abstract Objectives Globally, the research knowledge gap exists in the sexual reproductive health (SRH) services of street adolescents. The intensity of the problem is high in settings like Ethiopia, where there are limited access and integration of services. This study aimed at exploring risky sexu...
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| author | Abdo Abazinab Ababor Desalegn Wirtu Tesso Melese Chego Cheme |
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| description | Abstract Objectives Globally, the research knowledge gap exists in the sexual reproductive health (SRH) services of street adolescents. The intensity of the problem is high in settings like Ethiopia, where there are limited access and integration of services. This study aimed at exploring risky sexual behaviors, needs, and barriers of SRH services among street adolescents in Nekemte town. A community-based cross-sectional study design with mixed approaches was used on a sample size of 219 street adolescents. Supplementary qualitative data of 24 in-depth interviews were collected from the street adolescents and SRH service providers. Time-location sampling or venue sampling technique (VDT) was used for a quantitative study. Quantitative data were analyzed by SPSS version 24.0. Results About 93% of street adolescents reported difficulty in accessing contraceptives. Behavioral change and sustainable access to SRH services are lacking among street adolescents. The Knowledge gap is more evident in early adolescents (10–13) period than the other classes. In general, street adolescents are deprived of access to SRH services. Mobile and flexible access to contraceptives should be designed targeting street adolescents. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0b6fafdaf1bb48ac8b505698d741a73c2022-12-21T23:17:54ZengBMCBMC Research Notes1756-05002019-12-011211610.1186/s13104-019-4850-7Addressing the deprived: need and access of sexual reproductive health services to street adolescents in Ethiopia. The case of Nekemte town: mixed methods studyAbdo Abazinab Ababor0Desalegn Wirtu Tesso1Melese Chego Cheme2Health OfficeWollega University, Institute of Health sciencesWollega University, Institute of Health sciencesAbstract Objectives Globally, the research knowledge gap exists in the sexual reproductive health (SRH) services of street adolescents. The intensity of the problem is high in settings like Ethiopia, where there are limited access and integration of services. This study aimed at exploring risky sexual behaviors, needs, and barriers of SRH services among street adolescents in Nekemte town. A community-based cross-sectional study design with mixed approaches was used on a sample size of 219 street adolescents. Supplementary qualitative data of 24 in-depth interviews were collected from the street adolescents and SRH service providers. Time-location sampling or venue sampling technique (VDT) was used for a quantitative study. Quantitative data were analyzed by SPSS version 24.0. Results About 93% of street adolescents reported difficulty in accessing contraceptives. Behavioral change and sustainable access to SRH services are lacking among street adolescents. The Knowledge gap is more evident in early adolescents (10–13) period than the other classes. In general, street adolescents are deprived of access to SRH services. Mobile and flexible access to contraceptives should be designed targeting street adolescents.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019-4850-7Street adolescentsNekemteSexual reproductive healthEthiopia |
| spellingShingle | Abdo Abazinab Ababor Desalegn Wirtu Tesso Melese Chego Cheme Addressing the deprived: need and access of sexual reproductive health services to street adolescents in Ethiopia. The case of Nekemte town: mixed methods study BMC Research Notes Street adolescents Nekemte Sexual reproductive health Ethiopia |
| title | Addressing the deprived: need and access of sexual reproductive health services to street adolescents in Ethiopia. The case of Nekemte town: mixed methods study |
| title_full | Addressing the deprived: need and access of sexual reproductive health services to street adolescents in Ethiopia. The case of Nekemte town: mixed methods study |
| title_fullStr | Addressing the deprived: need and access of sexual reproductive health services to street adolescents in Ethiopia. The case of Nekemte town: mixed methods study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Addressing the deprived: need and access of sexual reproductive health services to street adolescents in Ethiopia. The case of Nekemte town: mixed methods study |
| title_short | Addressing the deprived: need and access of sexual reproductive health services to street adolescents in Ethiopia. The case of Nekemte town: mixed methods study |
| title_sort | addressing the deprived need and access of sexual reproductive health services to street adolescents in ethiopia the case of nekemte town mixed methods study |
| topic | Street adolescents Nekemte Sexual reproductive health Ethiopia |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019-4850-7 |
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