Unmarried Adolescents’ Experiences of Using Reproductive and Maternal Health Services in Nigeria and Uganda: A Qualitative Study

Unmarried Adolescents’ Experiences of Using Reproductive and Maternal Health Services in Nigeria and Uganda: A Qualitative Study

Adolescents’ access and use of reproductive and maternal health (RMH) services is a critical part of the global strategy for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, previous studies have shown that a complex range of factors, including restrictive policies and punitive laws, lim...

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Main Authors:	Franklin Onukwugha, Peninah Agaba, Mark Hayter, Bev Orton
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:	Social Sciences
Subjects:	sexual and reproductive health maternal health youth-friendly services health policy Sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/11/5/203

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