Sexual knowledge, risk behavior, and access to reproductive health services among orphaned adolescents in Southwest Nigeria: implications for institutionalized care

IntroductionAn orphan has been defined as a child under 18 years of age who has lost one or both parents to any cause. It has been reported that for every 10 Nigerian children, 1 is likely to be an orphan. Adolescents are faced with a serious challenge in meeting their reproductive health need, whic...

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Main Authors: Ifedola Olabisi Faramade, Adenike Iyanuoluwa Olugbenga-Bello, Olayinka Olufisayo Goodman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Global Women's Health
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgwh.2023.1151099/full