Knowledge, attitudes and practice of healthcare providers regarding contraceptive use in adolescence in Mahalapye, Botswana

Knowledge, attitudes and practice of healthcare providers regarding contraceptive use in adolescence in Mahalapye, Botswana

Introduction: Adolescent pregnancy is a global public health problem, for which healthcare providers (HCPs) play a critical role to prevent unintended pregnancy. This study investigated the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of HCPs towards the use of contraceptives in adolescents. Results: Of t...

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Main Authors:	S. T. Tshitenge, K. Nlisi, V. Setlhare, R. Ogundipe
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	AOSIS 2018-11-01
Series:	South African Family Practice
Subjects:	attitude contraceptive in adolescents healthcare providers knowledge mahalapye botswana practice
Online Access:	https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4928

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