Behavioral barriers to the use of modern methods of contraception among unmarried youth and adolescents in eastern Senegal: a qualitative study

Behavioral barriers to the use of modern methods of contraception among unmarried youth and adolescents in eastern Senegal: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Many unmarried young people in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) want to avoid pregnancy but do not use modern methods of contraception—as a result, half of teen births in these countries are unintended. Researchers have identified numerous barriers that prevent youth from...

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Main Authors: Nicki Cohen, Finou Thérèse Mendy, Jennifer Wesson, Amanda Protti, Carol Cissé, Elhadji Babacar Gueye, Lydia Trupe, Rosii Floreak, Dana Guichon, Karina Lorenzana, Alison Buttenheim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Youth
Adolescent
Sexual and reproductive health
Modern methods of contraception
Family planning
Senegal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09131-4

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