Breaking barriers in the prevention of adolescent pregnancies for in-school children in Kirehe district (Rwanda): a mixed-method study for the development of a peer education program on sexual and reproductive health

Breaking barriers in the prevention of adolescent pregnancies for in-school children in Kirehe district (Rwanda): a mixed-method study for the development of a peer education program on sexual and reproductive health

Abstract Background Despite a variety of mainly school-driven prevention strategies, the number of adolescent pregnancies in Rwanda is worryingly high and is even expected to increase. The aim of this study is to empower Kirehe secondary school students aged 15–19 years old in sexual and reproductiv...

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Main Authors: Aimable Nkurunziza, Nadja Van Endert, Justine Bagirisano, Jean Bosco Hitayezu, Sylvie Dewaele, Olive Tengera, Goele Jans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Unintended pregnancies
Peer education
Adolescents
Sexual and reproductive health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-020-00986-9

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