Title:
Using safe spaces and social networks to convey reproductive health information to nomadic girls
Authors:
Gitimu, A.
,
Kawai, D.
,
Leshore, C.
,
Nguura, P.
Year:
2011
Serial number:
1
Journal:
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Pages:
5
-
8
ISSN:
[1871-7551]
Language:
eng
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Keywords:
disease prevention and control
,
gender
,
HIV and AIDS
,
information services
,
reproductive health
,
youth
Abstract:
The status of girls reflects society’s sexual and reproductive health. Nomadic girls’ low social status mirrors their isolation, limited friendship networks, early marriage and female genital cutting (FGC), which undermines their sexual and reproductive health. Yet few sexual and reproductive health programmes reach these girls. This article discusses a new approach used to reach Maasai girls in Magadi and Loitokitok divisions of Kajiado County in Kenya with relevant information and services.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Country:
Kenya
Region:
East Africa
Category:
General
Right:
© 2011 KIT
Document type:
E-article
File:
216502.pdf