Title:
Adolescents Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Sudan
Authors:
Hanafi, Omaima Mirghani
Year:
2014
PAGE:
x, 57
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Poverty
Keywords:
Adolescents, Sexual & Reproductive Health, Rights, Sudan
Abstract:
Background: In Sudan adolescents constitute 23.5% of the total population and they are a neglected group in term of health. Their main health problems are related to sexual and reproductive health such as a very high adolescent birth rate of 102 births per 1000 women, complications related to early and unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortion, STIs, HIV and AIDS. The current health sector response to their needs is very poor. Objective: To describe the factors that affect sexual and reproductive health of adolescents in Sudan and to explore interventions more responsive to their needs and rights, in order to inform decision makers on the appropriate areas of intervention. Methods: Descriptive study through literature review using the ecological model adapted by WHO. Results: Adolescents sexual and reproductive health in Sudan is influenced mostly by community and political related factors. Other factors are lack of basic information and skills, poverty, social network, lack of health services and war. Due to gender norms girls are subjected to female genital mutilation and early marriage. The political situation of Sudan affects women position, laws and policies protective for adolescents‘ health. It also violates adolescents‘ rights. Interventions such as comprehensive sexuality education, youth friendly services, peer education use of media and mobile phones proved to be effective. The participation of adolescents in their programs seems a crucial factor for success.Recommendations: The interventions should be multi sectoral; it comprises comprehensive sexuality education, Youth friendly health services, Peer education, hotlines for SRH consultation and further research on adolescent sexuality.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institue)
Department:
Development Policy & Practice
Country:
Sudan, Republic of the
Region:
Northeastern Africa.
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2014 Hanafi
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
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