Title:
Barriers to Young People’s Sexual and Reproductive Health in Zimbabwe with a Focus on Access and Utilization Of Services
Authors:
Muzadzi, Thandiwe
Year:
2013
PAGE:
xi, 53
Language:
En
Subject:
mHealth in Low-Resource Settings
Keywords:
Young People, Adolescents, Zimbabwe, Access, Utilization, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Youth Friendly Services, Barriers,
Abstract:
Young people constitute the majority of the Zimbabwean population. They face challenges during the transition period from childhood to adulthood. Young people depend on social institutions, and health service providers for information and services on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). Better access and utilization help the young people get care, information and support on SRH and this will enable them to get better education, improve health and prevent risky behaviors. In addition this will help the country and in the attainment of Millennium Development Goals. Methodology: This thesis is a literature review carried out to explore the barriers influencing poor reproductive health and access and utilization of SRH services among young people in Zimbabwe. Analysis was carried out using adapted an Andersen Model and data used was from Zimbabwe Demographic Health Survey, National AIDS council and Health Management Information System. Findings: Mostly socio-demographic, cultural, community, government policies, and health system factors have implications for young people’s access and utilization of sexual and reproductive health services in Zimbabwe. Overall, major barriers for young people’s lack of access and utilization of SRH services lie within the organization of the existing public health system. Conclusion: Young people are the future of the country and their SRH needs have been neglected in the past. They have multiple SRH problems which need to be addressed. There are a lot of obstacles noted in the implementation of SRH service delivery which hamper young people’s access and utilization of SRH services. Recommendations: The implementation of standardized SRH services needs to be scaled up. There is need to train service providers on adolescent SRH and restrictive laws and policies need to be reviewed and adapted where needed.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Department:
Development, Policy and Practice
Country:
Zimbabwe
Region:
Southern Africa
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (MPH/ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2013 Muzadzi
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
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