Sexual and reproductive health and rights in the era of COVID-19: a qualitative study of the experiences of vulnerable urban youth in Ethiopia

Nicola Jones, Kate Pincock, Workneh Yadete, Meron Negussie, Estibel Mitiku, Tsinu AmdeSelassie The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns in Ethiopia have had severe consequences for the sexual health of vulnerable urban youth. The paper finds that young people with HIV, disabilities, involved in commercial sex work and living on the streets face increased levels of sexual violence, limited access to sexual and reproductive health information and services, and loss of livelihoods. Strategies to protect urban young people’s sexual health and rights must include reopening health services promptly and improving social protection coverage.
Source: Sexual Health - Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Source Type: research